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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Style: Neoclassical
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
Materials
Berlin Iron
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
Materials
Wood
French Gold Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gold gilt bronze candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-19th century, France. A raise...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Silver-Plate Corinthian Column Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition:
Original Vintage Condition
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1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Boston and Sandwich Glass Co. White & Blue Dolphin Candlesticks, 1840–60
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeous pair of circa 1840–1860 antique Boston and Sandwich Glass Company clam broth white and French blue pressed glass dolphin candlesticks.
Italian Renaissance-style dolphin s...
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
17" Vintage Candlestick Holder Turquoise Glass Frosted
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Enhance your interior decor with this charming Vintage Candlestick with Turquoise Frosted Glass texture. This delightful candle holders exudes a ti...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Corinthian Column Candle Stand Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of Italian Neoclassical architectural carved giltwood candlesticks with cameo mount.
Hand carved in Italy, featuring a sculptural corinthian capital with ornate scrolling volutes and acanthus leaf ornamentation, surmounted with shaped pedestal top with circular undulating metal candle holder...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Marble, 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 l...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Tommi Parzinger Round Base Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classically styled brass candlesticks with round bases and a tapering candle holder. Designed by Tommi Parzinger, 1960s. Professionally polished and lacquered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Bronze
Corinthian Column Candle Holder in Solid Silver
Located in Tilburg, NL
Corinthian column candle holder in solid silver
Wonderful and highly detailed column candle holder in heavy silver.
Great piece with a ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair Candelabras Neoclassical Style
By Mario Poli
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Marble, 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.
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
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.’
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Style Candleholders 1900 circa
Located in Milano, MI
Set of four Neoclassical style Italian candleholders in silvered copper dating back to the 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
Materials
Copper
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, ...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This fine clock set is crafted in patinated bronze, red marble and ornamented throughout with exquisite ormolu. It is the work of Lemerle-Charpentier & Cie, a French company highly celebrated for their superlative clock sets and garnitures.
The set comprises a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra. The clock is set on an oval plinth of red marble with ormolu feet. To the front of the plinth is set a relief panel in patinated bronze. Upon the plinth is set a fluted column of patinated bronze with ormolu flowers and banding, surmounted by an ormolu urn. The circular clock dial is set to the front of the column, with a face of red marble and Roman numerals in ormolu. Next to the clock face column stands the full length figure of the Greek goddess of hunting, Diana, holding a torch cast in patinated bronze. The pair of flanking candelabra are set on square plinths of red marble with canted angles and ormolu feet. Atop this are set fluted columns of patinated bronze, and an ovoid urn with relief panels with reliefs of classical figures on the main body and twin ormolu handles. Atop the urns are set candelabra...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Silver, Bronze, Copper
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...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century European Brass Hanging Church Sanctuary Pendant Lamp with Cherubim
Located in Madrid, ES
This 19th century brass hanging pendant sanctuary lamp is from a Spanish collection, but it shares characteristics with French sanctuary lamps of...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair 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
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze
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
Beautiful Pair of Gilt & Bronze Candle Sconces w/ Arrow Motif
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this pair of two-light (non-electric) candle sconces, a testament to the grandeur of Empire and Neoclassical styles. Crafted with ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Painted Walnut Candlestick
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique walnut candelabra brown painted, period 1800s, restored and wax polished
Measures cm: Height 90, diameter 25.
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Walnut
Pair of French Empire Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of candlesticks, Empire, France around 1810, bronze, patinated and gilded
Fluted shaft, round stand with acanthus leaf motif, removable spouts
Height 29 cm, diameter base 12 c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Gold, Bronze
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
Materials
Bronze
Italian Laudarte SRL Gilt Bronze and Enameled Candlesticks with Flowers, a Pair
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Laudarte SRL Gilt Bronze and Enameled Candlesticks with Flowers, a Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Italian gilt bronze and enamele...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
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
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tin, Silver Leaf
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Christofle Silver-Plated Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition. Heavy in weight for size. Hallmarked.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of 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
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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
A set of three neoclassical postmodern “Ruins” stone candleholders, late 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A set of three fossil and tessellated stone “ruins” candlesticks by Renoir Designs, late 20th century. This postmodern trio emulates the neoclassical sensibilities of Ancient Greece ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Soapstone
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Hurricanes with Cut and Polished Stars
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning vintage set of glass hurricanes with cut, and polished stars. Each hurricane has 24 cut and polished stars. Perfect height for a low candle, and beautifully constructed...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Cut Glass
A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC CANDELABRA CANDLESTICK, France 1970
By Maria Pergay
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and spectacular candelabra sculpture, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, composition of 3 deer horns in massive cast aluminum, decorated with 6 neo-classical ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Victorian silver plated candlesticks made circa 1900
Located in London, London
Made circa 1900 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this attractive, Victorian, Antique Silver Plate Pair of Candlesticks, feature neoclassical decoration, and removable nozzles. Each candles...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
Very stylish pair of Neoclassical period sterling silver candlesticks - 1792
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1792 by Thomas Lamborn, this attractive, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks, feature fluted decoration, swags, rosettes and ac...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Malachite, 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
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Clear Glass Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of low crystal glass candlesticks.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Pair of George III Neo Classical Candlesticks by John Winter & Company, 1775
Located in London, GB
A very unusual pair of George III Neo Classical Candlesticks made in Sheffield in 1775 by John Winter & Company.
The Candlesticks display a square base decorated with a band of rais...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
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.