Medieval Candle Holders
MEDIEVAL STYLE
The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.
Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.
Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.
By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.
Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.
Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Medieval
Spanish Medieval Hand Forged Iron Candle Stand / Floor Candle Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
Gorgeous handwrought torchère candle holder, Spain, 1940s
This medieval style floor candleholder stands up on three legs tripod base. It has a terrific aged patina. It has a clean de...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Very Large Hand Forged Iron Candle Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of impressively large hand forged sconces of iron and tole having 3 arms each for candles. Could be electrified.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
1960s Iridescent Glass and Twisted Iron Candle Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s candle sconce. Consists of a panel of iridescent glass framed by twisted iron. Seven fluted brass heads elevate to hold taper candles. Lovely patina throughout. Pair availabl...
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1960s Vintage Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Boho Sarreid Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this regal pair of Vintage Bronze Heraldic Lion Candlesticks by Sarreid. Cast in solid bronze with a rich patina, each lion sits proudly upright, clutching a ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Medieval Iron Candle Holder in Hand Forged Gilt Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Terrific hand forged iron primitive three-light candelabras in Medieval style with parcel-gilt accents. Spain, 18th-19th century
It is supported by four legs with claw ending feet. I...
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19th Century European Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Pair of English Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Candelabras
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) gilt bronze 9 arm candelabras (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
19th Century Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair, Antique Gothic Wrought Iron Adjustable Floor Standing Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely Spanish in origin, circa 1920.
A pair of wrought iron floor standing candelabra. Each having 7 shaped candle holders that are adjustable in width from 14.5" to 39.75" extend...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Spanish Handcrafted Forged Wrought Iron Oak Castle Chandelier, Mid-19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Unique handcrafted forged wrought iron and oak castle candle chandelier, Spain, mid-19th century.
Wrought Iron beautifully forged in Medieval style, 8 candle holders on a rubust hand...
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Beautiful Gothic Brass Candelabra/Candlestick, circa 1500
Located in Vienna, AT
The item on sale is an original Gothic candelabra that dates back to the 1500s. It was expertly handcrafted from brass and consists of two parts that...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
A Pair 19th Century Candelabras - Bronze Patinated Spelter - Gothic Style
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful set of 2 antique candelabras in Gothic style. The candelabras each have room for three candles.
Estimated origin and age: France, circa 1900.
The candelabras are made of ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Spelter
Original Gothic Style 1860 Candlesticks 19th Century Emperor of House Habsburg
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Gothic style of Laxenburg so called after the "Laxenburg Castle", the favoured summer-residence of the Austrian Emperor of the house of Habsburg.
Material used is carved wood, gilded.
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Antique Grotesque Monk Wall Candle Head in Plaster, Italy 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small sculptural candleholder for wall mount. A medieval style inspired painted plaster head depicting a monks head. Grotesque caricature with strong evil/dark features. It was mad...
Category
Early 20th Century European Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Plaster
18th Century French Gothic Forged Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1780 and forged of solid iron, the candle holder stands on four scrolled legs over a turned central shaft decorated with a few ornamental discs. The tall wrou...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Spanish Wrought Gilt Iron Gothic Style Floor Candlestick
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-hammered Gothic style floor candle stand with gold leaf accents, Spain, circa 1890.
This elegant floor standing candleholder has a tr...
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Mid Century Wrought Iron Medievalist Candelabra
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Extraordinary sculptural bent iron Italian candelabra, sourced from Italy. This candelabra has a distinct visual weight, and the size and marked medieval silhouette commands attentio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Large Gothic wrought iron candlestick holder, France 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1900 / candlestick holder / cast iron / Classical / Gothic / Medieval / Antique
Very large antique candlestick holder with two ca...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of eight-light antique vintage Italian candelabrum in wrought gilded iron
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of eight-light antique vintage Italian candelabrum in wrought gilded iron
Anonymous
Probably early 20th century; Italy
Iron
A distinctive pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze Candlesticks, Done in the Manner of A. W. N. Pugin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of neo-gothic bronze candlesticks in the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, finely cast in form of a gothic cluster column on ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Antique Pair Gothic Revival of Handcrafted Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Holders
Located in Lisse, NL
Great pair of 19th century candleholders.
If you are looking for a stylish and small pair of church candle holders to create a special atmospher...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor CandleStick Torchere
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Early 20th Century two tier 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor CandleStick Torchere.
Measures 9.5" in width, 9.5" in depth and stands 40" tall . Lower tier had 17 light...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Large Church Antique Torcheres Floor Candlestick for 19 Candles
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brass and enamel multi-light standing candelabra in the Gothic style. The foot is bulbous scroll pattern with enamelled cartouches sitting on three mythical beasts. The candle holder...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Pair of 19th century French Gothic-style 5-light candelabra
Located in Cantù, IT
Pair of 19th-century French Gothic-style 5-light Candelabra - Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A towering pair of 19th century French brass altar candlesticks from a cathedral or church. The center of each bobeche is fitted with a spike, surrounded by a pierced brass crown of ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Medieval Style Iron Wall Candelabra
Located in Redding, CT
Medieval style iron wall torchiere. The perfect romantic touch for your home. Fill with candles above a bath tub or use on a porch or outside barn wall....
Category
1930s Vintage Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 wood and brass torcheres, Netherlands 1950s
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 2 floor standing candle holders. Made from wood and brass. They came from a monastery in Oirschot Netherlands
The bases are made ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Holy Family" CandleHolders attr. to P.Poussielgue-Rusand, France, c1880
By Poussielgue-Rusand
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare pair of gilded and silvered bronze candle holders with engraved shafts decorated with rings embellished with colored cabochons in imitation of semi-precious stones. The religious character of these candles is recalled by the presence of angels in medallions in the center of the shaft, and by the presence of members of the Holy Family in a mandorla on each side of the tripod foot.
A rich bestiary of fantastic animals inspired by the Middle Ages adorns the whole.
The abundance of details transforms these candle holders from simple utilitarian objects during a religious celebration into a decorative artwork.
Biography :
Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (1824-1889) is a Parisian goldsmith and bronze maker known above all for his liturgical objects (chalices, ciboriums, patens, monstrances, etc.) and church bronzes...
Category
1880s French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Gothic Style Wrought Iron Candle holder/Torchere
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a tall wrought iron candle holder/torchere that ends in a tripod base. Each leg of this base is adorned with large scrolls that...
Category
20th Century Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Forged Iron Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of forged iron candlesticks candle holders with a handle in the form of a sea creature and a movable clamp to keep your candle in place ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
18th Century Candlesticks Bronze with Birds
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful candlesticks made around the 18th century but could also be older.
Made of bronze, they have marvelous patina.
Category
18th Century English Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Candelabras with claw feet on black marble base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Located in London, GB
This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian church bells. The mantel clock features a bell-shaped b...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Tall Pair of Wrought Iron Candleholders, Early 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Elegant and rare pair of heavy wrought iron candleholders with a crown of flowers, raised on a tripod base.
Probably from Italy.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Large Pair of Medieval Style Wrought Iron Candelabras - Italy, 19th Century
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Ornate pair of wrought-iron candle holders. Lovely scrolling and patterned iron work.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Antique French Wrought Iron Candelabra with Gothic Floral Motifs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking antique wrought iron candelabra beautifully captures the elegance and meticulous craftsmanship of early 20th-century Fren...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Scrolled Iron 12 Light Altar Floor Pedestal Candelabra Gothic
Located in Dayton, OH
20th Century French or Gothic inspired 12 light candelabra. Features a scrolled design with pedestal and molded flower at the center. Each candle holder features a drip pan. The cand...
Category
20th Century Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Vintage Gothic Black Wrought Iron Wall Hanging Candelabra Made in Mexico
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Gothic or Spanish Revival handmade solid wrought iron black painted candelabra wall hanging made in Mexico. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century 27-Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere
Located in Germantown, MD
An exceptional Early 20th Century two tier 27 Light Gothic Cast Brass Floor Lamp Candelabra Torchere.
Measures 10" in width, 10" in depth and stands 66" tall to the top of the finia...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Candle Holders
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique candlesticks. Hand forged in southern France circa 1880, each candelabra stands on a heart shaped base over 3 small fe...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Pair Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts Brass Table or Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and heavy pair of altar candle sticks.
These handcrafted and heavy candleholders are made around 1930 by H. v/d Heijden. With beautiful scro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Bronze Candlestick or Candle Holder, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bronze candlestick. Century XVI.
Polished bronze candlestick with a wide circular base from which arises a truncated cone axis opening into a smooth plat...
Category
16th Century European Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Bronze
1800s Baroque / Gothic Style Brass Church Candlestick
Located in Skien, NO
This stunning brass/bronze candlestick features a rustic patina and showcases the craftsmanship of the European Gothic Revival and Baroque styles from the 1800s.
Its timeless desig...
Category
19th Century European Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1960s Italian Brutalist Mediavel Iron and Ceramic Floor Standing Candleholder
Located in London, GB
A stunning handcrafted floor standing Brutalist Italian candleholder manufactured circa 1960s. A very heavy and well made piece with six candleholders in total. Five around the out...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Candel Holders Chateau de Loire
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of candel holders Chateau de Loire
Artisan-made Candel Holders in solid brass and provided with a vintage brass finish
Tall - h: 50 cm, l: 18.5 cm, d: 16.5 cm
Small - h: 35.5 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Jesus & Cross
This set of antique French candle holders are decorated with im...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Gothic Removable Candle Torch Set - Pair
This set includes two identical candlestick holders mounted on sturdy carved wood. Each candlestick holder has space for thr...
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Black Porcelain
These matching black porcelain candlesticks have bronze flourishes. The base of each candlestick has three...
Category
Late 20th Century French Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Element
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Neogothic Altar Torchère Candlestick Set w/ Architectural Elements & Patina
Decorate your mantlepiece, altar, church, or chapel with these large ornate candlesticks. ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Gothic Style Pedestal Candelabra Torcheres
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome pair of antique gothic style pedestal candelabra torcheres. Made of wrought iron. Contains 13 candle holders at three different levels. The upper level is supported by wave pattern iron bars. The base is made up of intricate designs that mimic an upside down floral...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Fine Pair of Antique Continental Silver Mounted Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
The candlestick bodies of fine, translucent rock crystal accented with silver gilt mounts; the candlestick base mounts decorated with neo-Gothic style patterns and masked faces.
T...
Category
19th Century French Antique Medieval Candle Holders
Materials
Rock Crystal, Silver
Medieval candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Medieval candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include AUGUST MAXIMILIEN DELAFONTAINE, Maitland Smith, and Woka Lamps. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $112 and tops out at $34,000 while the average work can sell for $1,800.