Snake Candle Holder
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
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
African Bamileke Cameroon Beaded Snake Candle Holder
Located in Nottingham, GB
This stunning African Bamileke beaded snake candle holder from Cameroon is a captivating work of
Category
20th Century Candle Lamps
Materials
Beads
Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Snake Candle Holders
By George Edward & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
detract from the true representation of each antique sterling silver snake candle holder.
Dimensions
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
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
Ceramic Viper Snake Candle Holder by Gabriel Keramik, Sweden 1970s
By Gabriel Keramik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Kitsch dark grey ceramic viper snake candle holder fabricated by the Swedish ceramic studio Gabriel
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish More Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Matching Pair of Silver Plate Snake Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sculptural silver-plate coil candle holders designed by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
$180 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 5.5 in Dm 4.75 in
Pair of Silver Plate Coil Snake Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Silver Plate
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
$295 / set
H 5.25 in W 5 in D 4.75 in
Snake possibly brass Candle Holder with Ornate floral patina
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Brass in material, not Confirmed. Depicting a Snake adorned with ornate floral detail and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt
Located in New York, NY
A textured metal cobra snake candlestick holder with a gold gilt finish on 'skin', circa early-20th
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Snake Candlestick Holder in Gold Gilt
Located in New York, NY
A substantial textured metal cobra snake candlestick holder with a gold gilt skin, circa early-20th
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Antique Brass Snake Wrapped Rootwood Candlestick Pair
Located in Forney, TX
inset glass eyes, mouth open and teeth exposed, surmounted by a single candle holder.
Rare, unusual
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French Empire Snake Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
French Empire Snake Candlesticks
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Empire Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Small Cobra Snake Brass Bronze Candleholders
Located in Toronto, ON
throughout the body of the snake shaped candle holders. Its made in bronze material and features dark red
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Other Candelabras
Materials
Brass
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
$1,783 / set
H 12.01 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Persian-style brass candlestick in the form of a cobra snake with incised black and
Category
20th Century Unknown Islamic Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
19th C French Bronze Snake Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
19th C French Bronze Snake Candlesticks
Beautiful original patina in red. Gilt bronze snake.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Persian Style Brass Cobra Snake Candlestick - 20th
polychrome sculpture - candlestick - India
Category
20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Contemporary Italian Porcelain Esotica Collection, Snake by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
with a glossy and iridescent finish. This double candle holder is embellished by a hand painted snake.
Category
2010s Italian Candelabras
Materials
Porcelain
$157 / item
H 7.88 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
19th Century Majolica Palissy Snake & Lizard Candelstick Thomas Sergent
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
decorated with snake and lizard.
Thomas Victor Sergent was an active member of the School of Paris with
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Pair of Coral Red Snake Sculptural Marble Candlesticks, by Lorenzo Ciompi 2023
By Lorenzo Ciompi
Located in Rome, IT
pair of "red laguna"marble candlesticks "CORAL RED SNAKE" designed
by Lorenzo Ciompi 2023
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
$1,531 / set
H 11.82 in W 1.97 in D 4.34 in
Pedro Friedeberg Snake Bar / Server / Table / Candle Holder / Sculpture, Signed
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pedro Friedeberg Snake bar, Mexico, c. 1970s. Made of carved and gilt wood, antique statuary, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Post-Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Wood
$29,500
H 51 in W 31 in D 40 in
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The Snake Candle Holder for Wall, VGO Associates
By NICOLE VALENTI
Located in Grasse, FR
The Snake candle holder for Wall
Exclusive At VGO Associates
Designed by Nicole Valenti
Handmade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belle Époque Candelabras
Materials
Nutwood
Gothic Revival Sculptural Snake Table Candelabra or Candle Holder, 1910s
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Spanish Gilt Iron Gothic Revival Candelabra or Candle Holder, Spain, Circa 1910s.
Hand made
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Gothic Revival Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Design White Snake Candelabra
Located in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
Scandinavian Design White Snake Candelabra, in powder coated cast aluminium - holds four candles.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Aluminum
Snake Sconces Brass, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
Snake sconces in brass (candle stock holders) for upright piano or could be used as wall sconces in
Category
Antique 1890s British Wall Lights and Sconces
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
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
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
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
Brass Snake Candle Holder
Located in South Salem, NY
Single brass candle holder in the shape of a coiled snake. Open mouth holds the base of the candle
Category
20th Century British Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
South American Studio Copper Snake Candle Sconces
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sleek pair of snake shaped candle sconces in heavy solid copper with a natural patina. They attach
Category
20th Century Peruvian Candle Holders
Pair of Snake Candle Sticks, England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1950
Cast Brass Cobras with intricate detailing and red glass eyes. (One eye missing)
7”w x 8.5”d x 8”h
Ref. L1083
$ 1,400 pair
Category
Vintage 1950s English Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Writing Snake Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique gnarled wood stem candlesticks with writhing brass snakes, 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Snake Tazzas by Barbedienne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fedex shipping:$ 125.
A pair of French 19th century bronze snake tazzas by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Category
20th Century French Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Snake Candlesticks by Barbedienne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fedex shipping: $ 125
A pair of French 19th century bronze snake candlesticks by Barbedienne
Category
20th Century French Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Snake Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of 19th century antique French gilded bronze candlestick holders. Orientalist design with
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
19th Century French Pair of Antique Bronze Snake Candlesticks
Located in New Orleans, LA
A captivating pair of antique bronze candlesticks sculpted in the form of a snake. Their sinuous
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Carved Brass Snake Candleholders, France
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of carved brass snake candleholders, circa 1930, France.
Dimensions: 19 cm height
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Bronze and Wood Snake Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Antique lizard and snake candlesticks with wooden base. Candlesticks with snakes wrapping around
Category
Antique 19th Century Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone and Metal Snake Motif Candlesticks
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a heavy pair of great looking snake candlesticks by Maitland Smith, circa 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Candlesticks
Materials
Stone, Metal
Early 19th Century Bronze & Ormolu Candlesticks with Entwined Snakes
Located in London, GB
above tree stems with entwined snakes supported on petal-shaped bases.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Gold Bronze Snake Candlesticks by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique superb gold bronze snake candlesticks signed by Maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Frances August - Maximilien Delafontaine "Heron with Snake" ormolu candelabra
By AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing and very refined two-light 19th-century candlestick by Frenchman August-Maximilien Delafontaine (1813-1892). In the center, the figure of a heron gracefully holds a serpent ...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Candelabras
Materials
Ormolu
H 8.27 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in
Pair of Opaline Luster Candle Holders with Snake Twisted on Stem
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Beige and Green Opaline Luster Candleholders with Snake Twisted on Stem with Hanging Cut
Category
Antique 19th Century Glass
Pair of Vintage Brass Cobra Snake Candle Holders – Hand-Etched Revival Style
Located in Toronto, CA
Striking and symbolic, this pair of vintage brass cobra snake candle holders is a bold statement of
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Wrought iron candle holder with snake and flower and match holder
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder and match holder cast iron snake and flower around 1908
Original condition
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Solid Brass Cobra Snake Sculpture Candlestick Holders
Located in New York, NY
A striking pair of solid brass Cobra snake sculpture candlestick holders. Beautiful details from
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Cobra Snake Brass Bronze Candleholders
Located in Toronto, ON
throughout the body of the snake shaped candle holders. Its made in bronze material and features dark red
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Other Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Large Brass Cobra Snake Wall Sconces Pair
Located in Toronto, CA
Enhance your decor with this rare pair of large brass cobra snake candle wall sconces. Each sconce
Category
20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Candle Sconces
Materials
Brass
Jonathan Bonner Bronze Snake Figural Candleholders
By Jonathan Bonner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
These include the removable wax collection collars.
Jonathan Bonner has had over 40 solo shows and is represented in many public and private collections throughout the United Stat...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Set of French Ferdinand Barbedienne Bronze Snake Candlesticks
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Haarlem, NL
A pair of bronze candlesticks resting on a circular moulded base adorned with snakes crawling
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Brass Figural Hollywood Regency Coiled Cobra Snake Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brass Figural Hollywood Regency Coiled Cobra Snake Candlesticks - a Pair. Circa mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
H 13.5 in W 6.5 in D 8 in
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Palissy Snake & Lizard Candelsticks Thomas Sergent
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
l'oeil wood with leaves decorated with snakes and lizards.
Thomas Victor Sergent was an active member of
Category
Antique 1880s French Victorian Candlesticks
Materials
Majolica
Unique Pair of Cobra and Snake Brass and Painted Enamel Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of vintage brass and painted enamel candlesticks shaped like a Cobra ready to strike. The candlesticks are intricately painted and can be disassembled into four piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair of Bronze Snake Candelabra
Located in Wainscott, NY
Coiled Bronze Snake With Floral Motif Candle Support
Category
Vintage 1940s American Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Pottery Snake Candlesticks from Belgium
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of green glaze pottery candlesticks with snake motif. Each have a slithering snake wrapping
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Candle Holders
Materials
Pottery
Wrought Iron Hanging Candle Holder with Snakes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fine and rare wrought iron candle holder with snakes separate snakes create the overall as one in
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Two French Bronze Candlesticks with Snakes, 19th Century
Located in Raalte, NL
Set of two lovely Minimalist design French bronze candlesticks decorated with a snake curling
Category
Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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Snake Candle Holder For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the snake candle holder you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each snake candle holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and brass. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage snake candle holder you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer snake candle holder, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each snake candle holder bearing Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made snake candle holder over the years, but those crafted by Ferdinand Barbedienne, Dansk Designs and Jonathan Bonner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Snake Candle Holder?
Prices for a snake candle holder start at $158 and top out at $4,500 with the average selling for $1,295.
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 Snake Candle Holder
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Hurricane 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023The 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023What 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, 2023What 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, 2023You 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.
- Do pillar candles need a holder?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 2022One 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, 2023Some 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, 2022What 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, 2023To 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023What 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021A 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024To 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, 2022A 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.
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