Limestone Candelabras

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...

Presenting a gorgeous family of three Fratelli Manelli travertine elephant sculptures, hand-produced in Italy during the 1970s. Each piece is a test...

Large Pair of Mid-Century Italian Psychedelic Iron Candelabra, 1970s A striking and rare pair of large Mid-Century Italian candelabra in a bold psychedelic style, dating to the 1970...

A brass candelabra designed and produced by Gusum Metallslöjden, c. 1970s. Holds 0.45” diameter candles

Pair of Two Travertine Candlesticks by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s

Midcentury amazing sculpture / bookend in travertine marble in the shape of elephant by Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

Swedish Red Lacquered Wood Candelabra, 1970s Seven-arm candelabra in red lacquered wood, Sweden, likely 1970s. The sculptural form is built up of stacked, elongated bobbin-like segm...

A pewter and waxed cord candelabra designed and produced by Rolf Swedberg, Sweden, c. 1970s. Holds three 0.875” candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75"H x 9.0"W x 4.0"D All it...

Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. They are made in France of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the h...

Pair of Two Travertine Pisces Candlesticks by Fratelli Mannelli, 1970s

Large round decorative chalk white matte glazed handmade Danish organic modern ikebana vase by ceramic artist Aage Würtz. Hand-crafted Japanese inspired item that functions for both ...

Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...