Neoclassical Candle Holders
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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Neoclassical
Antique English Jasperware Pale Green Jewelry or Trinket Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware covered jewelry or trinket box in “Wedgwood Green” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus leaves alternating with floral spri...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Urns Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning petite pair of 18th-Century Italian Neoclassical carved gilt wood gold leaf pricket candlesticks with metal bobeches. They measure 10" to the top of the candlestick and 12...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style brass snake candle holder.
circa mid-20th century
Measures: 4.75"W × 3.25"D × 8.5"H
Excellent original vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Dore Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely chased Dore Bronze with the caryted motif.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Period, tall, Neoclassical-Style, sterling silver Corinthian column candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1906, James Dixon and Sons...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze w Patina Sconces 3 light Wall Candelabra
Located in Sweden, SE
Very Good stylish and fancy fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconces in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Contin...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
Pair 19th Century French Cast Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century French cast brass Altar candlesticks were crafted with images of the Holy Family in glorious full relief on the three facade...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Italian White Porcelain Four-Arm Candelabra with Putti
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage porcelain 4-arm candelabra featuring two putti back to back holding floral garlands.
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 10.25"W × 10.25"D × 11"H
Excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Porcelain
Couple of Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of wooden candleholders with their original gilding.
Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a pair.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered, old repair
Measurements...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unusual Italian sconces. Can easily be electrified. Overall excellent condition, but there are some minor losses of sequins and metal thread.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Iron, Metallic Thread
Pair of Antique Corinthian Columns Candlesticks Made in Silver Plated
Located in Roma, IT
A splendid pair of antique candlesticks in the Neoclassical style.
They were Made in England, as shown in the hallmark visible in the photo, probably in the Early 20th Century.
The...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Silver, Silver Plate
Pair of Antique Tiffany English Neoclassical Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra
By Robert Salmon, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1928. Each: Two leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in single socket, wrapped a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of 19th Century Italian Poly-Chromed Iron Standing Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finley wrought iron with hints of the original poly-chrome finish. Nicely waxed finish. Too small leaves missing, but barely noticeable.
Bottom is 17" x 17".
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Duplex English Brass Corinthian Banquet Oil Lamp GWTW
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite antique English brass Duplex oil lamp, featuring a tall base in the shape of a Corinthian column festooned with cherub / satyr faces and l...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Patinated Bronze Candlestick Figurines
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a console with this pair of tall figurine candle holders. Crafted in Italy circa 1880 and made of bronze, each candlestick stands on...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
1970's E. F. Chapman Brass and Black Tole Bouillotte Style Floor Lamp/Candelabra
Located in Morristown, NJ
E.F Chapman, late 20th c., a nice quality, parcel black patinated brass floor lamp, unmarked, A bouillotte style floor lamp with a black tole shade, faux ivory accents, two candle ho...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Brass
Historistic Candle Holder Vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic candle holder Vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enamelled.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Tiffany English Neoclassical 3-Light Candelabra
By Tiffany & Co., Robert Salmon
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1928. Each: Two leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in single socket, wrapped a...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Regency Gilt and Patinated Bronze Atlas Figural Candelabra
By Messenger & Phipson
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Regency or William IV figural candelabra in form of Atlas and a globe. Six arms issuing from top. Patinated bronze, gilded bronze and bronze. A truly rare from. Attributed to...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Tall Sterling Candlesticks by Preisner
Located in New York, NY
Elegant classical sterling candlesticks by Preisner. The candlesticks are in very good original condition showing some tarnish and inconsequential creasing at base ( pictured ), they...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Baroque Monumental Carved Giltwood Altar Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Italian Baroque (18th Century) monumental altar candlestick in a columnar form with carved detail and a gilt finish and having 5 lower candle holders (flat on back).
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Tall, Empire-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Empire-style sterling silver candelabra with removable arms, Preisner Silver Co., Wallingford, CT., Ca. 1935. Graceful design. Each of the pair, which is weighted, measures 15 ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid 20th Century Venetian Glass Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning peach colored Venetian glass candle holder
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 3.13"W x 3.13"D x 5.5"H
Excellent condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
John Scofield, George III Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Ionic Column, 1795
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by John Scofield, this stunning pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are fine examples of the neoclassical form, with a thick...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Candlestick in Silvered Copper, Embossed Decoration, Italy, 18th Century
Located in Torino, IT
Candlestick in silvered copper,
embossed decoration, original
from the period.
Origin
Italy
Period
18th century
Model
Candlestick, Torchère
Materials
Embossed decor...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Gorham sterling silver Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930.
A beautiful Repoussé pattern of roses, fans, shells, and scrolls. Each with a finger holder, charming for the bedsid...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Burl Wood Candlesticks
Located in Clermont, FL
NEOCLASSICAL candle sticks
HEIGHT
8"
6.5".
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of large brass Altar Candlesticks. Adorned with classical embellishments, a pair of winged cherubs at the base, and on paw feet. Perfect for an...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of French Black and Gold Bouillotte Lamp in Brass with Black Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large pair of French neoclassical style bouillotte lamps with adjustable tole shades painting in black. These Fine lamps are highly decorative and functional.
They are curre...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gilt Bronzed Metal Double Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of gilt bronzed metal double candle holders. They depict double candle holders decorated with some scrolls of acanthus leaves in th...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Candleholders
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Introducing a pair of solid brass and limestone candleholders., characteristic of the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. The figural candleholders are mounted on a limestone base...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century neoclassical st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras. Each four arm candelabra is raised by a triangular scalloped base with fine scrolled ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Corinthian Column Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching pair of neo-classically styled candleholders. They are cast in solid brass and shaped as Corinthian Columns. Unknown European maker circa 1970-80. They are to be fitted wi...
Category
1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
18th/19th Century Pair of Russian Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabra
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of end of 18th/early 19th century Russian neoclassical figural gilt and patinated bronze candelabra.
Gilt-bronze circular pedestal on rectangular plinth, the base with neoclassical foliate frieze, the pedestal with surrounding frieze of stylized female masks with Russian-style headdresses, which are connected by draperies. Each pedestal with the patinated bronze figure of either a young man or a young woman in classical garments, each holding a baluster vase from which emerge naturalistically designed, cast and chiselled branches of leaves and roses, the rose flowers serving as bobeches for candles.
The detailed and naturalistic design of the rose branches...
Category
1790s European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Corinthian Column Candle Holder in Solid Silver
Located in Tilburg, NL
Corinthian column candle holder in solid silver
Wonderful and highly detailed column candle holder in heavy silver.
Great piece with a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Pair of Small 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders / Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique small pair of neoclassical wooden candleholders with their old gilding,
Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement each.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of neoclassical candleholders with their original silver.
They are made out of wood and iron.
Italy, circa 1770-1800.
Weathered and small losses.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Pair of Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Pewter Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely pair of pewter candle holders with a beautiful patine.
France circa 1780.
Weathered condition with minor losses.
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Pewter
William Comyns & Sons Ltd. Silver Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
The exquisite pair of silver candlesticks, shown here, were made in London by William Comyns & Sons Ltd, 1934. They both display the impressed manufacturer's mark 'Made in England fo...
Category
1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Corinthian Column Candle Stand Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of Italian Neoclassical architectural carved giltwood candlesticks with cameo mount.
Hand carved in Italy, featuring a sculptural corinthian capital with ornate scrolling volutes and acanthus leaf ornamentation, surmounted with shaped pedestal top with circular undulating metal candle holder...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pair of candelabras in bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice pair of neoclassical style nine light bronze candelabras,these candelabras can go in a very interior modern .Its the perfect mix
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century Painted Hardwood Neo-classical Torcheres
By Robert Adam
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A pair of painted hardwood neo-classical torcheres in the manner of Robert Adam.
With tripartite Corinthian supports, stylised ram’s heads and cloven hoof...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of French Neoclassical Bronze Candlesticks with Marble Base
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of French neoclassical bronze candlesticks with Marble Base
Beautiful and unusual candlesticks with draped foliage on urn form. Candle openi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
George III Pair of Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, Made 1781
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield, 1781 by John Winter & Co. This wonderful, George III, Antique, Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, feature bead borders, sunken fluting, acanthus decoratio...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century European Brass Hanging Church Sanctuary Pendant Lamp with Cherubim
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century brass hanging pendant sanctuary lamp is from a Spanish collection, but it shares characteristics with French sanctuary lamps of...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neo-Classical Candelabra by Barbedienne
Located in New Haven, CT
This Magnificent Pair of six arm neo-classical Candelabra represents some of the finest craftsmanships of the Time.
Produced in Paris by one of the finest bronziers Ferdinand Barbe...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Pair Neoclassical Neo Revival Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of metal neoclassical revival candlesticks.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Porcelain
French Neoclassical Bronze Column Pillar Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gilt bronze Corinthian column candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa late-19th century, France. Candlesticks depict the Corinthian column, ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Brass
Large Collectible English Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Green Chariot Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware bowl in “Wedgwood Green” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus leaves alternating with floral...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Exceptional French 40's Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 40's wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Hardwood
Neoclassical candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical candle holders 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 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 Neoclassical 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 Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Tiffany & Co., Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Gorham Manufacturing Company. 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 $75 and tops out at $228,710 while the average work can sell for $2,875.
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