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Rat Cave

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:30cm W:18,5cm
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:22cm W:14cm D
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Vintage 20th-Century "Rat de Cave" Bronze Oil Lamp - 2Y371
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage "Rat de Cave" oil lamp, crafted in the mid-20th century, exudes timeless charm and
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20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Mid Century Forged Iron 'Rat De Cave' French Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of large forged iron spiral candlesticks inspired by the design of traditional ‘rat de cave
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20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

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Set of Three Adjustable Twisted Spiral Candleholders
Located in Thoree les pins, FR
Set of three adjustable twisted spiral candleholders. In France these items are commonly named "Rat
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Antique Early 19th Century French Candlesticks

French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Rat De Cave Candlestick
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
18th century French rat de cave candlestick, turned wood base, wrought iron. All original.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Candlesticks

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Primitive wrought iron Rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Primitive wrought iron Rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Primitive wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Early "Rat de Cave" Adjustable Spiral Twist Candleholder
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Hand-wrought iron, Primitive "Rat de Cave", adjustable spiral twist candleholder. On original
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Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-19th Century Pair of Rat Du Cave Spiral Candlesticks
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful pair of wonky spiral Rat du Cave candle holders, used in the wine cellars or caves of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Collection of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave
Located in Buisson, FR
. Rat de cave candleholders from Normandy, France France, 18th century Weathered. More pictures are
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Antique 18th Century French Rustic More Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Couple of 19th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave
Located in Buisson, FR
Great couple of 19th century French adjustable spiral candlesticks, all on their original simple domed fruit-wood bases, handwrought iron. Normandy, France, circa 1800-1850 Weather...
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Antique 19th Century French Rustic More Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Couple of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave
Located in Buisson, FR
Great couple of 18th century French adjustable spiral candlesticks, all on their original simple domed fruit-wood bases, handwrought iron. Normandy, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathe...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic More Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 19th Century Iron and Wood Candlestick Holders
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A set of 6 so called 'rat de cave' candlesticks. This type of candlestick holder was mainly used in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Birdcage Rat du Cave Candleholder
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th century birdcage rat du cave candleholder, France, circa 1880.     
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Primitive French 19th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Primitive wrought iron Rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 19th century. Weathered.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Bird Cage Rat du Cave Candlestick
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th century birdcage Rat du Cave, nice wear and patination. Used in the wine cellars of Burgundy
Category

Vintage 1970s More Candle Holders

Materials

14k Gold

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:24cm W:13cm D
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare wrought iron rat de cave candle-holder that was used in the wine cellars to hang at a wine
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, Couple 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and extremely rare couple of wrought iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
bases, hand-wrought iron, with wonderful delicate detail to the handles, Known as "Rat du Caves
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

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French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm.
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

French, 17/ 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered.
Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs. Lantern can be opened on one side. Glass of later date. H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
H 15.95 in W 10.44 in D 4.73 in
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Very old and beautiful hand forged iron candleholder. France, circa 1700-1750. Weathered.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Late 19th century, French Folk Art Copper Sailboat Weathervane
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare folk art copper sailboat weather-vane . A real unique find with gorgeous vert de gris patine. France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered , small losses and old repairs. P...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Weathervanes

Materials

Copper

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Other

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Rat Cave For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rat cave you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rat cave for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rat cave, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each rat cave bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Rat Cave?

The average selling price for a rat cave at 1stDibs is $375, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $694 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.

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