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What is a candle shade?
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A candle shade is a fixture or cover that is positioned over a candle's flame to protect it. It enhances the light from a candle while minimizing the glare. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary candle shades from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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Large Set of Stoff Nagel Sculptural Stackable Candleholders with Candles, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A comprehensive set consisting of 20 Mid-Century Modern stackable tripod candle holders / candle sticks from the 1960s. Designed by Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel, manufactured by BMF...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Oriente Italiano Rubrum Candle Holder Vase by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
The iconic Garofano (Carnation) in the Rubrum pattern with floral motif is elegantly rendered in gold. This design traces the classic lines of Ginori 1735, evoking magical atmosphere...
Category
2010s Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
White Taper Candles in Wax, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
White Taper Candles in Wax, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Candles in wax. Handmade in India.
Product Details
Material: Wax
Size: 10"H 25.4 H cm
Weight: 0.5 kg 1.1 lbs
Number of Pieces: 6 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Candlesticks
Materials
Other
Danish Modern Sculptural Candleholders in Brass, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural organically shaped candlesticks in solid brass. They have an almost fluid shape. Unknown Danish maker circa 1960s-70s in a style reminiscent of Pierre Forsell, Henning Kop...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Iris C185 Candleholder by Casarialto
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
A superb design masterfully handcrafted of mouth-blown glass, this candle holder is created in co-creation with Summerill and Bishop London. From the sketch of Summerill and Bishop L...
Category
2010s Italian Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
$250 / item
Pair of Illums Bolighus Candelabras Brass Serpentine Candle Holder Denmark 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of Illums Bolighus serpentine candelabras in solid brass, made in Denmark in the 1950s.
Both are in very good condition with a beautiful subtle patina.
For candles with a diam...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass