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Tall Brass Tapered Candle Holder with Bronze Patina
By Alguacil Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Tall tapered candleholder cast in brass with a bronze patina finish. Also available in brass with a
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Victorian Sterling Silver Taper Candle Holder by Henry Wilkinson Co
By Henry Wilkinson Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver taperstick; an addition of our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique Victorian s...
Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Brass Wood Taper Candle Holder Handheld Sconce Lantern India 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wall hanging candle holder crafted to resemble an antique brass grain scoop with turned
Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cartier Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Tapered Candlestick
By Cartier
Located in Dayton, OH
Cartier sterling silver mini taper candle holder. Measures: 5.5". 31.6 g.   
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Kerry Irish Art Glass Ice Block Votive Candle Holders a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage modern “Ice Cube” art glass taper candle holder pair. Set of 2 Vintage Kerry Glass Ireland
Category

Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

2 Petite Choses Pewter Brass Marble Pineapple Candlesticks Candle Holders 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage candlesticks / taper candle holders by Petite Choses, purchased at Wakefield
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Late 20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Metal

1960s Delightful Triple Arm Silver Plate Candle Holders by Lunt Silversmiths MA
By Lunt Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
- Set of 2- Three arm taper Candle Holders. Midcentury Style Danish Modern 1960s Made in Greenfield
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

2 Brass Neoclassical Fluted Column Star Band Candlestick Candle Holders 15”
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of large vintage brass candlesticks / taper candle holders. In the shape of a neoclassically
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Girandole Gilt Bronze Marble Drop Crystal Candelabra Candle Holders
Located in Dayton, OH
and one three taper candle holders. White marble bases with gilded bronze candlesticks in the shape of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Tommi Parzinger Round Base Candlesticks
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Pair of classically styled brass candlesticks with round bases and a tapering candle holder
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

4 Waterford Crystal Luma Illuminology Single Taper Candlesticks Candle Holders
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four late 20th century Waterford cut crystal Luma / Illuminology candlesticks. Column design with splayed bases, cut in a modern geometric stone / brick pattern. Dimensions: ...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Antique French 18th century hand forged iron candle and taper holder
Located in Bristol, GB
18th century candle and taper holder, hand forged in iron. Sourced from France. A wonderful
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Antique Early 18th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handmade Brass Sun Candleholder, Tapered Candles
By The Design Foundry
Located in London, London
Each of those original brass candleholders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using very traditional techniques, they are polished to reveal the lustrous finish of this beau...
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Handmade Brass Leaf Candleholder, Tapered Candles
By The Design Foundry
Located in London, London
Each of those original brass candleholders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using very traditional techniques, they are polished to reveal the lustrous finish of this beau...
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

19th C Bloodstone Cassolettes with Ormolu Mounts Rams Head Motif Louis XVI Style
Located in Cincinnati, OH
the bases, the lids serve as taper candle holders. The exterior of the candle sockets bear carved
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Set of Handmade Brass Sun Candleholders, Tapered Candles
By The Design Foundry
Located in London, London
Each of those original brass candle holders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using very
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of Handmade Brass Kutch Candleholders, Tapered Candles
By The Design Foundry
Located in London, London
Each of those original brass candleholders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using very traditional techniques, they are polished to reveal the lustrous finish of this beau...
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of Handmade Brass Leaf Candleholders, Tapered Candles
By The Design Foundry
Located in London, London
Each of those original brass candleholders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using very traditional techniques, they are polished to reveal the lustrous finish of this beau...
Category

2010s Indian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair, Antique Italian Floral and Foliate Motif Tole Candle Holders
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of antique Italian tole candle holders captures the charm and sophistication of
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Postmodern Silver and Brass Bow Candle Holders, 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
. Designed to hold standard taper candles, each holder balances elegance with charm and a hint of retro
Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tapering Bobbin Turned Oak Candlesticks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of English 1920s oak candlesticks of turned tapering bobbin form.
Category

Early 20th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Oak

Rare Facet Cut Taper Candlestick
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A rare facet cut glass taper candlestick.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Candlesticks

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair of Miniature Georgian Cast Brass Taper Sticks, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of miniature English Georgian cast brass taper sticks. Birmingham, England, circa 1820.
Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Taper Candlestick, Antique George III
By RI, Sheffield 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George III English sterling silver Corinthian column taper
Category

Antique 1770s English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Sculptural Iron Wall Sconce Taper Candleholders
Located in Chula Vista, CA
4 3/4" W x 3 1/2" D color is black. Size is slim -taper. Wall mount candleholders. Sculptural shape
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Taperstick Taper Candlestick 1772 18th Century
By John Carter
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Antique George III Sterling Silver Taperstick with a square base and a knopped column. The base, column and removable sconce are embellished with classic gadroon borders....
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique George I Britannia Silver Taper Stick Candlestick 1717 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A classic Antique George I solid Britannia Silver Taper Stick with a hexagonal base. The
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Silver Taper Stick Candlestick 1867 Adams 18th Century Style
By Walter Morrisse
Located in London, GB
A lovely Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Taper Stick in the Adams Style of the 1770s. The
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Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Swedish Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
with tapered square base and pewter candle holders.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Candle Holders

Vintage Brass Stag Reindeer Holly Wreath 3 Light Wall Sconce Candelabra 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century brass stag / deer / reindeer wall hanging three light taper candle holder
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Cast Iron Candelabra
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage 12 candle taper holder is made of a matte black metal iron and has a great mid century
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Italian Gilt Tole and Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
than French, with eight arms having long slim and tapering candle holders which are supported on
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

Louis XVI Tric Trac Table
Located in San Marino, CA
revealing backgammon board made of exotic wood with inlaid bone. Includes a pair of candle holders. Tapered
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

Materials

Metal

French 1950s Floor Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
at the middle with brass rosettes. At the top, a trio of faux candles on tapered holders provides
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

2 Vintage Sterling Silver 925 Cherub Angel Putti Rose Taper Candle Holders 2.5"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage 925 sterling silver taper candle holders featuring three cherubs holding a rose
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Franciscan by Gladding McBean Pair of Taper Candle Holders 1951-1954 California
By Gladding, McBean, Franciscan China 1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of taper candle holders feature classic Mid Century Modern lines with combination of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Brass Italian Onion Tapered Candle Holders - a Set of 3
By Carnival Studios
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Postmodern figurative Italian Onion Flower Shaped Metal Candleholders from Carnevale, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 I have official proof of authentic...
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Danish Brass Candle Holders - Set of 2
By Josef Frank
Located in Fairfield, CA
holds 2 standard taper candle holders. Label attached to one, Made in Denmark.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Dansk Crown Silver Plated Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century silver plated tiny taper candle holder. Great atomic "Crown" design by Jens
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Antique George II Sterling Silver Tapersticks (1747)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
underside. Condition These antique sterling silver taper candle holders are an excellent gauge of silver
Category

Antique 1740s English Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

2 Antique Early American Pewter Baluster Taper Candlesticks Candle Holders 7"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique early American baluster style pewter candlesticks.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Colonial Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Miniature Tapered Candlesticks Holders 250g
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Tiffany & Co sterling silver miniature taper candlesticks, numbered 16. Measures: 2.5” x
Category

Late 20th Century Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Dipped Natural Dye Tapered Candle Box Gift Set, in Stock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This boxed set of six candles makes the perfect holiday or house warming gift. Each candle is
Category

2010s Rustic Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

1970s Istapo Candle Holder Art Glass Göran Wärff Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Three Taper Istapo Candle Holder Art Glass Designed by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Sweden
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Scandinavian Asymmetrical Taper Candlesticks in Teak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
scandinavian design/maker circa 1960 in the style of Finn Juhl, IHQ and Kay Bojesen. These candle holders are
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Teak

Two Pairs Paul Schulze Dansk Designs Modern Tapered Silverplated Candleholders
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
flower shaped accommodates tapered candles. Two Pairs, never used in 2 original boxes and made in Japan
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Scandinavian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Trio of Danish Midcentury Taper Candleholders from E.J. Design
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- A set of 3 small taper candleholders - Two pieces in brass and a silver plated smaller one
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cast Roped Brass Taper Wall Sconce
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Add some European Mid Century Modern to your living room or dining room with this vintage two-arm wall candlestick in a twisted faux rope pattern. This piece has fantastic patina and...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and White Enamel Candle Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern conical brass wall candle holders. The tapered conical brass body
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass, Metal

Robert Welch Brutalist Black Iron Taper Candelabra in Original Box, Signed
By Robert Welch
Located in Melbourne, AU
A small CD 55 candelabra in blackened cast iron. Carries eight fine taper (7mm) candles. Comes in
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Vintage 1960s British Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Pair of English 18th Century Georgian Fluted and Tapered Brass Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of George III brass candlesticks. Having integral bobeches, fluted and tapered
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Antique George I Solid Silver Taper Stick Candlestick 1722 Britannia Standard
Located in London, GB
A Classic antique George I solid silver taper stick / small candlestick with a hexagonal base and a
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Tall Brass Candlesticks
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of tall slim tapering brass candle holders.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Candle Holders

Set of 6 Dansk Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
plated metal. Ideal for 1/4" tapered candles. The base of the holder allows for a vertical or slightly
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Danish Eigel Jensen for Anton Michelsen Sterling Silver Candlesticks Set of 4
By Eigel Jensen, Anton Michelsen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
" diameter taper candles. The candle holders have S-shaped curvilinear bases which are fully hallmarked on
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mid Century Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder Set
Located in San Diego, CA
candle. Each holder displays stylistic beauty that is linear with rustic elements. Simple and chic yet
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder Set
Located in San Diego, CA
iron candleholder adds height to any display by holding your standard taper candle. Each holder
Category

Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Iron

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Tapered Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of tapered candle holders is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and silver, all tapered candle holders available were constructed with great care. We have 15 antique and vintage tapered candle holders in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Tapered candle holders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of tapered candle holders to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Georgian and Mid-Century Modern tapered candle holders are of considerable interest. Many tapered candle holders are appealing in their simplicity, but The Design Foundry, Dansk Designs and Alguacil Perkoff Ltd. produced popular tapered candle holders that are worth a look.

How Much are Tapered Candle Holders?

Tapered candle holders can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $227, while the lowest priced sells for $52 and the highest can go for as much as $4,315.

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 Tapered 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 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.