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: USA
Style: Neoclassical
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
Pair of Italian 18th Century Patinated and Faux Porphyry Torchières
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated, giltwood, and faux painted Porphyry Torchières candlesticks. Each impressive Torchière i...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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
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
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 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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Stone, Metal
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 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
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.
Category
Early 1800s European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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
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
Classic Candle Torchieres
Located in Denton, TX
Combination of marble and brass with blown glass shades make these outstanding examples of Chapman lighting company.
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
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, Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent or Koi Fish Candleholders Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical bronze Koi fish or sea serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders.
These Asian inspired sculptural curved candlesticks fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Brass
Georg Jensen 855B Sterling Silver Candlestick by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
Straight and ascetic, candlestick 855B conveys a sense of pride. The simplified style with no other decoration then the lines of the ridges, the flutings, identifies Bernadotte as on...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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....
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian 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
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Gilded Candelabra
By Henri Picard
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of French gilded candelabras. Matched pair except one having a male hunter in bronze at base and the other a female hunter in bronze at base. In...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Sterling Silver Cymric Candlesticks, Archibald Knox for Liberty and Co
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceedingly Rare and Important pair of Museum quality old English sterling silver Cymric candlesticks. Exceptional example of silver from the Art...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
19th Century Ukrainian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Crystal, 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.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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. T...
Category
1810s European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Other
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
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 19th Century Continental Girandoles
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 19th century Continental bronze urn shaped girandoles with crystal cut spear spikes.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Candleholders
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of late 18th century Italian giltwood candleholders. Central carved urn form flanked by Greek key forms. Made to fit against the wall, late 18th century, Italy.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Carved Giltwood Candlesticks
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of Italian noclassical period carved and painted giltwood candlesticks from the 18th century, with paw feet. Each of this pair of exq...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Two-Tone Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine quality 19 century French Grand Tour two-tone bronze neoclassical figural candelabra on Italian Siena marble bases.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks
three-light candleholder.
France, 19th century.
Category
19th Century French 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...
Category
1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
ltalian Monumental Neoclassical Gilt Wood Seven Lght Torchere or Menorah
Located in Troy, NY
Imposing, unique Gilt Wood Torchere or Menorah of Palatial Proportions in an Egyptian Revival Design. The tripod base adorned with stylized Egyptian heads supporting a finely carved ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Cobalt Blue Glass and Bronze, Six-Light Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian neoclassical Royal cobalt blue glass and hand diamond cut crystal "Waterfall Candelabras" with bronze mounts. The spherical Royal cobalt blue glass anchors the delica...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Pair of Four-Armed Art Deco Candlesticks, 1930s-1940s, Sweden
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of four-armed Art Deco candlesticks. 1930s-1940s, Sweden. In very good condition. Unclear stamp.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Alpaca
Pair of Louis XVI Bronze and Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Essex, MA
Patinated bronze female figures supporting three candle arms, raised on circular red marble section with square bases with guilloche decoration.
Category
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Russian Crystal and Bronze Candelabras, Imperial Russian Glass Workshop
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely crafted Russian diamond-patterned cut-crystal five-light candelabra mounted and embellished with finely chased doré Bbonze mounts, from the early 1800s. These rare candelabra are attributed to the Imperial Russian Glass...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Large-Scaled Pair of Italian Neoclassical Painted and Parcel-Gilt Candlesticks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled pair of Italian neoclassical pale green painted and parcel-gilt carved candlesticks; each with everted lip above a columnar support over a lobed mid-section; raised on...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Pair Large Italian Cast Iron Atheniennes
Located in New York, NY
Pair large Italian cast iron atheniennes. Tripod form oil lamps after the antique with urn shaped lamp raised on lion-head masks terminating in lion monopedia on in-curving shaped p...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Brass and Wedgwood Candelabra signed by Edward F Caldwell, c. 1910s
Located in New York, NY
ACS0502
A pair of three arm bronze candelabra with pierced bobeches and slender arms on Wedgwood ceramic jasperware bases. Signed by the New York maker E. F. Caldwell.
Dimensions:
O...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair of Antique Russian "Waterfall" Rock Crystal and Doré Bronze Candelabrum
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique Russian rock crystal, doré bronze and white Carrara marble double light candelabrum in the form of a "waterfall." The candelabrum ...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Caldwell Pair of Silvered and Doré Bronze Neoclassic Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell, a pair of doré and silvered bronze tripod form floor lamps on conforming marble bases. The seven-armed candelabra are carried on neoclassic urns decorated with rams' heads ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Candelabras
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of neoclassical style bronze figural candelabras, circa 1920s, beautiful patination, the circular onyx base supporting a bronze winged women holding up scroll and patera decorat...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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
Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century English candlestick lamp of bronze in a neoclassical style ornamented with rams heads, napolean butting, swags, bellflower...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassic Cut Glass and Brass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of North European Neo-classic (Possibly Russian19th Century) cut glass candlesticks with enamel decorated lacquered brass pagoda designed drip pan and base (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Tiffany English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1917. Each: Urn socket mounted to tapering shaft on raised and round foot. Poin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Oil Lamp with Floral Ripple Glass Shade C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Oil Lamp with Fluted & Flared Base, Pressed Glass Font and Floral Ripple Glass Shade C1890
Measures- 30''H x 6.75''W x 6.75''D
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
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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