FRAGMENT Candle Holders

Pair of Nr 70 candle holders for thin candles designed by Pierre Forsell for Ystad Metall in the 1960s. Both are stamped by the make...

Impressive pair of gilt and sculpted bronze candelabras with three branches. The stem of each candelabrum is a patinated bronze form of the winged goddess, Victory, who holds a gilt bronze torch in each of her hands. Her head is topped with a gilt bronze vase that transforms into the candelabra branches, which is embellished with griffins and rosettes. At the top of each candelabrum is a peacock standing on a globe, symbolizing the sun and immortality. Victory is standing on a cruciform-shaped base, which has a winged cupid on two sides and a caduceus on the other two sides. The intertwined snakes of the caduceus are a symbol of the Greek god Hermes (or the Roman god Mercury) and is a symbol of peace, eloquence and negotiation. Empire period. Perfect condition. Our model is inspired by the projects of Charles Percier and Franc¸ois-Leonard Fontaine, famous architects of the Emperor. Their most important work, entitled Recueil de decorations inte´rieurs (Collection of interior decorations), was published in France at the, end of the 19th century. The winged Victories, caduceus and griffins are some of the motifs present in this piece that demonstrate the adoption of Percier and Fontaine’s decorative...

An elegant pair of very similar French Louis XVI-style brass candlesticks or candle holders from the 1920s. Beautifully ornate with rich chiseling, stripes, and rosettes throughout....

Handcrafted brutalist candelabra, sculpture with five bronze holders made in France, one piece unique five-arm candelabra a work of craftsmanship by an unknown artist. It's an except...

Pair of Brutalist Candle Holders in Patinated Bronze 1960s. Beautiful pair of brutalist style candle holders in patinated bronze. Heavy quality and execution, very nice brutalist de...

Pair of vintage two-armed brass candlesticks was designed by Gunner Ander and manufactured for Ystad Metall in Sweden. The organically shaped, rounded arms with abstract leaf element...

Exotic pair of brass candlesticks with intricate etched pattern and red enamel finish.

Charming pair of French solid brass candlesticks. These simple yet beautifully detailed items will enhance any coffee, cocktail or bedside tab...

Set of bronze candlestick

A delightful pair of brass open barley twist candlesticks, hand crafted in France, from the late 19th century. Quite heavy and of fantastic quality regardless of the expected patina,...

A set of Swedish candlesticks / candleholders. In turned solid pine. Copper nozzles. Holds .75" diameter candles.  

Bronze cast candelabra pendant composed of six cast arms candle holder for regular candles hanging from a chain, Germany 1960's. The candelabra is ...