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Rat Cave

French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Wrought iron rat de cave candleholder, Normandie, France, 18th century. Weathered. H:24cm W:13cm D
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

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Iron

French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

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Iron

French, Couple early 20th Century, Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and rare couple of forged iron rat de cave candle holders, Normandie, France, early 20th
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

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Iron

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Located in Buisson, FR
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French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
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French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
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French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
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French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
French, 18th Century, Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
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H 7.68 in W 5.32 in D 5.32 in
French 18th Century Hand Forged Iron Rat De Cave Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare wrought iron rat de cave candle-holder that was used in the wine cellars to hang at a wine
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Candlesticks

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Iron

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Located in Buisson, FR
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Rat Cave For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rat cave you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each rat cave for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rat cave, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each rat cave bearing Folk Art hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Rat Cave?

The average selling price for a rat cave at 1stDibs is $375, while they’re typically $215 on the low end and $694 for the highest priced.

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.

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