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Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' Studio Pottery Candle Holder
Located in Tilburg, NL
Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' studio pottery candle holder. Early 20th century. Very unusual
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

ALISON FENIAK - Mid Century Studio Pottery Candle Holders - Canada - Circa 1956
Located in Chatham, ON
ALISON FENIAK - Mid Century studio pottery candle holders - intermingled matte turquoise and brown
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Charles Greber Pottery Candle Holder
By Charles Greber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really beautifully glazed candle holder out of a collection of wonderful art pottery. It has a
Category

1930s French Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Hilkka-Liisa Ahola Arabia Art Pottery Candle Holder
By Hilkka-Liisa Ahola
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
. A stylish and fine hand-painted Finnish mid-century art pottery candleholder with seed pod designs
Category

1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Studio Art Pottery Candle Holder Cactus Shaped Ceramic Object, signed F.B. 1960s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Studio Art Pottery ceramic candle holder cactus shaped art object, signed F.B
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage 1970's Handmade Art Studio Pottery Eclectic Design Candle Holder
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Eclectic Design Handmade Art Studio Pottery Candle Holder. Made in the 1970's, probably
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1970s Italian Brutalist Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Organic Ironstone Candle Holders 1960s French Studio Pottery
Located in Trensacq, FR
Pair of Organic Stoneware Candle Holders 1960s French Studio Pottery An attractive pair of studio
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Mid-20th Century French Organic Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ironstone

Midcentury Italian Pottery Candleholders
By Aldo Londi
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
mid century Italian pottery candle holders are in vintage condition. One of the vessels has a small
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Pair Rimmed Stone Ware Candle Holders
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese pair studio pottery candle holders Marked Japan.
Category

1930s Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

1960's - 1970's JK Kunstkeramik Ceramic Candle Holder
By West German Pottery
Located in Bern, CH
Decorative ceramic candle holder produced by JK Kunstkeramik (W.Germany) in the late 60's to mid
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Ceramic Candle Holder by Blue Spruce Pottery, circa 1987
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Vintage candle holder manufactured by Blue Spruce Pottery of Bend, Oregon. Dated 1987. Beautiful
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Tall Ceramic Candle Holder Art Pottery Brown Blue Glaze Signed
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Handmade ceramic candle holder has a beautiful modern shape and is decorated with a combination of
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Late 20th Century Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Haeger Ceramic Candle Holder Tray
Located in Vallejo, CA
green interior glaze and black exterior glaze. Features 2 built in candle holders on the sides.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Royal Haeger Ceramic Candle Holder Tray
Royal Haeger Ceramic Candle Holder Tray
H 2.25 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
Set of Three Ceramic Candle holders
Located in Denton, TX
Set of three ceramic candle holders with multi colored glaze. 1980s There is a signature on them
Category

Late 20th Century North American Post-Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Set of Three Ceramic Candle holders
Set of Three Ceramic Candle holders
H 7.88 in W 7.5 in D 2.75 in
Ted DeGrazia Los Ninos Hand Thrown South Western Pottery Ceramic Candle Holder
By Ted Degrazia
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage candle holder, made by renown Ted De Grazia south western artist from Tucson AZ. Vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

X-Large 1980s Ceramic Green Black Candle Holder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large handmade Scandinavian modern bohemian style candle holder. Striking black and emerald green
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Pottery

1970s Aqua, Green, Light Beige Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two midcentury Scandinavian Modern ceramic candle holders in aqua and white colors. Vertical
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy
By DeSimone, Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
, known for his whimsical and colorful ceramic sculptures and pottery. This figural candlestick of a
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

California Art Pottery Candlestick holder by Lynda Feman Circa 1999
Located in Van Nuys, CA
California Art Pottery Candlestick holder by Lynda Feman Circa 1999
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1990s American Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Midcentury Candle Holder Bowl, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed round candle holder or candlestick
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

White Vintage European 'Coral' Pottery Candelabra, Candlestick Stand or Holder
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Wonderful large, heavy vintage, stunning and whimsical five arm Candelabra or candle stand / holder
Category

Late 20th Century German Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Clay, Pottery

Stunning Handmade Ceramic Candelabra Candle Holder Beate Kuhn Style Mid-Century
By Beate Kuhn
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This brutalist object has a unique and creative design, featuring an arrangement of 12 candle
Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Roseville Pottery Satin White “IVORY” Candlesticks #1122-5
By Roseville, Roseville Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of “IVORY” candlesticks, Model no. #1122-5 by Roseville Pottery from the 1940s. Decorated in
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1940s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick holder by Lynda Feman Circa 19
Located in Van Nuys, CA
California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick Holder by Lynda Feman Circa 1998, United States
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Pair of J. Packness Tawny Ceramic Candle Sticks, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic modernist ceramic craft. Set of two slender matte glazed tawny ceramic candle holders
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Set of Blue Glazed Ceramic Vases, Candle Sticks, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Tall pair of shiny admiral blue glazed candle holders / vases manufactured in Denmark in the 1980s
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic, Stoneware

Large Ceramano Tribal Motif Pottery Candlestick by Hans Welling
By Ceramano
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A large sized pottery candlestick with a volcanic styled brown and dark cream glaze . The top has a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Two 1950s Danish Modern Green Vases, Candle Sticks by Lovemose
By Løvemose, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware items to be used as candle holders or
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic

Pair of Early Bjorn Wiinblad Art Pottery Mermaid Candlesticks
By Bjorn Wiinblad
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Early Bjorn Wiinblad Art Pottery Candlesticks. Signed & Dated 1969. Some minor knicks on
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

C20th Pair Keller & Guerin French Pottery Candlesticks Lunéville Saint Clement
By Keller & Guérin
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
craquelé earthenware. Measures: 32.5cm H x 17cm diameter (9cm candle holder dish).
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20th Century French Belle Époque Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Nittsjo Sweden Pottery Midcentury Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
This pottery was founded in 1843 in the village of Nittsjö Sweden. It made mostly utility goods
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese Han Dynasty Style Pottery Stylized Foo Dog Joss/ Candlestick China, 20th Century
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

American Midcentury Green Studio Pottery Candlestick
Located in Chicago, IL
American midcentury green Studio Pottery candlestick.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Clay

Winchcombe Studio Pottery Pair Oatmeal Glazed Chamber Sticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
raised hollow candle holder to the center with a flat looped carrying handle adjoining the top of the
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Stoneware

Ceramic Wall Candle Sconce with Mistletoe Decor, Ceramic Wall Lantern, FREESHIP
Located in Bochum, NRW
Ceramic Wall Candle Sconce with Mistletoe Decor, Ceramic Wall Lantern, Sweden 1970s. In excellent
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Decorative Stoneware "Owl" Candle Lamps made at Søholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Joseph Simon, Søholm Stentøj
Located in Odense, DK
animal figures. This set of candle holders are probably one of a kind. The Søholm Pottery on the small
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Stoneware

Royal Haeger Mauve Agate Pink/Blue Marble Glaze Twin Stalk Candlestick Holder
By Royal Haeger
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century era Royal Haeger Mauve Agate twin stalk candle holder finished in a Pink/Blue Marble
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Blue Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Candlestick by Sebastien Quimper
By Quimper Faience Pottery
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Sebastien - Quimper Mid-century abstract ceramic candlestick sculpture Signed under the base Original perfect condition, circa 1960 Blue ceramic glaze color Measures: ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Studio Pottery Candelabra Unknown Artist Voulkos Soldner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large stoneware piece. Unknown artist, procured years ago from an older 1950s estate. Damage to one neck, but threads onto steel rod, so does not effect any function.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Clay

Set of Two Pottery Vases Objects by Steuler Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
By Steuler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
of ceramic pottery in brown tone. Super rare in this colorations. This set contains two elements in
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Studio Pottery Vase Object by Heiner Balzar for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
By Steuler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Germany. Its was designed by famous pottery designer Heiner Balzar especially for Steuler. It is made of
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Four Pottery Candleholder by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Steuler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery red, orange, purple tones. Super
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Pottery Candleholder by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Steuler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
candleholder was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery in red and purple. Super rare
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Pottery Candleholder by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Steuler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery in blue, red and orange. Super
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Pottery Vases "Red Black" Objects by Steuler Ceramics Germany, 1970s
By Steuler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
of ceramic pottery in brown yellow and red tone. Super rare in this colorations. This set contains
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Edith Sonne for Saxbo Pair of Candlesticks, Art Pottery, Denmark, Mid-20 Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Edith Sonne for Saxbo pair of candlesticks, art pottery. Stamped with Yin Yang, Denmark, mid-20
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Pair of Danish Modern Candleholders, Off-White / Ivory Pottery and Teak Base
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Danish candleholders / candlesticks. Fluted ivory ceramic with solid teak base. Beautifully understated pair. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Free and fast shipping to the Cont...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Set of Two Pottery Vases "red yellow" Objects by Steuler Ceramics Germany, 1970s
By Steuler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
of ceramic pottery in brown yellow and red tone. Super rare in this colorations. This set contains
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Two Pottery Vases Objects by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
By Cari Zalloni, Steuler
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery in brown and blue tone. Super
Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Boho Italian Vietri Hand Painted Figural Candelabra
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho candelabra. Hand painted in Italy by the iconic Vietri group. A beautiful Figural composition on both sides of the piece. Signed on the bottom. Acquired from ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Handmade Studio Art Postmodern Ceramic Candlesticks, Pair Blue Brown Bohemian
By Betty Woodman
Located in Chicago, IL
oval, at ~3" x ~2.5" Candle opening is hexagonal at ~1" diameter
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1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Haeger Canary Yellow Abstract Tiered Sculpture
By Royal Haeger
Located in New York, NY
founder David H. Haeger, transitioned to creating art pottery in 1914 with the help of the talented Martin
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Rosenthal Netter Candleholders and Bowl Set
By Rosenthal Netter
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian pottery candleholders and decorative bowl by Rosenthal Netter
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

20th Century Huge Ceramic Candelabra in the Manner of Palissy Serpents Lizards
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Lowestoft, GB
No stamp or makers mark, likely to be a studio piece Measures: 77cm in height without candles
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

Carlton Ware C1930 Candlestick 3074 Swallow & Paradise Bird Tree Cloud Red
By Carlton Ware Ltd
Located in Mobile, AL
clouds composition is unexpected. Minimal loss to the gold tracings and I keep removing candle wax when I
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1930s British Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of candelabra in porcelain, signed Decor Main, Dieppe Fait. Main, France.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks, France
Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks, France
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 7.49 in
Brutalist Ceramic Candelabra, France, late 20th century
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
A rather unusual ceramic candelabra/candlestick with 3 arms. Resemble a trunk in a green and black glaze, organic form, designer unknown no mark. Good overall condition no cheap or r...
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20th Century French Brutalist Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Pottery

Brutalist Ceramic Candelabra, France, late 20th century
Brutalist Ceramic Candelabra, France, late 20th century
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H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Vintage Chalk White Ceramic Candleholder, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade ceramic three arm candelabra with shiny greyish white glaze. Soft organic modern shapes with swirling decor. Small crackles in glaze. Handmade in Denmark in the 1970s. Beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

Vintage Delft Floral Blue and White Ceramic and Brass Candlesticks, a Pair 1950s
By Delft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Blue and White Delft and Brass Hand Painted Candle Holder, 1950s.Hand painted Delft Floral
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

French Modernist St. Clement Ceramic Sapho Candelabra's
Located in New York, NY
becoming the Royal Supplier for Marie-Antoinette's Trianon. St. Clement Pottery has seen many era's and
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Pottery Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Stoneware, Porcelain

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Vintage Pottery Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage pottery candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage pottery candle holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and stoneware. Vintage pottery candle holders have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage pottery candle holders bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Steuler, Cari Zalloni and Bitossi each produced beautiful vintage pottery candle holders that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Pottery Candle Holders?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $654, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $34,420 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.

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 Vintage Pottery Candle Holders
  • 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.

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