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Pair of Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Female Candle Holders 1920's
By Lalique
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Pair of Lalique Style Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Female Candle Holders On A Square Plinth Base
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Opaline Glass

Pair of Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Female Candle Holders 1920's
Pair of Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Female Candle Holders 1920's

Pair of Art Deco Opalescent Glass Nude Female Candle Holders 1920's

H 9.06 in W 3.75 in D 4.14 in
Sculptural Copper Finished Female Form Candle Holder (Soviet Era)
Located in Round Top, TX
Former Soviet era (1970s) candle holder…artist-titled ‘Good Night’ with original label to base in
Category

Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Copper Finished Female Form Candle Holder (Soviet Era)
Sculptural Copper Finished Female Form Candle Holder (Soviet Era)

Sculptural Copper Finished Female Form Candle Holder (Soviet Era)

H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in
Antique Female Portrait Bust, French, Decorative Figure, Candle Holder, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique female portrait bust. A French, plaster decorative figure with candle holder
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Candle Holders

Materials

Plaster

Antique Female Portrait Bust, French, Decorative Figure, Candle Holder, C.1900
Antique Female Portrait Bust, French, Decorative Figure, Candle Holder, C.1900

Antique Female Portrait Bust, French, Decorative Figure, Candle Holder, C.1900

H 15.36 in W 12.21 in D 6.5 in
Art Deco Period Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Art Deco period female figurative candlestick holder attributed to French crystal
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Art Deco Period Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder
Art Deco Period Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder

Art Deco Period Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder

H 13.82 in W 4 in D 3.63 in
Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles
Located in Potters Bar, GB
are held aloft by the toga clad female maidens A perfect left and right Stand on the round pedestal
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Antique 1890s Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles
Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles

Pair French Gilt Candelabras Female Maiden Figural Candles

H 34 in W 14 in D 14 in
Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder after Lalique Art Nouveau
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
A female figurative frosted glass sculpture candlestick holder in the style of French crystal
Category

20th Century European Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder after Lalique Art Nouveau
Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder after Lalique Art Nouveau

Female Sculpture Candlestick Holder after Lalique Art Nouveau

H 5.68 in W 2.63 in D 2.38 in
19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Napoleon III period bronze sconce features a beautifully detailed face with the features of a realistic countenance. Its three candleholders include their original removable bro...
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face
19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face

19th Century Napoleon III Period Bronze Candle Sconce with Female Face

H 11 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Belle Époque Period Bronze Female Vessels 'Pair'
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautifully executed, these trophy like female bronzes from Belle Époque period can be Austrian or
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Belle Époque Period Bronze Female Vessels 'Pair'
Belle Époque Period Bronze Female Vessels 'Pair'

Belle Époque Period Bronze Female Vessels 'Pair'

H 20 in Dm 6 in
19th Century Bronze Candleholders, Greek Female Figures
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Bronze Candleholders, Greek Female Figures. Grand Tour or Napolean III style/ period
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Candleholders, Greek Female Figures
19th Century Bronze Candleholders, Greek Female Figures

19th Century Bronze Candleholders, Greek Female Figures

H 10.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
German Porcelain Candlestick with Male and Female Figures
Located in Queens, NY
German Meissen style (19th Century) porcelain candlestick of a male and female putti figures
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

German Porcelain Candlestick with Male and Female Figures
German Porcelain Candlestick with Male and Female Figures

German Porcelain Candlestick with Male and Female Figures

H 12 in W 6 in D 5 in
Danish Modernist Female Warrior String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative and sculptural candleholder for bloc or ball candles. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Modernist Female Warrior String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s
Danish Modernist Female Warrior String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s

Danish Modernist Female Warrior String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s

H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in
Danish Modernist Female Black String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative and sculptural candleholder for bloc or ball candles. Designed and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Modernist Female Black String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s
Danish Modernist Female Black String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s

Danish Modernist Female Black String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s

H 10.63 in Dm 4.73 in
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Bronze Female Caryatids Candelabras
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early 19th century French empire gilt and patinated bronze female caryatids candelabras à
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Bronze Female Caryatids Candelabras
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Bronze Female Caryatids Candelabras

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Bronze Female Caryatids Candelabras

H 18.12 in W 10.44 in D 4.93 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
Located in Berlin, DE
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks A pair of early 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

19th Century French Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

H 8.27 in W 4.14 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
female figure decoration in the manner of Claude Galle: Each candlestick with a patinated bronze
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks
Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks

Pair of Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Female Figures Vestals Candlesticks

H 11.42 in Dm 3.94 in
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Female Busts Candlesticks, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

H 10.24 in Dm 4.93 in
Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Bronze Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Figures
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Gustavian bronze candlesticks featuring stems in the form of a standing Egyptian woman with crossed arms. The candleholders are adorned with intricate ciselé work. Displays a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Bronze Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Figures
Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Bronze Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Figures

Pair of 18th Century Gustavian Bronze Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Figures

H 8.27 in Dm 3.55 in
Stunning Pair of French 19th Century Bronze D'oré Candelabra with Female Figures
Located in New Orleans, LA
candle cups are decorated with acanthus leaves and topped by a dripper on each candle cup.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Stunning Pair of French 19th Century Bronze D'oré Candelabra with Female Figures
Stunning Pair of French 19th Century Bronze D'oré Candelabra with Female Figures

Stunning Pair of French 19th Century Bronze D'oré Candelabra with Female Figures

H 37.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
True Pair of electrified gilded bronze candelabras, 7 lights, male, female putti
Located in Oakville, ON
with delicate pearling and beautiful bows. The solid bronze putties represent a male and female and are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

True Pair of electrified gilded bronze candelabras, 7 lights, male, female putti
True Pair of electrified gilded bronze candelabras, 7 lights, male, female putti

True Pair of electrified gilded bronze candelabras, 7 lights, male, female putti

H 33 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of Italian Girondole Candelabra Mirrors
Located in Hanover, MA
sconces. Oval mirrors reverse etched with Venetian figures, male and female. Candle holder arms are
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Early 20th Century Italian Adam Style Girandoles

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Girondole Candelabra Mirrors
Pair of Italian Girondole Candelabra Mirrors

Pair of Italian Girondole Candelabra Mirrors

H 45 in W 21 in D 6 in
Surrealist bronze sculpture act of female and male signed candle holders , 1980
Located in Hannover, DE
unusual, abstract bronzes of female and male acts. The three individual Brone parts can each be
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Vintage 1980s Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Surrealist bronze sculpture act of female and male signed candle holders , 1980
Surrealist bronze sculpture act of female and male signed candle holders , 1980

Surrealist bronze sculpture act of female and male signed candle holders , 1980

H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Candlestick Holders Female Figures
Located in Arezzo, IT
Pair of very well-made and graceful female figures that support a candleholder. Sculptures made of
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Antique 1860s European Other Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Candlestick Holders Female Figures

19th Century Pair of Gilded Bronze Candlestick Holders Female Figures

H 20.48 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figurative Seated Female Candlesticks
Located in Port Hope, ON
and back faces. Sitting on rectangular bases, each figure has a hand raised pointing to the candle
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figurative Seated Female Candlesticks
Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figurative Seated Female Candlesticks

Pair of English Art Deco Chrome Figurative Seated Female Candlesticks

H 5.5 in W 5 in D 2.25 in
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Male & Female Musicians, 19th Century
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks, Male & Female Musicians, 19th century Charming Male
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Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Male & Female Musicians, 19th Century
Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Male & Female Musicians, 19th Century

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Male & Female Musicians, 19th Century

H 10.5 in W 4 in D 4 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Female Candelabra Figurines Ormolu
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Come view these for yourself in our Hertfordshire showroom. Amazing pair of French Louis XV style bronze candelabra. Opulent pair ready to add style to any interiors. Marble bases...
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2010s Louis XVI Candelabras

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Female Candelabra Figurines Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Female Candelabra Figurines Ormolu

Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Female Candelabra Figurines Ormolu

H 33 in W 14 in D 14 in
A PAIR OF FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS. PROBABLY DERBY, CIRCA 1780
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
EACH FIGURE STANDING NEXT TO A FLOWERING TREE STUMP SUPPORTING A CANDLE HOLDER, THE FEMALE WITH
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

A PAIR OF FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS. PROBABLY DERBY, CIRCA 1780
A PAIR OF FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS. PROBABLY DERBY, CIRCA 1780

A PAIR OF FIGURAL CANDLESTICKS. PROBABLY DERBY, CIRCA 1780

H 9.75 in
19th Century Pair of Bronze Six Candle Candelabra with Female Figures
Located in Savannah, GA
19th Century Pair of Bronze Six Candle Candelabra with winged and draped female figures, standing
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Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Bronze Six Candle Candelabra with Female Figures
19th Century Pair of Bronze Six Candle Candelabra with Female Figures

19th Century Pair of Bronze Six Candle Candelabra with Female Figures

H 26.5 in W 12 in D 14 in
Female Torso Candleholders signed Mazzorella
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of three handwrought iron, abstract female torsos, candleholders signed Mazzorella, 1992
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20th Century American Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Female Torso Candleholders signed Mazzorella
Female Torso Candleholders signed Mazzorella

Female Torso Candleholders signed Mazzorella

H NaN in
Stunning Brutalist Cast Pewter Abstract Female Form Candleholders
Located in Southampton, NJ
Stunning pair of Brutalist cast pewter abstract female form candleholders. Incredible presence and
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Stunning Brutalist Cast Pewter Abstract Female Form Candleholders
Stunning Brutalist Cast Pewter Abstract Female Form Candleholders

Stunning Brutalist Cast Pewter Abstract Female Form Candleholders

H 17 in Dm 6.5 in
Pair of Empire-era Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Busts
By Claude Galle
Located in NICE, FR
nozzles of the candlesticks rest on three heads of Egyptian female figures, each wearing a traditional
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Empire-era Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Busts
Pair of Empire-era Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Busts

Pair of Empire-era Candlesticks with Egyptian Female Busts

H 11.82 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Female Figures Candelabra
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Berlin, DE
females inspired Models by Claude Michel dit Clodion. Each of the female figures holds a toursade
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Female Figures Candelabra
Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Female Figures Candelabra

Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Female Figures Candelabra

H 33.47 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
Pair Early 19th Century Empire Female Busts Gilt Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early 19th century Empire Female Busts Caryatids gilt and patinated bronze candlesticks à
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Pair Early 19th Century Empire Female Busts Gilt Patinated Bronze Candlesticks
Pair Early 19th Century Empire Female Busts Gilt Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

Pair Early 19th Century Empire Female Busts Gilt Patinated Bronze Candlesticks

H 13 in Dm 5.12 in
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
By Claude Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of early 19th century French empire Ormolu gilt bronze female busts candlesticks, circa 1820
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks
Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

Early 19th Century Pair of Empire Gilt Bronze Female Caryatids Candlesticks

H 10.63 in Dm 4.93 in
Pair of French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Female Busts Candlesticks, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Early 19th Century French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Female Busts Candlesticks, circa 1820
Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Female Busts Candlesticks, circa 1820
Pair of French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Female Busts Candlesticks, circa 1820

Pair of French Empire Ormolu Gilt Bronze Female Busts Candlesticks, circa 1820

H 10.63 in Dm 4.73 in
English Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Female Candlesticks
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous pair of English Art Deco figural candlesticks feature bookended female nudes modelled in
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

English Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Female Candlesticks
English Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Female Candlesticks

English Pair of Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Female Candlesticks

H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
"Nude Male & Female Caryatid Candlesticks, " Unique Art Deco Bronzes by Sorensen
By Carl Sorensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
shows a crouching nude male figure holding the candle saucer above, and the other a female figure, and
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

"Nude Male & Female Caryatid Candlesticks, " Unique Art Deco Bronzes by Sorensen
"Nude Male & Female Caryatid Candlesticks, " Unique Art Deco Bronzes by Sorensen

"Nude Male & Female Caryatid Candlesticks, " Unique Art Deco Bronzes by Sorensen

H 7 in Dm 4.5 in
Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
several generations. The candlesticks portray a running male and female holding a candle holder above
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Antique Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Spelter

Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks
Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks

Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks

H 15.46 in W 4.73 in D 6.7 in
Exquisite 12" Bronze of Female Nude in Form of Candle Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gorgeous patinated bronze of a young woman reclining, her arms wrapped around a candle holder
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Early 20th Century Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite 12" Bronze of Female Nude in Form of Candle Holder
Exquisite 12" Bronze of Female Nude in Form of Candle Holder

Exquisite 12" Bronze of Female Nude in Form of Candle Holder

H 6.75 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
Exquisite 12" Bronze of Female Nude in Form of Candle Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
A gorgeous patinated bronze of a young woman reclining, her arms wrapped around a candle holder
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Early 20th Century Nude Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite 12" Bronze of Female Nude in Form of Candle Holder
Exquisite 12" Bronze of Female Nude in Form of Candle Holder

Exquisite 12" Bronze of Female Nude in Form of Candle Holder

H 6.75 in W 12.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair of French Bronze Sconces with Egyptianesque Female Torsos
Located in London, GB
Pair of french bronze sconces circa 1880, with ancient Egyptianesque female torsos and twin candle
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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Bronze Sconces with Egyptianesque Female Torsos
Pair of French Bronze Sconces with Egyptianesque Female Torsos

Pair of French Bronze Sconces with Egyptianesque Female Torsos

H 21 in W 13 in D 10.5 in
Pair Louis Philippe Bronze & Ormolu Female Figural Caryatid Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of highly decorative French Louis Philippe bronze & ormolu female figural caryatid candelabra
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Granite, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair Louis Philippe Bronze & Ormolu Female Figural Caryatid Candelabra
Pair Louis Philippe Bronze & Ormolu Female Figural Caryatid Candelabra

Pair Louis Philippe Bronze & Ormolu Female Figural Caryatid Candelabra

H 22.5 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
Pair of Composition Female Candleholders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 20th century composition female figure candleholders with brass candleholders. Figures are
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Mid-20th Century American Candlesticks

Pair of Composition Female Candleholders
Pair of Composition Female Candleholders

Pair of Composition Female Candleholders

H 13.5 in Dm 5 in
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Female Candle Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the female candle holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each female candle holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and iron. There are many kinds of the female candle holder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each female candle holder bearing Empire, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made female candle holder over the years, but those crafted by Laurids Lonborg and Carl Sorensen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Female Candle Holder?

The average selling price for a female candle holder at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $269 on the low end and $17,600 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Candle-holders for You

For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.

When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.

Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.

If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Female Candle Holder
  • What is a hurricane candle holder?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
  • How tall should a candle holder be?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
  • What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • What are glass candle holders called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.
  • What are medieval candle holders called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • What are the different types of candle holders?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.
  • What are vintage candle holders called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • What are those tall candle holders called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.
  • What are the candle holders in church called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • What can I use instead of a candle holder?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.
  • Do pillar candles need a holder?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.
  • What are wall-mounted candle holders called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • How can you tell if a silver candle holder is real?
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    1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a silver candle holder is real, find out if a magnet is attracted to it. Solid sterling silver and fine silver aren't magnetic. However, some silver plate candle holders may be. Silver plate is the term for items made of base metal and then finished with a layer of genuine silver. If the magnet sticks to your candle holders, they may be silver plate or constructed out of a different material. If you'd like an expert's assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a variety of candle holders on 1stDibs.

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