French Candle Holders

Charming pair of silver-plated candlesticks dating from the early 20th century, inspired by the elegant decorative vocabulary of the Louis XVI style. Their slender silhouette is enh...

A gilt bronze candelabra decorated with Maddona lilies, roses, and chrysanthemums.

A pair of exquisite Empire candlesticks which combine gilt and patinated brass. Made in 1820s France. Various intricate rose, floral and leaf patterns adorn the bases in gilt brass. ...

A pair of exceptionally elegant and important late Empire five-light figural candelabra ‘A la Victoire’ in gilt-bronze, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire, after a design by Charles Percier. Imposing size at 81cm in height. French Paris c.1820 Superbly cast, in the Neo-Classical style, the five scrolling foliate candle branches enclosing central sconces issuing from a circular wreath supported by the winged figure of Victory (Nike), wearing diaphanous robes gathered by a sash above a long underskirt splaying out from above her ankles, with beautifully feathered wings flowing behind her as she looks straight ahead. Each figure standing on one foot, the other bent, resting on a plain sphere over a reeded palmette-cast baluster pedestal raised on square plinth. Wonderful colour and patina, pierced for electricity, old inventory label to the underside. We are delighted to have been able to acquire these important candelabra as rarely does one get the opportunity to purchase items by P P Thomire...

A beautiful pair of whimsical candlesticks by Pierre Casenove for Fondica. They feature birds in flight. One is colored red. Both are signed Casenove. They each have felted bottoms....

With its holow carved in stone, Cetus evokes both an imprint left by Mother Nature and a challenge to the laws of gravity. A poetic approach to the material for an organic and benevo...

Antique Pair Candelabra Candle Holders Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Marble Ormolu Gold France Marble, bronze Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 31cm x 21.5cm x 9cm T...

A large and impressive pair of 19th Century classical gilded ormolu and white marble candelabra. Each with scrolling foliate seven branch sconces, supported by maidens dressed in flowing gowns...

An elegant pair of Baccarat Masséna crystal candlesticks, finely crafted in France and bearing the acid-etched Baccarat signature on the base, confirming authenticity. Each candlest...

This mid-century amorphic four-arm candelabra, signed Schneider, is a stunning example of French elegance and craftsmanship from circa 1950. Combining a sculptural crystal base and g...

Richly sculpted in the French Renaissance Revival tradition, this set of two antique gilded bronze candlesticks features trailing foliate relief, elaborate pedestal bases, and fancif...

This is a nice selection of 20th century. Wooden candlesticks. They vary in shape and size and are Baroque inspired in style and detail. Nice patina and leftovers of polychrome give ...

19th c Empire bronze and bronze dore Empire candleabrum lamps

Pair of important candlesticks in gilt and patinated bronze, lamp mounted. Depicting Bacchanal of Satyrs and Signed Clodion. France 19th Century Measures h only candlesticks 65 x p 27 cm; h with lampshade 86 cm This pair of important two lights candlesticks was made in the 19th century, in France, on the style of the great sculptor Clodion. Each candlestick consists of a body with a sculptural group in patinated bronze inspired by the famous bronzes of the master. The base is circular, in gilt bronze finely chiselled with geometric decoration and foliate motifs near the four feet, of feline shape. From the sculptural groups depart two graceful arms in gilded and chiselled bronze, composed of ramage and phytomorphic elements that culminate in the two candle holders. In a candlestick the bacchanal consists of a female faun figure, that is half a woman and half a goat, playing with small fauns and putti, offering a bunch of grapes. In the other candlestick one observes the satyr Pan...

This generously scaled five-arm candelabra has gained a wonderful patina since its creation during the 1890’s in France. A single arm is raised above the rest while four scrolling ar...

Marvellous French church candlestick, in beautiful gilded bronze, finely decorated with 2 charming porcelain flowers, lilies, bunches of grapes, and vine leaves. These beautiful can...

An exquisite pair of Napoleon III gilt bronze six-light candelabras attributed to Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley. Maker: Attributed to Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley (1847-1919) Origin: Fr...

An Important Pair of Louis XV Period French Ormolu Three Light Candelabra with 18th Century Chinese Foo Dogs An important pair of Louis XV period French ormolu three light candelabra, each centered by an 18th century Chinese terracotta foo dog mounted within an elaborate arrangement of mercury gilt bronze branches. The opposing male and female figures are modeled seated with raised heads, open mouths, exposed teeth, curled ears, and defined facial features. Their dark brown terracotta bodies are hand engraved with linear detailing through the fur and musculature, while small enamel accents are applied around the brows, necks, shoulders, and haunches. Each figure rests on a shaped gilt bronze platform surrounded by scrolling Rococo ornament. From behind the figures rise three asymmetrically arranged ormolu branches formed as curved stems with applied leaves. Each branch terminates in a foliate candle nozzle above a spreading arrangement of modeled leaves and berries. The composition combines Chinese ceramic figures with French mid 1700s Parisian gilt bronze mounts, a form of luxury decorative mounting associated with French interiors of the Louis XV period. The ormolu structure is assembled from numerous separately cast sections, consistent with the construction of French gilt bronze objects of the 18th century. The bases are built from individual scrolling elements joined around an upper platform, with projecting feet formed from molded C scrolls, leaf forms, and pierced sections. The branches are likewise cast in separate lengths and joined at structural points around the central figure. Large acanthus leaves wrap around the curved stems, while smaller leaves and buds appear at the junctions. The candle nozzles are cast with raised Rococo foliage and fluted vertical divisions. Examination of the undersides reveals visible sand casting texture, surface irregularities, and unevenness associated with period bronze casting methods. These areas were not intended for display and retain evidence of the casting and finishing process that is less visible on the worked exterior surfaces. The original surface is mercury gilded, or ormolu, the traditional French method in which a gold and mercury amalgam was applied to bronze before heating removed the mercury and left the gold bonded to the surface. The remaining gilding follows the modeled contours of the cast bronze, including the recessed veins of the leaves, molded borders of the bases, and raised details of the candle cups. Variations in the surface and areas of wear allow the underlying bronze to appear in places, while the protected recesses retain deeper gilding. The combination of separately cast components, hand chased surfaces, mercury gilding, and visible sand casting beneath the bases corresponds with Parisian bronze production of the mid 1700s. The Chinese terracotta figures date to the 18th century and were incorporated into the French mounts as central sculptural elements. Each foo dog is separately modeled and hand finished, with incised lines defining the body, legs, tail, and facial features. The male and female figures form a related opposing pair rather than exact duplicates. Their individual modeling, dark fired surface, engraved decoration, and applied enamel details remain clearly visible against the surrounding ormolu. The French bronze mounts were designed around the dimensions of the Chinese figures, with the branches rising behind and around each animal while leaving the bodies exposed from multiple viewpoints. The pairing of 18th century Chinese figures...

Gilt bronze mirror and candlestick. France, 19th century. Dimensions mirror: 39 cm height. 26 cm depth. 20 cm width. Dimensions candlestick: 20 cm height. 8 cm depth. 11 cm width.

A pair of early 19th century, French ormolu bronze cassolettes. The censers having pierced tops and Candlestick receivers on the revers.

A very high quality pair of mid 19th century French Louis XVI st. Bréche Violette marble and ormolu cassolettes with removable lids. Each urn is raised by a square base with a laurel...

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Pair of 19th century French ormolu-mounted marble candelabra.

A pair of gilt and patinated bronze figural candelabra by Charles Cumberworth. French, circa 1850. Signed 'C. Cumberworth'. This Fine pa...

Great pair of brass candlesticks with adjustable inlay. France, 20th century.

Pair Vintage French Baccarat Candle Holders/ Table Lamps with Red Shades. The shades are hand painted floral relief. Clear Medallion Series Base. French estate purchase. Unmarked.

Pair of French Empire Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s A fine pair of gilt bronze candlesticks from France, dating to the Empire period, circa 1820. Each candlestick is richly decor...

An elegant pair of tall cast iron candelabras, decorated with classic reliefs and an aged white finish that enhances their authentic character. Their ornate bases and turned stems le...

French cast iron workshop candlestick, made in France in the 1950s. This sculptural piece in raw cast iron features a handcrafted design with an authentic, industrial character. Its...

A stunning & superbly cast 19th century parcel gilt candelabrum in the Rococo taste, showing a sculptural central column of entwined bronze & parcel gilt bronze, rising from a pierce...

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern candlestick holders, crafted in France circa 1950, embodies timeless sophistication with its masterful combination of crystal and brass materi...

18th Century Pair of Directoire Candelabra With Bronze Griffins Beautiful pair purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

A stunning and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, Bleu Turquin marble, and Porphyry candelabras. Each ca...

A Palatial Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Six Light Malachite Candelabra Finely casted gilt bronze and rococo and foliate arms above a spiraled carved malachite body with bronze handles, supported on thick square bases. Malachite is a semi-precious stone and also a valuable copper ore, hydrous copper carbonate. It is a beautiful green earth stone...

An elegant and high quality pair of French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. Glass, Ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabras. Each stunning three arm candelabra is raised on a white ...

Wonderful hand forged Iron candleholder in Gothic style. Although the Gothic period was already over this style stayed popular for a long time in the French country side. Very beaut...

At first glance, Vega conjures up the architectural perfection of a seashell, as if nature itself had brought it to life, then slowly shaped it, hollowing out layer after layer, year...

Very nice pair of candelabras in solid silver, each candelabra has an octagonal base surmounted by a bouquet with five arms of light worked with cut sides, the socket in the center i...

The tops turn over to be candlesticks.

Pair of French Empire Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks, 1820s A superb pair of French Empire candlesticks, finely cast and richly adorned in mercury-gilt bronze, dating to the 1820s. Thes...

A pair of extremely high quality rococo bronze dore candlesticks. They are signed with a number on both the pier. Circa a1890s, France.

The cylindrical shape and clouded obscurity of this wrought crystal piece summons the image of a hurricane surrounding the candle, filtering the light as storm clouds do the sun.

Pair of 19th-century French Ormolu and Opaline Palais Royal Candelabra, circa 1865  France, 19th century  A rare find, this matched pair of 19th-century French candelabra is a capti...

A charming and richly detailed pair of French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and white Carrara marble candelabras. This stunning pair of three armed candelabras is raised by...

Stunning pair of unusual mural candleholders in heavy hand-wrought iron with a lovely Verdigris patina. Each candleholder holds four candles.

A pair of French fire-gilded candleholders in the Empire style. They feature acanthus leaf decorations. The candle sleeves are removable.

A striking pair of antique Victorian French figural candlesticks cast in spelter with a rich dark bronze patinated finish. Each is modelled as a Renaissance style attendant or soldie...

An exquisite pair of early 20th-century French candelabras, crafted from rich malachite and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze details. Each candelabrum features elegantly scrollin...

This Art Deco iron Hanukkah menorah from France circa 1925 combines the streamlined, geometric aesthetics, high-quality craftsmanship, and innovative design of the Art Deco period wi...

A magnificent and highly important pair of gilt bronze figural empire period candelabra. French, circa 1815. A Magnificent and Highly Important Pair of gilt bronze Figural Empi...

An elegant amber blown-glass candleholder, featuring fine bubbles suspended within the material. Its slender silhouette, circular base, and side handle give it an appearance that is ...

Pair of Louis XVI-style wall sconces crafted entirely of gilded bronze, with three-light decorated with acanthus leaves. The fluted stem highlighted with birds on a fruit basket, is ...

A magnificent large pair of five-light doré bronze and patinated bronze Empire period candelabra, attributed to Claude Galle made in the early 1800s. This pair of candelabra are set ...

A spectacular candlestick or candelabra sculpture, Post-Modernist, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, "organic" tree composition of golden wrought iron rods and leaves, mounted on a quadripod b...

Antique gilt wooden base Louis XVI, to use as You wish. ref. SN

A Good French mantel clock garniture By Charles Oudin, Paris The garniture comprising a clock and two candelabras, constructed in gilt bronze and ‘Se...

This Hommage a Egypte pair were made at the time of Napoleon's unsuccessful foray into Egypt. The shaped bases, winged feet and triangular columns are surely inspired by the campaig...

A Rare Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Bloodstone Two-Light Candlesticks, Resting on Jasper Bases, Circa 1790 Transport yourself to the pinnacle of historical elegance with this extraordinar...

Beautiful design and practical size pair of Renaissance style candle sconces. This antique pair of bronze sconces will look great above a side table, your bedside cabinets or in a h...

Pair of French Empire Silvered Bronze Candlesticks Ciselé 1820s An exceptionally elegant pair of French Empire candlesticks, dating from the 1820s–1830s, executed in finely silvered...