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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 French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Five-Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and large pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. five arm candelabras. The pair in ormolu and patinated bronze are raised on a circular base with a chiseled ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

French Pair of 18th Century Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning pair of French, 18th century giltwood candlesticks from a church or cathedral. These substantial “pricket” candlesticks will make a statement on any mantel or table: tall,...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Gold

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

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 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 Tall Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall, sterling silver, Neoclassical candlesticks, produced by the Whiting Mfg. Co. (when it temporarily merged with the Gorham Mfg. Co. in the 1920's), Providence, Rhode Isla...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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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

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Brass

Corinthian Column Candlesticks in Brass
Corinthian Column Candlesticks in Brass
$260 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable true pair of French 19th century neo-Classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble lamps. Each three arm candelabra lamp is raised by a rectangular Vert de Patricia base with a fine mottled border below the ormolu pedestal shaped support with a Coeur de Rai band and impressive family crest with axes and spears amidst oak and laurel branches. Above and to the left is a handsome patinated bronze Roman soldier...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Lyre-Form Brass Candlesticks, Sculptural and Ornate
Located in Bochum, NRW
A poetic pair of early 20th-century Swedish candlesticks, crafted in solid brass by Gnosjö Hyltans Metall - renowned for its fine metalwork and sculptural precision. Designed in the ...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Roseville Zephir Lily Candle Stick Holders in Bermuda Blue, 1946
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of Roseville Pottery ceramic candle stick holders in the Zephyr Lily pattern on blue background are marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 1163 4 ½" on the bottoms. Zephir Lily p...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Candelabras Aux Victoires
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century neo-slassical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Porphyry electrified candelabras Aux Victoires. Each candelab...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Porphyry, Ormolu

Pair of Italian Giltwood Alter Sticks
Located in Vista, CA
Fourth quarter 19th century, in the neoclassical taste, the baluster-form standards decorated with acanthus leaves and fitted with flaring drip pans and pricket candle holders, raise...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Giltwood

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble, three arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by a triangu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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Bronze

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

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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

Vintage Neoclassical Brass Candelabra with Four Arms
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass candelabra in Neoclassical style features four figurative sculptural arms and heavy, stable round base. Each candle holder except for the central one is fitted with a b...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Metal

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

ltalian Monumental Neoclassical Gilt Wood Seven Light Torchere or Menorah
Located in Troy, NY
ltalian Monumental Neoclassical Gilt Wood Seven-Light Torchere or Menorah. Imposing, unique Gilt Wood Torchere of Palatial Proportions in an Egyptian Revival Design. The tripod base ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Giltwood

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

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
20% Off
Pair of Bronze and Marble Candelabras, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and marble candelabras, France, 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

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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Silver, Silver Plate, Sheffield Plate

Pair Of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze, Ormolu & Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Noir de Sablé marble candelabras. Each two arm candelabra is raised b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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 ...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Crystal, Carrara Marble, Bronze

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

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 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 Naples White Porcelain Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Naples white porcelain candlestick. Early Ferdinando IV Empire period candlestick of acanthus leaf basket form issuing tapered co...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Near Pair Neoclassical Balustrade Form Brass Candleholders with Square Bases
Located in New York, NY
This elegant near pair of Neoclassical candleholders, crafted in the United States, circa 1900. These showcase the timeless appeal of polished brass combined with classic design ele...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble five arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by a thick, circular Black Belg...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Vert Maurin marble aux victoires candelabras after a model by Th...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

English Adams Style Giltwood Girandole Wall Sconce
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century English Adams Style Giltwood Girandole Wall Sconce with Two Candle Holders. Sconce is richly decorated with refined classical motifs including ribbons, lures, and acanth...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Giltwood

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

Rare Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Shaped Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of Italian Neoclassical style brass candlesticks. They are shaped like a fluted column with an urn on top. The lid on the urn flips to hold the candle.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

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

Materials

Bronze

A Pair of Antique French Silver-Plated Candlesticks - XIXth century.
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful and elegant pair of antique French silver-plated candlesticks featuring a refined Neoclassical design. These substantial and well-crafted pieces showcase exquisite beade...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC CANDELABRA CANDLESTICK, France 1970
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

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Metal

19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne This magnificent pair of French Neoclassical-style eight-light candelabras, attr...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique Pair French Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair French Neoclassical Ormolu Bronze Candlesticks Elegant pair of 19th century French ormolu bronze single light candle holders. The tapered fluted shafts with acanthus c...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

Antique Italian Carved Wood Lyre and Ribbon Parcel Gilt Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of antique neo classic italian wall sconces with a musical flair, crafted in carved wood in a lyre motif with metal strings having carved and gilt ribbons and silvered aca...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

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

Neoclassical, Style Continental Silver '.835' Chamber Stick
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, continental silver (.835) chamber stick, Austria, circa 1900. Measures 4 1/2 inches high x 4 1/4 inches diameter. Weighs 7.380 troy ounces....
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Antique Large Pair of Hardwood Candlesticks - Rich Patina - U.S.A., C.1900
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique large pair of hardwood candlesticks - lathe turned - rich patina - original wool felt liners to the bases - unsigned - United States - circa 1900. Excellent antique conditio...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Hardwood

Bernardaud Lithophane Candle Votive by Bernardaud
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The Nativity Bernardaud Lithophane Candle Votive Candle holder, Backlit Scenes, in original box. Once this is lit up, it simply creates a warm and peaceful atmosphere in any space. A...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Early 20th Century Bronze Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These candleholders are a pair of ornate classical style bronze pieces. They feature a design with a fluted top section and a rounded urn like shape in the center. The holders are su...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Bronze Candle Holders
Early 20th Century Bronze Candle Holders
$950 Sale Price / set
47% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Gold Giltwood Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Italian neoclassical style carved gold giltwood candlesticks converted to beautiful table lamps, features white cream gesso and gold gilt polychrome finish, solid car...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Metal

19th Century Pair of Parisian Engraved Candle Holders
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally fine pair of silver-plated candlesticks by renowned silversmiths Cailar Bayard. Founded in Paris by Noël Cailar and Pierre Bayard, the firm produced top-notch silver...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Fire gilted historistic candle extinguisher ( adjustable ) around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Fire gilted historistic candle extinguisher ( adjustable ) around 1890s Original condition
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Brass

Tall Pair of English Stepped Column Candlesticks in Turned Wood, 20th Century
Located in Morristown, NJ
Elegant and architectural, this pair of 20th-century English candleholders is crafted in a classic stepped columnar form, standing an impressive 21 inches high on 5.75-inch square ba...
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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Wood

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

Italian Neo-Classical Style Metal Tole Hand Form & Leaf Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian neo-classical style metal tole hand form candlesticks . Each hand is holding a leaf branch. They are in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Metal

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

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

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Soapstone

Pair Of Sèvres Porcelain & Ormolu Candelabra, François Boucher, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
These pieces are dual-purpose — they serve as decorative urns, and they transform into candlestick candelabras with candleholders. The urns feature intricately sculpted gilt bronze ...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candlesticks with Scroll Form Feet C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candlesticks with Scroll Form Feet and Foliate Elements C1890 Measures- 11"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

Set of Two Candle Holder – Antique Gold Finish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This pair of Candle Holder captures the austere elegance of 17th-century Spanish design.This sculptural candle holder features a bold silhouette and minimalist detailing, evoking the...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Candle Holders

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Bronze

Neoclassical 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

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Ceramic

Gilded Bronze & Blue John Candleabra in the Manner of Matthew Boulton
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine pair of four-light candelabra are English and made circa 1820. In the manner and style of the great English sliver and bronze craftsman Matthew Boulton, they are made from ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ormolu

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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