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Louis XV Candlesticks

LOUIS XV STYLE

The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.

Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.

Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.

During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.

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Style: Louis XV
Mid-Century Chinese Export Porcelain Parrot Candlesticks on Gilt Bronze Bases
Mid-Century Chinese Export Porcelain Parrot Candlesticks on Gilt Bronze Bases

Mid-Century Chinese Export Porcelain Parrot Candlesticks on Gilt Bronze Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

This whimsical pair of mid-century candlesticks was crafted circa 1950, likely for the Chinese export market, and features vividly painted porcelain parrots perched atop floral-cover...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks After Juste-Aurele Meissonnier
Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks After Juste-Aurele Meissonnier

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Candlesticks After Juste-Aurele Meissonnier

Located in New York, NY

Pair of exceptionally cast antique (19th century) ormolu gilt bronze candlesticks in the manner of the Louis XV period models by Juste-Aurele Meissonnier (1695-1750), measuring 15 1/...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Polychrome porcelain candlestick on a patinated bronze mount, circa 1900
Polychrome porcelain candlestick on a patinated bronze mount, circa 1900

Polychrome porcelain candlestick on a patinated bronze mount, circa 1900

Located in NICE, FR

This rare piece captivates with the poetry of its composition. At the center stand two Chinese figures, rendered with great softness; their finely executed faces express serenity and...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

A rare pair of Louis XV gilt bronze candlesticks signed P. Gouthiere
A rare pair of Louis XV gilt bronze candlesticks signed P. Gouthiere

A rare pair of Louis XV gilt bronze candlesticks signed P. Gouthiere

By Pierre Gouthiere

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A rare pair of Louis XV gilt bronze candlesticks signed P. Gouthiere. Richly adorned with a foliage relief design with a wide stem and cup shaped tops. Each marked: Fait parGouthiere...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Louis XV Church Candlesticks with Wax Candles
Pair 19th Century French Silvered Louis XV Church Candlesticks with Wax Candles

Pair 19th Century French Silvered Louis XV Church Candlesticks with Wax Candles

Located in Dallas, TX

Add dramatic presence and liturgical elegance to any interior with this important pair of antique church candlesticks, crafted in France circa 1870. Each tall candle holder stands on...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Silver Plate, Brass

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0043

Located in Norton, MA

Large antique pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements. Ric.0043.    

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Louis XV Style Pair of Candelabra Ormolu Bronze
Louis XV Style Pair of Candelabra Ormolu Bronze

Louis XV Style Pair of Candelabra Ormolu Bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical pair of candelabra 6 lights and on the top you have a cabochon to extinguish the candles on this time. This is very rare to have it generally all the cabochon was lost by t...

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1920s French Vintage Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar candlesticks, Ric.0044

Located in Norton, MA

Large Antique Pair of Gothic Cathedral Motif Brass Prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements. Ric.0044.  

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0042
Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0042

Antique Pair Gothic Cathedral Brass Prickets-Church/Altar Candlesticks, Ric.0042

Located in Norton, MA

Antique pair of Gothic Cathedral motif brass prickets - Church/Altar candlesticks with gothic architectural design elements. Ric.0042.  

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century French Faience Parrot Candle Holders on Bronze Bases
Pair of Early 20th Century French Faience Parrot Candle Holders on Bronze Bases

Pair of Early 20th Century French Faience Parrot Candle Holders on Bronze Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf with this colorful pair of bird sculptures. Crafted in France circa 1920, each sculpture stands on a bronze dore base decorated with leaf and shell motifs over folia...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlesticks
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlesticks

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A lovely pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by a circular base with designs of various insects and reeded bands within a foliate...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Ormolu

After F.T. Germain Flambeau candlestick in gilded bronze - Louis XV France 18th
After F.T. Germain Flambeau candlestick in gilded bronze - Louis XV France 18th

After F.T. Germain Flambeau candlestick in gilded bronze - Louis XV France 18th

By François-Thomas Germain

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful Louis XV period candlestick in gilded bronze after the "King's model", created in the mid-18th century by François-Thomas Germain to serve the needs of royal houses This ve...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Italian 19th Century Carved Polychrome Two-Toned Wooden Candlesticks
Pair of Italian 19th Century Carved Polychrome Two-Toned Wooden Candlesticks

Pair of Italian 19th Century Carved Polychrome Two-Toned Wooden Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

Add an air of elegance to your home with this exquisite pair of antique candlesticks. Hand-carved in Italy circa 1880, each candle holder stands on round feet over a sturdy triangula...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Wood

true pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Porcelain and Ormolu candlesticks
true pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Porcelain and Ormolu candlesticks

true pair of 19th century Louis XV st. Porcelain and Ormolu candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A delightful and high quality true pair of Continental 19th century Louis XV st. Porcelain and Ormolu candlesticks of Hermes and Circe. Each stunning candlestick is raised by a pierc...

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19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Ormolu

French 18th Century Brass Candlestick
French 18th Century Brass Candlestick

French 18th Century Brass Candlestick

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

French 18th century Louis XV brass candlesticks with very nice patina. In good condition. Measures: 19 cm high diameter 10 cm.  

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Brass

French Louis XV Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Marble Cassolettes
French Louis XV Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Marble Cassolettes

French Louis XV Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Marble Cassolettes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of impressive French mid 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Bréche de Violette marble cassolettes. Each is raised on a square Bréche Violette marble base with concave corner...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Marble, Ormolu

18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks
18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks

18th Century Pair of Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the Louis XV period resting on an animated circular base, with a baluster-shaped barrel with torso fluting. The candlesticks have kept thei...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Silver-Leaf Pricket Candlesticks
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Silver-Leaf Pricket Candlesticks

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Silver-Leaf Pricket Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

Add an air of drama and elegance to your interior with this striking pair of antique Italian candlesticks, crafted circa 1960. Each candlestick is carved from wood and raised on a tr...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Candlesticks

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Silver Leaf

Early 20th Century Italian Bronze and Rouge Marble Candle Holders
Early 20th Century Italian Bronze and Rouge Marble Candle Holders

Early 20th Century Italian Bronze and Rouge Marble Candle Holders

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This elegant pair of early 20th-century Italian candle holders showcases a timeless blend of luxurious materials and fine craftsmanship. Each candle holder features a rich rouge marb...

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Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Candlesticks

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Candleholders Louis XV Style, French, Late 19th Century
Pair of Bronze Candleholders Louis XV Style, French, Late 19th Century

Pair of Bronze Candleholders Louis XV Style, French, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French decorative candle holder in the Louis XV style. Plated bronze. Good condition with nice patina Shipping 41/20/25 5.8Kg

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Candelabras with seating Putti
Large 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Candelabras with seating Putti

Large 19th Century French Louis XV Bronze Candelabras with seating Putti

Located in Norton, MA

Large and heavy French Louis XV style candlesticks made of bronze candlesticks with intricated sculptural form through the entire piece. Special gilt effect on the putti's body to make this figure very visible and catch the attention of it. 7 candlestick...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XV Style
19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XV Style

19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XV Style

Located in IT

19th century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XV style This pair of small candlesticks was made of gilded bronze in France in the 19th century, inspired by the Loui...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV 18th Century Silvered Bronze Candlestick with Paw Feet
Pair of French Louis XV 18th Century Silvered Bronze Candlestick with Paw Feet

Pair of French Louis XV 18th Century Silvered Bronze Candlestick with Paw Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Louis XV silvered bronze candlesticks from the 18th century, with volutes and paw feet. Born in France during the reign of King Louis XV nicknamed the Beloved, each ...

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Set of 4, Henri Vian Silver Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks Circa 1880
Set of 4, Henri Vian Silver Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks Circa 1880

Set of 4, Henri Vian Silver Gilt Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks Circa 1880

By Henri Vian

Located in Atlanta, GA

Henri Vian, (French, active second half 19th century), circa 1880. He was a bronze-caster active in the second half of the 19th Century, made a lot of interior decorations with chim...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

19th Century, French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candlesticks
19th Century, French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candlesticks

19th Century, French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Candlesticks

By Maison Millet

Located in IT

19th Century, Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks with Polychrome Porcelain, marble base The pair of elegant candlesticks with three lights was made in France, in the nineteent...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of French Louis XV Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Louis XV-style (19/20th Century) bronze candlesticks with scroll design (PRICED AS PAIR)

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Giltwood and Painted Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Giltwood and Painted Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Giltwood and Painted Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

Add an air of drama and elegance to your home with this elegant pair of antique candlesticks. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, each candle holder stands on a tripod base ending with scrolled feet; the tall decorative fluted stem is embellished with hand carved leaf motifs. The detailed candlesticks flaunt their beautiful, original two-tone polychrome light...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Candlesticks, Set of Four
19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Candlesticks, Set of Four

19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Candlesticks, Set of Four

Located in Dallas, TX

Add an air of drama and elegance to your home with this important suite of tall antique candlesticks. Crafted in Italy circa 1860, each candle holder stands on a sturdy triangle base...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Wood

Pair of Louis XV Silvered Brass Candlesticks
Pair of Louis XV Silvered Brass Candlesticks

Pair of Louis XV Silvered Brass Candlesticks

Located in Essex, MA

Each with bobeches, reeded baluster form and shaped circular stepped base.

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1760s French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Brass

French Louis XV Style Bronze Candlestick
French Louis XV Style Bronze Candlestick

French Louis XV Style Bronze Candlestick

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Cent) bronze candlestick with handle.

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder
French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder

French Louis XV Bronze Dore Inkwell/Candleholder

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore filigree double inkwell with candleholder sides and griffins.

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of 18th C. French Louis XV Giltwood Pricket Stands with Tripod Bases
Pair of 18th C. French Louis XV Giltwood Pricket Stands with Tripod Bases

Pair of 18th C. French Louis XV Giltwood Pricket Stands with Tripod Bases

Located in Dallas, TX

This tall and decorative pair of antique candlesticks was hand-carved in France circa 1780 in the Louis XV style. Each piece features a richly ornamented front with fluted columns, s...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Gesso, Giltwood

Pair of French Brass Figural and Floral Candlesticks, Circa 1770
Pair of French Brass Figural and Floral Candlesticks, Circa 1770

Pair of French Brass Figural and Floral Candlesticks, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French brass two-arm figural candlesticks with ladies holding fruit baskets, scrolled floral arms, decorative floral medallions, original removable bobeches, and resting on s...

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1770s French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

Pair Of Louis XV Brass Candlesticks
Pair Of Louis XV Brass Candlesticks

Pair Of Louis XV Brass Candlesticks

Located in Essex, MA

With detachable two arm so can be used as a single candlestick. Scrolled arms and shaped circular base.

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1780s French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Brass

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal candlesticks
pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal candlesticks

pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Rock Crystal candlesticks. Each most elegant candlestick is raised on an octagonal base displaying tapered a...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Rock Crystal

Pair of 18th Century Large Carved Candlesticks
Pair of 18th Century Large Carved Candlesticks

Pair of 18th Century Large Carved Candlesticks

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of tall 18th century candlesticks. All original finish and structure. One of the candlesticks tilts to the right. Beautiful carving and all original paint.

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18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Wood

19th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Giltwood and Painted Candlestick
19th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Giltwood and Painted Candlestick

19th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Giltwood and Painted Candlestick

Located in Dallas, TX

Add an air of drama and elegance to your home with this elegant antique candlestick. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, the candle holder stands on a tripod base ending with escargot feet;...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Giltwood, Paint

French, Pair of Silvered Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks
French, Pair of Silvered Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks

French, Pair of Silvered Bronze Louis XV Style Candlesticks

Located in Montreal, Quebec

French, pair of silvered bronze Louis XV style candlesticks. Typical of the Rocaille style, also known as Baroque or Rococo style which reached its zenith in the 18th century, durin...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Style Candlesticks, Modelled as Servant Monkeys
Pair of Louis XV Style Candlesticks, Modelled as Servant Monkeys

Pair of Louis XV Style Candlesticks, Modelled as Servant Monkeys

Located in Montreal, QC

There was a fashion for playful figures of monkeys in France in the early 18th century, known as Singerie. These, although old, are probably 19th century when the style was revived y...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rouge Royale Cassolettes
Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rouge Royale Cassolettes

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Rouge Royale Cassolettes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of impressive French mid 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble cassolettes. The marble bases are ornamented with ormolu acanthus leaf designs. Each with two...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Cherub Candlesticks
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Cherub Candlesticks

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Ormolu Cherub Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An exquisite true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by an elegant pierced circular base with four scrolled acanthus leaf suppor...

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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Ormolu

Pair of Louis XV Style Repoussé Copper Candlesticks, France, circa 1850s
Pair of Louis XV Style Repoussé Copper Candlesticks, France, circa 1850s

Pair of Louis XV Style Repoussé Copper Candlesticks, France, circa 1850s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Unusual faux pair of large repoussé copper candlesticks in the style of Louis XV. Dimensions provided below are for the taller candlestick. The smaller one measures (in centimeter...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candlesticks

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Copper

Louis Xv candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Louis XV candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, 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, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV candlesticks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candlesticks, popular names associated with this style include and Henri Vian. 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 $501 and tops out at $26,000 while the average work can sell for $3,080.