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
Period: 20th Century
Elegant Pair of Column Form Three Light Candelabra Silver Plate
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant pair of three light silver plate neoclassical column style candelabra. The center ribbed column with removable tops for three candles. The pair with their original bobec...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair Mid-century Pressed Glass Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Solid glass candle holders from the pressed glass era (1930-1950). Solid, and pure in their simplicity.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Italian Black & Gold Giltwood Arrow Candle Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of Italian Neoclassical style ebonized and gilded wood and tole three-arm candle sconces, circa 1950. "Made in Italy" mark on reverse. These stunning candelabras are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Tôle
Pair of French Bronze & Marble Renaissance Dressed Monkey Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze and Marble Renaissance-dressed Monkey Candlesticks
France, 20th century
A whimsical pair of French bronze and marble Renaissance-dressed monkey candlesticks...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 timeless appeal with its elegant fros...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Neoclassical Quiver Themed Gilt Wall Sconces by Palladio
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Vintage Roman Colum Candlestick Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Embrace the timeless allure of the Vintage Roman Column Candlestick Holder, a stunning piece that exudes classical elegance and refined craftsmanship. Crafted with meticulous attenti...
Category
20th Century 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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Single Glass Candlestick Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Transparent Glass Candlestick Lamp. Square base, and square stem. Custom lamp made from Early 20th Century glass
Material: Glass
Style: Traditional
Period made: Early 20th Century
D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
1970's Candle Holders Neoclassical Brass and Chrome Candle Sticks - a Pair
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful mixed metal candlesticks. Chrome and brass design for classic to modern decor. Heavy weight.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Unusual Pair of Edwardian Period Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual short pair of Edwardian Period, Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Thomas Bradbury and Sons...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Silver Plate Gorham Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The pair of Gorham silver plate candlesticks shaped like columns with Corinthian capitals and removable tops, featuring fine beaded detail, exemplify the craftsmanship and attention ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style, column-form candlesticks, American, Ca. 1930's. Each candlestick measures 5 3/4 inches high x 3 inches deep (at deepest point) x 3 inche...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
By André Baud
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of candlesticks made at Vallauris, France, 1940s. Ceramic. Representation of braided candlesticks, Classic design from this period of the 40s. Very close to the work of Jérome M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Silver, Silver Plate
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
Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style brass snake candle holder.
circa mid-20th century
Measures: 4.75"W × 3.25"D × 8.5"H
Excellent original vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Italian White Porcelain Four-Arm Candelabra with Putti
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage porcelain 4-arm candelabra featuring two putti back to back holding floral garlands.
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 10.25"W × 10.25"D × 11"H
Excellen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Porcelain
1970's E. F. Chapman Brass and Black Tole Bouillotte Style Floor Lamp/Candelabra
Located in Morristown, NJ
E.F Chapman, late 20th c., a nice quality, parcel black patinated brass floor lamp, unmarked, A bouillotte style floor lamp with a black tole shade, faux ivory accents, two candle ho...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Antique Tiffany English Neoclassical Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra
By Robert Salmon, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1928. Each: Two leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in single socket, wrapped a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Tiffany English Neoclassical 3-Light Candelabra
By Robert Salmon, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver 3-light candelabra. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1928. Each: Two leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in single socket, wrapped a...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tall, Empire-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Empire-style sterling silver candelabra with removable arms, Preisner Silver Co., Wallingford, CT., Ca. 1935. Graceful design. Each of the pair, which is weighted, measures 15 ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Gorham sterling silver Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930.
A beautiful Repoussé pattern of roses, fans, shells, and scrolls. Each with a finger holder, charming for the bedsid...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid 20th Century Venetian Glass Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning peach colored Venetian glass candle holder
Italy, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 3.13"W x 3.13"D x 5.5"H
Excellent condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronzed Metal Double Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of gilt bronzed metal double candle holders. They depict double candle holders decorated with some scrolls of acanthus leaves in th...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Tall Sterling Candlesticks by Preisner
Located in New York, NY
Elegant classical sterling candlesticks by Preisner. The candlesticks are in very good original condition showing some tarnish and inconsequential creasing at base ( pictured ), they...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Large Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of large brass Altar Candlesticks. Adorned with classical embellishments, a pair of winged cherubs at the base, and on paw feet. Perfect for an...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of French Black and Gold Bouillotte Lamp in Brass with Black Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large pair of French neoclassical style bouillotte lamps with adjustable tole shades painting in black. These Fine lamps are highly decorative and functional.
They are curre...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Brass
Exceptional French 40's Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 40's wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Candleholders
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Introducing a pair of solid brass and limestone candleholders., characteristic of the Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles. The figural candleholders are mounted on a limestone base...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Limestone, Brass
Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
William Comyns & Sons Ltd. Silver Candlesticks
Located in Hudson, NY
The exquisite pair of silver candlesticks, shown here, were made in London by William Comyns & Sons Ltd, 1934. They both display the impressed manufacturer's mark 'Made in England fo...
Category
1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Pair Neoclassical Neo Revival Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of metal neoclassical revival candlesticks.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Painted Hardwood Neo-classical Torcheres
By Robert Adam
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A pair of painted hardwood neo-classical torcheres in the manner of Robert Adam.
With tripartite Corinthian supports, stylised ram’s heads and cloven hoof...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Hardwood
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Pair of candelabras in bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very nice pair of neoclassical style nine light bronze candelabras,these candelabras can go in a very interior modern .Its the perfect mix
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Period, tall, Neoclassical-Style, sterling silver Corinthian column candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1906, James Dixon and Sons...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mottahedeh Pair of Neoclassical Chartreuse Porcelain Dolphin-Form Candlesticks
By Mottahedeh
Located in New York, NY
Each in the form of three addorsed dolphins on in a fluted tripartite plinth base. Mottahedeh labels to underside, each signed 'Made in Portugal'.
Category
1980s Portuguese Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Fine Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze and Blue-Enameled Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Each with nozzle set within a round collar set above a turned stem with a ring od furling foliage; supported on a blue-enameled cylindrical pedestal with gilt bronze capital and base.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
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...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
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
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
Antique Solid Polished Brass Antit arnish Treated Candleholders, Circa 1930s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of extra tall antique brass candlesticks with a lovely shaped column rising from a shaped stepped base, each still retaining their...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
1970s Neo-Classical Style Italian Ram Form Candlesticks, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking pair of Italian neo-classical style candlesticks. They have an elongated cornucopia that graduates downward to a detailed ram’s head. They are composition and ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Composition
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Column Pillar White Plaster Candlestick Holder Object Neoclassical Style, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A substantial white plaster Ionic column pillar candlestick holder in the Neoclassical design style, circa 1980s. Candlestick column can also work as a standalone decorative object o...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Plaster
Pair of NeoClassical Brass Candlesticks
Located in Nashville, TN
Handsome pair of weighted brass candlesticks in the NeoClassical style.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of bronze dore and rock crystal candlesticks.
Category
1990s North American Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Gherardo Degli Albizzi, Tiffany & Co., Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Gorham Manufacturing Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $75 and tops out at $228,710 while the average work can sell for $2,875.
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