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A Rare Davenport Storm Light
Located in Steyning, West sussex
The radial and step-cut base supporting a foliate mount with key pattern motif, issuing a bell shape shade finely decorated with Greek scenes, anthemion and key pattern border.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Extremely Rare 18th Century Spanish Colonial Candlestick
Located in Middleburg, VA
An extraordinary survivor of the Spanish Colonial era, this rare 18th-century candlestick radiates
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Rare Pair of Regency Temple Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare pair of Regency temple of love candlesticks unusually on marble bases with five glass
Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Rare pair Bjorn Wiinblad ceramic Mermaid Candlesticks
By Bijorn Winblad, Rosenthal
Located in London, GB
Pair ceramic candlestick holders by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal. c1970 Whimsical style mermaid
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Eva Zeisel Baby Bottom Glass Candleholder
By Eva Zeisel, Urban Glass
Located in South Charleston, WV
Gallery in NYC. One of those designs was this candle holder known as the "Baby bottom" candleholder
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

A Rare Pair Of George Iii Rococo Candelabra
Located in Steyning, West sussex
, issuing twin candle branches with slip over drip pans and back snake arms, the candelabra centred with a
Category

Antique 18th Century English Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Glass

Swedish Modern Atomic Age Rare Candelabra by Gunnar Ander 1950 s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare chrome and brass metal candle holder circa 1950's designed by Gunnar Arden, excellent original
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare 1940s Chamberstick by Carl Auböck II
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare walnut, white metal & rope chamberstick designed and made by Carl Auböck II in
Category

Vintage 1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

RARE Pair of 18th Century Bell Metal Candlesticks
Located in High Point, NC
RARE and unusual pair of 18th century bell metal candlesticks from England. These are some of the
Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Shaped Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare pair of Italian Neoclassical style brass candlesticks. They are shaped like a fluted column
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare Signed Monaco Majolica Double Candlesticks with Marine Décor
By Manufacture de Porcelaine de Monte Carlo
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
wave, each curl seamlessly flowing into twin hexagonal candle holders, elegantly edged in burnished
Category

20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Majolica

Pair of rare tin candlesticks, circa 1770.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Pair of rare tin candlesticks, signed and dated, circa 1770.
Category

Antique 18th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Tin

Swedish Gustavian candelabras made ca year 1800. Rare model.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare pair of Gustavian crystal candelabra. The urns are made of carrara marble with mountings of
Category

Antique 1790s Swedish Gustavian Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Marble

Rare, Large, 18th Century Angel Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of exceptional, Continental left and right, hand-carved wood, polychrome angel candlesticks featuring glass eyes, pith helmets and multi-colored wings.
Category

Antique 18th Century European Candlesticks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish Porphyry candlesticks, early 19th c. Rare Rännås porphyry
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of SwedishEmpire candlesticks made of porphyry and gilt bronze. A rare model of great
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Rare Gilt Bronze Candelabra, France 18th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A rare and magnificent Louis XIV style candlestick, dating from the 18th century, in finely
Category

Antique 18th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

A Rare Galician Brass Hanukkah Lamp, Poland Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
This rare Galician brass Hanukkah lamp, crafted in Poland circa 1800, is an exquisite example of
Category

Antique Early 1800s Polish Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Rare Brutalist Iron Candleholder, Hand-Forged European Design, 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
A rare and beautifully executed Brutalist iron candleholder, handcrafted in Europe during the 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Rare Rosewood Candleholder Casa Finland, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare - marked by label
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Pair of Georgian Two-Color Wedgwood Candlesticks
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare pair of ormolu-mounted two-color Wedgwood drums with most unusual Wedgwood eggs these
Category

Antique 1790s Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Late 18th C. Rare Pair Of English Lustre Candlesticks
Located in Incline Village, NV
Rare pair of blue glass and ormolu lustre George III candlesticks in their original and untouched
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Rare Large Bronze Silver Plated Candelabras, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your interior with this exquisite and rare pair of large silver
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Rare! Mid Century Spanish Colonial Revival Candelabra Dark Wood
Located in Peoria, AZ
Romantic! Spanish Candelabra Gothic Revival Dark Wood Approximate Dimensions: 15" tall by 11" wide by 5.5" deep This beautiful pair make the perfect statement for those occasions ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of 16th Century RenaissanceBronze Candlesticks from Bohemia
Located in Wien, AT
An exceptional and rare pair of Renaissance bronze candlesticks, dating from the 16th century and
Category

Antique 16th Century Czech Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Tommi Parzinger Brass And Glass Wall Sconce
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Doraville, GA
and is very rare. The sconce is not marked. The sconce has a commanding size measuring approximately
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Stoneware Candlestick by Bjorn Wiinblad. Rosenthal Germany, 1960s
By Bjorn Wiinblad, Bjørn Wiinblad, Rosenthal, Jacob Co (J. Rosenthal S. Jacob), Rosenthal Netter
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful and rare handmade stoneware candlestick. Made by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Germany
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stoneware

Italian La Societa Ceramica Richard Ginori Rare Clown Chamberstick
By Richard Ginori
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Italian Art Deco ceramic chamberstick modelled as a clown and titled CIRCO ZAEO by La
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Art Deco Pair of Candlesticks, 1920, Poor Clares
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, Jean Touret. Measures: height: 13.4" (34cm), overall diameter : 7"(18cm). Each candle holder has a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Rare Pair of Bronze Candlesticks by Gusum Mässing
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of mid-20th century bronze candlesticks with artillery shell stems, each resting on a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Gold BMF Nagel Quist Variomaster Brutalist Stockable Modular Candleholder
By Caesar Stoffi, Fritz Nagel
Located in Vienna, AT
Stackable modular candleholder by BMF Quist Nagel, rare gold edition. The candleholders were
Category

Vintage 1970s German Brutalist More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare Pair of Danish Modern Teak Silver Atomic Age Candleholders
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare pair of Danish modern Atomic age, candle holders we never seen or had these set in a
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

A 19th Century French Pair of Ormolu-Mounted Rare Fluorite Candelabras
By Maison Millet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French Napoléon III pair of three-lights candelabras Ormolu-mounted Rare Fluorite also called
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XV Candelabras

Materials

Quartz, Ormolu

Rare Gunnar Ander Candleholder for Ystad Metall in Brass
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Gunnar Ander candleholder in brass for three candles. Manufactured by Ystad Metall.   
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Rare and Early Candlesticks, Set of Three, 1953 Sandblasted pewter Each: 20½ h × 3¼ dia
Category

Vintage 1950s American Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Rare Vintage Georg Jensen Candlesticks 691B Harald Nielsen
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
This is a hard to find pair of sterling silver Georg Jensen Art Deco candlesticks, design #691B by Harald Nielsen from the early 1930s. Additional information: Material: Sterling si...
Category

20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair rare Antique William IV Candelabra 1831 Robert Peel Prime Minister
By John Houle
Located in London, GB
. These Candle Holders are of notably large size and heavy weight. These Candelabra are embellished with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Rare Brass and Twisted Tall Lucite Monumental Candlesticks Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These monumental and fabulous pair of rare vintage candlesticks are 2 different sizes of twisted
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"
By Rosenthal, Selb Porcelain
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and rare "Pompadour" line porcelain vase by Selb / Rosenthal with a rare "US Zone
Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vintage Danish Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Iron TRIVET Candelabra
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Modern Jens Quistgaard JHQ 8 Light Cast Iron Square Grid Candle Holder Candelabra Elegant, industrial
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Rare 19th Century Three-Arm Bronze Candelabrum with Sculptural Lines
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare 19th-century three-arm candelabrum is crafted entirely from solid bronze — an unusual and
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pair of George II English Cut-Glass Candelabra
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare pair of George II English cut-glass two-light candelabra attributed to Christopher Haedy the
Category

Antique 1760s English George II Candelabras

Materials

Cut Glass

Rare Candleholder Making Vase Too by Borek Sipek
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Silver plated candleholder with incorpored vase designed 1980s by Borek Sipek. Price for 1 Possibility of a second one to make a pair
Category

Vintage 1980s Czech Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Yamanaka Rare Spanish Jade and Sterling Silver Candlesticks
By Yamanaka Group
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Yamanaka rare Spanish jade and sterling silver candlesticks in an elegant design. They
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Candlesticks

Materials

Jade, Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Copper Brass Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Set of Six 18th Century Dutch Copper & Brass Candlesticks are perfect period pieces for adding
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Unusually Rare Pillar Feather Cut William Iv Lustres
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of rare pillar and feather cut William IV lustres hung with very unusual fan end rule drops
Category

Antique 1830s Candlesticks

Materials

Cut Glass

SALE Rare Huge Monumental David Palumbo Forged Iron Mid Century Modern Menorah
By David Palombo
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
CYBER WEEK SALE Very Rare, Vintage David Palumbo designed, enormous, wrought iron, 9-arm brutalist
Category

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Iron

1950 Rare pair of wrought iron bull s head andirons, Vallauris workshops
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of wrought iron ‘bull's head’ andirons. The front part consists of a stylised bull's head resting on the ground, with the bridge of the nose extending to the rear to serve as a ...
Category

Vintage 1950s French Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare 19thc Antique British Georgian Amber Cut Glass/ Crystal 2 Light Candelabra
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Rare 19thc British Georgian style Amber Cut Glass/ Crystal Candelabra. 2 lights for candle Holding
Category

Antique 1880s British Georgian Candelabras

Materials

Crystal

Pair Of Rare, Large, 18Th Century Angel Candlesticks On Wall Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Rare, 18Th Century hand carved and gilt Angel Candlesticks on carved wood Wall Sconces This
Category

Antique 1740s Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Candlesticks, Model L-184 by Hans-agne Jakobsson, 1950s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of candlesticks, model L-184, designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by Hans
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Extremely Rare Early 18th Century Regence Period Candlesticks
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made of gilded brass with intricate incised decoration on delicate molded stems with flanged bases. Comes as a pair. Dated 1717 Ile de France. There is a date of 1717 scratched into ...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden
By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forssell “Bow” Candlestick Pair – Rare Brass Design for Skultuna, Sweden A rare and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Faceted Crystal Glass Candlesticks by Archimede Seguso, Murano, 50s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Brescia, Brescia
) Signed: Archimede Seguso Murano – Made in Italy (acid stamp) A rare opportunity to acquire a signed pair
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Rare Sturdy Pair of Brutalist Forged Wrought Iron Candlesticks / Candleholders
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and very strong pair of timeless candle sticks. If you are looking for beautiful Arts
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Regency Sunburst Candelabra Attributed to Apsley Pellett
By Apsley Pellatt
Located in Steyning, West sussex
petal leaf drip pans and feather cut candle nozzles. The bases supporting finely chased ormolu leaf
Category

Antique 1820s Candelabras

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Pair of French Ormolu "Animal" Candelabra, By Thomier A Paris
By Thomire Cie.
Located in New York, NY
, culminating in six S-scroll candle arms terminating in drip pans and nozzles, each finely cast. Between these
Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Britt Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Rare ceramic candlestick. A groom.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Britt Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Rare ceramic candlestick in the form of a groom. Hand-glazed
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

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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 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 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.