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Crane Candle Holders

19th Century Crane Candle Holder, Bronze SIlvered, France
19th Century Crane Candle Holder, Bronze SIlvered, France

19th Century Crane Candle Holder, Bronze SIlvered, France

Located in Greven, DE

Wonderful unique piece of candleholder. Beautiful bronze work, nicely chiseled and in a cleaned condition. Silver plating rubbed.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Located in New York, NY

Pair Chinese Cloisonne Cranes as Candlestick Prickets This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the sy...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Candlesticks

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks
Pair of Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks

Pair of Gilt Bronze Crane Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Each in the form of a bronze ostrich on a rockwork base; supporting a candleholder.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets
Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Pair Chinese Cloisonné Cranes as Candlestick Prickets

Located in New York, NY

This darling pair of cloisonné crane pricket candlesticks would be the perfect addition to any home. In Chinese mythology the symbol of the crane represents longevity, and the depict...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Pair, French Empire Gilt Bronze Crane Motif Candlesticks Circa 1815
Pair, French Empire Gilt Bronze Crane Motif Candlesticks Circa 1815

Pair, French Empire Gilt Bronze Crane Motif Candlesticks Circa 1815

Located in Atlanta, GA

French, circa 1815. This exquisite pair of French Empire gilt bronze candlesticks, crafted circa 1815, embodies the opulence and grandeur of the Empire style. Each candlestick feat...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks. This pair of 19th century candlesticks are a stunning example of gilt bronze design, featuring two...

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Antique 19th Century French Japonisme Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair 19th Century Neo-Grecian Bronze Candelabra
Pair 19th Century Neo-Grecian Bronze Candelabra

Pair 19th Century Neo-Grecian Bronze Candelabra

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in New York, NY

Surmounted by stylized cranes, with five candle holders and tapering fluted column-form standards with Greek female caryatids, and tripod bases with chimera figures and legs with ani...

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Antique 19th Century French Greek Revival Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

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Pair or Regency Style Crane Candlesticks
Pair or Regency Style Crane Candlesticks

Pair or Regency Style Crane Candlesticks

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H 15.5 in Dm 4.75 in

Pair or Regency Style Crane Candlesticks

By Abbott Pattison

Located in Tacoma, WA

A stunning pair of 19th century Regency bronze crane candlesticks by Abbott

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20th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Crane Candlesticks
Pair of Bronze Crane Candlesticks

Pair of Bronze Crane Candlesticks

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H 10.13 in W 9.25 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Bronze Crane Candlesticks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Artisan Ltd Edition bronze crane motif candleholders Signed Dm 97 AM 7/200 and AM 8/200. - a pair. In normal light these are somewhat dark but we super-flooded with light to show det...

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Late 20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Regency Bronze Crane Candelabra, circa1820
Pair of Regency Bronze Crane Candelabra, circa1820

Pair of Regency Bronze Crane Candelabra, circa1820

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H 25.2 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

Pair of Regency Bronze Crane Candelabra, circa1820

Located in Lincoln, GB

Pair of beautiful bronze regency crane candelabras circa 1820. The crane atop the pair is wonderfully detailed. There are feet for them to stand. A magnificent pair. These are beauti...

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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonne Cranes
Cloisonne Cranes

Cloisonne Cranes

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H 19.5 in D 8.5 in

Cloisonne Cranes

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair of charming cloisonne cranes with candle holders in their beaks. Nice scale and very decorative with soft colors.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders
Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders

Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very large antique Chinese cloisonne enamel candle holders fashioned as standing cranes holding prunus branch and lotus leaf in their mouths, and resting on carved wooden sta...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders
Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders

Pair Large Antique Chinese Cloisonne Crane Candle Holders

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very large antique Chinese cloisonne enameled metal candle holders fashioned as standing cranes holding prunus branch and lotus leaf in their mouths.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders
Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders

Pair of 19th Century Japanese Bronze Crane and Turtle Candle Holders

Located in Dallas, TX

The bird, representing a crane, delicately holds a flower stem with intricate leaf motifs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Tall Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cranes or Bird Candle Stands
Tall Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cranes or Bird Candle Stands

Tall Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Cranes or Bird Candle Stands

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Chinese cloisonné or enamel on brass cranes or storks holding candle cups in their beaks. The birds are decorated with colorful stylized feathers and stand on enameled turtle...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Candlesticks

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Pair of Chinese Crane Candleholders
Pair of Chinese Crane Candleholders

Pair of Chinese Crane Candleholders

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H 18.5 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

Pair of Chinese Crane Candleholders

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A stylish pair of brass crane candleholders with fine detailing and whimsical details like the glass eyes and movable wings that are attached by springs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Candle Holders

Materials

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Antique Bronze Chinoiserie Crane and Tortoise Candlesticks
Antique Bronze Chinoiserie Crane and Tortoise Candlesticks

Antique Bronze Chinoiserie Crane and Tortoise Candlesticks

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of antique brass or bronze French naturalist fantasy candelabra or candle sticks with an age old chinoiserie composition depicting a crane or stork eating a snake while sitting ...

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Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Crane Pricket Stick, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Crane Pricket Stick, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Meiji Bronze Crane Pricket Stick, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very fine quality antique Japanese Meiji bronze pricket stick modelled as a crane standing on the back of a turtle holding a lotus bud in its mouth. The pricket stick has a wonderf...

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Materials

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Antique Pair of English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes by Abbott
Antique Pair of English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes by Abbott

Antique Pair of English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes by Abbott

By Abbott

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning pair of English ormolu and patinated bronze single light candlesticks of good size proportions modelled as a pair of storks, signed Abbott, circa 1840. Each exquisitely m...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Candle Lamps

Materials

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Antique Pair of English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes by Abbott
Antique Pair of English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes by Abbott

Antique Pair of English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes by Abbott

By Abbott

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Pair of English Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Single Light Candlesticks of good size proportions modelled as a Pair of tall standing Storks, firmly attributed to ABBOTT. Circa...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Candle Lamps

Materials

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Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder
Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder

Japanese Meiji Crane Lotus Turtle Candle Holder

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A single bronze Japanese candlestick with crane resting on top of a turtle with lotus leaf candle cup on top. From the late Meiji period.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Brass Crane Door Stop
19th Century Brass Crane Door Stop

19th Century Brass Crane Door Stop

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H 9 in W 6.5 in D 1.5 in

19th Century Brass Crane Door Stop

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Antique brass Crane (bird) drinking from a water pitcher vessel door stop.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Candelabras

Materials

Brass

English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes Attributed to Abbott, Pair
English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes Attributed to Abbott, Pair

English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes Attributed to Abbott, Pair

By Abbott

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning pair of English ormolu and patinated bronze single light candlesticks of good size proportions modelled as a pair of storks, firmly attributed to Thomas signed Abbott, circa...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Candle Lamps

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Pair English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes Attributed to Abbott
Pair English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes Attributed to Abbott

Pair English Ormolu Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Storks Cranes Attributed to Abbott

By Abbott

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning Pair of English Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Single Light Candlesticks of good size proportions modelled as a Pair of Storks, firmly attributed to ABBOTT. Circa 1840-60. E...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Candle Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century Patinated and Gilt Bronze Standing Crane-Form Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful pair of French chinoiserie patinated and gilt bronze standing crane-form candlesticks. Each crane is beautifully hand-chiseled with exceptional detail from the feet to th...

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Antique 1880s French Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Turn of the Century Bronze Crane Candlesticks
Pair of Turn of the Century Bronze Crane Candlesticks

Pair of Turn of the Century Bronze Crane Candlesticks

Located in Larkspur, CA

Pair of Turn of the Century Hand Wrought Beautiful Detailed Bronze Crane Candlesticks on Stepped Marble Bases with Bronze Feet.
Circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century English Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Crane-on-Tortoise Wickets
Crane-on-Tortoise Wickets

Crane-on-Tortoise Wickets

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H 16.75 in D 4.75 in Dm 2.75 in

Crane-on-Tortoise Wickets

Located in San Francisco, CA

As the saying goes, "Ageless as Tortoise and Crane"... are created to signify prolonged life and noble character. Wickets possibly made in China.

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20th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Ormolu Crane Candlestsicks
Pair of French Ormolu Crane Candlestsicks

Pair of French Ormolu Crane Candlestsicks

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of French Ormolu Crane Candlestsicks in the Oriental Style, after a model by Thomas Abbott, with crowns around their necks near the body. They are unmarked.

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Antique 19th Century French Candle Holders

Materials

Ormolu

Thomas Abbott Gilt Lacquered, Bronze Crane Candleabra
Thomas Abbott Gilt Lacquered, Bronze Crane Candleabra

Thomas Abbott Gilt Lacquered, Bronze Crane Candleabra

By Thomas Abbott

Located in Woodbury, CT

An unusual pair of Thomas Abbott candlesticks with double candle arms. The rococo style candle arms are supported by storks on rocaille bases. Thomas Abbott was a celebrated bronze s...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Candle Holders

Pair of Cloisonné "Crane" Motif Prickets
Pair of Cloisonné "Crane" Motif Prickets

Pair of Cloisonné "Crane" Motif Prickets

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H 18.5 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Cloisonné "Crane" Motif Prickets

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Excellent cloisonné detail, classic Chinese form.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Crane Bronze Candlesticks with Carp Mounted on Turtles
Antique Pair of Crane Bronze Candlesticks with Carp Mounted on Turtles

Antique Pair of Crane Bronze Candlesticks with Carp Mounted on Turtles

Located in Antrim, GB

A superb antique pair of candlesticks cast in the form of bronze cranes with ormolu carp in their beaks which supports a single gilt sconce the Cranes are balancing on turtles backs ...

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Antique 1890s French Chinese Export More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Gilt Bronze Candlestick Figure of a Crane on a Turtle, 19th Century
Japanese Gilt Bronze Candlestick Figure of a Crane on a Turtle, 19th Century

Japanese Gilt Bronze Candlestick Figure of a Crane on a Turtle, 19th Century

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Quality Japanese gilt bronze candlestick figure of a crane standing on the back of a turtle, a lotus plant in its beak forming the candle sconce. Meiji period, 18th-19th century R...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Candlesticks

Pair Chinese Bronze Cranes with Tortoise Candle Holders
Pair Chinese Bronze Cranes with Tortoise Candle Holders

Pair Chinese Bronze Cranes with Tortoise Candle Holders

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair Chinese bronze candle holders featuring cranes with tortoise.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved Basswood Candle Sticks with Crane and Leaves
Pair of Carved Basswood Candle Sticks with Crane and Leaves

Pair of Carved Basswood Candle Sticks with Crane and Leaves

Located in Hamburg, DE

Pair of carved Basswood Candle Sticks with Crane and Leaves

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Materials

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Pair of Crane and Tortoise Candlesticks
Pair of Crane and Tortoise Candlesticks

Pair of Crane and Tortoise Candlesticks

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H 10.5 in W 6 in D 3 in

Pair of Crane and Tortoise Candlesticks

Located in San Antonio, TX

Pair of cast brass candle holders with cranes, tortoise and serpents.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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Finely carved antique Chinese serpentine jar and cover, circa early 20th century. The archaistic hu form is carved in clear light green jade-like serpentine. With ringed monster mask...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

Materials

Serpentine

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

$1,500

H 14.56 in W 9.84 in D 9.84 in

French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910

Located in Miami, FL

Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910 Spectacular jardinière or centerpiece with relief flowers and leaves on the two sides

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic blue and white porcelain umbrella stand in the chinoiserie tradition, featuring Asian floral designs. The crisp cobalt decoration is framed by intricate border work, giving...

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Special Key, circa 1820
19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Special Key, circa 1820

19th Century French Empire Chest of Drawers with Special Key, circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

Small Empire chest of drawers with special key France Walnut first half of 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 92 x 98 x 51 cm Description: French Empire chest of drawers with rou...

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Antique 1820s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood
Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

$11,008Sale Price|20% Off

H 53.55 in W 44.89 in D 16.54 in

Unique Antique 19th Century Spanish Renaissance Bargueño in Solid Chestnut Wood

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is an exceptional Spanish Renaissance bargueño, crafted in the mid 19th century, from solid chestnut wood. This masterpiece, with its warm brown color, exudes timeless ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qianlong Style Porcelain Octagonal Garden Blue & White Stool, a Pair
Chinese Qianlong Style Porcelain Octagonal Garden Blue & White Stool, a Pair

Chinese Qianlong Style Porcelain Octagonal Garden Blue & White Stool, a Pair

Located in Plainview, NY

Chinese Qianlong Style Porcelain Octagonal Garden Blue & White Stool, a Pair An exceptional pair of late 20th-century Chinese blue and white porcelain garden stools, featuring an un...

Category

20th Century Chinese Export Garden Ornaments

Materials

Porcelain

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Crane Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of crane candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique crane candle holders was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and enamel. Crane candle holders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Crane candle holders are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Victorian and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many crane candle holders are appealing in their simplicity, but Tom Dixon produced popular crane candle holders that are worth a look.

How Much are Crane Candle Holders?

Prices for crane candle holders start at $393 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $3,400.

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 Crane 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.