Find a variety of rare candle holders available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare candle holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
brass and
glass. Find 220 antique and vintage rare candle holders at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Rare candle holders have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare candle holders to choose from, but at 1stDibs,
Mid-Century Modern,
Scandinavian Modern and
Art Deco rare candle holders are of considerable interest. Many rare candle holders are appealing in their simplicity, but
Carl Auböck,
Nagel Germany and
Chase Brass and Copper Company produced popular rare candle holders that are worth a look.
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.