Elm Candlesticks

Anthroposophical Dornach Candlestick Rudolf Steiner attr, circa 1935

Pair of English Edwardian period hand turned Elm wood candlesticks with brass bobeche. Quite the handsome pair, reasonably priced, will make a great gift...

Standing at over two feet tall, this 17th century pair of angel candlesticks has been carved out of a beautiful French elm wood. Because elm wood typically has an interlocked grain, it can be quite difficult to carve or split. These candlesticks were produced by a master craftsman in France during the 1600s. Our angels have long, wavy hair that extends past their shoulders. They are wearing long flowing gowns with scalloped collars and half sleeves. The loosely draped robe reaches their ankles, exposing bare feet that stand upon a round base. One leg is also visible from behind the material due to a slit at mid-thigh. Each angel is holding a turned candle holder that has a large wrought iron pricket with a lobed bobeche. In France, this type of candle holder is known as an Ange Céroféraire. A ceroferary is the acolyte...

Decorate a console or buffet with this elegant pair of vintage candlesticks. Crafted in Italy circa 1960 from solid elm, each tall candleholder stands on three scrolled feet set on a...