Neoclassical Candlesticks
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of 19th Century English Sheffield Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition. Iron weighted.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper, Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely chased figures of boy and girl. The bases re 4" x 4".
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great wooden candleholder with its original gilding.
Original period piece and rare to find.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered and small losses.
Measurements include the metal peak
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Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Pair of Candleholders with Karyatids, Bronze & Marble, Berlin Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire candlesticks with bronze karyatids and white marble pedestals,
crafted by Werner & Mieth in Berlin during the early 19th century.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique Tiffany English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1917. Each: Urn socket mounted to tapering shaft on raised and round foot. Poin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Rosso Antico Candlesticks, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare pair of bell shaped candlesticks in rosso antico, with black decoration of ‘Boys at Play’.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Stoneware
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. Even if it features classical shape, overa...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron prickets that represents a luxurious blend of elegance and practicality, characterist...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Leaf
19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron prickets that represents a luxurious blend of elegance and practicality, characterist...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of Antique Russian Classical Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Russian Classical Silver Candlesticks, ca 1888. Each: Round socket; flared rim mounted with pierced and scalloped border. Baluster spool socket with floral garland kn...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Bronze Bird Tripod Candle Stand
Located in New York, NY
Bronze bird tripod candle stand. Antique Italian softly patinated green bronze tripod oil lamp / votive candle stand in the classical style popular...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of antique 18th-Century Italian silvered wood tripod pricket altar candlesticks. These gorgeous cathedral candlesticks are a nice large size, silver gilded and ornate...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical George III Period Pair of Candlesticks - Hallmarked in 1790
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1790 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the neoclassical style, with bright cut e...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Mid-century Pressed Glass Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Solid glass candle holders from the pressed glass era (1930-1950). Solid, and pure in their simplicity.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Couple of Small Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small wooden candleholders with their original gilding.
Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a pair.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered, small losses.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Bronze & Marble Renaissance Dressed Monkey Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze and Marble Renaissance-dressed Monkey Candlesticks
France, 20th century
A whimsical pair of French bronze and marble Renaissance-dressed monkey candlesticks...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Gilded Bronze Candlesticks from French Restauration Era
Located in 263-0031, JP
A pair of candlesticks in chiselled fire-gilt bronze from the French Empire or early Restauration Era. The pair, exemplifying the neoclassical iconography so popular in the Napoleoni...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
17" Vintage Candlestick Holder Turquoise Glass Frosted
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Enhance your interior decor with this charming Vintage Candlestick with Turquoise Frosted Glass texture. This delightful candle holders exudes a timeless appeal with its elegant fros...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Pair of George III Tapersticks made by J. Hoyland & Company, Sheffield, 1774
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of George III Neo Classical Tapersticks made in Sheffield in 1774 by J. Hoyland & Company.
This is the first time we have seen this design of Neo Classical Tapersti...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Roman Colum Candlestick Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Embrace the timeless allure of the Vintage Roman Column Candlestick Holder, a stunning piece that exudes classical elegance and refined craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attenti...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tiffany English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1916. Each: Tapering column on dome flowing into stepped and concave base. Tapering s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Neo Classical "Adam" Candlesticks by Joseph Tibbitts, 1775
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual pair of George III Neo Classical "Adam" Candlesticks made in Sheffield in 1775 by Joseph Tibbitts
The Candlesticks stand on a square base which is decorated ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Single Glass Candlestick Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Transparent Glass Candlestick Lamp. Square base, and square stem. Custom lamp made from Early 20th Century glass
Material: Glass
Style: Traditional
Period made: Early 20th Century
D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
1970's Candle Holders Neoclassical Brass and Chrome Candle Sticks - a Pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful mixed metal candlesticks. Chrome and brass design for classic to modern decor. Heavy weight.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Unusual Pair of Edwardian Period Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual short pair of Edwardian Period, Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Thomas Bradbury and Sons...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Plate Gorham Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of Gorham silver plate candlesticks shaped like columns with Corinthian capitals and removable tops, featuring fine beaded detail, exemplify the craftsmanship and attention ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of very finely-chiselled French gilt bronze candlesticks crafted in the neoclassical style. The decoration is extremely intricate, particularly on the circular base and tulip-...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Antique Bronze Candle Holders with Glass Shades
Located in Hudson, NY
The collection of antique bonze candle holders, shown here, feature various heights, base designs and glass hurricane styles and colors. Whether used singly or in combination, they ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style, column-form candlesticks, American, Ca. 1930's. Each candlestick measures 5 3/4 inches high x 3 inches deep (at deepest point) x 3 inche...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Neo-Classical Style Metal Tole Hand Form & Leaf Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian neo-classical style metal tole hand form candlesticks . Each hand is holding a leaf branch. They are in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
19th C. Italian Giltwood & Iron Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Water gilt Italian neoclassical-style candlesticks adorned with iron bobeches. The water gilt technique imparts a lustrous and aged appearance, enhancing the overall neoclassical d...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of candlesticks made at Vallauris, France, 1940s. Ceramic. Representation of braided candlesticks, Classic design from this period of the 40s. Very close to the work of Jérome M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Dutch Silver Floral Repousse Candle Sticks (Pair)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Century Silver Dutch Candlesticks
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from London, England
Fitted with hallmark, and etched floral motif
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Victorian Neoclassical-Style Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Victorian Period, neoclassical-style, sterling silver Corinthian column candlesticks, made in the city of Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Hawksworth, ...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wonderful Neoclassical Set of 4 Old Sheffield Candlesticks - Circa 1790
Located in London, London
Made circa 1790, this charming set of 4 Antique Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks, are in the Neoclassical taste, with bands of acanthus...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Pair of silver candle holders. ASPIAZU, San Sebastián, circa late 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Silver in its color. ASPIAZU, Nicolás. San Sebastián, Spain, towards the end of the 18th century.
With hallmarks and initials.
Pair of silver candlesticks in ...
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Pair of Antique English Elkington Neoclassical Silver Plate Candlesticks c. 1899
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of antique English silverplated candlesticks by Elkington & Co, Birmingham, England, dated 1899. Marked "Elkington & Co" with hallmarks on base. These gorgeous candle...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Portuguese Classical Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Portuguese Classical silver candlesticks, ca 1840. Each: Globular socket with turned downleaf-and-dart rim; knopped and baluster shaft on domed foot mounted to shaped square ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Portuguese Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Pair of Christofle Silver-Plated Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition. Heavy in weight for size. Hallmarked.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Jasperware Pale Green Jewelry or Trinket Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware covered jewelry or trinket box in “Wedgwood Green” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus leaves alternating with floral spri...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Urns Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning petite pair of 18th-Century Italian Neoclassical carved gilt wood gold leaf pricket candlesticks with metal bobeches. They measure 10" to the top of the candlestick and 12...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Giltwood
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 × 3.25"D × 8.5"H
Excellent original vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Dore Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely chased Dore Bronze with the caryted motif.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Period, tall, Neoclassical-Style, sterling silver Corinthian column candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1906, James Dixon and Sons...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair 19th Century French Cast Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French cast brass Altar candlesticks were crafted with images of the Holy Family in glorious full relief on the three facade...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Couple of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of wooden candleholders with their original gilding.
Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a pair.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered, old repair
Measurements...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Corinthian Columns Candlesticks Made in Silver Plated
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid pair of antique candlesticks in the Neoclassical style.
They were Made in England, as shown in the hallmark visible in the photo, probably in the Early 20th Century.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Silver, Silver Plate
Pair of 19th Century Italian Patinated Bronze Candlestick Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a console with this pair of tall figurine candle holders. Crafted in Italy circa 1880 and made of bronze, each candlestick stands on...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Tall Sterling Candlesticks by Preisner
Located in New York, NY
Elegant classical sterling candlesticks by Preisner. The candlesticks are in very good original condition showing some tarnish and inconsequential creasing at base ( pictured ), they...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Baroque Monumental Carved Giltwood Altar Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque (18th Century) monumental altar candlestick in a columnar form with carved detail and a gilt finish and having 5 lower candle holders (flat on back).
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Neoclassical Brass Paw Foot Candlestick Holders, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of Neoclassical style brass candle holders with paw feet
circa Mid-20th century
Measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D x 8.75"H.
Good original vintage condition. Patina e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
John Scofield, George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Ionic Column, 1795
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by John Scofield, this stunning pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are fine examples of the neoclassical form, with a thick...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Carved and polished, tiered, faceted, rock crystal candlesticks with incised brass detail. Rock crystal from Madagascar, modern fabrication in France.
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Gorham sterling silver Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930.
A beautiful Repoussé pattern of roses, fans, shells, and scrolls. Each with a finger holder, charming for the bedsid...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Burl Wood Candlesticks
Located in Clermont, FL
NEOCLASSICAL candle sticks
HEIGHT
8"
6.5".
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of large brass Altar Candlesticks. Adorned with classical embellishments, a pair of winged cherubs at the base, and on paw feet. Perfect for an...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Candleholders
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Introducing a pair of solid brass and limestone candleholders., characteristic of the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. The figural candleholders are mounted on a limestone base...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candlesticks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical candlesticks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candlesticks, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Gorham Manufacturing Company, Wedgwood, and Mottahedeh. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candlesticks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $22,400 while the average work can sell for $1,470.
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