North African 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...

A striking Brutalist-style black iron candelabra featuring an organic, sculptural design with an intricate wood grain pattern. This handcrafted p...

MONUMENTAL artisan made candelabra. This candelabra is a true piece of art, standing at over 8ft high, it is formed out of iron bent to resemble a tree or bush with branches or leaves. How incredible would this piece look illuminated? The candelabra is a STATEMENT piece to say the least. It is substantial and heavy, completely freestanding and stable. It is 100% structurally solid. There is surface rust as seen in pictures, but we left it as found because someone may appreciate it just as it is. It could be easily cleaned or painted if so desired. There is one missing candle plate...

A pine candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1970s. Holds 0.8” diameter candles

This unusual pair combine an Arts & Crafts sensibility with a Gothic twist. Each tapering central spire supports a pair of pierced hexagonal open candleholders. The round base is tur...

Carved olive wood two-light candlestick, 1970s. Rectangular free form, carved as a “puzzle piece” in the center. Signed Gunnar KANEVAD and dated 1977. DV2286.

Elegantly designed pairs of brass candlesticks and salt & pepper shakers, with inlaid mother of pearl designs.

There are a pair of these metal and glass 5 arm candle holders. They are 1970s kosta boda candelabras by Erik Hoglund , in great vintage condition

Pair of English Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Three Candelabra with Hearts England, Early 20th century These English Arts & Crafts wrought iron three-candelabra with hearts are a stu...

Pair of Italian Rococo style (3rd qtr 19th Cent) urn-shaped three scroll and filigree arm candelabra resting on a square base

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

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...