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Pair of French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Five-Light Candelabra, circa 1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of French Empire five-arm candelabra feature gilt bronze finish, circa 1840.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Figural Gilt Bronze 3-Pc Girandole Set, Moorish Maiden circa 1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of three French figural gilt bronze mantel candelabra feature bobeches of acanthus leaves and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Pair of Sevres Style Figural Blanc de Chine and Gilt Bronze Flower Candelabras
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Dating to the late 19th century this pair of French Sevres style candelabras features blanc de chine porcelain central figures of a young man and a young woman as gardeners mounted u...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Ormolu and Alabaster Candelabra
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
The Winged Figure Of Victory Holding 4 Candle Holders, Standing On A Sphere. Standing On Alabaster And
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Figural Cast Bronze and Brass Tripodial Candle Stand Greeting Card Holder
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning table with outstanding cast bronze figures in the tradition of the Greeks or Romans. The table is most likely for use as a greeting card stand, but can easily be u...
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Candle Stands

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Elkington Co. Silverplate Lap Desk
By Elkington Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
and a figural candle holder at the center. The velvet-lined lid provides the ideal writing surface; it
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver Plate

Erzgebirge German Folk-Art Candle Holder Figure
Located in London, GB
Erzgebirge German folk-art candle holder figure A rare early 20th century hand carved folk-art
Category

Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th C Chinese Statue Porcelain Figure Chinese Candle Holder
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Very interesting and beautiful statue of a figure holding a piece above his head
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Nude Smoking Stand Signed Frankart
Located in Redding, CT
slightly nouveau base, which tapers upward to blend into the figure's ankle. A sleek, nude figure candle
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Statues

Materials

Metal

2 Vintage Korean Figural Brass Candlesticks Candle Holders Bird Stork Fish
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Korean brass candlestick holders decorated with birds, fish, gems and wax catchers.  
Category

Late 20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Brass

Vintage Goebel Angel with Mandolin Candle Holder - Figure 42 447 12 - 1H15
Located in Bordeaux, FR
minimal signs of wear. Condition: This vintage Goebel Angel with Mandolin candle holder is in remarkably
Category

Vintage 1970s Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XV Style Figural Bronze Candle Holder 3 Arm Candelabra Wall Sconces - a Pair
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Style Marquetry Kingwood Cylinder Desk
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
figural putti and candle holders above an inlaid cylinder lift opening to reveal document drawers and a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

2 Antique Victorian Bronze Figural Wall Sconce Candle Holders Candelabras Cherub
Located in Dayton, OH
to cherubs which continue to the candle holder. A face ordains the back plate which appears to be
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Intira Candle Factory Lalique Bacchantes Nude Figural Large Wax Candle 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intira Candle Factory figural nude cylindrical candle. Styled after Lalique "Bacchantes
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Other

Pair Of Empire Style Figural Candle Hurricane Lamps
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine and large patinated bronze and marble candle lamps with fabulous wheel cut hurricane shades
Category

20th Century French Regency Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Tiffany Studios Bronze Figural Mirror Candle Sconces
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique neoclassical candle wall sconces by Tiffany Studios feature scroll and foliate
Category

Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meissen School Figural Floral Porcelain Five-Candle Candelabras C1890
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Girl & Boy Figural & Floral Porcelain Five-Candle Candelabras in the Manner of Meissen with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Salviati Handblown Venetian Full Figural Dolphin Candlesticks
By Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Handblown two-color pink and green Venetian candlesticks with large-scale dolphin connectors. Beautifully executed and matched pair of dolphins.
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Candle Holders

Pair of Empire Style Bronze Figural Antique Candelabra, 19th Century
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Shippensburg, PA
patinated winged figure of Victory holds aloft her bouquet of flowers from which sprout four large
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinoiserie Figural Porcelain and Ormolu Two-Arm Candelabra
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of two-arm candelabra, each featuring a porcelain figure of a laughing boy set in
Category

20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

1960s A. Moreno Sculpture Bronze Figure Candleholders in Style of Giacometti
By Diego Giacometti, A. Moreno
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bronze sculpture candleholders Midcentury striking pair of bronze sculptures function as candleholders. Signed with artist name, A. Moreno. Mexico 1960s In the style of Diego Gia...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Jonathan Bonner Bronze Snake Figural Candleholders
By Jonathan Bonner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
These include the removable wax collection collars. Jonathan Bonner has had over 40 solo shows and is represented in many public and private collections throughout the United Stat...
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Figure Formed Candelabra in Empire Style
Located in Berlin, DE
Finely engraved and casted bronze. Full plasticized, feminine historical Egyptian representation. Measure: Height:62 cm Depth:25 cm
Category

20th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Figural Candelabra with Dragons
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two very beautiful exclusive brass candlesticks with 2 arms for 3 candles. Very richly decorated
Category

20th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Bjørn Wiinblad Unique Ceramic Candleholder / Figure, Woman
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bjørn Wiinblad unique ceramic candleholder / figure, woman. Model L8. Measures: 31 x 22 cm
Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Figural Serpentine Candleholders
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning Chinese blue and white porcelain figural candleholders featuring an Asian man happily
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of Gilt Bronze Lion Figural Candlesticks
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality Continental 19th century parcel-gilt and patinated figural candlesticks featuring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brutalist Bronze Figural Dancing Rabbi Judaica Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brutalist Style Bronze Figural Dancing Jewish Rabbi Judaica Candlesticks, Signed to Base
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Classical Figural Gilt Metal Candelabra c. 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
three branch arms terminating in candle sockets, seated on stepped marble base, (being sold without
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Christmas Santa Figure from Erzgebirge
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Beautiful colored wooden Santa figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern
Category

Mid-20th Century German Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Classical Gilt Bronze Figural Cherub Lily Candlesticks
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Classical candlesticks offer cast and gilt bronze figural sculptures of
Category

Antique 19th Century French Classical Greek Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair Continental, Probably French, Cold Painted Metal Figural Candlesticks
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
several generations. The candlesticks portray a running male and female holding a candle holder above
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Egyptian Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Spelter

Pair of Louis XVI Style Figural White Bisque Candelabra
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of figural bisque porcelain (unglazed porcelain), candelabra each featuring a partially
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Salviati Venetian Figural Floral Candlesticks
By Antonio Salviati
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This pair of whimsically designed Venetian candlesticks feature the combination of pink, green and gold with an air of poetic license. The applied green "leaves" are light and airy a...
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of 19th Century Figural Bronze Candelabra Lamps
Located in Paris, FR
A set of gilt and patinated bronze candelabra lamps, each with five branches intricately decorated with rinceau and scrolling foliages. Influenced by Louis XV style, with its flowing...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Baccarat Two-Light Frosted Glass Figural Candelabras
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Baccarat two-light frosted glass figural candelabras. Signed.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Candelabras

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Figural Brass, Crystal Marble Girandoles C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Figural Brass, Crystal & Marble Girandoles C1920. Measures - 16.5"H x 13.25"W x
Category

20th Century Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Pair of Baltic or Russian patinated bronze and ormolu figural candelabra
Located in London, GB
classical dress holds up three candle holders.
Category

Antique Early 1800s Candelabras

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Two 19th Century French Empire Figural Cast Bronze Candelabra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of 19th century French Empire patinated bronze figural four-light candelabra, France, circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabras
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Two-Branch Candelabra, late 19th
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Cast Iron Figural Torcheres by A. Durenne
By Antoine Durenne Foundry
Located in London, GB
Each depicting a young male figure holding aloft a torch, on a pair of faux marble pedestals
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Torchères

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique French Bronze Figural Monkey Statue Candleholders Candlesticks 1900
Located in Portland, OR
holding a candle holder with a bobeche to catch any candlewax. The candlesticks are finely cast in bronze
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Intricately Figural Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Candleholders
Located in Lisse, NL
antique, fine bronze candle holders than this attractive and highly decorative pair could be flying your
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire Figural Bronze Three-Light Candelabra
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of French gilt and patinated bronze neoclassic candelabra are finely cast with excellent detail.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
the candlesticks that provide the sparkle when the candles burn.       
Category

Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of Three French Figural Winged Griffon Gilt Bronze Double Candlesticks
Located in Big Flats, NY
Set of three French figural gilt bronze candlesticks feature winged griffon with candle sockets on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Pair of Oversized Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French pair of large figural candlesticks offer gilt cast bronze construction with urn
Category

20th Century French Renaissance Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Arabian Chalkware Male Figural Wall Sconce Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Arabian Chalkware Male Figural Wall Sconce Candlesticks - a Pair. Item featured is right
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pair of Elegant Glass Figural Dolphin Candlesticks, circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
A pair of antique figural elegant glass candlesticks offer cups with ruffled rims over dolphin form
Category

Early 20th Century American Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Pair of French Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Figural Candlesticks, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique pair of 19th century French Chinoiserie patinated and parcel-gilt bronze figural
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Figural Bronze Candlesticks Candleholders Claw Feet
Located in Lisse, NL
a rare and impressive pair of antique, bronze candle holders than this attractive and decorative
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Figural Candelabra by Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mounted figural candelabra by Henri Picard (French, Active from 1831-1864). The large and impressive pair
Category

Antique 19th Century French Greco Roman Candelabras

Materials

Slate, Bronze, Ormolu

Wonderful Pair French Empire Dore Bronze Gilt Patinated Figural Candelabras
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of French Empire doré bronze four-arm candelabras with a patinated winged woman atop a bronze sphere and decorated pedestal. Wonderful etched details throughout the br...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Empire Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Royal Crown Derby Candlesticks and Snuffers, "Red Aves" Dolphin Figural
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
4 figural dolphin base and hand trimmed 24k gold accents. Complete with their candle snuffers and
Category

Vintage 1960s English Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Gold

Antique Pair of Large Figural Anglo-Indian Bronzed Metal Candelabra, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large figural candelabra offer cast and bronzed metal Anglo-Indian sculptures of a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Anglo-Indian Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass Figural Hollywood Regency Coiled Cobra Snake Candlesticks - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Brass Figural Hollywood Regency Coiled Cobra Snake Candlesticks - a Pair. Circa mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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Figural Candle Holder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic figural candle holder available at 1stDibs. Each figural candle holder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Your living room may not be complete without a figural candle holder — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right figural candle holder, those designed in Empire, Neoclassical and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Émile Guillemin, Bjørn Wiinblad and Achille Gamba each produced at least one beautiful figural candle holder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Figural Candle Holder?

A figural candle holder can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,950, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $159,741.

Finding the Right Candle-holders for You

For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.

When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.

Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.

If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Figural Candle Holder
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a silver candle holder is real, find out if a magnet is attracted to it. Solid sterling silver and fine silver aren't magnetic. However, some silver plate candle holders may be. Silver plate is the term for items made of base metal and then finished with a layer of genuine silver. If the magnet sticks to your candle holders, they may be silver plate or constructed out of a different material. If you'd like an expert's assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a variety of candle holders on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.