$807Sale Price / set|63% Off
France Napoleon III Pair of candlesticks / lamps, putti, ormolu and marble
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning and delicate pair of French Napoleon III putto-shaped candlesticks or candle holders in ormolu and marble. These figures, made of mercury-gilt bronze, represent two gracefu...
Bronze, Ormolu
$21,119Sale Price|30% Off
19th Century Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks Lamps Signed Clodion
By Clodion France
Located in IT
Pair of important candlesticks in gilt and patinated bronze, lamp mounted. Depicting Bacchanal of Satyrs and Signed Clodion. France 19th Century Measures h only candlesticks 65 x p ...
Bronze
Bronze French Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Tampa, FL
An elegant 19th century French bronze candlestick lamp with pull chain. The cord has a click switch.
Bronze
1880s French Bronze Empire Candlestick Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s French bronze Empire candlestick lamp.
Bronze
19th Century French Dore Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French candlestick lamps in a floral motif. Originally candlesticks converted to lamps. Custom parchment paper hand-painted shades.
Bronze
1880s French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlestick Lamp
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s French Empire gilt bronze candlestick lamp.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Chicago, IL
Step into the allure of the past with this pair of 19th-century French bronze candlesticks, thoughtfully transformed into radiant lamps. Electrified with precision, their once-candle...
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Empire Style Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire style late 19th Century French candlesticks mounted as lamps, with tripod base, elaborate foliage motif on the body. Original gilt and patinated finish. Measurements...
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Bronze and Marble Candlestick Lamp
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An elegant French Empire candlestick lamp combining patinated bronze and marble in a neoclassical arrangement. A draped classical female figure in dark patinated bronze serves as the...
Marble, Bronze
Wonderful French Empire Regency Dore Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Pair Lamps
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French empire gilt doré bronze neoclassical candlestick pair of lamp, rewired and ready to enjoy.
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Candlestick Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1960s French Neoclassical style bronze "Bougeoirs" candlestick table lamps. The candlesticks were wired for use as petite table lamps. Wired for USA, candelabra sockets.
Bronze
Pair Of French Empire Ormolu Candlestick Lamps With Tole Shades
Located in Essex, MA
Shade height 5 inches. Diameter of base 5.5 inches. Pair of period candlesticks with caryatids attributed to Claude Galle. Black painted tole shades.
Bronze, Tin
Antique French Empire Renaissance Bronze Maiden Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Renaissance Bronze Maiden Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H (to finial) x 29" H (to light socket) x 8" W x 7" D. {3-Way (Y...
Bronze
Pair of French Napoleon Bronze and Gilt Metal Candlestick Lamps
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of French Napoleon bronze and gilt metal candlestick lamps with silk shades, on a tripod marble base.
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps – Originally Empire Candlesticks, France c. 1820
Located in Knivsta, SE
Pair of Bronze Table Lamps – Originally Empire Candlesticks, France c. 1820 A beautiful and elegant pair of bronze table lamps, originally crafted as Empire candlesticks in France ...
Bronze
Pair of Antique French Bronze D'ore Candlestick Lamps, Circa 1900's.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Antique French Bronze D'ore Candlestick Lamps, Circa 1900's.
Bronze
Antique Pair of French Doré Bronze Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Candlesticks Lamps
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Pair French Ormolu and patinated Bronze early Victorian Single Light Candlesticks of tall slender form and fairly standard proportions, now converted to a Stunn...
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze "Torch & Arrow" Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze "Torch & Arrow" Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 33" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W x 5.5" ...
Bronze
Antique French Empire Patinated Bronze Candlestick Column Bouillotte Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Austrian Patinated Bronze Candlestick Column Bouillotte Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 35.5" H (to finial) x 25" H (to light socket) x 5" W...
Bronze
Antique French Empire Patinated Bronze Corinthian Column Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Patinated Bronze Corinthian Column Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 47" H (to finial) x 34" H (to light socket) x 8.5" W x 8.5" D...
Bronze
Antique Bronze Altar Candlestick Lamp
Located in Sheffield, MA
The lamp base is made from three-sided bronze altar candlestick embellished with religious symbols en relief, as well as classical detailing and claw feet. The shade is for photo pur...
Bronze
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis Philippe Period Crystal Candlestick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis Philippe period Patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Crystal candlestick lamps. Each candlestick mounted into a lamp is raise...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Pr. French Empire Period Patinated & Dore Bronze Candlesticks Turned to Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fantastic pair of French empire period patinated and dore bronze candlesticks mounted as lamps. Each is beautifully cast, hand-chased, and hand-chiseled with the finest quality of ...
Bronze
Scarce French Empire Period Opaline Glass Brass Candlestick Table Lamp Pair
Located in Forney, TX
Elegant sophistication at its finest, we present this exceptionally rare pair of early 19th century fine quality French Empire Period candlestick lamps. The original antique table l...
Brass, Bronze, Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, wired as Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Bronze Candlesticks, wired as Lamps with Shades
Bronze
$4,200 / set
Pair of Antique Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's French bronze candlestick table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 15" Height to shade rest: 22" Diameter of base: 5.25".
Bronze
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Column Small Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Crystal Glass Column Small Bouillotte Candlestick Table Lamp. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 23" H (to finial) x 11.5" H (to top of bronze ...
Bronze
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Candlestick Column Table Lamps a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Candlestick Column Table Lamps with Very Fine Ormulu and Casting - a Pair.
Bronze
Antique 59" Tall French Empire Renaissance Bronze Column Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very Tall Antique French Empire Renaissance Revival Grand Tour Gilt Bronze Column Candlestick Table Lamp with Winged Cherubs and Paw Feet. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 59"...
Bronze
Antique French Gothic Revival Figural Bronze Candlestick Table Lamp by Leandri
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Gothic French Renaissance Figural Bronze Tall Candlestick Table Lamp by "Leandri". Item features the original French foundry mark, stunning cast bronze figures of winged grif...
Bronze
Antique French Empire Bronze Green Candlestick Column Bouillotte Desk Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Bronze Wreath Ormolu Dark Green Bouillotte Table Lamp with Dark Green Paper Shade (Not metal). Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 22.5" H (to finial). Base...
Metal, Bronze
A Pair of Crackle Glaze Ceramic Candlestick Lamps With Gold Bands
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1940 A pair of early twentieth century cream crackle glaze candlesticks, with contrasting gilded bands, now as lamps. Height 25.00cm Height with shade 42.00cm Diam...
Ceramic
Pair of French Ormolu, Gilt Bronze, Marble Neo Classical Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in London, by appointment only
Pair of exceptionally fine late 19th-century neoclassical gilt bronze candlesticks mounted on white marble bases with gilt bead borders. Now mounted as table lamps. France, circa ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Charles X St. Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Charles X st. patinated bronze and ormolu candlestick lamps. Each lamp is raised by an elegant circular base with a fine mottled border, Coeur ...
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Table Lamps, Restoration Candlesticks, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of table lamps, Restoration candlesticks, 19th century. Pair of 19th century table lamps, Restoration style, candlesticks mounted as lamps, Napoleon III period. H: 47cm, D: 30...
Bronze
$3,611Sale Price|20% Off
French Napoleon III ormolu and porcelain candlestick
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind two-light candelabrum, 19th century, Napoleon III, France. Exquisitely crafted, the candelabra features arms adorned with garlands of flowers and leaves, a base and fit...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
$5,200 / set
Set of Bronze Candlestick Lamps, Sold Per Pair
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1900 French candlesticks mounted as lamps with original gilt finish. Sold in pairs.
Bronze
Converted Brass Andiron Candlestick Lamp on Tripod Base
Located in Malibu, CA
Slender brass custom-made lamp using an antique French brass/bronze andiron. Shades are available in many variations for an additional charge. Inquire within Black shade: Shade top ...
Bronze
20th century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in IT
20th century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks The pair of candlesticks, made in the twentieth century, is in gilded bronze. The structure of each candlestick consists of pl...
Bronze
Charles X Style Patinated Bronze Paw Footed Candlestick Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Charles X Style Patinated Bronze Paw-Footed Candlestick Lamp France, 20th Century This elegant French Charles X-style candlestick lamp is a refined example of classical design, fea...
Bronze
18th Century, Pair of French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks
Located in IT
Pair of four-light gilded bronze candlesticks with patinated bronze putti and white marble base, Second half of the 18th century, France The pair of delicious candlesticks was ma...
Marble, Bronze
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Marble Candlestick as Lamp with Bronze Base
Located in Huntington, NY
19th century marble candlestick as lamp with bronze base.
Marble, Bronze
Wonderful Empire Dore Bronze Rock Crystal Neoclassical Figure Candlestick Lamp
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Empire doré bronze rock crystal neoclassical figure candlestick lamp Stamped made in France on base Completely rewired.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Originally a pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1820s, converted to table lamps in the early 20th Century. Very period design. Newl...
Bronze
Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps, originally candlesticks from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful pair of Empire Table Lamps in Bronze. Originally a pair of Empire candlesticks from the 1820s, converted to table lamps in the early 20th Century. Newly rewired electrici...
Bronze
19th Century, Pair of French Git Bronze Candlesticks with Vestals
By Auguste a Paris
Located in IT
19th century, pair of French git bronze candlesticks with Vestals These two chiselled and gilt bronze candlesticks were made at the beginning of the 19th century and are inspired...
Bronze
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Ormolu Candlestick Form Lamps, 19th Century with Pleated Shades
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of Ormolu candlestick form lamps, 19th century. Wired & ready for use. With 12 inch white silk pleated shades.
Gold, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Charles X Chiseled Gilt Bronze Candlestick Lamps Attributed Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of French Regency Charles X intricately Etched Gilt Bronze Candlestick Lamps Mounted as lamps. This exquisite pair of French Empire candlesticks is attributed to Claude Galle ...
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI-Style Candlesticks with Etched Hurricane Shades
Located in New York, NY
A pair of French Louis XVI style candlesticks with female figures holding a candlestick aloft and metal frame with crystal drops. Supported by square bronze bases below cylindrical m...
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
19th Century Small Pair of French Chiseled Gilded Bronze Candlesticks
Located in IT
19th century, small pair of French chiseled gilded bronze candlesticks The elegant and refined pair of bronze candlesticks finely chiselled and gilded was made in France circa mid...
Ormolu, Bronze
$7,397Sale Price|25% Off
18th Century, Pair of French Two-Light Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in IT
18th century, pair of French two-light gilt bronze candlesticks Measurement: H total 35 cm; H base 10,5 cm x W 8,2 x 8,2 cm; W putti 16 cm x D 10 cm The splendid pair of candlestic...
Marble, Bronze
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from France made during the 1820s. Richly decorated with period Empire decorations. Newly rewired electricity. Wear c...
Bronze
$1,516Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair, Gilt Bronze Louis XVI Style 19th Century Putti Candlestick Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb pair of gilt bronze candlesticks, now electrified, embodies the elegance and charm of the Italian Renaissance, blended with elements of the Louis XVI style. The putti, re...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from the 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Table Lamp in bronze. Originally an Empire candlestick from France made during the 1820s. The middle part in the form of a column. Richly decorated with leaf and period Empir...
Bronze
Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candlestick Lamps with Orange Silk Shades
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of handsome 19th century French gilt bronze and patinated bronze candlesticks in the restoration style. The candlesticks have been wired as lamps and fitted with pleated orange ...
Bronze
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Blowing Putto Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Figurative and intricate bronze table lamp. This quality sculpted and cast bronze table lamp is beautifully gilded and it will make a wonderful talking piece. The plastic candle bet...
Bronze
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
20th Century Empire Style Horn-Formed Rolling Candlesticks French Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Bronze, finely engraved and casted, partially silvered. Three stylized, horn-formed rolling candle sticks.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Gold-Plated Candlestick Lamps
Located in Round Top, TX
An exquisite pair of 19th century French bronze gold-plated candlestick lamps. European wiring.
Gold Plate, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Candlestick as Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French bronze candlestick as lamp New wiring.
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French neoclassical bronze and ormolu candlestick lamp New wiring.
Bronze, Ormolu
Amethyst Candlesticks-Lamps by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Amethyst candlesticks-lamps by Alexandre Vossion. Made in Paris.
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Bronze
Unavailable
H 21 in W 8 in D 8 in
1830s Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks as Lamps with Silk Shades
Located in Cleveland, OH
Pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks as lamps with silk shades, circa 1835. 8x21.
Bronze
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks Adapted as Lamps, 19th Century. Includes hand-painted lamp shades
Bronze
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 7.88 in
Rock Crystal Empire Style 24-Karat Ormolu Gilding Bronze Lamps Purple Shades
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal French First Empire style 24-karat ormolu gilding bronze purple lampshades made by Alexandre Vossion. This model can be also used as candlesticks to make your dining ta...
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 14.97 in Dm 7.88 in
Rock Crystal and Lapis Lazuli Candlesticks-Lamps by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Amazing Louis the XVI TH style candlesticks lamps in rock crystal ,24 K gold plated bronze and lapis lazuli . Made in Paris.
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Unavailable
H 14.57 in Dm 7.88 in
Rock Crystal and Lapis Lazuli Candlesticks / Lamps by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rock crystal and lapis lazuli, 24 K gold plated bronze candlesticks /lamps. Louis the XVI TH style. Made in Paris.
Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
Bronze Pricket or Candlestick Adapted as a Lamp, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century bronze pricket or candlestick adapted as a lamp. Shade is not included
Bronze
Pair of Lalique Clear and Frosted Crystal Candlestick Table Lamps
By Lalique
Located in Fairfax, VA
Vintage Lalique "Tits songbirds" frost and clear crystal bird candleholder table lamps. Professionally rewired and new oval lampshades. Measurement includes the lampshade.
Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 28 in Dm 13.25 in
Pair Louis XV Bronze Doré Candlesticks Mounted Lamps W/ Tole Bouillotte Shades
Located in Charleston, SC
Regal Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Dore´ Candlesticks Mounted as Lamps with Black painted Tole Bouillotte Shades. The French Louis XV Gilded Bronze Candlesticks have a Foliate Tri-...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 14.97 in Dm 7.88 in
First Empire Style Amethyst Pair of Lamps and Candlesticks by Alexandre Vossion
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
First Empire style pair in amethyst stone and 24 K ormolu gilding bronze . Could be used as well as candlesticks . Color of the lampshades could be customized by request. Made in ...
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamps / Candlesticks Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Amazing pair of rock crystal pair of lamps /candlesticks in the typic style of Louis XVI.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Rock Crystal and Gilt-Bronze Lamps /Candlesticks Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very chic pair of rock crystal pair of lamps /candlesticks in the typic style of Louis XVI.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Rock Crystal and Gilt-Bronze Lamps/Candlesticks Louis XVI Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Very chic pair of rock crystal pair of lamps or candlesticks in the typic style of Louis XVI.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
24-Karat Gilded Bronze "Georges Photophore" Candlestick Lamp
By Tisserant
Located in Boston, MA
24-karat gilded bronze. Handmade in Paris. Not electrified, for candle only.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 6 in Dm 3 in
Pair of Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lamps or Candlesticks Louis the XVI Style
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Amazing pair of rock crystal pair of lamps or candlesticks in the typic style of Louis XVI.
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.5 in W 14.25 in D 5.5 in
24-Karat Gilded Bronze "Georges Photophore" Double-Arm Candlestick Lamp
By Tisserant
Located in Boston, MA
24-karat gilded bronze. Handmade in Paris. Not electrified, for candle only.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Candlestick by Clergon
By Clergon
Located in Marseille, FR
Art Nouveau electrified candlestick signed Clergon, representing a lady holding a tulip. Perfect condition in the style of the greatest artists of that time. Perfect condition in th...
Bronze
Fine Set of Four Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Candlestick Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An excellent quality set of four Louis XVI style doré bronze candlestick lamps.
Bronze
Sold
H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
Pair of Candlesticks Mounted as Table Lamps, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks mounted as table lamps, 19th century, Napoleon III period. Pair of bronze candlesticks, marble base, steel shade, 19th century, Napoleon III period, 2 lights un...
Marble, Bronze, Steel
Antique French Belle Epoche Gilt Bronze Candlestick Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
An antique French Belle Epoche gilt bronze candlestick lamp having a fine reproduction, hand made, frosted, ruffled and etched glass shade with a tinge of pink. Beautiful detailed wi...
Bronze
Sold
H 60.5 in W 15 in D 13 in
Antique French Renaissance Gothic Brass Metal Gold Candlestick Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Renaissance Gothic Brass Metal Gold Candlestick Tall Floor Lamp.
Brass
French 19th Century Hand Carved Hand Painted Gold Leaf Wood Candlestick Lamp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 19th century hand carved hand painted gold leaf wood candlestick lamp with shade.
Gold Leaf
Antique Gilt & Patinated Bronze French Candlestick Lamp with Neptune
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sculptural candlestick turned into a lamp of Neptune with pitchfork sitting upon a dolphin and mermaid. A blend of patinated dark bronze and bright gold bronze makes an ornate and s...
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Electrified Candlestick Table Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A fine Parisian Napoleon III Second Empire antique well cast dore bronze candlestick, electrified and converted to a table lamp. Having a heavy tripartite base with clawed foot atop ...
Bronze
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Candlestick Style Table Lamps
Located in Paris, FR
Very refined pair of French Art Deco gilt bronze table lamps in a elegant candlestick style with a round sandblasted glass decoration and tulips in satin frosted glass, circa 1935s ...
Bronze
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
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