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Serpent Candle Holders

Vintage Art Deco Brass Serpent Candle Holder, France, Circa 1920s
Vintage Art Deco Brass Serpent Candle Holder, France, Circa 1920s

Vintage Art Deco Brass Serpent Candle Holder, France, Circa 1920s

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful Art Deco brass snake or serpent candle holder with coiled tail France, Circa 1920s

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders

Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders

$3,430 / set

H 13.39 in W 3.55 in D 11.82 in

Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders

Located in London, GB

Pair of silver-inlaid brass Art Deco serpent candle holders Continental, c.1920 Height 32/34cm

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Silver, Brass

Antique French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair
Antique French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair

Antique French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair

$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

Antique French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful pair of antique Art Deco brass snake or serpent candle holders with coiled tails

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Serpent Torsade Candleholder
Serpent Torsade Candleholder

Serpent Torsade Candleholder

$1,011 / item

H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 5.12 in

Serpent Torsade Candleholder

Located in Paris, FR

Candleholder Serpent Torsade with all structure in porcelain in matte black finish, for 2 candles

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Candle Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

English Victorian Brass Serpent Candlestick
English Victorian Brass Serpent Candlestick

English Victorian Brass Serpent Candlestick

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style (20th Century) brass candlestick in the form of 2 serpents.

Category

20th Century British Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite & Brass Serpent Snake Candlesticks 1970s
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite & Brass Serpent Snake Candlesticks 1970s

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite & Brass Serpent Snake Candlesticks 1970s

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Norwich, GB

of the brass candle holders has a slight gap to the drip holder, making the drip holder slightly

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair Serpent Sconces in a gunmetal wrought iron finish
Pair Serpent Sconces in a gunmetal wrought iron finish

Pair Serpent Sconces in a gunmetal wrought iron finish

$1,900 / item

H 34 in W 4.5 in D 6 in

Pair Serpent Sconces in a gunmetal wrought iron finish

By Biggs Powell Interior Design & Antiques

Located in Memphis, TN

Pair of reproduction serpent sconces in a gun metal finish. These are available in custom lengths

Category

2010s American Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Single Serpent Sconce in a gunmetal wrought iron finish
Single Serpent Sconce in a gunmetal wrought iron finish

Single Serpent Sconce in a gunmetal wrought iron finish

By Biggs Powell Interior Design & Antiques

Located in Memphis, TN

Pair of reproduction serpent sconces in a gun metal finish. These are available in custom lengths

Category

2010s American Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent Candleholders Candlesticks
Pair, Bronze Neoclassical 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent Candleholders Candlesticks

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent Candleholders Candlesticks

By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès, E. Guillemard

Located in Miami, FL

Italian Pair of Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent figurative candlesticks

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

c1810 European Continental British Dore Gold Bronze Candelabra / Serpents
c1810 European Continental British Dore Gold Bronze Candelabra / Serpents

c1810 European Continental British Dore Gold Bronze Candelabra / Serpents

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc British Grand Scale Gilt Bronze Monumental Candelabrum Featuring Serpents and othe Creatures

Category

Antique 1810s French Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair of Brass Dolphin /Sea Serpent Candlesticks in Italian Baroque Style
Vintage Pair of Brass Dolphin /Sea Serpent Candlesticks in Italian Baroque Style

Vintage Pair of Brass Dolphin /Sea Serpent Candlesticks in Italian Baroque Style

By Pauly et Cie

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a highly decorative pair of candle holders that will not go

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent or Koi Fish Candleholders Candlesticks
Pair, Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent or Koi Fish Candleholders Candlesticks

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent or Koi Fish Candleholders Candlesticks

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of neoclassical bronze Koi fish or sea serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders. These

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Huge Ceramic Candelabra in the Manner of Palissy Serpents Lizards
20th Century Huge Ceramic Candelabra in the Manner of Palissy Serpents Lizards

20th Century Huge Ceramic Candelabra in the Manner of Palissy Serpents Lizards

$714Sale Price|25% Off

H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 9.85 in

20th Century Huge Ceramic Candelabra in the Manner of Palissy Serpents Lizards

By Bernard Palissy

Located in Lowestoft, GB

decorated with coiled serpents and lizards on a stepped square base, third quarter of the 20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century European Candelabras

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of Silver Serpent Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style from 1954
Pair of Silver Serpent Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style from 1954

Pair of Silver Serpent Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style from 1954

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1954 Finnish silver serpent candlesticks, coiled serpent base and sconce rising from snakes

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Dutch Baroque Style Brass Wall Sconces, Twin Arms, Circa 1930
Dutch Baroque Style Brass Wall Sconces, Twin Arms, Circa 1930

Dutch Baroque Style Brass Wall Sconces, Twin Arms, Circa 1930

Located in Barntrup, DE

depicting fish and serpent with classic candle-style bulb holders. On the top of the central finial, there

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Baroque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

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Antique Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Antique Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder

Antique Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder

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H 11 in W 6.25 in D 4 in

Antique Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful Art Deco style brass snake candle holders. Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 6.25

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silver Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Vintage Silver Serpent Snake Candle Holder

Vintage Silver Serpent Snake Candle Holder

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H 8.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in

Vintage Silver Serpent Snake Candle Holder

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful Art Deco style silvered brass snake candle holder. Circa mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair
French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair

French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful pair of Art Deco brass snake candle holders. France, Circa 1920s. Measures: 6"W

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair
Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair

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H 9.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.13 in

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holders, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful pair of Art Deco style brass snake candle holders. Circa mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Arthur Court Brass Serpent Candlesticks, 1979
Arthur Court Brass Serpent Candlesticks, 1979

Arthur Court Brass Serpent Candlesticks, 1979

By Arthur Court

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century koi fish/serpent brass figurative candlesticks by Arthur Court. These Asian inspired

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of "Serpent" Candlesticks by Italo Valenti, 1970
Pair of "Serpent" Candlesticks by Italo Valenti, 1970

Pair of "Serpent" Candlesticks by Italo Valenti, 1970

By Italo Valenti

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful, large and rare pair of candlesticks in the shape of a snake designated and produced by Italo Valenti in the 1970s. Large golden brass structure, these two Brutalist c...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Doré Bronze Full Bodied Serpent Candelabra Lamp
Large 19th Century Doré Bronze Full Bodied Serpent Candelabra Lamp

Large 19th Century Doré Bronze Full Bodied Serpent Candelabra Lamp

Located in Stamford, CT

A large doré bronze full bodied serpent candelabra lamp. The rouge marble base supporting a group

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

French Art Nouveau Serpent and Poppy Flower Bronze Tripod Candlesticks, a Pair
French Art Nouveau Serpent and Poppy Flower Bronze Tripod Candlesticks, a Pair

French Art Nouveau Serpent and Poppy Flower Bronze Tripod Candlesticks, a Pair

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Art Nouveau serpent and poppy flower bronze tripod candlesticks. The intertwined

Category

Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks Held by Storks and Serpents
Mid-19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks Held by Storks and Serpents

Mid-19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks Held by Storks and Serpents

Located in London, GB

by serpents and storks standing on turtles, supported on oval stepped plinth.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Louis Majorelle Bronze Serpent and Bird of Paradise Leaf Candlestick Vide Poche
Louis Majorelle Bronze Serpent and Bird of Paradise Leaf Candlestick Vide Poche

Louis Majorelle Bronze Serpent and Bird of Paradise Leaf Candlestick Vide Poche

By Louis Majorelle

Located in New York, NY

Louis Majorelle bronze serpent and bird of paradise leaf candlestick vide poche. Majorelle was a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Serpent Decorated Candlesticks in Gold Gilt Bronze from the 19th Century
Pair of Serpent Decorated Candlesticks in Gold Gilt Bronze from the 19th Century

Pair of Serpent Decorated Candlesticks in Gold Gilt Bronze from the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A beautiful and rare pair of french pair of serpent decorated candlesticks in gold gilt bronze from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of Regency Cut Glass Crystal Gilt Metal Lustres Candelabra
Large Pair of Regency Cut Glass Crystal Gilt Metal Lustres Candelabra

Large Pair of Regency Cut Glass Crystal Gilt Metal Lustres Candelabra

Located in Lymington, GB

branches with eagle heads seizing serpents, and candle holders, all emphasizing a sophisticated lightness

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Cut Glass

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder

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H 8.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in

Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful Art Deco style brass snake candle holder. circa mid-20th century Measures: 4.75"W

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silver Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Vintage Silver Serpent Snake Candle Holder

Vintage Silver Serpent Snake Candle Holder

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H 8.63 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in

Vintage Silver Serpent Snake Candle Holder

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful Art Deco style silvered brass snake candle holder. Circa mid-20th century

Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century German Serpent Bronze Candlesticks
Late 19th Century German Serpent Bronze Candlesticks

Late 19th Century German Serpent Bronze Candlesticks

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

Unusual figural and floral early Art Nouveau ~ late Biedermeier pair bronze candle sticks or candle

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Ulm, DE

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Located in Milano, IT

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Serpent Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of serpent candle holders available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique serpent candle holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. Serpent candle holders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Serpent candle holders made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — are very popular at 1stDibs. Serpent candle holders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Arthur Court and Louis Majorelle are consistently popular.

How Much are Serpent Candle Holders?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,650, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $3,230 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 Serpent 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.