Find a variety of serpent candlesticks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique serpent candlesticks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
bronze and
brass. Serpent candlesticks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Serpent candlesticks bearing
Art Deco or
mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many serpent candlesticks are appealing in their simplicity, but
Arthur Court produced popular serpent candlesticks that are worth a look.
Prices for serpent candlesticks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, serpent candlesticks begin at $300 and can go as high as $12,191, while the average can fetch as much as $1,960.
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.
Find a comprehensive collection of vintage, new and antique candlesticks on 1stDibs.