A candelabra is a multi-branched candelstick for use on a large table. In addition to the central stem, they may have between two and six branches.

Long ago made redundant through electrification, their purpose these days is decorative. They were sometimes made in sets of two or more, although very few sets with more than two candelabra have survived.

Most commonly they were made in silver and silver plate from the mid 17th century, but other materials used were ceramic and pewter. Silver candelabra often had a flame shaped finial that fitted in each candle socket when the candlelabra was not in use. As an aid to cleaning, the ornate arms are often removeable.

The plural of candelabra is either candelabra or candelabrum.

A girandole is a type of candelabra that features several branches or arms for holding candles. It is often used as a decorative more...

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A candelabra by Rudi Buchanan Strewe, made with iron and copper,…

Iron and Copper Candelabra by Rudi Buchanan Strewe

A candelabra by Rudi Buchanan Strewe, made with iron and copper, height 105 cm, width 59 cm

Danish Piet Hein designed candelabra, blackened wrought iron…

Black Iron Candelabra with Copper Sconces

Danish Piet Hein designed candelabra, blackened wrought iron with seven branches and copper sconces, 26 x 26 cm

William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924). Gilt brass…

Gilt Brass and Copper Candelabra by W.A.S. Benson

William Arthur Smith Benson (English, 1854-1924). Gilt brass and copper three branch candelabra, c. 1900. Decorated with leaf embellishment and raised on splayed trefoil supports. Height 45 cm

Rare Nagel copper modular candelabra. Height 48 cm

Nagel Copper Modular Candelabra - 48cm Height

Rare Nagel copper modular candelabra. Height 48 cm

Victorian pair of copper candelabra with barley twists. Height…

Barley Twist Copper Candelabra, 44 cm Height

Victorian pair of copper candelabra with barley twists. Height 44 cm

A pair of Art Deco Anodized copper, marble, and crystal…

Anodized Copper & Crystal Candelabra with Marble Base

A pair of Art Deco Anodized copper, marble, and crystal candelabra, each of two cup-shaped lights on a black marble slab raised on a pair of crystal spheres and a lower marble slap on spherical copper feet. Height 13.5 cm. Width 19.5 cm. Depth 7 cm