Round Candle Holders
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Candlesticks
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Candlesticks
Brass
2010s Italian Candlesticks
Silver
2010s Mexican Modern More Candle Holders
Onyx
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Glass
20th Century North American Candlesticks
Glass
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Art Glass
Antique Early 1800s European Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
20th Century Islamic Candlesticks
Brass
Antique 1840s Austrian Candlesticks
Silver
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Candle Lamps
Metal
Antique 19th Century Dutch Candlesticks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Candlesticks
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Indian Candlesticks
Brass, Copper
Antique 1830s Baltic Candlesticks
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s British Victorian Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s European Brutalist Candlesticks
Bronze
20th Century Argentine Art Deco Candelabras
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Candelabras
Composition
20th Century Gothic Torchères
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Candlesticks
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s British Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Danish Candlesticks
Silver
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Candlesticks
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Post-Modern Candelabras
Silver, Brass
Vintage 1970s English Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Candlesticks
Silver Plate
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Candlesticks
Glass
Late 20th Century Finnish Candlesticks
Faience
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV More Candle Holders
Bronze
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Other
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Candlesticks
Porcelain
2010s American Candlesticks
Concrete
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Candle Lamps
Tôle
Antique 1890s Russian Candlesticks
Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Gold
Late 20th Century Candlesticks
Marble, Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Metal, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candlesticks
Pewter
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Brass
Antique 1840s British Victorian Candlesticks
Sterling Silver
Antique 17th Century French Candlesticks
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Candlesticks
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Lamps
Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Lamps
Marble, Carrara Marble
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Lamps
Marble, Carrara Marble
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Hurricane 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, 2023How 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, 2023The 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, 2022What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022What 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, 2022One 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, 2023Some 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023You 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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.
- Do pillar candles need a holder?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertNovember 2, 2021A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To 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, 2023What 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.
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