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Serpentine Candleholder

1 of the 2 Illums Bolighus Messing Candleholders, Denmark 1960
1 of the 2 Illums Bolighus Messing Candleholders, Denmark 1960

1 of the 2 Illums Bolighus Messing Candleholders, Denmark 1960

Located in Rijssen, NL

One of the two Illums Bolighus serpentine messing candleholders, Denmark 1960 These vintage Illums Bolighus candle holders are an example of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian design.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

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Danish Serpentine Brass Candlesticks by Illums Bolighus, Denmark
Danish Serpentine Brass Candlesticks by Illums Bolighus, Denmark

Danish Serpentine Brass Candlesticks by Illums Bolighus, Denmark

By Illum Bolighus

Located in Odense, Denmark

Danish serpentine brass candlesticks by Illums Bolighus, Denmark. 2 beautiful twisted serpentine candleholders for love brass in solid brass, with the option of removing the top cap.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Regency Floor-Standing Candleholder or Candelabra of Brass from England
Regency Floor-Standing Candleholder or Candelabra of Brass from England

Regency Floor-Standing Candleholder or Candelabra of Brass from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English tall floor-standing candleholder or candelabra of brass from the Regency era, featuring a top with two rotating serpentine candleholders with tassel design, each inser...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candelabras

Materials

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Pr Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Candleholders by Carlo Camusso Ca. 1955
Pr Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Candleholders by Carlo Camusso Ca. 1955

Pr Mid-Century Modernist Sterling Silver Candleholders by Carlo Camusso Ca. 1955

By Carlo Mario Camusso

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered is a unique pair of sterling silver serpentine Mid-Century Modernist candleholders. They are of fine quality holloware tubular design, weighing 173 grams each (6 oz.) for a t...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Serpentine Candleholders
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Serpentine Candleholders

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Serpentine Candleholders

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning Chinese blue and white porcelain figural candleholders featuring an Asian man happily holding a two headed serpentine.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Pair of Serpentine Towle Sterling Candleholders Marion Noyes
Modern Pair of Serpentine Towle Sterling Candleholders Marion Noyes

Modern Pair of Serpentine Towle Sterling Candleholders Marion Noyes

By Towle Silversmiths

Located in Toledo, OH

Modern pair of serpentine Towle modern sterling silver candleholders by Marion Noyes.

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Mid-20th Century North American Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass Candleholders from Illums Bolighus
Brass Candleholders from Illums Bolighus

Brass Candleholders from Illums Bolighus

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H 9.75 in W 5.25 in D 6 in

Brass Candleholders from Illums Bolighus

Located in San Francisco, CA

Brass serpentine double candleholders from Illums Bolighus.

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Vintage 1950s Candlesticks

"Serpentine" Candleholder in Black Hand Blown Glass, Jeff Zimmerman
"Serpentine" Candleholder in Black Hand Blown Glass, Jeff Zimmerman

"Serpentine" Candleholder in Black Hand Blown Glass, Jeff Zimmerman

By Jeff Zimmerman

Located in New York, NY

Unique single serpentine light sculpture in black hand blown glass. Designed and made by Jeff Zimmerman, USA, 2016. Limited number available. Please note that each item may differ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Glass

"Serpentine" Candleholder in Black Hand Blown Glass by Jeff Zimmerman
"Serpentine" Candleholder in Black Hand Blown Glass by Jeff Zimmerman

"Serpentine" Candleholder in Black Hand Blown Glass by Jeff Zimmerman

By Jeff Zimmerman

Located in New York, NY

Unique single serpentine light sculpture in black hand blown glass. Designed and made by Jeff Zimmerman, USA, 2017. Limited number available. Please note that each item may differ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Glass

Turn of the Century Louis XIV Bronze Sconces
Turn of the Century Louis XIV Bronze Sconces

Turn of the Century Louis XIV Bronze Sconces

Located in Larkspur, CA

The torsos of a Satyr and Nymph each holding serpentine and cornucopia candleholders well chased bases with draped fabric detail musical influence culminating in pine cone finials.

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20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

Gilt and Serpentine Candleholders
Gilt and Serpentine Candleholders

Gilt and Serpentine Candleholders

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H 5.91 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Gilt and Serpentine Candleholders

Located in Salisbury, GB

A superb pair of early Victorian serpentine and gilt metal candlestick holders. The candle holders are comprised of a solid circular serpentine base with three fire gilt metal str...

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Antique Late 19th Century Candlesticks

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Located in Vienna, AT

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Serpentine Candleholder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal serpentine candleholder for your home. Each serpentine candleholder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage serpentine candleholder now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a serpentine candleholder — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each serpentine candleholder bearing Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made serpentine candleholder has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jeff Zimmerman, Gunnar Ander and Illum Bolighus are consistently popular.

How Much is a Serpentine Candleholder?

Prices for a serpentine candleholder start at $416 and top out at $1,800 with the average selling for $886.

Finding the Right Candle-holders for You

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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.

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