Renaissance Candle Holders
RENAISSANCE STYLE
Spanning an era of cultural rebirth in Europe that harkened back to antiquity, the Renaissance was a time of change in design. From the late 1400s to the early 1600s, Rome, Venice and Florence emerged as artistic centers through the expansion of global trade and a humanist belief in the arts being central to society. Antique Renaissance furniture was ornately carved from sturdy woods like walnut, its details standing out against the tapestries and stained glass adorning the walls.
Renaissance chests, which were frequently commissioned for marriages, were often decorated with gilding or painted elements. Those that were known as cassoni were crafted in shapes based on classical sarcophagi. As opposed to the medieval era, when furniture was pared down to the necessities, a wide range of Renaissance chairs, tables and cabinets were created for the home, and the designs regularly referenced ancient Rome.
Large torchères of the Renaissance era that were used as floor lamps were inspired by classical candelabras, while marble surfaces evoked frescoes. The inlaid boxes being imported from the Middle East informed the intarsia technique, which involved varying hues of wood in mosaic-like patterns, such as those by architect Giuliano da Maiano in the Florence Cathedral.
Tapestry-woven cushion covers accented the variety of Renaissance seating — from conversation to study chairs — while bookcases for secular use reflected the migration of culture and knowledge from the church into the home. The aesthetics of the Italian Renaissance later spread to France through the publishing of work by renowned designers, including Hugues Sambin and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Centuries later, the 19th-century Renaissance Revival would see a return to this influential style.
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Style: Renaissance
A Pair of Silver Plated Candelabras - Christofle - Renaissance - Louis Dupérier
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of 2 silver plated candelabras, made by the French brand Christofle.
The candelabras are designed by Louis Dupérier in renaissance style.
Very refined, with many detailed decorations.
Each candle has place for three candles. The top parts can be taken off and then you have two candlesticks.
Both pieces are marked on the foot.
They are in great condition. Beautiful colour and brilliance.
Sold as a pair, not individual. These type of Christofle candelabras...
Category
1980s French Vintage Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Renaissance Style Pewter Candle Holders From Towie Barclay Castle
Located in London, Park Royal
Pair of 19th Century Renaissance Style Pewter Metal Candle Holders: Featuring a knopped stem adorned with intricate scrollwork, baskets of flowers, and snail motifs. The triform base...
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19th Century British Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Pewter
Italian Gilded Altar Candlestick Completely Original and Unrestored c1780-1820
Located in Chicago, IL
Our Antique Italian Altar Candlestick was beautifully hand-carved and gilded round 200-years ago and has weathered the test of time exceptional w...
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1790s Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze & Marble Sphinx Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Bronze and Rosso Antico marble Sphinx candlesticks. Each Egyptian Revival Bronze Sphinx candlestick is raised by a rectangular ...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of 16th Century Italian Giltwood Candle Bearing Angel Candlesticks
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning and rare pair of 16th century Italian candle bearing Angel candlesticks depicting male and a female figures from the renaissance period. Each figure is meticulously carved f...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Pair Of Bronze Candlesticks 17th Century - France
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Very beautiful pair of bronze candlesticks from the 17th century from France
Very beautiful pair in bronze
Claw feet
Beautiful filming
Category
17th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Vtg Italian Renaissance Jacobean Turn Carved Oak Wood 18.5" Candlesticks a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Renaissance Jacobean Style Turn Carved Oak Wood 18.5" Candlesticks a Pair. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century Measurements: 18.5" H x 6" Diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Oak
Italian Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Putti on Crocodile Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Renaissance Style Gilt Bronze & Marble Putti on Crocodile Candlestick
Italy, Late 19th Century
Behold the elegance of this Italian Renaissance...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Antique Renaissance Style Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine pair of French candelabras, made of fire-gilt bronze, in Renaissance style. Each candlestick has three candleholders. This pair of candelabra's are original for a fire mantel....
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Spanish Renaissance Candlestick Circa 1600
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Spanish Renaissance candlestick in brass circa 1600
Beautiful patina and in very good condition
Category
Early 17th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Italian Antique 17th Century Hand carved wood Candelabra on a Renaissance base.
Located in Encinitas, CA
An Italian Antique 17th Century "Mecca" gilding Wood Hand carved Bear "Orso" Candelabra on Renaissance base.
The base and the bear are gilded with Mecca, a silver gilt technique that...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Style Thomas Morgan Italian Giltwood Pricket Candlesticks
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 18th century style Italian giltwood pricket candlesticks. Each by Thomas Morgan and features genuine white gold gilded finish on hand carved wood.
Additional information: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Pair 19th Century Renaissance Revival Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th century Renaissance Revival Bronze Candlesticks are a wonderful example of the transition from the ancient Gothic style to the blossoming Rena...
Category
1870s French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Monumental Carrara Marble Candlesticks, Rome, 17th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
These monumental candlesticks are absolutely rare in this execution. They are divided into four segments in a multiple way and perfectly rotated. They are connected to each other by ...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Renaissance Silvered Bronze Candelabras
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing pair of tall, silver-plated bronze four-light candelabra in the late 19th century Renaissance style. Each piece is very ornately engraved, with intricate palmettes, scrol...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
16th Century Pair of Italian Candlesticks of Cherubs
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite pair of 16th-century Italian candlesticks is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Renaissance era. Meticulously carved from wood and adorned with opule...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Polychrome and Giltwood Alter Candlestick, 18th Century
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Unusual Antique 18th century Italian polychrome & giltwood Alter candlestick
Additional information:
Materials: giltwood, Polychrome
...
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18th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Large Oak Renaissance Candlesticks
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
An intricately carved pair of large oak Renaissance period candlesticks. Beautifully patinated dark oak with expertly carved berries and leaves from bas...
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Oak
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Ormolu, & Marble Candelbras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu, and black Belgian marble candelabras signed Grêgoire. Each seven arm candelabra is raised by elegant scrolled ormolu feet below the striking square stepped mottled black Belgian marble base with a remarkable central ormolu plaque, a lovely berried laurel leaf, a smooth cabochon, and beautiful wrap around ormolu band. The wonderfully executed patinated bronze statues at the center depict beautiful maidens draped in finely detailed flowing garments with one arm in the air seemingly holding up the ormolu cluster above amidst charming foliate designs and impressive dolphins. Above are six striking elegantly curved arms centering a single one with lovely finely detailed foliate accents leading to remarkable reeded bobeches and most decorative candle cups. Jean-Louis Grégoire (1840-1890) a renowned 19th century French sculptor. Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and took part in Les Éxpositions de Paris. In 1899 was awarded with Le Prix...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Glowmar of NY Grape & Vine Candlesticks
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of brass Glo-Mar Artworks of NY candlesticks in the form of twisting grape vines. The capital, stem and base are separate pieces cast in an intricate...
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20th Century American Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Candelabra/Lamps E.F.Caldwell Attributed
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of American parcel-gilt and patinated bronze, twin light candelabras/ table lamps
attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co, New York, first quarter of the 20th century.
Ea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Renaissance Altar Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Renaissance-style (17th Century) dark green painted large floor standing altar style candlesticks with gilt carved floral and vine trim supported on base with 3 griff...
Category
17th Century Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair Italian Gilt Brass Candleholders
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century Italian Gilt Brass seven arms decorative centerpiece candelabras / Candleholders with exterior flowers detail design . Each can...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bronze Candlesticks with Dolphin Figures
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of candle holders made of bronze, France, circa the 1930s.
These beautiful bronze candlesticks each feature column in the form of a dolphin. The square bases, wax pans, and s...
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1930s French Vintage Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Brass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style (19th century) brass double swirl candlesticks (priced as pair).
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Renaissance Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) bronze altar sticks with swirl top and fluted bottom with round center and scroll filigree base (Priced a...
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Spanish Renaissance Altar Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Spanish Renaissance-style (19th century) style silver plate fluted column altar sticks on tripod base (Priced as pair).
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Pair of Italian Renaissance Bronze Altar Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance-style (19th Century) round bronze altar sticks with filigree top and base (priced as pair).
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Nine-Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb quality and impressive large scale pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. Rouge Griotte and ormolu nine arm candelabras, signed F. Barbedienne. Each is raised by a square Rouge Griotte marble base with an ormolu ‘C’ scrolled support in a lion paw design amidst scrolled acanthus leaves. Above is an ormolu laurel band below the fluted marble pedestal...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu six arm candelabras signed F. Barbedienne. Each candelabra is raised by a triangular base with concave ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Belgian Granite candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by hexagonal granite bases with a bottom wrap around mottled ormolu band and six finely scrolled foliate feet. The right one displays a beautiful patinated bronze maiden seated on a richly chased ormolu dolphin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu candlesticks. Each candlestick is raised by an elegant and most decorative triangular base with lavish scrolled foli...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Ormolu
2th Century Italian Solidi 800 Silver Pr. of Candlesticks in Venetian Style
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of solid silver candlesticks made in Italy in San Marco (Venetian) style completely handmade.
The base is round and hand-hammered with
t...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
French Pair of Two-Toned Patinated Bronze Moorish Inspiration Candleholders
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of French two-toned patinated bronze Moorish inspired figure candleholders
Lovely and fun, these Moorish Inspired beckoning figures are adorned in extravagant plumed headdresse...
Category
20th Century French Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu and marble candelabras. Each candelabras is raised by a circular moulded Rouge Griotte marble base with a bottom decorat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze, five arm candelabras, attributed to F. Barbedienne. Each candelabra is ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, Firenze, late 17th century
Simple but elegant typical Florentine candlestick.
It has cracks and small lacks of the pinstripe typical o...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Sheet Metal
Florentine Candlestick in Lathed and Silvered Wood, Late 17th Century
Located in Prato, IT
Italy, Firenze, late 17th century
Simple but elegant typical Florentine candlestick.
It has cracks and small lacks of the pinstripe typical o...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Sheet Metal
Pair of Antique French Renaissance Style Bronze Candlesticks, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of small 19th century bronze candlesticks (“bougeoirs” in French) was crafted in the Renaissance style.
The circular molded base...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Renaissance Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good pair of 16th century Italian bronze candlesticks of unusually bold design, turned balustrade form and good scale.
One pricket lacking.
Category
16th Century European Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Baroque Silver Plate Candelabra "Renaissance"
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of three light Baroque style silver plate candelabra. Elaborate and ornate "Renaissance" by Reed and Barton. Measures: 16" tall, 16" wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Murano Barovier Art Glass Figural Double Candlestick
By Barovier
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This midcentury Murano art glass candlestick is unmarked but most likely made by Barovier. The candlestick is a figural servant dressed in the high fashion of the French Renaissance ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Renaissance Style Bronze Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) bronze aladdin lamp with 2 burners and scroll relief with cupid and bird finial.
Category
19th Century Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Tuscan Single Hand Carved Wood Renaissance Candelabra
Located in Encinitas, CA
Tuscan refectory style single hand carved rustic candlelabra with forged nail spike. Italian fruitwood.
Dimension: 46" H, 17" W
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Candle Holders
Materials
Fruitwood
Renaissance candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance 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 Renaissance 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 Ferdinand Barbedienne, Arval Argenti Valenza, Glo-Mar Artworks, and Reed and Barton. 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 $325 and tops out at $39,800 while the average work can sell for $2,100.
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