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Large Pair of English Renaissance Repousse Brass Candlesticks.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
embossed brass candlesticks from about 1650. This rare pair of beautifully created candle holders have
Category

Antique 17th Century English Renaissance Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

David Marshall 3-Arm Brutalist Candlestick, Spain, 1970
By David Marshall
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare Brutalist candle holder designed and produced by artist David Marshall in the 70s
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Brutalist Mid-Century Brass Candelabra by Heinz Goll, Austria, 1960s
By Heinz Goll
Located in Vienna, AT
rare, sculptural piece features 1 candle holder rising from a textured base, evoking ritual objects and
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Maison Marnyhac - Pair Of Candlesticks - Gilt Chiseled Bronze - 19th Century
By Maison Marnyhac 1
Located in MOUGINS, FR
A rare pair of candle-holders in chiseled and gilt bronze in Louis XVI / 18th century style, signed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Fritz Nagel modular chandelier from the 60s
By Fritz Nagel
Located in Catania, IT
emptier/candle holder base. These pieces are now highly sought after by collectors and lovers of vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s German Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Impressive Gothic Revival Sizable Antique French Gilt Bronze Chimera Candlestick
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning 19th century bronze and brass church altar candle holder. This rare and decorative Gothic
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Christmas Gnome - Rare Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s
By Gräfenroda Keramik
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Dwarf with Candle Holder, Germany ca. 1950s. Christmas Gnome with candle holder, red top
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Memento Mori Hanging Candle Holder An unusual hand carved
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Early Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Rare Emilia Castillo Sculptural Silver-Plated Vase or Candle Holder, Mexican
By Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
vase or as a monumental candle holder, offering versatility for interior designers and collectors. Its
Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Rare Sino-Tibetan Silver Ritual Lamp Stands Tibet Himalayan - Candle holders
Located in London, GB
as candle holders today. A beautifully detailed and decorative pair. A fine matched pair of high
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Rare Medieval Style Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Chandelier - Candle Holder
Located in Lisse, NL
/ candle holder / electrification Optional. This stunning early 20th-century wrought iron chandelier is a
Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

c.1960s RARE Bitossi Candle Holder by Aldo Londi (1911-2003), Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Skien, NO
RARE Italian Mid-Century Modern Design Studio Ceramic candle / tealight holder / candlestick from
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vinicio Vianello Rare pair of Murano Glass Candle Holders for HOME, Italy 1950s
By Vinicio Vianello
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pair of Blue and Green Vinicio Vianello Murano Glass Candle Holders for HOME, Italy 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Cenedese Scavo Murano Glass Candle Holders
By Cenedese
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Lovely and rare pink Murano glass candle stick holders by Cenedes in the scavo technique. Signed
Category

20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Modernist Silverplate Candle Holders / Vases by Plata Lappas
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare pair of modernist silverplate candle holders / vases by Plata Lappas of
Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Modern Vases

Materials

Silver Plate

Silver candle Holder by Gosthlin a pair Sweden 1960. Signed
By Tage Göthlin
Located in Paris, FR
Rare Organic shape pair of Candle holder in silver by Gothlin made in Goteborg Sweden around 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Just Andersen, a pair of bowls / candle holders in Disko Metal, Danish Grace
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative and rare pair of candle holders / bowls on foot by Just Andersen, Danish Grace 1920
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Chinese Export Blue White Canton Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, mountains, foliage, and a river and boat. Simply a wonderful rare set of Chinese porcelain candle holders
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large French Chandelier in Bronze Opaline Napoleon III Period
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
turned bronze orb.   All in very good condition, this magnificent chandelier is a rare find. One candle
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Avedis Baghsarian aluminum “Saturn” vases set of five
By Avedis Baghsarian
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
A unique design by Avedis Baghsarian, this rare set of interlocking vases/candle holders/art
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Vases

Materials

Stainless Steel

19th century Napoleon III Bronze and Marble Pair of Pharmacy Tazzas
Located in LEGNY, FR
. Perfect state of conservation. Can be used as a pocket tray or candle holder. Rare pieces for lovers of
Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Pair of Five-Light Candelabras
By Porter George Blanchard
Located in New York, NY
Ultra-modernist design in polished pewter with five-light. Porter George Blanchard was an American silversmith living and working in Pacoima, California. He is considered to be par...
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pewter

Bush Form Iron Candle Holder
Located in New York, NY
Unique and rare forged iron 5-candle holder in the form of a bush. Unbelievable craftsmanship of
Category

Antique 19th Century American Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

NAGEL CANDLE HOLDER chrome plated.
By Fritz Nagel
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
NAGEL CANDLE HOLDER. Big rare Nagel candle holder. The parts can be connected between the other
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Rare Italian Mezza Filligrana Murano Glass Candle Holder Venini Zecchin 1930s
By Venini, Vittorio Zecchin
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
probably designed by Vittorio Zecchin and executed by Venini, Italy around 1930s. This candle holder
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Candelabras

Materials

Murano Glass

Rare Midcentury Hagenauer Kalmar Style Candle Holder Brass Leather Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful Austrian midcentury four-light candleholder in solid patinated brass, hand-stitched patinated leather which probably belongs to one of the wonderful designs by Hagenauer or...
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Rare Wooden Candle Prickets Italian (ref# JRM60)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully painted and gilded wooden candlesticks. Scrolled feet lift the stacked carved three sided decoration.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Candle Holders

Rare Gilded Candle Prickets Italian (Ref# JRM61)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beautifully designed and carved wooden candlesticks. Foliate and C-scroll carving. Original water gilding with some boule evident from wear. Finished on one side in part to reduce go...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Candle Holders

Rare Candle by Hans Agne Jakobsson with 6 Torches
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Sittard, NL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB, Markaryd where he produced this rare candle.
Category

Swedish Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Candle Holders Set Design by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in Paris, ile de france
Rare midcentury cast zinc candle holder set design by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk. Likely the most
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Zinc

Very Rare Swedish Brass Candle Sconces by Silversmith and Artist Claës Giertta
By Claes Giertta
Located in Drottningholm, SE
Very rare Swedish brass candle sconces by Silversmith and Artist Claës Giertta. A beautiful pair
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Revere Crescent Candlestick Holders by Norman Bel Geddes
By Revere Copper and Brass, Inc., Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed for "U" candles by Bel Geddes for Revere ca 1935. Catalog No. 160 in the 1937
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Candlesticks

Rare Brass Scandinavian Candelabra
Located in Asheville, NC
A beautiful solid brass, five candle candelabra, circa 1960s, Denmark. Great lines and construction.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Corner Alter Prickets
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tripod configuration and colors with silver gilt, with recent electrofication.
Category

Antique 19th Century European Candle Holders

Materials

Giltwood

A rare Portieux pressed glass candlestick
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Portieux clear pressed glass candlesticks for the 25th anniversary of the Eiffel tower in 1914
Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Holders

Rare Silver Candelabra with Eagle, Austria, 1840
Located in Milan, IT
Rare 18th century Austrian silver candelabra with a removable eagle on the top and a later wooden
Category

Antique 1840s Austrian Candle Holders

A rare Portieux frosted pressed glass candlestick
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Portieux frosted pressed glass candlesticks for the 25th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower in 1914
Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Holders

Rare Pair of 1950s Venini Murano Glass Candleholders
By Venini
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of 1950s Venini Murano glass candleholders.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

A Rare Set of Four Britannia Standard Candlesticks
By Andrew Raven
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Set of Four Britannia Standard Candlesticks Hallmarked Andrew Raven
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Candle Holders

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Very Rare 19th Century Portuguese Majolica Dragon Candelabra
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceedingly fine and rare early 19th century Portuguese majolica glazed dragon, raised on a slab
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pair of 18th Century Brass Monastery Candlesticks
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Pair of brass candlesticks from Cyclades, Greece. Incredible patina, heavy, solid structure, 18th century, Greece.
Category

Antique 1770s Greek Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Georg Jensen Five Light Candelabra
By Georg Jensen, Johan Rohde
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Designed by Johan Rohde for Georg Jensen in 1927. Made circa 1940s.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare and Stunning Pair of Skultuna Candleholders by Pierre Forsell
By Skultuna
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Pierre Forsell brass candleholders. Can be adjusted to hold various-sized candles. A
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Mazzega Ceiling Lamp. Italian Design 1960 - 1970
By AVMazzega
Located in Karlsruhe, DE
Chromed with glass spheres. Very rare to find. Shipping worldwide with DHL We speak Spanish
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Chrome

Very Rare Late 16th Century Brass Candlestick, Spain, 1580
Located in Bewdley, Worcestershire
A very rare late 16th century brass candlestick; Spanish x. 1580; the 'Moorish' influence in the
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

A Rare Set of 4 Belgian Cherry and Ebonized Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Each with a baluster-shaped candle nozzle above the standard fitted with a tulip cup at the base
Category

Antique 19th Century Belgian Candle Holders

Materials

Cherry

A rare pair of Victorian Era pressed glass Candlesticks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of pressed glass candlesticks from the Victorian Era with possibly a sculpture of Queen Victoria's head in the middle of the candlesticks
Category

Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

19th c. French very fine rare arum and bindweed chandelier
Located in BRUXELLES, BE
Arum and bindweed chandelier, circa 1850 A Rare and poetic eight lights gilt bronze, arums and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Pierre Am��d��e Plasait - Two Rare Candlesticks circa 1940
By Pierre Plasait
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare 1940s candlesticks by Pierre Am��d��e Plasait in silver bronze on a square
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Candle Holders

A rare pair of Eiffel Tower Portieux pressed glass candlesticks
By Portieux Vallerysthal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of pressed glass candelsticks from the Protieux company in France. The candlesticks were for the 25th anniversary of the Eiffel Tower circa.1914
Category

Early 20th Century French Candle Holders

Pair of Rare Battersea Candlesticks
By Battersea
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1770s pair of rare enameled metal candlesticks by Battersea in the Queen Anne style. The
Category

Antique 1770s English Queen Anne Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Kosta Smoked Glass Candlesticks
By Kosta Glasbruk 1
Located in Schagen, NL
/ grayish. Remain in Good condition with wear consisting with age and use. Rare pieces!  
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Smoked Glass

Rare Chandelier chromé Christofle - 4 branches
By Christofle
Located in CANNES, FR
Rare et magnifique chandelier chromé de la Maison Christofle 4 Branches
Category

Early 2000s French Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Chrome

Rare Adjustable Brass Candleholder by Pierre Forssell
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Brussels, BE
candles of a wide range of diameters. It also makes a strong design statement unadorned.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Rare 19th Century Skull and Crossbones Torchiere
Located in Boston, MA
Rare early 19th century triangular torchiere with pricket and skull and crossbones motif. Simple
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Torchères

Materials

Wood

Rare Brass English Hooded Chamberstick, circa 1875
Located in Ambler, PA
Rare brass English hooded chamberstick circa 1875.
Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Candlesticks

Very Rare Archibald Knox Liberty Co. Candleholder Signed c1900
By Archibald Knox
Located in Hampstead, QC
Archibald Knox (1864-1933) decorative candle holder in copper and brass is in excellent condition
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Candlesticks

Materials

Copper, Brass

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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.