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Pair of Ceramic Candle Holders, Lions By Emile Gallé, 19th Century
Pair of Ceramic Candle Holders, Lions By Emile Gallé, 19th Century

Pair of Ceramic Candle Holders, Lions By Emile Gallé, 19th Century

By Émile Gallé

Located in Lisbon, PT

This matched pair of faience lion candleholders, crafted circa 1880 by the renowned French artist

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Peacock Candle Holder by Jacob Petit
Peacock Candle Holder by Jacob Petit

Peacock Candle Holder by Jacob Petit

By Jacob Petit

Located in New Orleans, LA

green ground base and gilt lion feet, this candle holder reveals the decorative genius of Petit's

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Regency Style Lion Mask and Ring Candle Sconces After Maitland Smith
Vintage Regency Style Lion Mask and Ring Candle Sconces After Maitland Smith

Vintage Regency Style Lion Mask and Ring Candle Sconces After Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Morristown, NJ

their mouths. Each sconce is equipped with two candle holders. The black body in the form of draped

Category

1990s American Regency Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Antique Cast & Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces with Lion Head Decoration
Pair of Antique Cast & Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces with Lion Head Decoration

Pair of Antique Cast & Gilt Bronze Candle Sconces with Lion Head Decoration

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This pair of antique cast and gilt bronze candle sconces show no maker's or foundry marks, but are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890
Pair of Antique French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890

Pair of Antique French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890

Located in Barntrup, DE

Pair of Antique Bronze French Double Arm Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890. Elevate

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Porcelain Lions Holding Wrought Iron Candelabras
Pair of French Porcelain Lions Holding Wrought Iron Candelabras

Pair of French Porcelain Lions Holding Wrought Iron Candelabras

By Émile Gallé

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Victorian (19th Century) large porcelain lion figures holding wrought iron

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Gold Toned Candelabra With Lion Motif.
Vintage Gold Toned Candelabra With Lion Motif.

Vintage Gold Toned Candelabra With Lion Motif.

Located in Seattle, WA

This Candelabra Features a Motif of Two Lions. May need to be Cleaned as Pictured. Vintage

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand-engraved Brass Candleholder with Lions Feet
Antique Hand-engraved Brass Candleholder with Lions Feet

Antique Hand-engraved Brass Candleholder with Lions Feet

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Heavy hand-engraved tri-stand altar or church candlestick on lions feet. It was made in Scandinavia

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Late Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder
19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder

19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base Candleholder

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 19th Century Brass Lion Heads Samovar Base. Impressive and versatile fragment found in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair Regency Andirons Brass Firedogs Lions Head
Pair Regency Andirons Brass Firedogs Lions Head

Pair Regency Andirons Brass Firedogs Lions Head

Located in Potters Bar, GB

the uprights, alongside lions heads and horses intricately cast at the bottom Bought from a private

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Pair of William IV Bronze Lion Candlesticks
Pair of William IV Bronze Lion Candlesticks

Pair of William IV Bronze Lion Candlesticks

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A unusual pair of bronze lion candlesticks on black marble base hung with triangular icicles.

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Boho Sarreid Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks - A Pair
Vintage Boho Sarreid Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks - A Pair

Vintage Boho Sarreid Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

while presenting a single candle holder in the other—exuding strength, elegance, and historic charm

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Gothic Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Brass 'Lions of Judah' Shabbat Candelabra - a Pair
Brass 'Lions of Judah' Shabbat Candelabra - a Pair

Brass 'Lions of Judah' Shabbat Candelabra - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of brass 'Lions of Judah' Shabbat candelabra circa 1940. Each has two rampant lions facing

Category

Mid-20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Paire de torchères "aux lions" période George III
Paire de torchères "aux lions" période George III

Paire de torchères "aux lions" période George III

Located in PARIS, FR

PAIRE DE TORCHERES « AUX LIONS », PERIODE DE GEORGE III 1790 - 1800, TRAVAIL ANGLAIS Paire de

Category

Antique 1790s British George III Torchères

Materials

Wood

18/1900s LION Candelabra, Baroque style, Brass, Norway / Denmark
18/1900s LION Candelabra, Baroque style, Brass, Norway / Denmark

18/1900s LION Candelabra, Baroque style, Brass, Norway / Denmark

Located in Skien, NO

Stunning 18/1900s antique Lion Candelabra, Baroque / Regency style design with unique Lion form

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Regency Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique French Brass Candelabra Baroque Revival Lion Sculptural Large c1890
Antique French Brass Candelabra Baroque Revival Lion Sculptural Large c1890

Antique French Brass Candelabra Baroque Revival Lion Sculptural Large c1890

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French Brass Candelabra Baroque Revival Lion Sculptural Large c1890. Direct from France, a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Pair of Moroccan Silvered Brass or Copper Lion Candlesticks
Pair of Moroccan Silvered Brass or Copper Lion Candlesticks

Pair of Moroccan Silvered Brass or Copper Lion Candlesticks

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique pair of Moroccan lion candlesticks crafted in copper and brass with a silver plated finish

Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Pair of Neoclassical Versace-style brass Medusa and lion head sconces
Pair of Neoclassical Versace-style brass Medusa and lion head sconces

Pair of Neoclassical Versace-style brass Medusa and lion head sconces

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Fabulous pair of Neoclassical candle sconces with Versace-style Medusa and lion heads. Cast iron in

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

French Empire Patinated Bronze Tripod Candelabras, Lion's Paw Feet, 19th c.
French Empire Patinated Bronze Tripod Candelabras, Lion's Paw Feet, 19th c.

French Empire Patinated Bronze Tripod Candelabras, Lion's Paw Feet, 19th c.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

large bird serves as a finial. The chains that swaged from under the candle holder to mid column are

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Candlesticks with Lion Heads
Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Candlesticks with Lion Heads

Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Candlesticks with Lion Heads

Located in København, Copenhagen

Two Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain candlesticks with lion heads. Dated 1969-1974. Model

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Pr Four Arm Gilded Candlesticks, 19th Century with Lion Paw Feet
Pr Four Arm Gilded Candlesticks, 19th Century with Lion Paw Feet

Pr Four Arm Gilded Candlesticks, 19th Century with Lion Paw Feet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pr four arm gilded candlesticks, 19th century with lion paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Other More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Folk Art Torchères with Gilt Brass Lion Heads
Pair of 19th Century French Folk Art Torchères with Gilt Brass Lion Heads

Pair of 19th Century French Folk Art Torchères with Gilt Brass Lion Heads

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

presence. Their robust, barrel-like form is punctuated with neoclassical brass lion heads and draped

Category

Antique 19th Century French Torchères

Materials

Brass, Copper

Jacob Ängman for GAB, Solid Bronze Candlesticks, Lion Paw Decor, Swedish Grace
Jacob Ängman for GAB, Solid Bronze Candlesticks, Lion Paw Decor, Swedish Grace

Jacob Ängman for GAB, Solid Bronze Candlesticks, Lion Paw Decor, Swedish Grace

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of bronze candlesticks in solid bronze with decor of lion paws. Designed by Jacob Ängman

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of 20th. C. American Caldwell Gilt Bronze 7-Arm Torchieres w/ Lion Feet
A Pair of 20th. C. American Caldwell Gilt Bronze 7-Arm Torchieres w/ Lion Feet

A Pair of 20th. C. American Caldwell Gilt Bronze 7-Arm Torchieres w/ Lion Feet

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A Large and Rare Pair of 20th. Century American Caldwell Gilt Bronze 7-Arm Torchieres with Lion

Category

20th Century American Rococo Torchères

Materials

Bronze

St. Clement Faience Lions with Iron Candle Arms
St. Clement Faience Lions with Iron Candle Arms

St. Clement Faience Lions with Iron Candle Arms

By Saint-Clément

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of St. Clement faience lion form candlesticks with iron arms and candle holders. Signed SC K

Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Faience

Antique Brass Chanukah Menora with Judicia Lions
Antique Brass Chanukah Menora with Judicia Lions

Antique Brass Chanukah Menora with Judicia Lions

Located in Hilversum, Noord Holland

Magnificent and finely detailed rampant Judaica lions with full manes decorate this Chanukah

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European International Style Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Pair, Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Pair, Sterling Silver Candle Holders

Pair, Sterling Silver Candle Holders

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair,Sterling Silver and etched crystal glass globe candle holders.Lion Hallmark. Sold

Category

20th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Bronze Lions Paw Candle Sticks, Pair
19th Century French Bronze Lions Paw Candle Sticks, Pair

19th Century French Bronze Lions Paw Candle Sticks, Pair

Located in New York, NY

Pair of bronze candle sticks with a brown and gilded patina, fluted shaft, resting on three claw

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Lion Candleholders on Lucite Bases, Pair
Bronze Lion Candleholders on Lucite Bases, Pair

Bronze Lion Candleholders on Lucite Bases, Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century bronze lion candleholders mounted on 1.5" thick Lucite bases.  

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Delft Manner Lion Form Candlesticks
Pair of Delft Manner Lion Form Candlesticks

Pair of Delft Manner Lion Form Candlesticks

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Delft manner blue and white decorated lion form figural candlesticks, each signed "RA" and

Category

Late 20th Century Other Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Bronze Maiden Lamps Lion Cherub Candelabra
Monumental Bronze Maiden Lamps Lion Cherub Candelabra

Monumental Bronze Maiden Lamps Lion Cherub Candelabra

Located in Potters Bar, GB

maidens. Flanked by the roaring lions and pair of winged cupids to each figure. Classic bronze which

Category

Vintage 1980s Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

The Lion’s Foot Flame: French Altar Pricket Candlesticks
The Lion’s Foot Flame: French Altar Pricket Candlesticks

The Lion’s Foot Flame: French Altar Pricket Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Brass Altar Pillar Candle Holders, early 20th century, featuring an elegant turned baluster

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Bronze Candlesticks with Lion Heads, a Pair
Neoclassical Style Bronze Candlesticks with Lion Heads, a Pair

Neoclassical Style Bronze Candlesticks with Lion Heads, a Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A pair of Grand Tour Neoclassical style bronze candlesticks with lion heads and swags. The candle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Grand Tour Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lions with Shields
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lions with Shields

Pair of 19th Century Bronze Lions with Shields

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of 19th century bronze figural cast bronze lions holding shields.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gothic Candelabra Gilt Bronze, Lions Rampant
Antique French Gothic Candelabra Gilt Bronze, Lions Rampant

Antique French Gothic Candelabra Gilt Bronze, Lions Rampant

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning pair of antique French Gothic candelabra, beautifully modeled in gilt bronze with a lion

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Lion Candelabras, Germany circa 1894
Pair of Bronze Lion Candelabras, Germany circa 1894

Pair of Bronze Lion Candelabras, Germany circa 1894

Located in Culver City, CA

grave opening of Saint Bernward in Hildesheim. These are an exact replica of the Lion Pricket

Category

Antique 1890s German Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Continental 19th Century Bronze Lion Medieval Style Stylobate Candlesticks
Continental 19th Century Bronze Lion Medieval Style Stylobate Candlesticks

Continental 19th Century Bronze Lion Medieval Style Stylobate Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

A pair of continental 19th century beautifully patinated bronze lion candlesticks, stylistically in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Medieval Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pair of Bronze Lion Paw Tripodal Candlesticks
19th Century Pair of Bronze Lion Paw Tripodal Candlesticks

19th Century Pair of Bronze Lion Paw Tripodal Candlesticks

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Pair of Patinated and gilded bronze tripodal lion paw candlesticks, excellent crisp casting and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, Candlestick with Lion Heads
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, Candlestick with Lion Heads

Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, Candlestick with Lion Heads

Located in København, Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen blue fluted plain, candlestick with lion heads. 1. Factory quality, in very

Category

20th Century Danish Empire Candlesticks

Ernst Svedbom pewter lions as candleholders made in Sweden 1932
Ernst Svedbom pewter lions as candleholders made in Sweden 1932

Ernst Svedbom pewter lions as candleholders made in Sweden 1932

Located in Stockholm, SE

pewter lions used as candleholders, which were created in Sweden in 1932. Svedbom worked during a period

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Lion Church Candleholders
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Lion Church Candleholders

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Lion Church Candleholders

Located in Lincoln, GB

base of each candleholder there are 3 detailed lions stood proud holding shields The candlestick

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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Lion Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of lion candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct lion candle holders — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. Lion candle holders have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Lion candle holders bearing Empire or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Emile Gallé, Elisabeth Androusov and Saint Clément each produced beautiful lion candle holders that are worth considering.

How Much are Lion Candle Holders?

Prices for lion candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, lion candle holders begin at $350 and can go as high as $56,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,658.

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 Lion Candle Holders
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.