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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Neoclassical
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...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze

Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

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.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Iron

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 Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Tapersticks made by J. Hoyland & Company, Sheffield, 1774
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of George III Neo Classical Tapersticks made in Sheffield in 1774 by J. Hoyland & Company. This is the first time we have seen this design of Neo Classical Tapersti...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair Of Bronze Gilt Candelabras
Located in Southall, GB
An ornate pair of gilt bronze candelabras depicting two cupids on ornate plinths holding floral arrangements with the candleholders forming the flower heads. Beautifully cast the det...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

George III Neo Classical "Adam" Candlesticks by Joseph Tibbitts, 1775
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual pair of George III Neo Classical "Adam" Candlesticks made in Sheffield in 1775 by Joseph Tibbitts The Candlesticks stand on a square base which is decorated ...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of George III Cast Neo Classical Two Light Candelabra by John Schofield
Located in London, GB
The Spencer Candelabra. An important pair of George III Cast Neo Classical Two Light Candelabra made in London in 1782/83 by John Schofield. Each piece is cast and stands on a circu...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlesticks 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A pair of very finely-chiselled French gilt bronze candlesticks crafted in the neoclassical style. The decoration is extremely intricate, particularly on the circular base and tulip-...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair Candelabras Neoclassical Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of 5-light candelabra in 925 sterling silver in neoclassical style. Candelabra formed by an iron eye stem and a Hellenic part in Ionic style in 925 silver. The iron eye is a sto...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Large Pair 19th Century Classical Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Wonderful Neoclassical Set of 4 Old Sheffield Candlesticks - Circa 1790
Located in London, London
Made circa 1790, this charming set of 4 Antique Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks, are in the Neoclassical taste, with bands of acanthus...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sheffield Plate

Pair of French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of French silvered and gilt bronze candelabra French, Late 19th Century Height 64cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm Crafted in the 19th century, this pair of French candelabra exudes ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of silver candle holders. ASPIAZU, San Sebastián, circa late 18th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Silver in its color. ASPIAZU, Nicolás. San Sebastián, Spain, towards the end of the 18th century. With hallmarks and initials. Pair of silver candlesticks in ...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Wood

Historistic Candle Holder Vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic candle holder Vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enamelled.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

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...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sheffield Plate, Silver, Silver Plate

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...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver Plate, Copper

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...
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1790s European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

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...
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1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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.
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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.
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Pewter

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
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Painted Hardwood Neo-classical Torcheres
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...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Hardwood

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...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

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...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Altar Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and large pair of neoclassical altar candleholders with traces of their original silver and gold, Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small l...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Wood

Pair of Patinated Bronze Seven-Light Candelabra by Barbedienne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine pair of neoclassical style gilt and patinated bronze seven light candelabras by FERDINAND BARBEDIENNE Original condition this pair was never touch.
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1870s Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table or on a desk. Even if it features a classical shap...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Large French Bronze and Gilt-Bronze Candelabra
By François Rémond
Located in London, GB
This impressive pair of candelabra features two Classically modelled maidens, holding above their head an extravagant fruit-filled golden array, which each issue a trio of candle-bra...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Prickets Large Blue Candlesticks wired for Lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian neoclassical table lamp bases from Tuscany, antique circular Rocchetto candleholders blue and Siena yellow painted pin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Antique Monumental Cast Iron and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique monumental cast iron and gilt bronze candelabra French, late 19th Century Height 219cm, width 52cm, depth 52cm This exceptional pair of monumental candelabra is ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Iron

Set of 4 George III Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks - John Scofield 1798
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1798 by the master candlestick maker John Scofield, this important set of four Neoclassical, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, show the refined elegance Scofield was famous for. Unlike most candlesticks of this period these are cast and not filled, and are of a heavy gauge, showing the highest quality craftsmanship. Each candlestick measures 12"(30.5cm) tall, by 5.25"(13.5cm) in diameter. The set together weighs 45.2 troy ounces. Each candlestick carries the crest of Thomas Parker...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Set of Four Large Academic Style Torchères Emblematic of the Continents
Located in London, GB
Set of four large Academic style torchères emblematic of the continents French, late 19th Century Height: 228cm, diameter 50cm Torchères alone: Height 197cm, diameter 34cm Bases alone: Height 31cm, diameter 50cm The four large torchères in this set are designed in the manner of Mathurin Moreau, one of the leading Academic sculptors of the nineteenth century. The patinated metal sculptures were cast by Miroy Frères...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Metal, Ormolu

Set of Four Gilt Bronze Table Candelabra by Picard
Located in London, GB
Set of four gilt bronze table candelabra by Picard French, 19th century Measures: Height 69cm, width 28cm, depth 28cm The fine candelabra in this set are crafted form gilt bronz...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features Classic amphor shape and curved handles. Central body of this little lamp...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Crystal, Bronze

Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very decorative, large (almost 80 cm high) pair of France candelabra from in the 19th century. Made of patinated bronze and standing on a marble base. Very detailed figures. Some c...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Style Candleholders 1900 circa
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four Neoclassical style Italian silvered copper candleholders early 1900. This fine set of table candleholders, could be electrified and becomes an elegant set of four table lamps...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Copper

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Porcelain Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze and turquoise porcelain candelabra French, early 20th Century Measures: Height 81cm, width 26cm, depth 26cm These elegant candelabra, crafted from porcelain and gilt bronze, feature vase...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Ormolu

Large Neoclassical Style Giltwood Torchère
Located in London, GB
Large neoclassical style giltwood torchère French, late 19th century Measures: Height 170cm, diameter 52cm This fine and large neoclassical styl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Giltwood

Pair of Richly Decorated 19th Century Patinated Gilt Candelabra
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A pair neo-Renaissance candlesticks from the second half of the 19th century. Richly decorated on all sides so perfect for the dining table. Wonderful gift Dimensions: 47 cm high an...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French red marble and gilt bronze Neoclassical style matched clock set French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 70cm, width 57cm, depth 23cm Candel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Antique Neo-Grec Porcelain and Cast Iron Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique Neo-Grec porcelain and cast iron clock set French, 19th Century Clock: Height 41cm, width 40cm, depth 16cm Candelabra: Height 30cm, width 2...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Iron

Pair of Neoclassical 19th Century Wall Candleholders
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous pair of patinated brass neoclassical candle sconces from an old Dutch 19th century mansion. each candleholder holds three candles. Each candle holder has initials on it. One...
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1880s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

Silver Candlestich or Candle Holder with Tongs or Tweezers, Barcelona, 19th c
By F. Roca
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver candlestich or candle holder with tongs or tweezers. Silver. F. Roca, Barcelona, towards the first half of the 19th century. With contrast and derisive marks. Silver candles...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver

Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique Parisian mantel clock and candelabra set by Denière et Fils French, 19th century Clock: Height 60cm, width 36cm, depth 19cm Candela...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Malachite, Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical Style Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique neoclassical style three-piece gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 57cm, width 74cm, depth 23cm. Candelabra: Height 83cm, width 27cm, d...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Ormolu, Bronze

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

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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

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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 Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Silver, 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...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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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