French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Rat Cave
Wrought Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder, 18th Century, Normandie, France
$324Sale Price|49% Off
Wrought Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder, 18th Century, Normandie, France
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
French, 18th Century, Large Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
$679Sale Price|41% Off
French, 18th Century, Large Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Large wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
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’ candle holders. French, c. 1950s.
Category
20th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare and superb pair of rat de cave candleholders, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden elements, Normandy, France, 18th century.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antiquities
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders, Normandy, set of 7
$1,403Sale Price / set|20% Off
19th Century Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders, Normandy, set of 7
Located in Diest, BE
A rare and superb set of 7 rat de cave candleholders, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden elements, Normandy, France, 18th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Wrought Iron Cellar Candleholder
Located in Nottingham, GB
This 19th-century French rat de cave candlestick was designed as a practical working light for wine cellars and dark storage areas.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases
Located in Bilzen, BE
These are often referred to as “courting candlesticks” or “rat de cave” cellar candlesticks, traditionally used in rural Europe throughout the 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Primitive Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
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Set of Three Adjustable Twisted Spiral Candleholders
Located in Thoree les pins, FR
In France these items are commonly named "Rat de Cave".
Category
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Category
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 France, Sculptural and decorative but perfectly usable too.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French More Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Collection of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave
Located in Buisson, FR
Great collection of three late 18th century French adjustable spiral candlesticks, all on their original simple domed fruit-wood bases, hand-wrought iron, with wonderful delicate det...
Category
Antique 18th Century French Rustic More Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century pair of wrought iron "Rat de cave" candleholders
Located in Diest, BE
A rare and exquisite pair of rat de cave candlesticks, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden details, originating from Normandy, France, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought 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 rustic appeal.
Category
20th Century French Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
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
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rustic More Lighting
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 6 19th Century Iron and Wood Candlestick Holders
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Rat de cave means as much as wine cellar dweller.
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.
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, France.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 barrel.
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
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H 6.89 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
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 century.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
French, Couple 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
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H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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, 18th century.
Category
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
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H 7.09 in W 4.34 in D 3.94 in
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 century.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Pair of late 18th century French adjustable spiral candlesticks, both on original simple fruitwood bases, hand-wrought iron, with wonderful delicate detail to the handles, Known as "...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
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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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