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Danish Onion Candle Holders in Gift Box by Jens H. Quistgaard 1960s, Set of 2.
Danish Onion Candle Holders in Gift Box by Jens H. Quistgaard 1960s, Set of 2.

Danish Onion Candle Holders in Gift Box by Jens H. Quistgaard 1960s, Set of 2.

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Onion Candle Holders in Gift Box by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s, Set of 2

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Jens  Quistgaard "Onion" Candleholders, Set of 12
Jens  Quistgaard "Onion" Candleholders, Set of 12

Jens Quistgaard "Onion" Candleholders, Set of 12

$683Sale Price / set|29% Off

H 0.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Jens Quistgaard "Onion" Candleholders, Set of 12

By Dansk

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 12 Jens Quistgaard "Onion" candleholders. 1960s Manufactured of brass by Dansk, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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Antique Meissen Blue Onion candle holder in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900
Antique Meissen Blue Onion candle holder in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900

Antique Meissen Blue Onion candle holder in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900

Located in København, Copenhagen

Antique Meissen Blue Onion candle holder in hand-painted porcelain. Approx. 1900. Measures: 14 x

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Dansk Silver Onion Tiny Taper Candle Holders by Jens Quistgaard - Set of 2
Dansk Silver Onion Tiny Taper Candle Holders by Jens Quistgaard - Set of 2

Dansk Silver Onion Tiny Taper Candle Holders by Jens Quistgaard - Set of 2

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Fairfield, CA

A pair of mid century silver plated tiny taper candle holders. Onion shaped with faceted bases so

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair Dansk onion shaped candlesticks stamped Dansk Denmark
Pair Dansk onion shaped candlesticks stamped Dansk Denmark

Pair Dansk onion shaped candlesticks stamped Dansk Denmark

By Dansk

Located in London, GB

Pair of original 1960’s Dansk design small heavy pivoting onion shaped candlesticks. Stamped Dansk

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Postmodern Italian Onion Flower Shaped Metal Candleholder, 1980s
Vintage Postmodern Italian Onion Flower Shaped Metal Candleholder, 1980s

Vintage Postmodern Italian Onion Flower Shaped Metal Candleholder, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Postmodern Italian Onion Flower Shaped Metal Candleholder from Carnevale, 1980s, in Very

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion porcelain candlestick. Late 19th C.
Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion porcelain candlestick. Late 19th C.

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion porcelain candlestick. Late 19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. Large Blue Onion porcelain candlestick. Hand-painted. Late 19th century. Perfect

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany.  Pair of Blue Onion patterned candlesticks. 1920s/30s
Meissen, Germany.  Pair of Blue Onion patterned candlesticks. 1920s/30s

Meissen, Germany. Pair of Blue Onion patterned candlesticks. 1920s/30s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen, Germany. A pair of Blue Onion patterned candlesticks. Dating: 1920s/30s. First factory

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Vintage 1920s German Rococo Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Carnevale Cast Brass Tulip Flower / Onion Bulb Vase / Sculpture Object
Vintage Carnevale Cast Brass Tulip Flower / Onion Bulb Vase / Sculpture Object

Vintage Carnevale Cast Brass Tulip Flower / Onion Bulb Vase / Sculpture Object

By Carnevale Studio

Located in Charleston, SC

A charming, cast brass bulb sculpture vase. Features a tulip/garlic/onion bulb form complete with

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns
Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns

Antique Sherwood & Wedge British Nautical Maritime Brass Onion Ship Oil Lanterns

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two antique Sherwood & Wedge "onion" navigational lamps featuring a cylindrical brass base

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Colonial Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Italian Onion Tapered Candle Holders - a Set of 3
Vintage Brass Italian Onion Tapered Candle Holders - a Set of 3

Vintage Brass Italian Onion Tapered Candle Holders - a Set of 3

By Carnival Studios

Located in Charleston, SC

Vintage Postmodern figurative Italian Onion Flower Shaped Metal Candleholders from Carnevale, 1980s

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Candle Stick, 20th Century
Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Candle Stick, 20th Century

Meissen Blue Onion Pattern Candle Stick, 20th Century

Located in København, Copenhagen

Meissen blue onion pattern candle stick, 20 century. In perfect condition. 1st factory quality

Category

20th Century German Rococo Candlesticks

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Candlestick, Early 1900s
Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Candlestick, Early 1900s

Stadt Meissen Blue Onion Patterned Candlestick, Early 1900s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Stadt Meissen blue onion patterned candlestick, early 1900s. In perfect condition. Stamped

Category

Early 20th Century German Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s Set of 6
Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s Set of 6

Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s Set of 6

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Asaa, DK

plated onion shaped candle holders designed by Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard also known as IHQ

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic Onions Candlesticks
Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic Onions Candlesticks

Pair of Hand Painted Ceramic Onions Candlesticks

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Pair of hand painted green and white ceramic onions candlesticks Hand painted ceramic onion

Category

1990s American Bohemian Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

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By Glashütte Limburg

Located in Aachen, NRW

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By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original Kentucky chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 1970s. Each featuring a cylindrical walnut wood frame, brown leather seat and back, and burnished brass ferrules on the...

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Materials

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Tue Poulsen Coffee Table in rosewood and Stoneware Tiles, Denmark, 1970s
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By Tue Poulsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Tue Poulsen coffee table with frame of solid oak. Stoneware tiles made by the artist Tue Poulsen. Made in Denmark in the 1970s.  

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Stoneware, Rosewood

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Biella, IT

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Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
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By Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Danish Brazilian Rosewood Magazine Rack by Kai Kristiansen
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Danish Brazilian Rosewood Magazine Rack by Kai Kristiansen

By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Danish Brazilian rosewood magazine rack designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark, circa 1960s. Add a touch of versatility to your living space with this exquisite ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

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Located in Chicago, IL

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$2,500 / item

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By Stilnovo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three sconces by Stilnovo. Manufactured in Italy, circa 1960's. Brushed satin glass, nickel. Wired for U.S. standards. We recommend one E27 100w maximum bulb, per sconce. Bulb provid...

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By Knoll, Frank Gehry

Located in Kansas City, MO

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Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and unique American MCM / BOHO iron and wicker circular magazine rack / catch all / cat bed, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition and measures 24"W x 13....

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Finding the Right Candlesticks for You

Vintage, new and antique candlesticks and candleholders do not simply infuse a dining room with a soft, warm glow. They also add dimension, conjure drama and draw attention to a table or mantel. Despite their practical origins, today, decorative candlesticks and their holders elevate spaces by matching interiors or adding color and bold shapes.

For those who enjoy the rich pageantry of the Old Masters, candlesticks in the Baroque and Rococo styles offer intricacy and opulence. The design of Baroque candlesticks — thanks to the influence of the Catholic Church — often boasted complex shapes and featured biblical figures. While bronze candlestick holders have a long history dating back to the ancient world, many 17th-century candlesticks were made of luxurious silver. Armed with a disposable income and a desire to show off their status, the newly emerging middle class acquired candlestick holders as intricate art pieces, beautiful and opulent in their own right.

The Art Deco movement of the early 20th century saw candlesticks designed with simplicity and symmetry in mind. Art Deco candlesticks boast all manner of forms, ranging from sleek curves to bodies of ribbed crystal or bronze that take the shape of animals.

While some 20th-century-era candlesticks are akin to statues in their grandeur, these decorative items became especially fashionable in the mid-20th century for atmospherically illuminating dinner tables. Mid-century modern candlesticks frequently epitomize the streamlined functionality that we’ve come to associate with the era.

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Questions About Onion Candle Holder
  • 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.