What is a hurricane candle holder?

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.

How tall should a candle holder be?

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.

What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?

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.

What are glass candle holders called?

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.

What are medieval candle holders called?

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.

What are the different types of candle holders?

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.

What are vintage candle holders called?

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.

What are those tall candle holders called?

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.

What are the candle holders in church called?

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.

What can I use instead of a candle holder?

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.

Do pillar candles need a holder?

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.

What are wall-mounted candle holders called?

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.

How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?

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.

What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?

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.

What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?

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.

How can you tell if a silver candle holder is real?

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.

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Scandinavian Candelabra

Set of Three 18th Century Hand-Made Brass Candlesticks

$980 / set

Set of Three 18th Century Hand-Made Brass Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of Three 18th Century Hand-Made Brass Candlesticks were designed to be functional yet attractive as they would remain in plain view all day, and only be utilized at night. Back ...

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Antique 1770s English British Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Victorian Silverplate Three-Light Candelabras, Pair

$1,295 / set

Tiffany & Co. Style Antique Victorian Silverplate Three-Light Candelabras, Pair

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of antique Victorian or English Traditional silver plate three-light candelabras In the manner of Tiffany & Co. England, Circa Early 20th Century Each measures: 1...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of French Rococo Style Silver Plated Three-Light Candelabras

$2,200 / set

Pair of French Rococo Style Silver Plated Three-Light Candelabras

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a dining table or mantel with this elegant pair of antique silver-plated candelabras, crafted in France circa 1910. Each piece features two scrolling arms issuing from a cen...

Category

Early 20th Century English Rococo Revival Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Three-Arm Candelabra in Forged Steel, 1960

$1,304

Mid-Century Modern Three-Arm Candelabra in Forged Steel, 1960

Located in London, GB

Sculptural forged steel candelabra made in the 1960's looks monumental and architectural. It has three arms is suitable for candles diameter 4-5 cm. The piece is signed by the artist.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, Three Arms, Gold Finish, 1970s

$587

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, Three Arms, Gold Finish, 1970s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Heavy bronze candelabra with three arms. Additional information: Materials: Bronze Color: Gold Styles: Brutalist Period: 1970s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned Dimensions: 9...

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20th Century Brutalist More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Bronze Three-Arm Table Lamp, circa 1898

$1,338

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Bronze Three-Arm Table Lamp, circa 1898

Located in Nottingham, GB

An impressive late Victorian three-arm table lamp or illuminated candelabrum, dating to approximately the end of the 19th century and displaying strong Arts & Crafts and Art Nouv...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Jarl Näs. Brass candlestick with with three slender vertical arms. 1960s

$400

Jarl Näs. Brass candlestick with with three slender vertical arms. 1960s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jarl Näs, three-armed candlestick. Sculptural three-armed candlestick in solid brass with slender vertical arms of varying heights. A restrained and elegant modernist design, firmly ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces

$1,895 / set

Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French Empire Orb Bronze Three-Light Wall Sconces France, Early 19th Century This exquisite pair of French Empire wall sconces embodies the elegance and workmanship of the...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Candlesticks by Riedel Austria from the 1970s

$390

Set of Three Candlesticks by Riedel Austria from the 1970s

By Claus Josef Riedel

Located in Vienna, AT

Architectural cast clear glass set of three candles, made by Riedel Austria in the 1970s Set of three.

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Candelabras

Materials

Glass

Pair of Victorian Silver Gilt Three-Light Candelabra

$195,000

Pair of Victorian Silver Gilt Three-Light Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

Marked: English, London, 1870, Maker: Robert Garrard.

Category

Antique 1870s English Candelabras

Materials

Silver

"New, Carved Forged Iron and Stone Base Three Light Candlestick"

$1,980

"New, Carved Forged Iron and Stone Base Three Light Candlestick"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Made to Order Carved Forged Iron and Cast Stone Base Three Lites Candlestick, Hand Crafted in Dark Bronze Patina with Stone Base, 3" Height Beeswax Candle sits on 12kt White Gold Hea...

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2010s American Candlesticks

Materials

Cast Stone, Concrete, Cement, Iron

Set of Three MCM Red Hardwood Candlesticks by Illums Boulghus

$300Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Three MCM Red Hardwood Candlesticks by Illums Boulghus

By Illums Bolighus

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice set of three MCM red hardwood candlesticks by Illums Boulghus of Denmark, circa 1960s. The set has a great well worn look (some chips just add to the character) and each stick...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Set of Three Silver-Plated "Luise" Candlesticks by Lambert, 1960s

$446

Set of Three Silver-Plated "Luise" Candlesticks by Lambert, 1960s

By Günther Lambert

Located in Hamburg, DE

This elegant trio of silver-plated candlesticks was produced by the esteemed German design house Lambert in the 1960s. Designed in the spirit of Art Deco, the “Luise” model combines ...

Category

Vintage 1960s German Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Three-armed Candelabras with Natural Seashells in a Coastal Style

$3,437 / set

Pair of Three-armed Candelabras with Natural Seashells in a Coastal Style

Located in Marbella, ES

The circular bases are richly decorated with a variety of shells and marine elements, adding texture, color, and an organic feel. The upper candle holders also incorporate shells, r...

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of Three Graduated Wrought Iron Floor Candlesticks with Orb Accents

$1,150 / set

Vintage Set of Three Graduated Wrought Iron Floor Candlesticks with Orb Accents

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Set of three graduated sculptural floor candlesticks in dark patinated iron, each combining a shallow pricket candle cup with an architectural openwork standard and four-foot splayed...

Category

Late 20th Century Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Three-Light Candelabra

$3,088 / set

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Three-Light Candelabra

Located in London, GB

A pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu three-light candelabra with beaded decoration throughout, having garland swag decorated fluted stems ending on fluted circular bases.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Large Pair Antique Edwardian Silver Plate Three-Light Candelabra

$1,900

Large Pair Antique Edwardian Silver Plate Three-Light Candelabra

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the mid-19th century with our distinguished pair of Silver Plate Edwardian Period George III Style Three-Light Tableware Candelabra. This exceptio...

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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

A Pair of American Silver Plated Three-Light Sconces, C. 1920.

$795 / set

A Pair of American Silver Plated Three-Light Sconces, C. 1920.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each fixture with three scrolling arms supporting a single candle cup, all joined by a circular lobed backplate and with hanging ring embellishments.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Candle Sconces

Materials

Silver

Set of Three Memphis Style Bronze Candlesticks by Christian de Beaumont

$495 / set

Set of Three Memphis Style Bronze Candlesticks by Christian de Beaumont

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Title Set of Three Memphis Style Bronze Candlesticks by Christian de Beaumont, France, 1980s Description A sculptural set of three bronze candlesticks by Christian de Beaumont, pr...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Brass Sea Urchin Candelabra, Three Arms, Circa 1930s

$2,750 / set

Antique Brass Sea Urchin Candelabra, Three Arms, Circa 1930s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of early twentieth century solid brass sea urchin opposing three arm candelabra.

Category

20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953

$9,000 / set

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953

By Paul Evans

Located in Chicago, IL

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953 Sandblasted pewter Each: 20½ h × 3¼ dia in (52 × 8 cm) Provenance: The Artist Collection of Dorsey Reading Exhibited: Paul...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Early 20th Century, Pair of Art Deco Danish Metal Three-Arm Candelabra, 1930s

$280 / set

Early 20th Century, Pair of Art Deco Danish Metal Three-Arm Candelabra, 1930s

Located in Odense, DK

This fine pair of candle holders will complement many interior styles.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Romantic Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of Three Italian Vietri Rooster Candlesticks, Ca. 1980s

$795 / set

Vintage Set of Three Italian Vietri Rooster Candlesticks, Ca. 1980s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Set of three vintage glazed terracotta candlesticks by Vietri. The largest is !7" tall, second is 16" tall & third is 11.50". A wonderful and whimsical set.

Category

20th Century Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Three French 19th Century Wrought Iron Candelabras

$2,978 / set

Set of Three French 19th Century Wrought Iron Candelabras

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Set of three very wide candelabras, with three arms each, made of beautiful hand-wrought iron, with an appealing, pitted texture, raised on scrolled tripod bases.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Three Chrome-Plated Metal Candlesticks by BMF

$371 / set

Set of Three Chrome-Plated Metal Candlesticks by BMF

By Fritz Nagel, Bmf Nagel

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Three chrome-plated metal candlesticks produced by BMF (Bayerische Metallwarenfabrik) in Germany in the 1970s. As Nagel candleholders, BMF candlesticks can be used individually or as...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

SignedGiuliano Tosi Set of Three Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Candelsticks

$1,833 / set

SignedGiuliano Tosi Set of Three Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Candelsticks

By Maestro Giuliano Tosi

Located in Roma, IT

A set of three hand blown curves Cobalt Blue glass cased in clear glass. Murano glass candlesticks designed by Giuliano Tosi for Oggetti in the 1980s. All three candle sticks are sig...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

French Bronze Doré Candelabrum, 19Th Century with Three Arms

$4,500 / set

French Bronze Doré Candelabrum, 19Th Century with Three Arms

Located in Houston, TX

Bronze doré candelabrum with figural masks on a central standard, issuing three arms with foliate pendants and garland. They have a fluted base set on square shaped supports.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Three-Light Candelabrum, 1920s

$2,395

Tiffany Studios New York Bronze Three-Light Candelabrum, 1920s

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Art Deco or Arts & Crafts period bronze and brass triple candelabrum By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 4.5"D x 10.75"H. Good orig...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Very Rare Set of Three Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd

$320

Very Rare Set of Three Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A very rare set of three Art Deco brass candlesticks depicting a charming herd of elephants, Germany, circa 1940s. Sculptural and whimsical, each elephant is designed to function bea...

Category

Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage Italian Regency Style Gilt Wood & Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces, ci

$1,095 / set

Pair Vintage Italian Regency Style Gilt Wood & Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces, ci

Located in Perkasie, PA

Title Pair Vintage Italian Regency Style Gilt Wood & Iron Three-Light Wall Sconces, circa 1950s Description A decorative pair of vintage Italian wall sconces, dating to the circa 19...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Lot Three Swedish Modern Art Glass Candlesticks by Vallien for Kosta Boda

$240

Lot Three Swedish Modern Art Glass Candlesticks by Vallien for Kosta Boda

By Kosta Boda, Ulrica Hydman-Vallien

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Each candle holder is hand painted with multi-color stripe pattern and Swedish flowers.

Category

1990s Swedish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Rare 19th Century Three-Arm Bronze Candelabrum with Sculptural Lines

$2,520 / set

Rare 19th Century Three-Arm Bronze Candelabrum with Sculptural Lines

Located in PARIS, FR

This rare 19th-century three-arm candelabrum is crafted entirely from solid bronze — an unusual and refined choice compared to the more commonly used wrought iron of the period. Its ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Rococo Pewter Candlesticks Set of Three, France, 20th Century

$350 / set

Vintage Rococo Pewter Candlesticks Set of Three, France, 20th Century

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

Vintage 20th century pewter candlesticks from France, reflecting Louis XV and rococo tastes. The candlesticks feature an exciting silhouette on the column that gracefully tapers and ...

Category

20th Century French Rococo Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Pair of George III Old Sheffield Plate three-light candelabra, circa 1780-90

$3,200 / set

Pair of George III Old Sheffield Plate three-light candelabra, circa 1780-90

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of English candelabra from the George III period, made around 1780-90 in Old Sheffield Plate, in the Neoclassical Adam taste popular in the last decades of the eighteenth cent...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Adam Style Candelabras

Materials

Sheffield Plate, Copper

Set of Three, Solid Brass Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Rosett Candlesticks, 1969

$2,498 / set

Set of Three, Solid Brass Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Rosett Candlesticks, 1969

By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell

Located in Uxbridge, GB

A striking set of three Rosett candlesticks, designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna in 1969 and produced in solid brass. The Rosett is one of Forssell's most distinctive designs f...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

$7,550 / set

Set of Three Regency Period Bronze and Ormolu Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

An unuusual set of large early 19th century Regency period bronze and ormolu lustre candlesticks, consisting of two singles and one triple, having lotus leaf sconces above acanthus c...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Arthur Pe for Kolbäck, Sweden. Three brass candlesticks. Approx. 1970.

$300 / set

Arthur Pe for Kolbäck, Sweden. Three brass candlesticks. Approx. 1970.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Arthur Pe for Kolbäck, Sweden. Three brass candlesticks. From around 1970. Modernist and sleek design. Marked. In excellent condition with minimal signs of use. Dimensions: W 7.5 cm ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of three Scandinavian Modern “Pitsi” copper candlesticks by Pentti Sarpaneva

$859 / set

Set of three Scandinavian Modern “Pitsi” copper candlesticks by Pentti Sarpaneva

By Pentti Sarpaneva

Located in Weesp, NL

Set of Three Scandinavian Modern “Pitsi” Copper Candlesticks by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Finland, 1960s A beautiful set of three Mid-Century Modern copper candlesticks from...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Set of Three Ceramic Vases, Upsala-Ekeby, Early 20th Century

$1,363 / set

Set of Three Ceramic Vases, Upsala-Ekeby, Early 20th Century

By Upsala Ekeby

Located in Bochum, NRW

A set of Upsala Ekeby pottery vases with polychrome glaze, 1936-1938. Each marked with maker's mark to the bottom. Dimensions: 1. Vase with handles signed EKEBY, monogram H.A and num...

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras

$14,850 / set

Pair 18th Century Meissen Porcelain & French Doré Three Arm Bronze Candelabras

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

18th Century Meissen Porcelain and French Doré Bronze Candelabras with Applied Porcelain Flowers Step into an era where Meissen porcelain meets French doré bronze in a harmonious bl...

Category

Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Brass and Patinated Steel Three-Arm Candelabras

$850 / set

Pair of Vintage Art Deco Brass and Patinated Steel Three-Arm Candelabras

Located in San Diego, CA

Striking pair of vintage three-arm candelabras crafted in brass with contrasting dark patinated steel stems. Each candelabrum features a sculptural, architectural silhouette with gen...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Brass

High Style Art Deco Three-Armed Candelabra, Silvered Brass, Possibly Sweden

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

High Style Art Deco Three-Armed Candelabra, Silvered Brass, Possibly Sweden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Rare and striking, this high style Art Deco candelabra features three candle bases, one at the top that surmounts a post with incised geometric decorations, and two lower bases sitti...

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set

$4,995 / set

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set

Located in Germantown, MD

Belle Epoque Belgian Empire style Gilt Metal Three-Piece candelabras and Clock Garniture set with Asian inspiration. They measures 11" in width, 11" in depth and stand 28" in tall. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Empire Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Large Three-Light Candelabra in 800 Silver, Height 60 cm, 1960s

$14,092

Large Three-Light Candelabra in 800 Silver, Height 60 cm, 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Large three-light candelabra in 800 silver, height 60 cm Made in Italy. Intact and in good condition, with minor signs of wear. Weighs 1696 grams.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Candelabras

Materials

Silver

American Silver Candelabra by Gorham, Three-Light Design, 20th Century

$3,500

American Silver Candelabra by Gorham, Three-Light Design, 20th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An American silver three-light candelabra Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, on a circular lobed base chased with berried foliage rising to a baluster stem with three scrolling bran...

Category

20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Pair of Sheffield Silverplated Convertible Three Light Candelabras, Circa 1840s

$1,875 / set

Pair of Sheffield Silverplated Convertible Three Light Candelabras, Circa 1840s

By Sheffield Silver Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair Sheffield silverplated convertible three light candelabras with brass trims. Measures 17"W x 5"D x 18"H. Base is 6" W x 5"D Converted to candlestick, it stands 12.5" tall. G...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English George III Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Brass

Candlesticks in Brass, Sweden 1960, Brown Color, Set of Three

$332

Candlesticks in Brass, Sweden 1960, Brown Color, Set of Three

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

his set is composed of three candlesticks, in brass. it has been made in sweden circa 1960. The color is gold.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of three Scandinavian Modern “Pitsi” copper candlesticks by Pentti Sarpaneva

$859 / set

Set of three Scandinavian Modern “Pitsi” copper candlesticks by Pentti Sarpaneva

By Pentti Sarpaneva

Located in Weesp, NL

Set of Three Scandinavian Modern “Pitsi” Copper Candlesticks by Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Finland, 1960s A beautiful set of three Mid-Century Modern copper candlesticks from...

Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Three Piece Antique Bronze & Crystal Girandole Set With Marble Base c1900

$520Sale Price / set|20% Off

Three Piece Antique Bronze & Crystal Girandole Set With Marble Base c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Three Piece Antique Bronze & Crystal Girandole Set With Marble Base C1900. Measures - 17 1/4" x 15 3/4" x 5" A 3-piece antique girandole set from circa 1900, featuring intricate bron...

Category

Early 20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Rococo Style Gilt Dore Three-Light Candelabra

$1,395 / set

Pair of 20th Century Rococo Style Gilt Dore Three-Light Candelabra

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of 20th Century Rococo Style Dore three light Candelabra Measures 12" in width , 6" in depth, 11" in height.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu, Metal

Pair, Silver Plated Three-Arm Candelabras, Candleholders Friedman Silver Company

$1,995 / set

Pair, Silver Plated Three-Arm Candelabras, Candleholders Friedman Silver Company

By Friedman Silver Company

Located in Miami, FL

A pair of Victorian Friedman silver plated three-arm convertible candleholders or candelabras. Each piece has the capacity to hold either three lights or just one (with the removal o...

Category

Mid-20th Century American George III Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate, Nickel

Candelabra with Three Arms from the 1960s in Painted Metal

$401

Candelabra with Three Arms from the 1960s in Painted Metal

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Candelabra with three arms from the 1960s in painted metal. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Candelabras

$10,500 / set

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Arm Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extremely elegant true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and patinated bronze three arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by four foliate topie shaped feet bel...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Bronze & Crystal Three-Light Floral Basket Girandoles C1880

$680Sale Price|20% Off

Pair of Antique Bronze & Crystal Three-Light Floral Basket Girandoles C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Pair of Antique Bronze & Crystal Three-Light Floral Basket Girandoles with Marble Base C1880. 17" x 17 1/2" x 4 1/2". A stunning pair of antique girandoles from circa 1880, featuring...

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Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Pair of Candlesticks with Three Lights in Chrome Metal. French Work. Circa 1950

$2,807 / set

Pair of Candlesticks with Three Lights in Chrome Metal. French Work. Circa 1950

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Pair of modernist candlesticks in chrome metal, each with three curved tubular arms blossoming from the base in a corolla. Each arm is surmounted by a flat circular bobèche with a so...

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20th Century French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Candelabra, Three-Stem Design, Circa 1955

$1,750

Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Candelabra, Three-Stem Design, Circa 1955

By Tommi Parzinger, Oneida

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tommi Parzinger silver plate three-stem taper Candelabra, circa 1955. Featuring a reflective, intricate stem and candleholders, subtle drip protectors, with cupped base. Classic. Ti...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

French Bronze Three Branch Candlesticks / Candelabra, Cherubs, circa 1870, Pair

$4,804 / set

French Bronze Three Branch Candlesticks / Candelabra, Cherubs, circa 1870, Pair

Located in Bath, GB

A most magnificent pair of late Victorian three-branch candelabra dating to circa 1870. Having been lovingly professionally restored, the ormolu and silvered finishes are now bright ...

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Antique 1870s French Victorian Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Three-Light Cadelabras

$39,500

Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Three-Light Cadelabras

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Magnificent Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Pink Chinese Porcelain Three-Light Candelabras – A Masterpiece of East and West This fabulous and large pair of 19th-century Louis XVI style orm...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Set Of 2 Eroded Resin Candlesticks by Three One Four Studio

$3,735 / set

Set Of 2 Eroded Resin Candlesticks by Three One Four Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Set Of 2 Eroded Resin Candlesticks by Three One Four Studio Unique Pieces. Dimensions: D 10 x W 14 x H 25 cm. Materials: Resin. THREE ONE FOUR studio was born from the symbiotic rel...

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2010s English Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Resin

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

$7,900 / set

Pair of French Empire Gilt Patinated Bronze Three-Light Candelabra ca. 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

PAIR OF EMPIRE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA Paris, France ca. 1815-35 raised on antico verde marble plinths 25 1/2" H x 9" W x 4 1/2" D A very finely chiseled ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Three Candle Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal three candle holder for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and brass, every three candle holder was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a three candle holder, we have 1371 options in-stock, while there are 198 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the three candle holder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A three candle holder, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made three candle holder has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by RAAQUU, Emanuele Colombi and Federico Peri are consistently popular.

How Much is a Three Candle Holder?

The average selling price for a three candle holder at 1stDibs is $1,572, while they’re typically $42 on the low end and $275,504 for the 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.

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Questions About Three Candle Holder

What is a hurricane candle holder?
1 Answer
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.
How tall should a candle holder be?
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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.
What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?
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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.
What are glass candle holders called?
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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.
What are medieval candle holders called?
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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.
What are the different types of candle holders?
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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.
What are vintage candle holders called?
1 Answer
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.
What are those tall candle holders called?
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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.
What are the candle holders in church called?
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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.
What can I use instead of a candle holder?
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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.
Do pillar candles need a holder?
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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.
What are wall-mounted candle holders called?
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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.
How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
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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.
What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?
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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.
What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?
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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.
How can you tell if a silver candle holder is real?
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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.