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Wrought Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder, 18th Century, Normandie, France
Wrought Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder, 18th Century, Normandie, France

Wrought Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder, 18th Century, Normandie, France

$330Sale Price|49% Off

H 8.08 in W 5.12 in D 4.34 in

Wrought Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder, 18th Century, Normandie, France

Located in Buisson, FR

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

$354Sale Price|47% Off

H 11.82 in W 7.29 in D 7.49 in

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:30cm W:18,5cm

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century, Large Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French, 18th Century, Large Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

French, 18th Century, Large Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

$691Sale Price|41% Off

H 17.72 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in

French, 18th Century, Large Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Large wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:45cm W

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century
Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century

Pair of Wrought Iron "Rat de Cave" Candleholders – Normandy, 19th Century

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare and superb pair of rat de cave candleholders, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antiquities

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Of Mid Century Forged Iron 'Rat De Cave' French Candlesticks
Pair Of Mid Century Forged Iron 'Rat De Cave' French Candlesticks

Pair Of Mid Century Forged Iron 'Rat De Cave' French Candlesticks

Located in London, GB

A pair of large forged iron spiral candlesticks inspired by the design of traditional ‘rat de cave

Category

20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases
Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases

Pair of 19th Century Spiral Courting Candlesticks with Wooden Bases

Located in Bilzen, BE

as “courting candlesticks” or “rat de cave” cellar candlesticks, traditionally used in rural Europe

Category

Antique 19th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

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Set of Three Adjustable Twisted Spiral Candleholders

Set of Three Adjustable Twisted Spiral Candleholders

Located in Thoree les pins, FR

Set of three adjustable twisted spiral candleholders. In France these items are commonly named "Rat

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Candlesticks

French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

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H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Rat De Cave Candlestick
18th Century French Rat De Cave Candlestick

18th Century French Rat De Cave Candlestick

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

18th century French rat de cave candlestick, turned wood base, wrought iron. All original.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Candlesticks

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Primitive wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Primitive wrought iron Rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Primitive French 18th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Primitive wrought iron Rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Early "Rat de Cave" Adjustable Spiral Twist Candleholder
Early "Rat de Cave" Adjustable Spiral Twist Candleholder

Early "Rat de Cave" Adjustable Spiral Twist Candleholder

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Hand-wrought iron, Primitive "Rat de Cave", adjustable spiral twist candleholder. On original

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-19th Century Pair of Rat Du Cave Spiral Candlesticks
Mid-19th Century Pair of Rat Du Cave Spiral Candlesticks

Mid-19th Century Pair of Rat Du Cave Spiral Candlesticks

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Wonderful pair of wonky spiral Rat du Cave candle holders, used in the wine cellars or caves of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Collection of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave
Collection of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave

Collection of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave

Located in Buisson, FR

. Rat de cave candleholders from Normandy, France France, 18th century Weathered. More pictures are

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic More Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century pair of wrought iron "Rat de cave" candleholders
19th Century pair of wrought iron "Rat de cave" candleholders

19th Century pair of wrought iron "Rat de cave" candleholders

Located in Diest, BE

A rare and exquisite pair of rat de cave candlesticks, hand-forged in wrought iron with wooden

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage 20th-Century "Rat de Cave" Bronze Oil Lamp - 2Y371
Vintage 20th-Century "Rat de Cave" Bronze Oil Lamp - 2Y371

Vintage 20th-Century "Rat de Cave" Bronze Oil Lamp - 2Y371

Located in Bordeaux, FR

This vintage "Rat de Cave" oil lamp, crafted in the mid-20th century, exudes timeless charm and

Category

20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Couple of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave
Couple of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave

Couple of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave

Located in Buisson, FR

Great couple of 18th century French adjustable spiral candlesticks, all on their original simple domed fruit-wood bases, handwrought iron. Normandy, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathe...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic More Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Couple of 19th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave
Couple of 19th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave

Couple of 19th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks, Rat De Cave

Located in Buisson, FR

Great couple of 19th century French adjustable spiral candlesticks, all on their original simple domed fruit-wood bases, handwrought iron. Normandy, France, circa 1800-1850 Weather...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic More Lighting

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 6 19th Century Iron and Wood Candlestick Holders
Set of 6 19th Century Iron and Wood Candlestick Holders

Set of 6 19th Century Iron and Wood Candlestick Holders

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A set of 6 so called 'rat de cave' candlesticks. This type of candlestick holder was mainly used in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Birdcage Rat du Cave Candleholder
Late 19th Century Birdcage Rat du Cave Candleholder

Late 19th Century Birdcage Rat du Cave Candleholder

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

19th century birdcage rat du cave candleholder, France, circa 1880.     

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Primitive French 19th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder
Primitive French 19th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Primitive French 19th Century Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Primitive wrought iron Rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 19th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Bird Cage Rat du Cave Candlestick
19th Century Bird Cage Rat du Cave Candlestick

19th Century Bird Cage Rat du Cave Candlestick

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

19th century birdcage Rat du Cave, nice wear and patination. Used in the wine cellars of Burgundy

Category

Vintage 1970s More Candle Holders

Materials

14k Gold

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:24cm W:13cm D

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:22cm W:14cm D

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare wrought iron rat de cave candle-holder that was used in the wine cellars to hang at a wine

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, Couple early 20th Century,  Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
French, Couple early 20th Century,  Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders

French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, Couple 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
French, Couple 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders

French, Couple 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and extremely rare couple of wrought iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

French, Couple early 20th Century,  Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
French, Couple early 20th Century,  Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders

French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Adjustable Spiral Candlesticks

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

bases, hand-wrought iron, with wonderful delicate detail to the handles, Known as "Rat du Caves

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

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Rat Cave For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rat cave you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rat cave for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rat cave, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each rat cave bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Rat Cave?

The average selling price for a rat cave at 1stDibs is $375, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $694 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.

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.