Louis XV Candle Holders
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
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.
Category
1780s French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$975 / set
Three Mid-20th Century Ivory and Gold Lacquered Wood Italian Wall Lights
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A pair of antique ivory and gold lacquered wood hand-crafted in Italy in the first half of 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Gold
An important Pair of 19th Century Candelabra with Babies, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An important pair of 19th century gilt bronze and marble candelabra with babies, Napoleon III period
A pair of 19th century Napoleon III ormolu and white marble candelabra, signed C...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Four Beautiful Louis XV-Candlesticks in Gilded Bronze from Banque De France
Located in Knivsta, SE
Four Beautiful and very rare candlesticks in gilded bronze from 1760s in Louis XV. Most probably made in Paris. Provenance from the Banque de France, complete with inventory number f...
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1760s French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Gold, Bronze
Fantastic Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Candelabras circa 1940
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bronze. 3 arms. 18 1/2" h x 10" w x 10" d.
Condition
As found in estate condition.
Dimensions
19 x 10 x 10 in
Category
1940s French Vintage Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Candelabras with White Marble Bases
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Gilt bronze. Marble bases. 2 candles. 11 5/8" h x 7 3/4" w x 3 5/8" d.
Condition
Oxidation. Minor chips in marble.
Dimensions
12 x 8 x 4 in
Category
1950s French Vintage Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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)
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$1,200 / set
Pair Of Louis XV Style Ormolu Five-Light Candelabras, 20th Century
Located in Germantown, MD
A striking and high quality pair of French 20th century Louis XV st. ormolu candelabras. Each five arm candelabra is raised by a beautiful pierced base with a scalloped octogonal sha...
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20th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Cupid Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore 5 arm candelabras with cupids playing horn instruments (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
19th Century Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Unusual 19th Century Louis XV Style Two Light Candelabra
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made of patinated dark metal with gilt bronze ormolu mounts and two candle arms. Made in France circa 1860.
Historically, candelabras have been a symbol of sophistication and grande...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair 19th C Bronze Dore' Cherubs Table Lamps Candelabra Manner Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This incredible 1890s era pair of candelabras possibly made by Henry Dasson in the after Clodion are simply spectacular and feature the finest possible casting of cherubs and flowers...
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1890s French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Cherubs as Candelabra
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
These are impressive pair of 19th century gilt metal candelabra held by an exquisitely patinated bronze cherubs'. They are placed on...
Category
1860s French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
A Pair French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Candelabra, After André-Charles Boulle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Seven-Light Candelabra, in the French Régence and Empire flavor, after the model by André Charles Boulle and sons. Each with a central aca...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
French Pair of Louis XV Style Four Branch Candelabras in Bronze
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of bronze candelabras with four branches having two different figures standing at the bottom part.
France, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
French Rock Crystal and Gilt Bronze Girandoles, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive French 19 century Louis XV style hand carved Rock Crystal and gilt bronze six light girandoles.
Each girandole is surmounted with a gil...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th C Silvered Bronze Putti Candelabras
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of 19th C Silvered Bronze Putti Candelabras. Each putti is dressed with a sash standing on a round base holding a 3 branch candelabra. Very well...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$2,495 / set
Pair of Louis XV Style Silver Plated Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Louis XV style silver plated bronze candelabra, 19th Century.
A pair of Louis XV style silvered bronze candelabras, electrically mounted, each with 5 arms.
h: 50cm, d: 33cm
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Vintage Pair of Antique Bronze Louis XV Candelabra
Located in Bronx, NY
This fine antique pair of French Louis XV style gilt and patinated bronze candelabra date from the 19th century. Detailed sculpted patinated putti figures are prominently positioned ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. Ormolu, Marble and Bronze candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze, white Carrara marble, and Ormolu candelabras. Each three arm candelabra is raised by a circu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Bronze Candlesticks, Louis XV
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of bronze candlesticks, Louis XV
Nice pair of 18th century gilt bronze and porcelain candlesticks from Italy,
The frame dates from t...
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19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Porcelain Chicken Candelabra
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful pair of three-light candelabra featuring porcelain chickens with an amusing continuance, bronze arms in the form of branches with candle cu...
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Porcelain
$3,775 / set
Pair of Faux Coral Bronze 4 Light Girandoles Candelabra, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Spectacular 19 century French Louis XV style faux coral over bronze girandoles candelabras.
Meticulous attention has been given to every details, unique shapes of prisms are used.
...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Pink Coral, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV style figural gilt bronze and rouge marble six-light candelabra, each with a figure of a standing cherub holding the ornate scrolled arm candelabra, crowned with a gilt bronze candle snuffer...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$9,450 Sale Price / set
24% Off
Pair of Louis XV Style Bronze 5-Arm Electrified Black Candle Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Louis XV-style (20th Century) electrified foliate design bronze candelabras (wired for electric) with black metal candles extending from fiv...
Category
20th Century Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Pair of Louis XV Candlesticks, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Elegant pair of candlesticks from the 18th century from Belgium, Liège region
Beautiful turning and fine quality of Louis XV style en bras
beautiful patina
Delivery in Belgium, ...
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18th Century Belgian Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$1,940 / set
Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
Located in Manhasset, NY
Rare Bronze Cartel Clock Wall Sconce, Lerolle Freres, Paris
A large and impressive French Cartel Clock having four candlestick arms. Rare and certainl...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Unusual Colored Marble and Gilded Bronze Single Candelabra
Located in Hudson, NY
This very unusual candelabra made in France combines the elegance of the Louis XV period with the modernism so prevalent in France at the time. Constructed of a colored marble spher...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$2,520 Sale Price / set
30% Off
19th Century Napoleon III Ormolu Sconces
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Napoleon III Ormolu sconces in Louis XV style. Each sconce is decorated with a child wearing flowing garments and holds in its arms the can...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
$7,644 / set
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...
Category
1770s French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely and most elegant true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu candelabras. Each beautiful two arm candelabra is raised by a scrolling floral dec...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Nice Pair of 1860's Girandoles in Gilded Bronze with Crystal Pendants
Located in Paris, FR
Two girandoles in gilded bronze with crystal pendants on a round "red griotte" marble base, representing a nymph and a satyr in a very young age.
Very fine work in the style of the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Category
18th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rare 19th Century Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Shell Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century
Each with indistinct blue glaze mark to underside; One further numbered: 3307
Each candlestick with a cream and mauve glazed porcelain conch shell...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Porcelain
French Pair of Bronze Girandoles Candelabras with Clear and Amethyst Crystals
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of bronze girandoles candelabras with clear and amethyst crystals. Rare beautiful pair.
Dimensions: 17.5” H x 12” W x 12” D
Base diameter 5”.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Large and Fine Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Candelabrum
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine pair of large signed 19th century Louis XV gilt bronze candelabrum by E. Colin et cie, Paris.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Eight Lights Candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This exceptional Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabra By Gherardo Degli Albizzi resumes the great taste of Rococò period decorat...
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2010s Italian Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Candelabra in Bronze with Cherub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze candelabrum with double patina in the louis XV style representing two cupids holding a bronze candelabrum of nine lights. at the feet of the cupids a quiver.
Category
1880s French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Louis XV St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive true pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabra lamps. Each ten arm lamp is raised by an exceptionally well execut...
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Louis XV Style Bronze with Cupid 5 Arm Candelabra on Marble Bases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze dore candelabras with figural cupids, 5 arms, and marble bases (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Large French Gilt Bronze and Patinated Vase Form Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of large Antique French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Vase Form Candelabras.
Each with a vase form shaped body with central relief under a 12 branch candelabrum. Standing on a tr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bronze Figural Six Lght Candelabra
Located in Montreal, QC
This imposing pair of bronze figural six-light candelabra, one modelled as a putto, the other as a satyr, is in the manner of Clodion. Each is mounted on fluted and garlanded column...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Monumental Crystal, Rock Crystal and Brass Candelabras. Great Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
Spectacular pair of monumental crystal, rock crystal and brass candelabra. Electrified. Great Scale And Proportions.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Brass
Pair of Louis XV Silvered Brass Candlesticks
Located in Essex, MA
Each with bobeches, reeded baluster form and shaped circular stepped base.
Category
1760s French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$1,250 / set
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century Pair of French Candle Lamps Bronze Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century pair of French candle lamps bronze
Richly carved body, solid bronze gilded. Each 4-flame arms. Extremely decorative and high quality workmanship, 19th century.
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Copper
Pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Style Seven Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive pair of French mid 19th century Louis XV st. seven arm ormolu candelabras. Each is raised by a finely chased circular base, with three cherubs at the fut. Abov...
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19th Century French Antique Louis XV Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
Louis Xv candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Louis XV candle holders 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 candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Louis XV candle holders 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 candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Henri Vian, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Boin-Taburet, and Ernest Royer. 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 candle holders 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 $95,000 while the average work can sell for $5,400.