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
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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
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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
Set of Four Gilt Bronze Table Candelabra by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Set of four gilt bronze table candelabra by Picard
French, 19th century
Measures: Height 69cm, width 28cm, depth 28cm
The fine candelabra in this set are crafted form gilt bronz...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Style Candleholders 1900 circa
Located in Milan, IT
Set of four Neoclassical style Italian silvered copper candleholders early 1900.
This fine set of table candleholders, could be electrified and becomes an elegant set of four table lamps...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Copper
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
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Delightful Pair of Tole and Brass Pineapple Candlesticks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye-catching pair of painted tole, iron and brass candlesticks having wonderful pineapple motife.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Iron
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
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Palace Size First Empire Figural Bronze Candelabra Signed Rabiat, 1805
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional pair of palace size gilt and patinated bronze Rouge Griotte marble candelabra by Claude-Francois Rabiat, circa 1805. Each with a classically draped figure of Winged Victory, the Goddess Nike, holding foliate form candelabra with flame and butterfly wing motif, standing upon a stepped bronze mounted Rouge Griotte marble base.
Condition: Original patina and gilding with consistent wear commensurate with age, the bronze elements in excellent condition. A very small abraision to the marble base and a minute area of professional, nearly undetectable restoration to corner of marble base. These candelabra were fitted for electricity at one point and can easily be electrified if desired.
The underside of each of the bases signed Rabiat.
A nearly identical pair of Rabiat candelabra...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and white Carrara marble candlesticks. The pair are each raised by a circular base with a moulded ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
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
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of bronze dore and rock crystal candlesticks.
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1990s North American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
French Red Marble and Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Matched Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French red marble and gilt bronze Neoclassical style matched clock set
French, late 19th Century
Clock: Height 70cm, width 57cm, depth 23cm
Candel...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Griotte Marble, Ormolu
Antique Neo-Grec Porcelain and Cast Iron Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Antique Neo-Grec porcelain and cast iron clock set
French, 19th Century
Clock: Height 41cm, width 40cm, depth 16cm
Candelabra: Height 30cm, width 2...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
2 Pairs of Neo-Classical Style Carved Chimera Form Candle Holders / Bookends
Located in New York, NY
2 pairs of neo-classical style mythological carved wooden candle holders / bookends in the shape of chimeras holding a candle stick in one hand on...
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20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Pair of Neoclassical Cast & Gilt Bronze Relief Ornate Candleabras
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Palatial pair of Neoclassical style relief cast bronze and gilt bronze mounted 7 light candelabras having scrolled arms over a gilt floral wreathed ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Prickets Large Blue Candlesticks wired for Lamps
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian neoclassical table lamp bases from Tuscany, antique circular Rocchetto candleholders blue and Siena yellow painted pin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and Sienna marble candelabras. Each three arm candelabra ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Ebonized and Giltwood Maiden Five Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ebonized Fruitwood, giltwood, and gilt metal candelabras. Each five arm candelabra is raised by a stepped ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
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
18th Century Neoclassical Dore and Patinated Bronze Two Light Putti Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of Dore and patinated bronze figural putti 18th century two light candelabra on original Saint Anne marble plinths. Each individually modelled as ...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Porphyry, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Neoclassic White and Gilt Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian neo-classic (17/18th Century) white painted candlesticks with gilt & silver gilt trim and raised on 3 later white painted claw feet (PRICED AS PAIR).
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
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
Large Neoclassical Style Giltwood Torchère
Located in London, GB
Large neoclassical style giltwood torchère
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 170cm, diameter 52cm
This fine and large neoclassical styl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
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
Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique Parisian mantel clock and candelabra set by Denière et Fils
French, 19th century
Clock: Height 60cm, width 36cm, depth 19cm
Candela...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
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...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Carved Chimera Form Candle Holders / Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical style mythological carved wooden candle holders / bookends in the shape of chimeras holding a candle stick in one hand on ste...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very decorative, large (almost 80 cm high) pair of France candelabra from in the 19th century.
Made of patinated bronze and standing on a marble base.
Very detailed figures. Some c...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features Classic amphor shape and curved handles. Central body of this little lamp...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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 Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Crystal and Gilt Bronze Lyre Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical Louis XVI style crystal and gilt bronze lyre candelabra,
French, 19th century
Dimensions: Height 40cm, width 26cm, depth 24cm
...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Eleven-Light Silvered Bronze Large Figural Candelabra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Large Candelabra in Silvered Bronze
Neoclassical silvered bronze figural candelabra with 11-light. England, 19th century.
This magnificent pair of candelabra features a masc...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver, 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.
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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.
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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.
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20th Century North American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
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
Materials
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.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
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
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...
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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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Two Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These beautiful giltwood wall lights are designed in the style of decorative art produced in the Louis XVI period (1774-1793). This period saw the emergence of the neoclassical style...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Lapis, enamel, and gilt bronze clock garniture
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the art and culture of Classical Greece, this three-piece garniture contains a mantel clock and two candelabra. The rectangular body of the clock is of lapis lazuli and is surmounted by a Grecian vase...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
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
Set of a Pair of Closionne Candlesticks and a Picture Frame, France, circa 1890
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of a pair of closionne candlesticks and a picture frame. France, circa 1890.
Picture frame dimensions: 35 cm height, 22 cm width, 2 cm depth.
Candlestick dimensions: 18 cm he...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Enamel
'Three Graces, ' Three-Piece Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This garniture comprises three pieces: a mantel clock and two flanking candelabra, the entire ensemble designed and ornamented in an ornate neoclassical style. The garniture is compo...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu
Elegant Pair of Early 19th Century Neoclassical Silver Candlesticks
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An elegant pair of Austro-Hungarian neoclassical silver candlesticks. Each on circular foot, engraved with flower panels, slightly tapering stem...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
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 ...
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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
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1790s South American Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, 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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