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Antique Electric Candelabra

A Pair of Large Brass 3 Branch Electric Candelabra   A very beautiful pair
A Pair of Large Brass 3 Branch Electric Candelabra   A very beautiful pair

A Pair of Large Brass 3 Branch Electric Candelabra A very beautiful pair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Large Brass 3 Branch Electric Candelabra A very beautiful pair to enhance your Dining Table or Sideboard, the candelabra are superbly detailed set on a circular base, the...

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1920s Baroque Revival Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Brass

Antique French Bronze Three Arm Electric Candelabra Lamp
Antique French Bronze Three Arm Electric Candelabra Lamp

Antique French Bronze Three Arm Electric Candelabra Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Antique French Bronze Three Arm Electrified Candelabra Lamp. Circa 1900-1920. Electrified later. Features bronze frame with crystal pendants. Wired for US use. Bulbs included as ...

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1920s French Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

All-Bronze Grecian Woman Candelabra
All-Bronze Grecian Woman Candelabra

All-Bronze Grecian Woman Candelabra

Located in Dallas, TX

An ornately decorated (electric) candelabra with nine plastic wax candles held up by a beautiful Grecian woman.

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Early 20th Century Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Candelabra, Silvered Bronze, 1920s
French Art Deco Candelabra, Silvered Bronze, 1920s

French Art Deco Candelabra, Silvered Bronze, 1920s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Elegant French Art Deco electric candelabra dating from the 1920s, crafted in silver-plated bronze.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Six Arm Candelabras
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Six Arm Candelabras

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Rock Crystal Six Arm Candelabras

Located in Chicago, IL

Please note that the candelabras are not electric, allowing you the flexibility to use any style and color of candles according to your preference.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

French Victorian Iron Candelabra
French Victorian Iron Candelabra

French Victorian Iron Candelabra

Located in Van Nuys, CA

French Victorian iron candelabra electric converted floor lamp taking 5 E12 chandelier light bulbs.

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1920s American Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Silverplate Bouillotte Table Lamp
French 19th Century Silverplate Bouillotte Table Lamp

French 19th Century Silverplate Bouillotte Table Lamp

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A lovely silver-plated French bouillotte lamp, this former candelabra was converted to electric for three candelabra-base bulbs.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Exceptional Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Appliques
Exceptional Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Appliques

Exceptional Pair of Italian Giltwood Wall Appliques

Located in Naples, IT

Neapolitan manufacture of the 18th century. Suitable for candelabra with electric lamp.

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18th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Giltwood

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Rococo Style

French Gilt Bronze Chandelier in the Rococo Style

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century piece originally run by gas but converted to electric. Can be used with candelabra sockets or glass or fabric shades.

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Electric Candelabra

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French Empire Chandelier with Six Lights
French Empire Chandelier with Six Lights

French Empire Chandelier with Six Lights

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French Empire Chandelier with Six Lights

Located in Charleston, SC

Made of very finely chased and or moulu gilded bronzes and patinated dark lacquered zinc based metal.Shows six light arms made of heavy gilded bronze representing each a satyr masks ...

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1810s French Empire Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Urn Table Lamp, France, 1880
Monumental Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Urn Table Lamp, France, 1880

Monumental Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Urn Table Lamp, France, 1880

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Chicago, IL

Palatial Sèvres style vase supporting a six light bronze candelabra, converted to electric. Cobalt blue-ground baluster form vase, cartouche outlined with chased gilt surround depict...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Crystal 4-light Electric Candelabra
Gilt Bronze and Crystal 4-light Electric Candelabra

Gilt Bronze and Crystal 4-light Electric Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1920 gilt bronze candelabra of neo classic style, with amethyst and clear crystal drops, fruits with leafs. They measure 26" tall and are 14" wide with a depth of 12".

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Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Candelabra

Large French Hand Forged Iron Chandelier
Large French Hand Forged Iron Chandelier

Large French Hand Forged Iron Chandelier

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large round hand forged iron chandelier from Normandy, France has six electric candelabra lights. 35" drop is from top of the upper iron ring to the bottom of the iron finial.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Italian Metal Gold Gilt Cadelabra Floor Lamp
Early 20th Century Italian Metal Gold Gilt Cadelabra Floor Lamp

Early 20th Century Italian Metal Gold Gilt Cadelabra Floor Lamp

Located in Germantown, MD

Metal, gold antique Italian candelabra floor lamp. Electric. Very good condition. 9 lights.

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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Brass, Iron, Ormolu

Unusual Ornate Dragon Gas Lamp, Humphrey
Unusual Ornate Dragon Gas Lamp, Humphrey

Unusual Ornate Dragon Gas Lamp, Humphrey

By Humphrey Lamp Company

Located in Peekskill, NY

It has been converted to electric and now uses four candelabra bulbs.

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Late 19th Century American Baroque Antique Electric Candelabra

Elegant Top Valve Industrial Gas Lamp - Matching Pair
Elegant Top Valve Industrial Gas Lamp - Matching Pair

Elegant Top Valve Industrial Gas Lamp - Matching Pair

Located in Peekskill, NY

We were very careful to retain all the character of the original and wire for electric. It uses an E12 candelabra bulb. Sold and priced as a pair

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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Glass

Italian Wrought Iron Electric Gothic Scrolling Candelabra/ Torchiere
Italian Wrought Iron Electric Gothic Scrolling Candelabra/ Torchiere

Italian Wrought Iron Electric Gothic Scrolling Candelabra/ Torchiere

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Artisan-crafted wrought iron candelabra converted into an electric floor lamp painted in light blue.

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1910s Italian Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Iron

Antique Oscar Bach School Gothic Electric Bronze & Brass Candelabra c1920
Antique Oscar Bach School Gothic Electric Bronze & Brass Candelabra c1920

Antique Oscar Bach School Gothic Electric Bronze & Brass Candelabra c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Inquire About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Arts & Crafts Gothic Electric Bronze & Brass Candelabra in the Manner of O...

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Early 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Late Victorian French Gothic Style Candelabra Wall Sconces
Late Victorian French Gothic Style Candelabra Wall Sconces

Late Victorian French Gothic Style Candelabra Wall Sconces

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of six late Victorian French Gothic style iron sconce or candelabra converted to electric.

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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Electrified Table Lamps
Pair of French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Electrified Table Lamps

Pair of French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Electrified Table Lamps

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very elegant pair of gilt bronze Empire style candelabra, converted to electric table lamps, France mid-19th century, The candelabra are finely elaborate, with fluted column raise...

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Two-Light Table Lamp
19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Two-Light Table Lamp

19th Century French Empire Style Bronze Column Candelabra Two-Light Table Lamp

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A very elegant gilt and patinated bronze Empire style candelabra, France mid-19th century, now converted to electric table lamp.

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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Metal, Bronze

1890s Pair Gustavian Style Electrified Crystal Table Lamps
1890s Pair Gustavian Style Electrified Crystal Table Lamps

1890s Pair Gustavian Style Electrified Crystal Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

These have now been converted to electric. Each light takes two candelabra light bulbs.

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1890s Swedish Gustavian Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Very Early Impressive, Unique And Complex Gas Lamp - Matching Pair
Very Early Impressive, Unique And Complex Gas Lamp - Matching Pair

Very Early Impressive, Unique And Complex Gas Lamp - Matching Pair

Located in Peekskill, NY

We were very careful to retain all the character of the original and wire for electric. It uses two E12 candelabra bulbs. Note that this is sold and priced as a matching pair.

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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Brass

1920's WOOD CARVED ELECTRIC  CANDELABRAS red faced cherubs
1920's WOOD CARVED ELECTRIC  CANDELABRAS red faced cherubs

1920's WOOD CARVED ELECTRIC CANDELABRAS red faced cherubs

Located in San Francisco, CA

1920's WOOD CARVED ELECTRIC CANDELABRAS red faced cherubs RARE! 23.5" ( not including the bulb) diameter of base 6: Rpmantic pair!

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Early 20th Century Antique Electric Candelabra

Pair of Winter Wheat Wall Sconces
Pair of Winter Wheat Wall Sconces

Pair of Winter Wheat Wall Sconces

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H 22 in W 17 in D 7 in

Pair of Winter Wheat Wall Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylized wheat stalks and acanthus leaves adorn this electric candelabra. Our showroom is closing!

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Electric Candelabra

Late 19th Century Electrified Candelabra
Late 19th Century Electrified Candelabra

Late 19th Century Electrified Candelabra

Located in Stockport, GB

This electrified candelabra incorporates both electric lamps and candle light.

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Late 19th Century English Antique Electric Candelabra

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Bronze Lamps
Pair of Bronze Lamps

Pair of Bronze Lamps

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H 36 in Dm 13.25 in

Pair of Bronze Lamps

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Charles X Dore Bronze Orientalist three (3) armed candelabras. Converted to electric with two (2) lights and a green tole shade.

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19th Century French Antique Electric Candelabra

Materials

Bronze

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Located in Wembley, GB

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Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

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Located in Berlin, DE

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Antique Electric Candelabra For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique electric candelabra available for sale. Frequently made of metal, bronze and brass, all antique electric candelabra available were constructed with great care. Antique electric candelabra have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique electric candelabra bearing Empire or Baroque hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique electric candelabra over the years, but those made by Early Electrics Design Studio, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Electric Candelabra?

Antique electric candelabra can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.

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Questions About Antique Electric Candelabra

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify an antique electric lamp, check out the cord. Antique lamps will usually not have a vinyl or polymer cord cover. Instead, you can expect the wires to be exposed or covered with fabric. In addition, the prongs on antique plugs will be the same size. If your lamp has one small and one large prong, it's unlikely to be an antique. Keep in mind that some antique lamps may have been rewired, so you may wish to get an opinion from a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique electric lamps.