What is a hurricane candle holder?

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.

How tall should a candle holder be?

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.

What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?

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.

What are glass candle holders called?

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.

What are medieval candle holders called?

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.

What are the different types of candle holders?

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.

What are vintage candle holders called?

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.

What are those tall candle holders called?

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.

What are the candle holders in church called?

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.

What can I use instead of a candle holder?

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.

Do pillar candles need a holder?

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.

What are wall-mounted candle holders called?

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.

How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?

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.

What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?

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.

What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?

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.

How can you tell if a silver candle holder is real?

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.

Wire Candle Holder

Goat Candle

Small Candlestick Lamp

Antique Painted Chandelier

Wire Candelabra

19th Century Chinese Lantern

Cigar Stand

Brass Cigar Ashtray

Cigar Matches

Mid-Century Black Enameled Metal Wire Tripod Candle Holder

$325

Mid-Century Black Enameled Metal Wire Tripod Candle Holder

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Standing candle holder features black enameled metal construction with three-legged wire base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Torchères

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Danish Modern Candle Holder, Wire Sitting African Ethnic Vibe, 1970s

$135

Mid-Century Danish Modern Candle Holder, Wire Sitting African Ethnic Vibe, 1970s

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Andernach, DE

Great design - a classic: African figure made of a sturdy blackened metal wire with natural wicker weave. Danish design, attributed to Laurids Lonborg, Denmark. It features the typic...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Kokopelli Iron Candle Holder, 1970s

$370

Kokopelli Iron Candle Holder, 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

This sculptural piece combines folk art influences with a playful pop art aesthetic, featuring a stylized dancing figure with distinctive wire-formed hair and two candle holders. Cr...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Large Mid-Century Modern Wire Steel Candle Holder in the Shape of a Cello

$1,955Sale Price|20% Off

Large Mid-Century Modern Wire Steel Candle Holder in the Shape of a Cello

Located in Doornspijk, NL

" And now, highly honored audience, the wonderful Cello Concerto Romance in e minor! " The lines of this wire steel cello-candle holder, that was made in the 1960s, are very attract...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Pair of neoclassical wooden candle holders

$2,600 / set

Pair of neoclassical wooden candle holders

Located in Dallas, TX

As shown on the pictures, they are in an excellent antique condition. Not wired - they are candle holders.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Candle Sconces

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Modern Iron Wire Floor Standing Candelabra

$675

Mid Century Modern Iron Wire Floor Standing Candelabra

Located in Fraser, MI

Mid Century Modern Iron Wire Floor Standing Candelabra

Category

Vintage 1950s Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Monumental 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Egyptian Revival Candleabrum - Wired

$6,316Sale Price / set|20% Off

Monumental 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Egyptian Revival Candleabrum - Wired

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb and intricately crafted pair of French gilt bronze candelabras, dating to the 19th century, exemplifying the grandeur and sophistication of the Egyptian Revival aesthetic. T...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival Candle Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Set of 2 Antique Iron Wire Candleholder Hand Bent with Woven Metal Design, 1850s

$784 / set

Set of 2 Antique Iron Wire Candleholder Hand Bent with Woven Metal Design, 1850s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This antique set of 2 iron wire candleholders from the 1850s is a remarkable example of traditional folk craftsmanship. Hand bent and woven from iron wire, each piece shows subtle va...

Category

Antique 19th Century Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair Black Metal Candelabras by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1960s

$568 / set

Pair Black Metal Candelabras by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1960s

By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander

Located in PUTTEN, NL

His work often features flowing lines, balanced proportions, and a poetic sense of movement, making his candle holders highly collectible. He collaborated extensively with **Ystad-Me...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Copper, Wire

Custom Made Wire Art Candlestick Holder, Pair

$136Sale Price|35% Off

Custom Made Wire Art Candlestick Holder, Pair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Pair of custom Made Wire Art candlestick holders made of 8 sculptural wire pieces fixed to a black base with chrome holder along the top.

Category

1990s American Candle Stands

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Louis XV Rococo Style Bronze Dore Two Arm Sconces

$1,750 / set

Pair of French Louis XV Rococo Style Bronze Dore Two Arm Sconces

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The sconces can be used either as candle holders, or wired for electric lights. They are adopted to be wired, if desired, with strategically placed hooks and premade openings to thre...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier

$5,500

19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Style Crystal and Brass Chandelier

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The chandelier originally was lit with candles but now the candle holders are wired for electricity; 19th century Sweden/Russia.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chandelier, Wood & Crystal, 6 Arms

$8,500

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chandelier, Wood & Crystal, 6 Arms

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large, elegant and impressive, newly restored antique Swedish Gustavian style chandelier with 6 scrolled arms and gold hanging wood and multifaceted crystal decorations. Elegant curv...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra

$575

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Large Papier-Mâché Hand Painted Angel Candelabra

By Sergio Bustamante

Located in St. Louis, MO

Removable white painted wire 5 arm candelabra or candle holder attached to back.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Lavender and Rouge Marble Gilt Bronze Candelabra Now a Lamp

$3,500

Lavender and Rouge Marble Gilt Bronze Candelabra Now a Lamp

Located in Nashville, TN

Richly cast and gilded bronze floral and foliate bronze mounts with rose blooms / buds for candle holder .Now wired as a lamp . Crack to marble dome repaired (see photo 4 ) . very de...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Beaux Arts Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Recent Sales

Pair of Venetian Candlesticks Wired into Lamps, White Gold Gilded, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 44 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair of Venetian Candlesticks Wired into Lamps, White Gold Gilded, 19th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of italian candle sticks wired into lamps with parchment shades

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Candle Holders

Tole and Crystal Chandelier

Unavailable

H 40 in W 33 in D 33 in

Tole and Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

French tole and crystal twelve-arm chandelier with leaves and paper sleeves. This chandelier has been wired for American standard fixtures by Wirthmore Antiques.

Category

Late 20th Century French Louis XV Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Wire

Swedish Pair of Iron Goat Candleholders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall 1960s

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in

Swedish Pair of Iron Goat Candleholders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall 1960s

By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely pair of black forged wired iron candle holders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall 1960s - Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Bronze Sconces

Unavailable

H 15 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in

Pair of French Bronze Sconces

Located in Hudson, NY

Each with an octagonal disc base decorated with a star motif, pair of arms fitted with (wired) faux candle holders and a pair of decorative crossed arrows.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

1940's French Chandeiler

Unavailable

H 24 in Dm 17 in

1940's French Chandeiler

Located in So. Egremont, MA

There are 5 bulbs newly wired and 4 candle holders. The 4 cups which hold bulbs are pierced and beaded with crystals allowing the light to sparkle through.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Fun Pair of Squiggly Wire Candleholders

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H 15.75 in Dm 13.78 in

Fun Pair of Squiggly Wire Candleholders

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A delightful pair of one-of-a-kind Folk Art candleholders made of bent and braided wire, painted black.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Candle Holders

Large Vintage French Candlestick Wired as a Lamp

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H 31 in Dm 9.25 in

Large Vintage French Candlestick Wired as a Lamp

Located in Highwood, IL

Glamorous large vintage French silver plated candlestick ingeniously wired into an awesome table lamp. Newly rewired by our in-house electrician, this fine lamp would easily work in ...

Category

20th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Unsigned Custom Coiled Wire Abstract Candelabra, circa 1960

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H 13 in W 9 in D 9 in

Unsigned Custom Coiled Wire Abstract Candelabra, circa 1960

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Unsigned custom made coiled wire abstract candelabra featuring 3 candleholders on 3 asymmetric freeform arms flowing out of a coiled center resting on 3 legs, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Rustic Red Twisted Wire Wrought Iron Candelabras Wall Sconces Set of 2

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H 6.7 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Rustic Red Twisted Wire Wrought Iron Candelabras Wall Sconces Set of 2

Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB

Highly decorative pair of vintage wrought iron wall sconces candelabras featuring an intricate hand-twisted design with elegant looped and knotted detailing. Finished in red-painted ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Baroque Candelabras

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Lanterns

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H 23 in Dm 12 in

19th Century Chinese Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 19th century trio still have their original paper. They have wooden bases for candles, or they could be easily converted for electric use. Price is for the set, though we will a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Candle Holders

Materials

Wire

19th Century Swedish Candelabra

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H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

19th Century Swedish Candelabra

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Late 19th Century Swedish Wood and wire candelabra embodies Scandinavian craftsmanship, simple, efficient and understated design. Its elegantly curved wire arms and elegantly turned ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Candelabras

Materials

Wire

A pair of Elephant Candlesticks by Marie Christophe

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H 9 in W 6 in D 10 in

A pair of Elephant Candlesticks by Marie Christophe

By Marie Christophe

Located in New York, NY

If we had to summarize the work of Marie Christophe, we could argue that it is a marriage, a priori improbable, between sculpture and lightness. Lightness of the material used, the i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Candlesticks

Materials

Wire

Candelabra With Parrot by Marie Christophe

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H 21 in W 15 in D 4 in

Candelabra With Parrot by Marie Christophe

By Marie Christophe

Located in New York, NY

If we had to summarize the work of Marie Christophe, we could argue that it is a marriage, a priori improbable, between sculpture and lightness. Lightness of the material used, the i...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Candelabras

Materials

Wire

Antique Classical Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabra Lamp, circa 1890

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H 37 in Dm 12.25 in

Antique Classical Gilt Bronze & Rouge Marble Figural Candelabra Lamp, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique figural table lamp offers candelabra having gilt bronze scrolled foliate form arms terminating in candle lights surmounting urn form base with rouge marble and cast high r...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Greek Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Wire, Metal, Bronze

Early Candelabras by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s

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H 12.6 in Dm 9.06 in

Early Candelabras by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Hägersten, SE

Made from black lacquered metal and brass wire. Both candelabras Have six candle holders and legs but vary slightly in proportions, emphasizing their hand crafted aspect and adds to ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Brass

Unusual Vintage Floor Cigar Ashtray, Candle Holder, Match Box Holder Copper Iron

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H 24 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Unusual Vintage Floor Cigar Ashtray, Candle Holder, Match Box Holder Copper Iron

Located in Oakland, CA

An unusual design in a cigar floor stand ashtray, created out of copper, brass, with a three legged iron base wrapped in copper wire which has a candle holder to relight the cigar an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Pair Italian Neoclassical Torcheres

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H 85 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in

Pair Italian Neoclassical Torcheres

Located in Stamford, CT

Fine pair of Italian neoclassical polychrome and gilt wood torcheres with fluted column, acanthus leaf decoration on a tripartite base.Topped with hurricane lamps over bronze candle ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Floor Lamps

French Country Rustic Grey and Gilt Wood Wall Sconces

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H 25.5 in W 25 in D 16 in

French Country Rustic Grey and Gilt Wood Wall Sconces

Located in Essex, MA

French country chic rustic gilt and grey painted wall sconces. Graceful 4 arm bent wire arms ending in carved candle holders, gilt carved drop pendants add to the country char.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Putti Table Lamps

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H 17.52 in Dm 4.41 in

Pair of Bronze Putti Table Lamps

Located in Folkestone, GB

The finely cast putti each holding aloft reeded circular columns which form the lamp bases. (Previously with candle holders, now wired for electricity). A very well proportioned pai...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gothic Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

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H 71 in W 14 in D 14 in

19th Century French Gothic Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Floor Lamp

Located in Dallas, TX

The two-light iron lamp has been re-wired with an original candle holder and is in excellent condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Floor Lamps

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Serpentine Brass Candle Holder by Josef Frank, 1960s, Sweden

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H 8.27 in Dm 7.09 in

Vintage Serpentine Brass Candle Holder by Josef Frank, 1960s, Sweden

By Josef Frank

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Two tiered serpentine candle holder in wire brass designed by Josef Frank and manufactured by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden during the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Postmodern Brass, Wire and Slate Candlesticks

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H 13.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Pair of Rare Postmodern Brass, Wire and Slate Candlesticks

By Swid Powell

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare pair of candlesticks in solid brass tops with screw tops on metal wire, sitting on a chunk of slate stone, circa 1980s unique and rare the tall one its 13.5" tall and the shorte...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Slate, Metal, Brass

19th Century Swedish antique folk art candelaber Tramp work vire work country

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H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 13 in

19th Century Swedish antique folk art candelaber Tramp work vire work country

Located in Boden, SE

It's more than just a candle holder; it's a piece of history that tells a story of incredible skill, resourcefulness, and a touch of ingenuity.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Candelabras

Materials

Wire

Mid-Century Modern Wire Mesh and Copper Centerpiece and Candle Holder

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H 6.5 in W 26 in D 9 in

Mid-Century Modern Wire Mesh and Copper Centerpiece and Candle Holder

By Sol Bloom

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stylized wire mesh and copper centerpiece and candle holders,, Reminiscent of sculptural designs by Sol Bloom ,Frederick Weinberg,Carl Aubock,, Wonderful copper detailing,,Bowl or ba...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tableware

Materials

Copper, Wire

Unusual Vintage Floor Cigar Ashtray, Candle Holder, Match Box Holder Copper Iron

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H 24 in W 11 in D 7.5 in

Unusual Vintage Floor Cigar Ashtray, Candle Holder, Match Box Holder Copper Iron

Located in Oakland, CA

An unusual design in a cigar floor stand ashtray, created out of copper, brass, with a three legged iron base wrapped in copper wire which has a candle holder to relight the cigar an...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

19th Century Round Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier

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H 17.5 in Dm 27 in

19th Century Round Hand-Forged Iron Chandelier

Located in Chireno, TX

Chandelier features eight lights set into original candle holders. Newly wired for use within the USA using UL listed parts.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Raffia Candle Holders

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H 16 in D 12 in

Raffia Candle Holders

Located in San Francisco, CA

Raffia candle holders with wrapped metal accents that give them a bit of sparkle. Two arm candle holder is $230: 29.5"H x 10"D x 14"W. Four arm candle holder information is...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Candle Holders

Materials

Wire, Metal

Large and Unique Scrolled Wire Candle Sconce

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H 30 in W 29 in D 6.5 in

Large and Unique Scrolled Wire Candle Sconce

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

A large-scale candle sconce with brass candleholders. Each dark green painted wire arm has a lovely glass ball hanging. Inquire with us for the option to electrify.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Gilt-bronze candelabra later wired

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H 23 in

Gilt-bronze candelabra later wired

Located in Vancouver, BC

Gilt-bronze candelabra with three 'puttis'. Later wired for lamp.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

Pair Venetian Glass Candlesticks Wired as Lamps

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H 25.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Pair Venetian Glass Candlesticks Wired as Lamps

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Pair fantastic green Venetian glass candlesticks wired as lamps with three way sockets. Each candlestick is 17" tall, plus the socket and harp. The shaft is constructed of ribbed gre...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

French porcelain elephant candlestick previously wired as a lamp

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H 18 in W 18 in D 8 in

French porcelain elephant candlestick previously wired as a lamp

Located in Vancouver, BC

A very unusual and decorative late 19thC early 20thC French porcelain elephant wonderfully painted in bright enamel colors, the top of his back painted as a rug, he has gilded bronze...

Category

Early 20th Century French Rococo Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

Beautiful small scale giltwood candlestick wired as a lamp

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H 30 in Dm 6 in

Beautiful small scale giltwood candlestick wired as a lamp

Located in San Francisco, CA

Beautiful small scale giltwood candlestick wired as a lamp; French circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Pair of Elkington Mason & Co Candlesticks Wired as Lamps

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H 22 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Elkington Mason & Co Candlesticks Wired as Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Pair Silver-plated Columnar Candlesticks with Elkington Mason & Co Hallmarks on Base (See Image 10), England, Circa 1880, Newly wired

Elkington Mason & Co was one of t...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Whimsical 19th Century Two-Tier Wire Work Candelabra

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H 26.5 in Dm 17.38 in

Whimsical 19th Century Two-Tier Wire Work Candelabra

Located in Essex, MA

A whimsical, late 19th century finely crafted, wirework two tier, 11-light candelabra, the candle sockets formed of iron wire spirals connected to a central shaft bound by coiled wi...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Candelabras

Materials

Wire

Pair of George III Carved Giltwood and Wrapped Wire Candlesticks

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H 16.8 in W 9 in D 6 in

Pair of George III Carved Giltwood and Wrapped Wire Candlesticks

By Thomas Johnson, London 1

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

Each with leaf-cast foliate candle holders and drip pans, supported by spiral branches issuing from a naturalistically carved tree stump.

Category

Antique 1760s English Candlesticks

Materials

Wire

Pair of Chinese Lanterns

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H 30 in Dm 13.5 in

Pair of Chinese Lanterns

Located in Washington, DC

Chinese wire mesh hanging lanterns, to be used with pillar candle

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Candle Holders

Materials

Wire

Spectacular Ceramic Candelabra Heron Martinez Design

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H 34 in W 28 in D 12 in

Spectacular Ceramic Candelabra Heron Martinez Design

By Heron Martinez

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing terracotta candelabra in the shape of a tree of peacocks, flowers and leaves. The piece was hand made in the Mexican school of ceramic trees of life. This candelabra was des...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Candle Holders

Materials

Wire

Pair Italian Candelabra

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H 37 in

Pair Italian Candelabra

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair Drop Crystal and Parcel Gilt Candelabra

Category

20th Century Italian Candle Holders

Materials

Wire

Swedish Pair of Iron Goat Candleholders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall 1960s

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H 16.54 in W 11.82 in D 7.49 in

Swedish Pair of Iron Goat Candleholders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall 1960s

By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely pair of black forged wired iron candle holders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall 1960s - Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Folk Art Chandelier, 21 Candles

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H 21.5 in Dm 13.5 in

Folk Art Chandelier, 21 Candles

Located in Doylestown, PA

A charming American folk art 21-candle chandelier in turned wood, with blue and rust-red painted finish with wire arms and wood candle holders, circa 1870.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

French Cut Crystal Light Fixture

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H 37 in D 24 in

French Cut Crystal Light Fixture

Located in Hudson, NY

French cut crystal light fixutre with candle holders. Wire for light.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Restored Pair of Carved Regency Tassle Sconces

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H 31 in W 10 in D 8 in

Restored Pair of Carved Regency Tassle Sconces

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

High Gloss Lacquered Sconces with Curved Brass Candle Holders. Not wired. Hollywood Regency

Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Great Pair of Crystal and Mirror Backed French Wall Sconces

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H 14 in W 13 in D 8 in

Great Pair of Crystal and Mirror Backed French Wall Sconces

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

High quality little pair of mirror backed wall sconces (not wired) with three candle holders each.

Category

20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Early 19th c. Italian Chandelier

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H 27 in Dm 34 in

Early 19th c. Italian Chandelier

Located in Houston, TX

Original paint still remains in areas. Five wire arms with candle holders.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

French Carved Wood Pedestal

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H 59.5 in Dm 12.75 in

French Carved Wood Pedestal

Located in New Orleans, LA

Could be used as a large candle holder or wired for a standing lamp.

Category

Early 20th Century French Pedestals and Columns

Pair Empire Bronze Sconces

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H 7.5 in W 8 in D 8.25 in

Pair Empire Bronze Sconces

Located in New Orleans, LA

Round back plate with leaf motif, intricate detailing around circle holding 3 candle holders. US wired

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Ormolu

19th c. Tole Lantern

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H 16 in Dm 7.5 in

19th c. Tole Lantern

Located in Houston, TX

Five sides with panel glass. One panel opens to candle holder inside. Wire hook at top.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

English Victorian Cast Iron “Folk Art” Stags Head Chandelier, circa 1880

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H 30 in Dm 29 in

English Victorian Cast Iron “Folk Art” Stags Head Chandelier, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

The crown corona issuing four chain supports, the body with four exuberantly designed stags interspersed with four candle holders, un-wired.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Wire Candlesticks

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H 8.47 in Dm 5.91 in

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Wire Candlesticks

Located in Vienna, Vienna

An elegant and simple pair of candlesticks, each made of three bended brass wire parts, held together by wickerwork. A nice but anonymous example of Austrian Mid-Century design as...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Italian Porcelain Flower Chandelier, 1950s

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Italian Porcelain Flower Chandelier, 1950s

Located in Noorderwijk, BE

Nestled among this bouquet of flowers are four arms with drip effect candle bulb holders. Wired to European standard, 220V with E14 screw bulb fittings.

Category

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Materials

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Vintage Black Metal and Brass Candle Holder, Bauhaus Style, 1940s

$374

H 13 in W 7.88 in D 3.86 in

Vintage Black Metal and Brass Candle Holder, Bauhaus Style, 1940s

By Bauhaus, Stilnovo

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Simplistic black metal and brass wall candle holder for two standard size candles. Slender black mount with brass cone shaped holders. Likely manufactured in the 1940s in the style o...

Category

Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

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Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron

$589Sale Price|20% Off

H 19 in Dm 6 in

Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this iconic Jens Quistgaard candelabra, designed in the 1960s. Crafted from cast iron and brass, this sculptural piec...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Iron

Hand-forged Swedish Iron Candelabra, 1940s

$526Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.6 in W 9.06 in D 3.15 in

Hand-forged Swedish Iron Candelabra, 1940s

Located in Karis, Nyland

A Swedish wrought iron candelabra from the 1940. Hand-forged with a spiral base and four curved arms, this piece blends Scandinavian Modern elegance with a raw, Brutalist edge. Both ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

California Ranch Mid Century Wrought Iron Torchiere Standing Candelabra

$1,495

H 60.5 in W 16 in D 16 in

California Ranch Mid Century Wrought Iron Torchiere Standing Candelabra

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spanish wrought iron torchiere standing candelabra Early 20th century Handcrafted rustic piece Twisted wrought iron pillar supports four arms and floats on a high arched tripod base ...

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Torchères

Materials

Wrought Iron

Decorative Rustic Iron Candelabra Floor Candle Stand

$360Sale Price|20% Off

H 55 in W 21.25 in D 16 in

Decorative Rustic Iron Candelabra Floor Candle Stand

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a decorative three (3) arm iron candelabra floor stand on tripod base freestanding. Made in the USA. Dimensions: 55 H x 21.25 W x 16 D Original vintage unrest...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Danish Wrought Iron Adjustable Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

$653

H 18.51 in Dm 7.49 in

Danish Wrought Iron Adjustable Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Weesp, NL

Step into the timeless elegance of mid-century design with this exquisite 1960s Wrought Iron Tabletop Candleholder, designed by the legendary Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denma...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Tall Frederic Weinberg Style Clasped Black Iron Wire Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s

$1,500

H 28.5 in Dm 9 in

Tall Frederic Weinberg Style Clasped Black Iron Wire Tripod Table Lamp, 1950s

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tall pair of Weinberg Style Black Wrought Iron Triangular Form Table Lamps. Featuring an open, architectural welded, clasped, angled and balanced enameled Iron rod framework. Claspe...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Tripod Candleholder, 1960s

$587

H 6.69 in Dm 4.33 in

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Tripod Candleholder, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Tripod Candleholder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Metal Style: Brutalist Period: 1960s Color: Black ...

Category

20th Century Brutalist More Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Brass Candleholder by Jen H. Quistgaard

$60Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 1.19 in Dm 3.55 in

Vintage Danish Brass Candleholder by Jen H. Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage Danish brass candleholder designed by Jens Quistgaard. Holds 5 taper candles. Included is one box of 12 original vintage taper candles Measure: Height 50 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hand-forged iron sanke design sculpture candle holder, 1960s

$682

H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 7.09 in

Hand-forged iron sanke design sculpture candle holder, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Hand-forged iron snake design sculpture candle holder, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Iron

Bjerkås Armatur Wrought Iron Floor Candlestick, Sweden, 1940s

$1,364

H 35 in W 12 in D 12 in

Bjerkås Armatur Wrought Iron Floor Candlestick, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Hammarö, SE

Bjerkås Armatur Floor Candlestick in Green-Patinated Wrought Iron, Sweden, 1940s A striking and highly decorative floor candlestick produced by Bjerkås Armatur, Sweden, during the 1...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Figural Iron Sculpture, Circa 1970, 20.25" Wide

$1,500

H 67.5 in W 20.25 in D 9.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Figural Iron Sculpture, Circa 1970, 20.25" Wide

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern figural iron sculpture.

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro

$76Sale Price / item|43% Off

H 21.66 in Dm 7.88 in

Amazing Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard For Paro

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Søborg, DK

Amazing Danish cast iron candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Pato. Comes with a box of 12 hand dipped tappers candles NOS new old stock in the original box. Jens Harald Quistgaa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Rattan Floor Candelabrum

$2,200

H 48 in W 16.5 in D 14 in

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Rattan Floor Candelabrum

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Wrought iron and woven rattan curved candelabrum designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron floor candelabra candle holder, knot

$545

H 21.07 in W 7.88 in D 7.29 in

Large Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron floor candelabra candle holder, knot

Located in BELFORT, FR

Large mid century and brutalist style wrought iron floor candelabra.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Black Steel Wire Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Company, 1950s

$2,200

H 42 in Dm 5 in

Monumental Black Steel Wire Table Lamp by Laurel Lamp Company, 1950s

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Substantial Laurel Lamp Company Botanical Black Steel Wire Table Lamp. Small footprint. Featuring a tall, slender, sculptural, thick Black wire abstract leaf detailed framework on a ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wire

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wire candle holder for your home. A wire candle holder — often made from metal, wire and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the wire candle holder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A wire candle holder, designed in the Folk Art, Art Deco or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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