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Very Rare Set of Fifteen Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of fifteen Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Set of Six Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as single
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Set of Five Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of five Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Set of Three Art Deco Brass Candlesticks Candleholders Elephant Herd
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Very rare set of three Art Deco brass candlesticks elephant herd, Germany, 1940s. Can be used as
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Art Nouveau-Style Flower-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of tall, sterling silver, Art Nouveau-Style, flower-form candlesticks, Fisher Silver Co
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Vintage 1930s American Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Pair of Rare Sterling Silver Owl-Shaped Candlesticks Mid-Century
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., pair of very rare sterling silver candlesticks with removable bobeches, beautifully
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Set of Three Ice Glass Candleholders Timo Scarpaneva for Iittala, 1980s
By Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of candleholders designed by for, Finland, circa 1960s. Illuminates beautifully. Due to their width, the candlesticks together make quite the spectacular centerpiece. Reflects th...
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Rare Pair of Ormolu Mounted Swedish Faux Porphyry Candlesticks, E. 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The unusual technique where glass is overlaid over the painted porphyry.
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Modernist Sculptural Brass Candleholder
Located in Toronto, ON
elongated triangular rounded body which sits on a flat round base. This set of candle holders are rare and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Torchères

Materials

Brass

Pierre Forsell, Pair of Rocking Tulip Brass Candlestick from Skultuna, 1950 s
By Skultuna, Pierre Forsell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rare brass “Rocking” candle holders, designed by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna Sweden in the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Just Andersen, A Large Metal Candlestick, Danish Art Deco, 1920s
By Just Andersen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful rare large candle holder / candlestick in metal. Made by Danish designer Just Andersen
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Rare Brass Candle Holders in the style of Parzinger-Mueck-Cary
By Tommi Parzinger, Mueck-Cary
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and incredibly modernist set of goldplated over brass candle holders in the style of Tommi
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Petite Desk Lantern and Candle Holder
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, and the other was placed in the outside candle holder. Rare Restauration period piece, c. 1820
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Antique 1820s French Lanterns

Rare Four-Arm Candelabra by Franz Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in New York, NY
, rare form. Signed with three different stamps on underside.
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Rare pair of "Cactus" Candlesticks by Hagenauer
Located in New York, NY
over brass and are very rare. 3 separate stamps on underside. *To see our entire inventory, go to
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Candle Holders

Rare Pair of 4-Light Candlesticks by Franz Hagenauer
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in New York, NY
Rare architectural forms of nickel-plate over bronze. Rectangular bases with ball-shaped candle
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Candle Holders

Rare Pair of Three-Light Candelabra by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte
By Max Ingrand
Located in New York, NY
Very beautiful pair of candelabra, of polished brass elements with thick crystal slabs. A very rare
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Vintage 1960s Italian Candle Holders

Rare Candle Holder by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Candle Holder by Carl Auböck marked: Auböck logo, MADE IN AUSTRIA
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Vintage 1950s Austrian More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Anchor Nautical Rare Candle Holder
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Brass Anchor Nautical Candle Holder Great set for table of desk - Measures approx 5W X 6D X
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Vintage 1970s American Adirondack Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Tree From Iron Candle Holder
Located in New York, NY
Unique and rare forged iron 7-candle holder in the form of a tree. Unbelievable craftsmanship of
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Antique 19th Century American Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Rare Light Tree for candles
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Hans Agne Jakobsson Light Tree for candles
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck Horn and Patinated Copper Candle Holders
Located in Berkeley, CA
Rare horn and patinated copper candle holders designed by Carl Auböck c. 1950's. Excellent
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Candle Holders

Materials

Copper, Brass

Pair of Fontana Arte Candle Holder, Italy circa 1950
By Fontana Arte
Located in Munich, DE
Rare pair of Fontana Arte, candle holder, glass, brass. Very good vintage condition. No chips in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

A very rare pair of early 18th century Portuguese solid Ebony candle sticks
Located in Sundridge, GB
These rare and beautifully detailed Alter/candle sticks are in superb original condition. 740 mm
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Portuguese Baroque Candle Holders

Materials

Ebony

Rare Pair of Swedish Bell Metal Candlesticks for Three Candles, circa 1840
By Skultuna
Located in Ambler, PA
Rare pair of Swedish bell metal candlesticks for 3 candles. circa 1840. Signed S. B. 44. [Skultuna
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Antique 1840s Swedish Candelabras

Rare English Brass Match Holder and Chamberstick with Reflector, circa 1875
Located in Ambler, PA
Rare English Brass Victorian Match Holder and Chamberstick with Reflector. Circa 1875. Highly
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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Enameled Spider (Pair) Rare Tiny Taper Holders by Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
-rare Mid-Century Modern cast iron candle holders for tiny tapers, each fit 12 candles! The Spider is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Regency Candlesticks
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
holding a classic torch. The other holds an ormolu candle arm supporting a drop hung diamond cut drip pan
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

Gio Ponti Very Rare "Dauphin" Candelabra
By Gio Ponti, Pampaloni
Located in San Francisco, CA
dolphin finial, supporting two horn-shaped candle holders. 10" H x 8.5" W (at top) x 6" Diameter at base
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20th Century Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Floor Model Articulated Candelabrum
Located in Treasure Island, CA
piece is very rare. Nice "Eiffel-toweresque" feel to it.
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Candle Holders

Rare Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Asheville, NC
A beautiful three arm iron candelabra designed by Arthur Umanoff. Wrapped rattan provides a nice contrast to the iron frame.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Pair of Rare Cranberry Glass Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Early 19th Century English Blown Cranberry Glass Hurricane Sconces with Brass Holders
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Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Walter Meyer Candleabrum
Located in Chicago, IL
studio for only two years. I believe he later worked with Georg Jensen. We also have a pair of candle
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Vintage 1940s American Candle Holders

Pair rare South German Rococo candlesticks
Located in Asheville, NC
A pair of rare pewter prickets with overflowing cupped bobeches, raised on the ring turned central
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Candle Holders

Fine Rare Barovier Ferro Seguso Candleholder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare candleholder by Barovier Ferro Seguso, Murano, Italy. Clear with gold aventurine
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Vintage 1930s Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Rare Set of Pink Opaline Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of pink opaline candlesticks. Nice decorative shape with art deco influence.Beautiful for a boudoir. Could be made into lamps.
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20th Century French Candle Holders

Rare Pair of Ystad Swedish Candleholders
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of petite brass tulip candelabras.
Category

20th Century Swedish Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Rare Hedi Schoop California Pottery Candleholders
By California Pottery
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice pair of Hedi Schoop for California Pottery candleholders. One side has open eyes and other shut. Very sweet pair.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Rare French Iron Candelabra, 8 H x 6 W
Located in Culver City, CA
Rare French Tall Ornate Cast Iron Candelabra with seven candle holders
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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Rare set of Six English Column Candlesticks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Set of six antique silver plate English column candlesticks in good condition..
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Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

rare ALLAN ADLER HANDMADE STERLING SILVER CANDLESTICKS
Located in New York, NY
PLEASE VISIT LAUREN STANLEY IN NEW YORK Exceedingly rare pair of circa 1970 sterling
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Vintage 1970s American Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Barbini Glass Gondola Bowl Complete with Two Candleholders
Located in Miami, FL
Hand blown Venetian glass gondola bowl with two matching candleholders. Candle holders measure 6
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20th Century Italian Candle Holders

Pair of Rare Yellow Vaseline Handblown Glass Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Rare Yellow Vaseline Handblown Glass Candlesticks
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Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Pierre Forsell Rare Set of Three Brass Candleholders
By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in Brussels, BE
PIERRE FORSELL rare set of 3 brass candleholders
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

A Rare Pair of Anglo/Irish Turquoise Candlesticks
Located in Oaks, PA
A pair of rare Anglo/Irish Teal and Turquoise baluster cut glass candlesticks in excellent
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Candle Holders

Rare Pair of Flemish Mid 16th Century Candlesticks
Located in Wells, ME
Rare pair of Flemish mid 16th century (1570) brass candlesticks in quite wonderful condition
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Tudor Candle Holders

Exceedingly Rare Spratling Tin Pair of Candlesticks, 1935
By William Spratling
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is an exceedingly rare pair of circa 1935 tin candlesticks by William Spratling, of
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20th Century Mexican Candle Holders

Georg Jensen Candelabra by Johan Rohde Very Rare
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen candelabra 481A by Johan Rohde very rare. Designed in 1927. Also know as the "Kings
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Vintage 1940s Danish Candle Holders

Pedro Friedeberg Rare Chandelier, Earlier Work 60 s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in 0, Cuauhtemoc
Wooden chadelier sculpture, by Pedro Friedeberg Recently restored by the artist Earlier work Friedeberg was born in Florence, Italy, on January 11, 1936, the son of German-Jewi...
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Candle Holders

Materials

Gold Leaf

Rare Set of Four Early Queen Anne Candlesticks
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
In brass and seamed. Decorated with shaped nozzles, and on elongated teardrop baluster stems, raised on a circular dish base. In Eloy Koldeweij’s 'The English Candlestick: 1425-1...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage Mexican Tree of Life - Aurelio Flores
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good large vintage Mexican tree of life candelabra with berries, birds and large colorful flower blossoms. Attributed to Aurelio Flores - Circa 1950. Illustrated in "Ceramica, Mexi...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Rare Irish Bog Oak Carved Candlesticks
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Irish Bog Oak candlesticks. They are handsomely carved with heavy details. Irish Oak Bog is a term used for either Oak, Pine or Yew wood that was buried in peat b...
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Antique 19th Century Irish Candle Holders

Rare Pair of Tall Wedding Band Hogscraper Candlesticks
Located in Woodbury, CT
These hogscraper candlesticks date back to the latter part of the 18th century or possibly the 1st quarter of the 19th century. These truly have exceptional form and their condition ...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Rare Pair of Hagenauer Candleholders of the 1950ies
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
These two five-armed candleholders werde designed in Vienna in the 1950ies and are made of brass. Typical for works by Hagenauer is the reduction of form to its basics, dynamic shape...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian International Style Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pierre Forsell Rare Brass Candlestick Lantern Skultuna Sweden
By Pierre Forssell
Located in Brussels, BE
One brass lantern made in short production by Skultuna.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pierre Forsell Rare Pair of Brass Candleholders for Skultuna
By Skultuna, Pierre Forssell
Located in Brussels, BE
Two rare round brass candleholder
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Napoleon III Porphyry and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in Vancouver, BC
piece of rare Egyptian porphyry mounted in the finest gilded bronze; five leafy stem candle arms support
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

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Rare Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of rare candle holders available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare candle holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Find 220 antique and vintage rare candle holders at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Rare candle holders have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of rare candle holders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco rare candle holders are of considerable interest. Many rare candle holders are appealing in their simplicity, but Carl Auböck, Nagel Germany and Chase Brass and Copper Company produced popular rare candle holders that are worth a look.

How Much are Rare Candle Holders?

Prices for rare candle holders start at $175 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,202.

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 Rare Candle Holders
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.