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
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Marble Prickett Form Candlesticks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of solid white marble antique Italian pricket candlesticks, last quarter 19th Century 21.5 inches tall including the top spike.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble
Fine Pair of French 19th Century Candelabrum
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century pair of fine French candelabrum
Each candelabrum in the form of a patinated bronze Bacchante holding aloft a gilt-bronze standard issu...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Column Dark Green Marble and 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lyre Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical Louis XVI style crystal and gilt bronze lyre candelabra,
French, 19th century
Dimensions: Height 40cm, width 26cm, depth 24cm
...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
Matched Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabras Sticks, 1796, Branches, 2015
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1796 by John Green & Co., this handsome pair of George III, antique sterling silver candelabras, are of neoclassical design, and are a matched pair, where ...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cut Glass Mounted Ormolu, Rock Crystal and White Marble Three-Light Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of Baltic neo-classical cut glass mounted ormolu, rock crystal and white marble three-light candelabras.
Origin: French
Date: 19th century
Dimension: 30 1/2 in x 16 ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Pietra Dura Inlaid & Brass Mounted Candle Holder
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style candlestick with tapered frosted glass holder, floral motif pietra dura inlaid drip dish, and tripod brass base. 7.5" height x 4.25" diameter. Previous minor repai...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Stone, Metal
Neoclassical, Style Continental Silver '.835' Chamber Stick
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, continental silver (.835) chamber stick, Austria, circa 1900. Measures 4 1/2 inches high x 4 1/4 inches diameter. Weighs 7.380 troy ounces....
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Eleven-Light Silvered Bronze Large Figural Candelabra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Large Candelabra in Silvered Bronze
Neoclassical silvered bronze figural candelabra with 11-light. England, 19th century.
This magnificent pair of candelabra features a masc...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
French. Pair of gilt bronze and patinated bronze neoclassical style seven light candelabra having column form, paw feet and raised on a Rouge Griotte marble step plinth. Apparently u...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical White 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...
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1970s Portuguese Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Palatial Sized Continental Floor Standing Torcheres, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of palatial sized continental floor standing candlesticks / torchères, ca. 1800.
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Early 1800s European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Silver Candlestcik or Candle Holder, Francesc P. Arquer, Barcelona, circa 1825
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver candlestcik or candle holder. Francesc P. Arquer, Barcelona, circa 1825.
With contrast and derisive marks.
Silver candlestick in its color with bowl raised on two small legs...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Pair of Monumental Gilt Bronze and Glass Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of monumental gilt bronze and glass floor standing candelabra
Crafted in the neoclassical style, this pair of floor-standing candelab...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Silver Candlestcik or Candle Holder, Francesc P. Arquer, Barcelona, circa 1825
Located in Madrid, ES
Candlestick with chain. Silver. Francesc P. Arquer, Barcelona, Spain, circa 1825.
With contrast, derisive and proprietary (AS) marks.
Silver candlestick in its color with an openwo...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Fine Quality Pair of Patinated and Gilt-Bronze and Marble Three-Light Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
A neoclassical-form woman holding two candle arms with leaves and grapes surmounted on a rectangular base.
Date: 19th century
Origin: French
Dimension: 24 1/2 in. x 9 in.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 18th century Italian polychrome sconces.
Tall pair of antique Italian Neoclassical style carved wood polychrome sconces from Tuscany. These ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian bronze five-arm figural candelabras with decorative floral motif, flanking rams heads, and terminating on a tripod base with acanthus winged cherub motif. Early 19th ...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Rare 19th Century Indian Neoclassical Silver Oil Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Period Indian silver oil lamp of neoclassical inspiration
--Early 19th century
--Original Throughout including wick tools and flame/ball finial
--...
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Clear Glass Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of low crystal glass candlesticks.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Suite of Four Tall Neoclassical-Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Suite of four, tall, sterling silver, Neoclassical-style candlesticks, Whiting Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1923. Weighted. Each measures: 10 inch...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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...
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1790s South American Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Robust Italian Neoclassical Ivory Painted and Parcel-Gilt Candleholder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of cornucopia form with flared candleholder tapering to a scrolled end; adorned with florets and acanthus leaves all-over a later ebonized wooden plinth; ex-collection of Michael Tay...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
18th Century Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in Firenze, IT
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The backplate pierced with a vase ...
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Late 18th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
'Three Graces, ' Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This garniture comprises three pieces: a mantel clock and two flanking candelabra, the entire ensemble designed and ornamented in an ornate neoclassical style. The garniture is compo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Silver Circular Chamberstick, 1820s
Located in Firenze, IT
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With a palmette, detachable scone ...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This wonderful clock set was created in France in circa 1870, in the late 19th century. The set, which consists of a mantel clock and pair of candelabra is crafted from gilt bronze (...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Set of a Pair of Closionne Candlesticks and a Picture Frame, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of a pair of closionne candlesticks and a picture frame. France, circa 1890.
Picture frame dimensions: 35 cm height, 22 cm width, 2 cm depth.
Candlestick dimensions: 18 cm he...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Enamel
Lapis, enamel, and gilt bronze clock garniture
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the art and culture of Classical Greece, this three-piece garniture contains a mantel clock and two candelabra. The rectangular body of the clock is of lapis lazuli and is surmounted by a Grecian vase...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Two Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These beautiful giltwood wall lights are designed in the style of decorative art produced in the Louis XVI period (1774-1793). This period saw the emergence of the neoclassical style...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Two Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in London, GB
These two large and exquisite gilt bronze sconces were crafted in the early 20th Century in France in a grand, Neoclassical style.
The lights feature long stems which take the for...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Marble Candelabras, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and marble candelabras, France, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Fine Italian Mid-Century Table Lamps by Seguso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand blown, with a gold-dusted glass tulip shape shade mounted on a bronze base.
Original "SB/351 Murano Seguso Vetri d'Arte" label.
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Fine Pair of Russian Candleabra
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine and rare pair of Russian Neo Classic candelabra, with cut crystal facets and drops, cut amber-colored glass, a central amber glass vasiform s...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Brass Figural and Decorative Foliage Prickets, Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian brass prickets with upper ringed bobeches, centered candle spikes, turned bulbous decorative spiral floral columns, supported on triangula...
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1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais
Located in London, GB
This three-piece set—composed of a clock and a pair of flanking candelabra—is a truly unique and delightful piece of decorative art.
The clock is modelled in the image of an 18th century sedan chair – that is, a covered chair sat in by a member of the social elite, which was carried on poles by two people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and a flower finial. At its centre, there is a circular white enamel dial, which features Arabic Numbers, colorful swag paintings, and the manufacturer’s name, 'Fd Gervais / Ft du Bronzes / A Paris'. The lower part of the case is glazed, allowing one to see the clock’s sun-burst pendulum. Like a sedan chair, the clock case is carried by two patinated bronze putti...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Georgian Crystal and Wedgwood Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century English cut crystal and Wedgwood candelabra.
Neoclassical Adam Style.
Three candle arms.
Blue Jasperware base of classica...
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Opaline Glass Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite antique Russian neoclassical gilt bronze, blue opaline glass, cut crystal and white marble candelabras of superb detail embellished with a central blue opaline gl...
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19th Century Ukrainian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Crystal, Bronze
Doré Bronze French Neoclassical Candelabra
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding pair of French Second Empire candelabra exemplifies the grandeur and exuberance of this decorative era. Expertly crafted of doré bronze and white marble, these light...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Large Antique Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large antique giltwood sconces.
Stunning pair of giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920. These gorgeous Continen...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Russian Neoclassic Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Originally one of a pair of figural candlesticks. Finely cast and chased with a candleholder now fitted with a two light modern fixture. The candleholder finely detailed with a pair ...
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1810s European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Other
Pair of Baltic Candleabra
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of Baltic crystal, bronze, cobalt glass and marble two-light candelabra.
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1840s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Large, Important Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and important fine quality pair of 19th century gilded ormolu and bronze candelabra, each with scrolling foliate six branch sconces, supported by cornucopia held by a pair of semi clad opposing putti. Raised on gilded ormolu egg...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Continental Girandoles
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 19th century Continental bronze urn shaped girandoles with crystal cut spear spikes.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pairs of 19th Century Brass Candleholders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful polished brass 19th century candle stick holders were found in New England and are in fine condition. Sold as one collection.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Two Orientalist Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Torchères by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Émile Coriolan Hippolyte Guillemin, the famous French sculptor, designed these exquisite bronze figural torchères in circa 1880. Guillemin was an accomplished artist, who regularly exhibited at the Salon in Paris from the 1870s-1890s. Indeed, Guillemin showcased the original models for these candelabra at the Salon of 1872 to great acclaim. Guillemin’s designs were realised in bronze by the famous metalworker and foundry owner, Ferdinand Barbedienne. The Barbedienne factory was of the leading producers of artistic bronzes in the 19th century. The firm enjoyed great success, winning multiple awards at the major International Exhibitions of the period. The torchères are signed, ‘Ele Guillemin’ and stamped, ‘F. Barbedienne. Fondeur’, with an ‘A. Collas’ reduction stamp.
Described in Barbedienne’s catalogue of 1886 as ‘Deux Femmes, Indienne et Persane’, these torchères take the form of an Indian and Persian woman. Each figure holds a five-light candelabrum above her head, composed of scrolled branches, wide gadrooned drip-pans, and foliate urn-shaped capitals. The Persian woman wears loose trousers, with a small top and short jacket. The Indian woman is dressed in a knotted skirt...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair of French or Russian Gilt Bronze Candelabra, circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra
France or Russia
Second quarter of 19th century
Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze
Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45)
97 lb (44 kg)
Sta...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
Candelabras English Silver Plated Three Arms For Candles England
Located in New York, NY
Candelabras English Silver Plated Three Arms For Candles England. A pair of candelabras made during the 19th Century in England. Holding three candles each.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six-light candelabra. The three items were crafted in the 19th century, during the reig...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
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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