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1970s Sculptural Design Modern Amber Single Candle Holder Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage amber candle holder with sculptural shape. Will hold one candle. 9.25 x 4.88 d x 10.63
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Plastic

1989 HB Sculptural Chamber Candle Holder Dish in Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1989 HB sculptural chamber candle holder dish in brass Measures: 2.5 tall x 4.5 diameter x 5.13
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Abstract Candle Holder, American Art Studio Pottery, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage anthropomorphic ceramic candle holder has a hollow cylindrical body and a removable head
Category

Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Art Nouveau Style Wrought Iron Dual Candle Holder Sculptural
Located in West Hollywood, CA
character. This candle holder functions equally well as a dramatic tabletop accent or as a sculptural floor
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Candle Sconces

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sculptural Toucan Silver Plate Candle Holder, Style of Emilia Castillo
By Emilia Castillo, Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and whimsical two-light candle holder in the style of Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo
Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stone, Silver Plate, Copper

Silver Dipped Bronze Sculptural Flower Candle Stick Holder, Brazil 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern silver dipped bronze candle holder with flowers on vines. Signed by unknown
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Bronze

A SCULPTURAL BRUTALIST CANDELABRA CANDLE HOLDER, ARTIST PIECE, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional sculptural candelabra candle holder, Post-Modernist, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, plant
Category

1990s French Post-Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Sculptural Solid Walnut Candle Holder - Acer R:2 by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Made out of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Solid Walnut Candle Holder - Acer R:2 by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Made out of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Acer Candle Holder R:2 - Solid Walnut - by Mokko
By Mokko Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Made out of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". The candle holder is in very
Category

20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Sculptural Hans Jensen Calla Lily Candle Holders Silver Plated a Pair
By Hans Jensen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage sculptural silver plated Hans Jensen Calla Lily candle holders a pair. Pair of Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Sculptural Brass and Black Ring Candle Holders, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
sculptural sophistication of 1980s European design. Each piece features a bold black circular ring balanced
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

A SCULPTURAL BRUTALIST CANDELABRA CANDLE HOLDER Unique ARTIST Piece, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional sculptural Chandelier, Candelabra, Candlesticks, Candle holder, Brutalist, Rustic
Category

Vintage 1950s French Post-Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Sculptural Brutalist Iris-shaped Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
candle holder done in gilt bronze, shaped as Iris flower. It was designed by Austrian designer Heinz Goll
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Candle Holder designed by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
candle holder done in gilt bronze, shaped as a coral. It was designed by Austrian designer Heinz Goll
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Sculptural Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
candle holder done in gilt bronze. It was designed by Austrian designer Heinz Goll, who's work is often
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Michael Aram Original Vintage Modern Sculptural Bronze and Brass Candle Holder
By Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare decorative object- a brass modern candlestick holder in sculptural shape. it holds three
Category

1990s Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Large 1950s heavy sculptural brutalist iron candle holder by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in München, DE
7.5" Diameter of candle holder: 16 cm 6.3" Weight: 8kg Will be packed very well for safe shipping.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Silver Plated Candle Holder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk
Located in Charleston, SC
Dansk silver plated Wave candle centerpiece. Gunnar Cyren designed candle holder makes a statement
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

A SCULPTURAL BRUTALIST CANDELABRA CANDLE HOLDER Unique ARTIST Piece, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and spectacular candelabra candle holder sculpture, Post-Modernist, Brutalist
Category

1990s French Post-Modern Candelabras

Materials

Gold Plate, Wrought Iron

1960s Sculptural - Stackable Candle Holders Stoffi Nagel for BMF Nagel Germany
By Bmf Nagel, Nagel Stoffi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Iconic set of 13 playful stackable or modular designed candlesticks by César Stoffi & Fritz Nagel for BMF Nagel - W. Germany. Very 1960s mid-century modern in design, little sculptur...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculptural silver plated coiled candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. The
Category

20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Eigel Jensen for Anton Michelsen 1960 Sterling Sculptural Three-Candles Holder
By Anton Michelsen, Eigel Jensen
Located in Miami, FL
Candles holder designed by Eigel Jensen (1917-2002) for Anton Michelsen. Very unique, gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
candelabra, designed in the 1960s. Crafted from cast iron and brass, this sculptural piece exudes a bold and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Iron

Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk Design
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Dansk Designs France Silver-Plated Spiral Tapered Candlesticks, Candle Holder. Sculptural silver
Category

Late 20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Green Vintage Candle Holders
By Memphis Milano
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
A sculptural trio of candle holders crafted in polished green marble. with layered glass discs for
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Set of Green Vintage Candle Holders
Set of Green Vintage Candle Holders
$188 Sale Price / set
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Pair of Sculptural Ceramic Candle Sticks
Located in Millbrook, NY
Pair of Pale Terracotta Handmade Sculptural Candleholders from South America. These candlesticks
Category

2010s Colombian Candlesticks

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Turned Wenge Candle Holder for Laurids Lonborg
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and finely turned candle holder made of richly grained wenge.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wenge

Fondica Casenove French 1980 Bronze Floral Candle Holder
By Fondica, Pierre Casenove
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural bronze floral French Candle holder designed by Pierre Casenove for Fondica. signed.
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Atélis Maxi – Set of 6 Gold Brass Candle Holders
Located in Porto, PT
Introducing Atelís Maxi, a decorative candle holder that embodies the essence of sculptural
Category

2010s Portuguese Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Modernist Sterling Silver Candle Holders signed Domar
Located in New York, NY
detailing, adding depth and texture to their sculptural design. Elegantly frosted glass candle holders
Category

Vintage 1980s Israeli Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Eight Italian Brushed Brass Candle Holders, Contemporary Design
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Paoli for Caspal. Each candle holder features a sculptural, softly rounded silhouette inspired by the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Danish Candle Sconce from Dantoft Kunstartikler, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
blue glass mosaic. It can be installed with a ball, block or tea light candle. Measurements: H: 38 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Brutalist Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

32-Inch Tall Bronze Brutalist Candle Holder, Mid-20th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A sculptural and commanding Brutalist candle holder, standing at an impressive 32 inches in height
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Mastad Norway Pair of Candle Holders Scandinavian Modern Pewter 1950s
By Mastad Pewter Norway
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of sculptural pewter candle holders in Scandinavian Midcentury Modern style was made by
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Gunnar Ander floor candle holder, cat sculpture, Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Forserum, SE
A large, sculptural floor-standing candle holder, model Huskatt (House Cat), designed in the 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

1970s Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
By Iittala, Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s Pair of Sculpturally Modern Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Pierre Forssell (1925–2004) Candle Holder in Brass, Skultuna, Sweden, 1980
Located in Valby, 84
Sculptural square candle holder in solid brass designed by Pierre Forssell (1925–2004) and produced
Category

Vintage 1980s Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Ambrosià Crystal Candlestick Set – Hand-Cut Candle Holders for Home Décor
Located in Glendale, CA
; Clear Crystal. It is a sculptural hand-cut crystal candle holder that seamlessly fuses Art Deco
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Sculptural Danish Candle Sconces from Dantoft Kunstartikler, 1970s
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Balen, BE
Striking pair of Danish wall-mounted candle sconces produced by Dantoft Kunstartikler in the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Metal

Silver-Plated Advent Candle Holder by Walter Andersson for Ystad Metall, Sweden
By Ystad-Metall, Walter Anderson
Located in Göteborg, SE
An elegant and sculptural silver-plated Advent candle holder designed by Walter Andersson for Ystad
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Marco de Gueltz Sandblasted Glass Candlesticks or Candle Holders, France 1980s
By Marco de Gueltzl, Marco de Gueltz
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of unique postmodern sculptural candlesticks or candle holders rendered in hand cut and
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Cut Glass

Set of 6 Brushed Brass Sculptural Candlestick Holders, Italy, Contemporary
By CASPAL, FEDERICA PAOLI
Located in Milano, Lombardia
both practical candle holders and collectible sculptural objects, expressing the balance between
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Midcentury Suspended Candle Chandelier in Black Iron by Dantofte
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural modernist chandelier composed of bent iron in black lacquer. It features 4 glass 'bowl
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Brass Hexagon Candle Holders by Gusum – Sweden, 1960 s
By Metallslojden Gusum
Located in Balen, BE
, angular lines and solid weight give these candle holders a sculptural presence, whether displayed as a
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Chrome Sculptural Arched Candlestick Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Lucite Chrome Sculptural Arched Candlestick Holder. Circa Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Lucite

Dansk Jens Quistgaard Danish Modern Tall Teak Candle Holder With Brass Rim
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage sculptural teak candle holder with brass rim designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. 9.5
Category

Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Modern Brutalist Hurricane Candle Holders by Jerry Davis
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of sculptural mixed metal hurricane candle holders signed Jerry Davis circa 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Enamel Ratten Sculptural Candlestick Holders
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Troy, MI
enameled steel folded into an hourglass form with rattan wrapped center Yellow candle holder retains
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Enamel

Ivar Ålenius Björk Brass Candle Holders for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960 s
By Ivar Ålenius Björk, Ystad-Metall
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant set of three sculptural brass candle holders, manufactured in Sweden by Ystad Metall
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Brutalist Iron Green Glass Wall Candle Lamp by Dantoft, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
1970s Brutalist Wall candle sculpture made by Danish design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Candle Lamps

Materials

Iron

Set Of Three Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Candle Holders TW 486, Kultakeskus Oy 1970s
By Tapio Wirkkala, Kultakeskus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful sculptural set of three bronze candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala for
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Burden and Flame Hand-Built High-Fired Ceramic Candle Holder by Darren Dai
By Darren Dai
Located in London, GB
Burden and Flame is a sculptural ceramic candle holder by Chinese artist Darren Dai. The work
Category

2010s Chinese Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Ribbon Silver Tea light Holders – Modern Elegance by Ane Christensen
Located in London, London
certain to spark conversation and admiration. Each candle holder measures 3"(7.5cm) tall, by 12"(30cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Matching Pair of Silver Plate Snake Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sculptural silver-plate coil candle holders designed by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
Category

20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Sculptural Iron and blue glass candle sconce for Dantoft, Denmark 1960 s/1970 s
By Dantoft Kunstartikler
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iron and glass candle candle sconce was made by Dantoft Kunstartikler (art pieces) in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

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Sculptural Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of sculptural candle holders available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all sculptural candle holders available were constructed with great care. There are 135 antique and vintage sculptural candle holders for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 18 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of sculptural candle holders available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of sculptural candle holders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern sculptural candle holders are of considerable interest. Sculptural candle holders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Margit Wittig, BMF Nagel and Patrick Coard are consistently popular.

How Much are Sculptural Candle Holders?

Sculptural candle holders can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $798, while the lowest priced sells for $110 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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 Sculptural 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.