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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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Style: Neoclassical
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

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Bronze

Classic Candle Torchieres
Located in Denton, TX
Combination of marble and brass with blown glass shades make these outstanding examples of Chapman lighting company.
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20th Century North American Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Belgian Black Marble, Brass

Classic Candle Torchieres
Classic Candle Torchieres
$720 Sale Price / set
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Hilding Ekelund, Finnish 1920's candelabra for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your home with the Hilding Ekelund candelabra, a masterpiece from the Finnish 1920s, designed for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. As a renowned arc...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks. A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., New York, USA. Austria, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H....
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Crystal

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

Fancy Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Candleabra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French pair of antique bronze neoclassical ornate candleabra having rouge and black marble two tone bases, decorative chains adorning the 6 arms with central removeable finial that m...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Berlin Iron Candleholder after Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Candlestick crafted from iron, inspired by a Schinkel design, featuring a fur-clad herm resembling Dionysus and a square foot. Two gracefully wavy candlesticks adorned with leaf deco...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Berlin Iron

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

Pair Exotic French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and finest quality exotic orientalist motif French 19th century figural gilt and patinated bronze Candelabras on original marble bases.
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

Majestic Pair Of Tall Patinated Rustic Metal Palm Tree Candle Stick Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of majestic tall metal palm tree candle holders sticks , nice patinated rustic finish great for Costal Hollywood regency home decor.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Quiver Themed Gilt Wall Sconces by Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of elegant Italian wall sconces (for use with candles) that feature an ebonized center and parcel-gilt stem supporting two gilt metal candle arms adorned with detail in the st...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair 19th c Italian Neoclassic Urn-Carved Candelabras w/5 Candle Pricket Holders
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of Neoclassical style five light candelabras from the 19th century. These antique candle holders from Italy are have gesso and silvered/gilt over a carved wood base i...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Iron

Pair of 20th C. French Neoclassical 9-Light Bronze Candelabra with Marble Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Set of early 20th century french Neoclassical 9-light silvered bronze candelabra with marble base By: Unknown Material: marble, metal, silver, stone, bronze, copper Technique: cast,...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Silver, Bronze, Copper

Palm Tree Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of neoclassic Italian candlesticks with stylized brass palm tree tops having pricket candleholders over black and gold painted turned wood bases with classical form.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

Newburyport Pewter Candlesticks by Towle, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of traditional pewter candlestick holders made by Towle Silversmiths. Sleek flared capitals and graduated round bases. Marked ‘Towle’ underneath. Each measures 3.75" tall x ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Pewter

Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres
Located in London, GB
This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be attributed to one of the 19th century masters, such as Deniere or Barbedienne. Each torchere is formed of a fluted veined marble column set...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Ormolu, 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

German Porcelain Cherub Candelabra, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Two German Porcelain Cherub Motif Candelabra, one Hutschenreuther white glazed two-light candelabrum, with impressed "K. Tutter" and green "Hutschenr...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Porcelain

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 feat...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

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 losses and old repairs. Measurement ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Wood

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

George III period pair of sterling silver candlesticks - hallmarked in 1792
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1792 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are round in shape, and feature reed detailing, ...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Pair of silver-plated Candlesticks, probably 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of double candle holders with caryatids and a round base. Stamped on the bottom ‘A. C.’ with a grasshopper and ‘doubl.’
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver

Lovely pair of candle holders by Maison Lancel in ceramic
Located in NICE, FR
This exquisite pair of ceramic candle holders, signed "Lancel Paris Made in Italy" on the base, embodies refined craftsmanship and delicate artistry. Designed in the shape of bloomin...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Ceramic

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

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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...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Tiffany English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1916. Each: Tapering column on dome flowing into stepped and concave base. Tapering s...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Pair of neoclassical bronze candelabra with eagle
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of neoclassical bronze candelabra with eagle Bronze candelabra with black and green patina Circa 1930 Origin France Excellent condition without restorations Some wear due to use...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Opaline Glass Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite pair of antique Russian neoclassical ormolu and blue opaline glass candelabras. Each candelabra is centered by a turquoise-blue opaline glass sphere, mounted on a gilt b...
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19th Century Ukrainian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Crystal, Marble, Bronze

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

Bronze Bird Tripod Candle Stand
Located in New York, NY
Bronze bird tripod candle stand. Antique Italian softly patinated green bronze tripod oil lamp / votive candle stand in the classical style popular...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

French Bronze Column Candlesticks Neoclassical, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gilt bronze Corinthian column candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa 19th century, France. Candlesticks depict the Corinthian column, made ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Brass, Copper

Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie Red Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This fine and ornate antique clock set by Lemerle-Charpentier & Compagnie comprises a clock and two flanking candelabra. The asymmetrical clock is set on a red marble base with ormolu feet and features a central relief panel in patinated bronze. The circular red marble clock...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column Candlesticks, 1933
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks, 1933. Each: Traditional column with stop-fluted shaft on stepped square base. Composite Corinthian capital with concave sid...
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze four light candelabra, after models by Claude Michel Clodion and Louis Felix de La Rue, late 19th century. 22" H x 12" W x 7" D. Provenance: Fro...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Candlestick with Inset Mirrored Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique gilt candlestick was created in Italy circa 1850. Over 3 feet in height, and standing on three clawed feet over a triang...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Gilded Bronze Candlesticks from French Restauration Era
Located in 263-0031, JP
A pair of candlesticks in chiselled fire-gilt bronze from the French Empire or early Restauration Era. The pair, exemplifying the neoclassical iconography so popular in the Napoleoni...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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...
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1810s European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Other

Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Angelic Medallion Silver Gilt Prickets, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of four Italian Neoclassical angelic silver gilt tin prickets with central bulbous fluted columns, acanthus foliage, decorative medallions, interior iron supports, and resting on...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron, Tin, Silver Leaf

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Grey Painted Figure Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console, buffet or mantel with this pair of elegant antique candle holders. Crafted in Italy circa 1880, and built of solid oak, the c...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Oak

Neoclassical Style Malachite, Silvered and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This spectacular clock set is based on the works of the esteemed Neoclassical artist James Pradier (French, 1790-1852), whose sculptures can be found in nearly all of Paris's major m...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Malachite, Ormolu, 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

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Bronze

Antique Candle Holder in Cast Spelter with Putto Late 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Cast Spelter Candle Holder with Putto, Europe, late 19th century. This ornate candle holder features a finely cast putto figure seated at the base, supporting an elegantly t...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Spelter

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

Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces. Measure 7" in width x 4" in depth x 12" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

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

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 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

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

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Set 4 Silver Plated Candlesticks, Gibbons of Wolverhampton 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite antique set of four English antique Neoclassical design silver plated candlesticks bearing  the makers mark of the renowned silversmith Gibbons of Wolverhampton,...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

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

pair of Baltic 19th century Glass, Ormolu and Marble candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and large scale pair of Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Glass, Ormolu and Marble candelabras. This exquisite pair of cobalt blue glass candelabras is raised by a ...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Crystal, Ormolu

Set of 4 antique neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks - Sheffield 1786
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1786 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome set of 4 George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are round in shape, and feature panelled sides,...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

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

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

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Antique French Bronze Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of Antique Bronze French Double Arm Wall Candle Sconces with Lion Heads, ca. 1890. Elevate your interior with this distinguished pair of antique French wall candle sconces, cir...
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Late 19th Century French 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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