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 French Empire Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of candlesticks, Empire, France around 1810, bronze, patinated and gilded
Fluted shaft, round stand with acanthus leaf motif, removable spouts
Height 29 cm, diameter base 12 c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Italian Laudarte SRL Gilt Bronze and Enameled Candlesticks with Flowers, a Pair
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Laudarte SRL Gilt Bronze and Enameled Candlesticks with Flowers, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Italian gilt bronze and enamele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful versatile pair of sterling silver candlestick holders by Towle Silversmiths, circa mid to late-20th century, America. An elegant set for any dining table, mantle, sideboa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lovely pair of candle holders by Maison Lancel in ceramic
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite pair of ceramic candle holders, signed "Lancel Paris Made in Italy" on the base, embodies refined craftsmanship and delicate artistry. Designed in the shape of bloomin...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Candlestick with Inset Mirrored Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique gilt candlestick was created in Italy circa 1850. Over 3 feet in height, and standing on three clawed feet over a triang...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Pair of neoclassical bronze candelabra with eagle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of neoclassical bronze candelabra with eagle
Bronze candelabra with black and green patina
Circa 1930 Origin France
Excellent condition without restorations
Some wear due to use...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Grey Painted Figure Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console, buffet or mantel with this pair of elegant antique candle holders. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, and built of solid oak, the c...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Oak
A set of three neoclassical postmodern “Ruins” stone candleholders, late 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A set of three fossil and tessellated stone “ruins” candlesticks by Renoir Designs, late 20th century. This postmodern trio emulates the neoclassical sensibilities of Ancient Greece ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of Hurricanes with Cut and Polished Stars
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning vintage set of glass hurricanes with cut, and polished stars. Each hurricane has 24 cut and polished stars. Perfect height for a low candle, and beautifully constructed...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Cut Glass
Palm Tree Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of neoclassic Italian candlesticks with stylized brass palm tree tops having pricket candleholders over black and gold painted turned wood bases with classical form.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candelabras with Flowers, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze candelabras with flowers. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 antique neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks - Sheffield 1786
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1786 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome set of 4 George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are round in shape, and feature panelled sides,...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Style Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The leading bronze manufactory of the French Belle Époque, Barbedienne, is responsible for the design of these exquisite candelabra. The Barbedienne foundry was established in 1838 b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Victorian silver plated candlesticks made circa 1900
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Pair of Candlesticks, feature neoclassical decoration, and removable nozzles. Each candles...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Very stylish pair of Neoclassical period sterling silver candlesticks - 1792
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1792 by Thomas Lamborn, this attractive, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, feature fluted decoration, swags, rosettes and ac...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Clear Glass Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of low crystal glass candlesticks.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Pair of George III Neo Classical Candlesticks by John Winter & Company, 1775
Located in London, GB
A very unusual pair of George III Neo Classical Candlesticks made in Sheffield in 1775 by John Winter & Company.
The Candlesticks display a square base decorated with a band of rais...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Pair of Roseville Zephir Lily Candle Stick Holders in Bermuda Blue, 1946
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of Roseville Pottery ceramic candle stick holders in the Zephyr Lily pattern on blue background are marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 1163 4 ½" on the bottoms.
Zephir Lily p...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mottahedeh Pair of Neoclassical Chartreuse Porcelain Dolphin-Form Candlesticks
By Mottahedeh
Located in New York, NY
Each in the form of three addorsed dolphins on in a fluted tripartite plinth base. Mottahedeh labels to underside, each signed 'Made in Portugal'.
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Sheffield 1796
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1796 by John Greene & Co, this very handsome, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Set of Four Candlesticks, feature fluted decor...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, 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
Exceptional Pair of Sèvres Biscuit and Bronze Candle Holders (1758-1815)
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
We are pleased to present a stunning pair of Sèvres candle holders crafted between 1758 and 1815, combining the elegance of biscuit porcelain and bronze. Each piece features two arms...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Carved Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Italian noclassical period carved and painted giltwood candlesticks from the 18th century, with paw feet. Each of this pair of exq...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of very finely-chased French brass candlesticks, circa 1870 in the neoclassical style (could be electrified as table lamps). Bases are decorated with rose vines.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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 Burl Wood Candlesticks
Located in Clermont, FL
NEOCLASSICAL candle sticks
HEIGHT
8"
6.5".
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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 Candlesticks or Candleholders, Bronze, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze, 18th century.
Pair of bronze candlesticks, which still maintain a strong influence of Spanish Baroque models, especially in the turned axis, with promin...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Elegant Pair of Early 19th Century Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An elegant pair of Austro-Hungarian neoclassical silver candlesticks. Each on circular foot, engraved with flower panels, slightly tapering stem...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Fire gilted historistic candle extinguisher ( adjustable ) around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Fire gilted historistic candle extinguisher ( adjustable ) around 1890s
Original condition
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Large Pair of South American/Mexican Dore Bronze 18th Century Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
A pair of neoclassical monumental finely cast and chased dore bronze early 18th century south American/Mexican single light candleholders. These are a monumental pair of candle holde...
Category
1790s South American Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Neoclassical Naples White Porcelain Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Naples white porcelain candlestick.
Early Ferdinando IV Empire period candlestick of acanthus leaf basket form issuing tapered co...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Sterling Silver Neoclassical Candlesticks Decorated with Urns
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An exceptional pair of sterling silver candlesticks in a Neoclassical design.
Patterned with urns, rams heads and a square base with ornate detailing leading up to a tall slender c...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 19th Century French Doré Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unusual and very finely chased. Caryatid motif. Doré bronze.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1810 Dutch Pair of Cast Brass Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1810 Dutch pair of cast brass candlesticks. Oval base; simple columnar Ionic form. Some bends in bobeche; condition commensurate with age & use.
5.5" h., 4" x 3" base.
We are ...
Category
1810s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Tall 19th Century Brass Candle Holders
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sophisticated pair of 19th century brass candlestick holders from France. What they lack in detail they makeup for in antique elegance. Recently cle...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candlesticks with Scroll Form Feet C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candlesticks with Scroll Form Feet and
Foliate Elements C1890
Measures- 11"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Important Pair of Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
These important antique gilt candlesticks were created in Italy circa 1850. Over 4 feet in height, and standing on three clawed feet over a t...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Large Pair of Hardwood Candlesticks - Rich Patina - U.S.A., C.1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique large pair of hardwood candlesticks - lathe turned - rich patina - original wool felt liners to the bases - unsigned - United States - circa 1900.
Excellent antique conditio...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Hardwood
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
Neoclassical Column Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of white ceramic matte 'column' candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa 1960s-1970s. Made in Portugal. Both marked on bottom as shown in last image. Dimen...
Category
1970s Portuguese Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical Column Dark Green Marble Brass Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of small well-made column pillar dark green and black marble candlestick holders with brass top, in the Neoclassical design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Neoclassical Solid Brass Tall Candlesticks with Footed Base, 19th C.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of Neoclassical tall, baluster shaped brass candlesticks with a square footed base, mid to late 19th century. They have extra height in an elegant, symmetrical form with a turn...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1970s Neo-Classical Style Italian Ram Form Candlesticks, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking pair of Italian neo-classical style candlesticks. They have an elongated cornucopia that graduates downward to a detailed ram’s head. They are composition and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Composition
Pair of Four-Armed Art Deco Candlesticks, 1930s-1940s, Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of four-armed Art Deco candlesticks. 1930s-1940s, Sweden. In very good condition. Unclear stamp.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Alpaca
Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Painted and Gilded Candlesticks with Hoof Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian neoclassical period painted and gilded candlesticks from the 18th century, with fluted motifs and hoof feet. Created in Italy during the later years of the 18th cen...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Pair, Bronze Neoclassical 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent Candleholders Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pair of Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders.
These Asian inspired sculptural curved candlesticks feature a fish-li...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Delightful Pair of Tole and Brass Pineapple Candlesticks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye-catching pair of painted tole, iron and brass candlesticks having wonderful pineapple motife.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Iron
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...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Antique Solid Polished Brass Antit arnish Treated Candleholders, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of extra tall antique brass candlesticks with a lovely shaped column rising from a shaped stepped base, each still retaining their...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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.