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 pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble putti figured…

Louis XVI style gilt bronze putti candelabra

A pair of Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble putti figured candelabra, 48 cm

Regency period black and gilt bronze candelabrum, 21.5 cm high

Regency Black and Gilt Bronze Candelabrum, 21.5 cm High

Regency period black and gilt bronze candelabrum, 21.5 cm high

Impressive pair of antique French gilt bronze seven light…

French Gilt Bronze 7-Light Candelabra Pair, Antique

Impressive pair of antique French gilt bronze seven light candelabra, each, 67 cm high, (2)

A pair of Empire bronze and ormolu figural candelabra, French,…

Empire Bronze Figural Candelabra, 19th Century

A pair of Empire bronze and ormolu figural candelabra, French, 19th century, 71 cm high

A German factory figural candelabrum, probably Johansen Roth,…

German Figural Candelabrum with Classical Maiden and Child

A German factory figural candelabrum, probably Johansen Roth, 19th century, with entwined Jr mark and impressed numerals possibly 182, a press moulded figure of a classical maiden holding a naked child with a floriform holder and sconce, raised upon a…

A pair of gilt metal and onyx tazza and a candelabrum, 20th…

Gilt Metal Onyx Tazza & Candelabrum, 20th Century

A pair of gilt metal and onyx tazza and a candelabrum, 20th century, the six light candelabrum, the tazza 33 cm high, the candelabrum 54 cm high

A pair of figural gilt metal candelabra, German, late…

Gilt Metal Figural Candelabra, German, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

A pair of figural gilt metal candelabra, German, late 19th/early 20th century, 40 cm high

A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and ormolu figural four…

Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabra, 19th century

A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and ormolu figural four branch candelabra, 19th century, 57 cm high

A pair of gilt bronze figural candelabra, French, 19th century,…

French Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra with Eastern Figures

A pair of gilt bronze figural candelabra, French, 19th century, each of an Eastern figure holding aloft a acanthus branch, 41 cm high

A large and impressive pair of bronze and gilt bronze figural…

French 19th Century Bronze Candelabra Pair with Rouge Marble Base

A large and impressive pair of bronze and gilt bronze figural candelabra, French, 19th century, each on a stepped rouge marble base, 138 cm high

A pair of large bronze and gilt bronze putti figured candelabra,…

French 19th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra on Marble Plinths

A pair of large bronze and gilt bronze putti figured candelabra, French, 19th century, each raised on a verdi marble plinth, 100 cm high

A pair of Louis XV style figural gilt bronze and marble…

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century

A pair of Louis XV style figural gilt bronze and marble candelabra, 19th century, 74 cm high

19th century French candelabra. Gilt bronze ormolu finish. Urn…

French Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Urn Finial

19th century French candelabra. Gilt bronze ormolu finish. Urn finial between two candle branches. Bronze. Height 25 cm

A pair of English Regency bronze & gilt table candelabra in the…

Regency Bronze & Gilt Table Candelabra in Thomas Hope Style

A pair of English Regency bronze & gilt table candelabra in the manner of Thomas Hope, circa 1815, of squat form with three lights above columns with applied gilt bronze masks connected with laurel swags, 28 cm high. Provenance: Mossgreen, Sydney, 2010,…

A pair of Professor Eugenio Pattarino (Italian 1885-1971)…

Gilded Ceramic Blackamoor Candelabra by Pattarino

A pair of Professor Eugenio Pattarino (Italian 1885-1971) impressive ceramic blackamoor candelabra, hand painted and gilded ceramic, the Venetian glass branches with gilded inclusions, including finial 120 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator…

Pair of antique French Gothic gilt bronze table candelabra,…

French Gothic Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Ruby Glass Shades

Pair of antique French Gothic gilt bronze table candelabra, with ruby glass shades, approx 47 cm high (2)

A pair of ormolu and gilt bronze candelabra on alabaster base,…

19th Century French Alabaster Candelabra with Putti Support

A pair of ormolu and gilt bronze candelabra on alabaster base, French, 19th century, with putti supporting aperture, 30 cm high

An ornate gilt metal seven sconce candelabra, circa 1900,…

Gilt Metal Candelabra with Grape and Floral Decorations

An ornate gilt metal seven sconce candelabra, circa 1900, Adorned with grape, vine leaf & floral decoration. Height 101 cm.

A truly magnificent pair of late 19th century blackamoor…

19th Century Blackamoor Candelabra Pair

A truly magnificent pair of late 19th century blackamoor entrance standing candelabra., the exquisitely carved walnut Roman figures each hold aloft a ten branch candelabra, the torch stand and bases being ebonised with gesso and gilt overlay carried right…

A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted rouge marble eight…

Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra, 19th Century

A pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted rouge marble eight light candelabra, late 19th century, 82 cm high

A pair of Bohemian glass candelabra, mid 20th century, the pair…

Smoky Amethyst Glass Candelabra with Gilt and Flowers

A pair of Bohemian glass candelabra, mid 20th century, the pair in smoky amethyst glass with an arc en arbolette arm supporting a trio of cup form bowls with glass nozzles, a lobed stem above a conical base, decorated with gilt scrolls and lattice and…

A pair of French gilt metal candelabra, early 19th century,…

French Gilt Metal Candelabra, Early 19th Century

A pair of French gilt metal candelabra, early 19th century, three branches with chains, on paw feet, 63 cm high

An exceptional Edward VII pair of gilt sterling silver…

Gilt Sterling Silver Candelabra by Carrington & Co

An exceptional Edward VII pair of gilt sterling silver five-light, four branch candelabra by Carrington & Co, London 1906 each designed with floral rococo shaped square base rising to a knopped stem and leaf capped arms, floral nozzles and drip trays, 56…

A pair of French Empire style gilt bronze seven light…

French Empire Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra (7 lights)

A pair of French Empire style gilt bronze seven light candelabra, late 19th/early 20th century, 80 cm high

A pair of French 19th century gilt and patinated bronze four…

French 19th Century Putti Candelabra Pair

A pair of French 19th century gilt and patinated bronze four branch candelabra, each modelled as putti, one holding a fish the other a bird, 42.5 cm high

A pair of Empire style gilt bronze and alabaster candelabra,…

Empire Style Candelabra with Alabaster and Gilt Bronze

A pair of Empire style gilt bronze and alabaster candelabra, late 19th century, of elegant form, the slender central stem with an urn and snuff issuing two sinuous arms with berries, leaf and scrolls supporting garland draped urns, further decorated with…

Pair of Louis XV style gilded brass two-light candelabra, each…

Gilded brass candelabra with blue glass body

Pair of Louis XV style gilded brass two-light candelabra, each with blue glass body (2), height 47.5 cm

Pair French porcelain gilt metal candelabra painted with…

French Porcelain Candelabra with Romantic Scenes

Pair French porcelain gilt metal candelabra painted with romantic couples and landscapes measure 49 cm high

Superb European silver (835) candelabra, Empire style with…

Empire Style Silver Candelabra with Receipt, 1247g, 43cm

Superb European silver (835) candelabra, Empire style with original receipt, weighs 1247grams measures 43 cm high

Mid-late 19th century gilt metal garniture candelabra eight…

Gilt Metal Candelabra with Eight Scroll Branches

Mid-late 19th century gilt metal garniture candelabra eight candle scroll branches on ornate stepped platform base, 73 cm height

A pair of gilt bronze candelabra in the Louis XV style. Later…

Louis XV style gilt bronze candelabra pair

A pair of gilt bronze candelabra in the Louis XV style. Later 19th century. The four light candelabra pair with a central vegetal stem issuing three sinuous leafy arms supporting cast dishes with ornamented bobeches, supported on a rocaille base with…

A pair of French bronze, gilt bronze and marble figural…

French Bronze Figural Candelabra, 1840

A pair of French bronze, gilt bronze and marble figural candelabra, circa 1840, 35 cm high

A pair of gilt metal four branch candelabra, 43 cm high.…

Gilt Metal Four Branch Candelabra, 43cm High

A pair of gilt metal four branch candelabra, 43 cm high. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, Melbourne

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

Pair of Louis XVI style gilded brass candelabra, each modelled…

Louis XVI Cherub Candelabra Pair

Pair of Louis XVI style gilded brass candelabra, each modelled as a cherub holding a demi wreath and standing on a globe (2). Height 81 cm

Pair of gilt and stone four branch candelabra, with rose and…

Gilt and Stone Candelabra with Rose Decorations

Pair of gilt and stone four branch candelabra, with rose and leaf decorated gilt top, on an oblong stone base. Height 45 cm approx

Two antique gilt metal candelabra, 54 cm high

Antique Gilt Metal Candelabra Pair - 54cm High

Two antique gilt metal candelabra, 54 cm high

A large and impressive pair of gilt bronze and back marble…

Gilt Bronze Classical Candelabra, French 19th Century

A large and impressive pair of gilt bronze and back marble classical revival candelabra, French, 19th century, 87 cm high

A gilt metal table candelabra with faux Grapes

Grapes Candelabra in Gilt Metal

A gilt metal table candelabra with faux Grapes

A fine pair of French gilt bronze and porcelain candelabra,…

French Gilt Bronze & Porcelain Candelabra, 19th Century

A fine pair of French gilt bronze and porcelain candelabra, 19th century. Lavishly cast and pierced, the scrolling five arm candelabra embellished with vine leaves, fruits and flowers, with a globular porcelain stem painted with putti to a floral…

A pair of French Empire gilt bronze three branch table…

Gilt Bronze French Empire Candelabra

A pair of French Empire gilt bronze three branch table candelabra of classical form with cast upswept arms of acanthus leaves, terminating in foliate sconces and supported on drip trays with continuous scrolled and pierced decoration, 65 cm high

Gilded bronze pair of seven branch candelabra of heavy…

Gilded Bronze Seven Branch Candelabra with Dolphin Motifs

Gilded bronze pair of seven branch candelabra of heavy proportions, emblemished with various dolphin, dragon & Jupiter Ammon motifs set upon an elaborate cathedral base. Condition good, some minor cracking height 73 cm

French 19th century figural gilt bronze and candelabra, loosely…

Figural Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Classical Motifs

French 19th century figural gilt bronze and candelabra, loosely draped classical figure on an oval base with flower motifs

A pair of gilt metal candelabra, English, 19th century, fitted…

19th Century Electric Gilt Candelabra Pair

A pair of gilt metal candelabra, English, 19th century, fitted for electricity. 60 cm high

A pair of Victorian gilt brass six-light candelabra, circa 1880.…

Victorian Gilt Brass Candelabra, 6-Light, 72cm High (1880)

A pair of Victorian gilt brass six-light candelabra, circa 1880. 72 cm high

A pair of superb Empire style candelabras having models of…

Empire Winged Maiden Candelabras - 55cm

A pair of superb Empire style candelabras having models of classical winged maidens. 55 cm high

Gilt bronze six light pair of candelabra with crystal lustres…

Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Crystal Lustres and Onyx Socle

Gilt bronze six light pair of candelabra with crystal lustres and onyx socle, one missing handle & one on a slight lean. Height 54 cm

A pair of 19th century gilt bronze three branch candelabra with…

19th Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Foliate Decoration

A pair of 19th century gilt bronze three branch candelabra with ornate foliate cast decoration, 45 cm high

Girandole: 3 piece American gilt metal, marble and crystal…

Aladdin-inspired Girandole Candelabra Set, 1850s

Girandole: 3 piece American gilt metal, marble and crystal figured candelabra set depicting Aladdin, c1850's. Tallest 50 cm

An impressive pair of gilt composite wood three-branch…

Gilt Putti Candelabras, Late 19th Century, 118cm

An impressive pair of gilt composite wood three-branch candelabras with central putti on stand, late 19th century. 118 cm

Pair of superb 19th century French gilt bronze candelabra in…

Louis 16th Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair

Pair of superb 19th century French gilt bronze candelabra in Louis 16th style with three branches 47 cm high

A pair of Regency style gilt bronze six light candelabra with…

Regency Style Gilt Bronze Candelabra with Crystal Lustres

A pair of Regency style gilt bronze six light candelabra with crystal lustres and onyx socle. Height 58 cm

An impressive pair of gilt-wood three-branch candelabras with…

Gilt-wood Putti Candelabras, Late 19th Century

An impressive pair of gilt-wood three-branch candelabras with central putti on stand, late 19th century, 118 cm high

A pair of French bronze and marble candelabra, 19th century, in…

French Rococo Candelabra with Marble and Bronze

A pair of French bronze and marble candelabra, 19th century, in the rococo manner with provision for five candles comprising a decorative urn form stem below four foliate scrolled upswept arms supporting leaf form dishes and capitals, the whole raised on…

A pair of bronze and gilt bronze winged Victory candelabra 20th…

Bronze Winged Victory Candelabra Pair - 20th Century

A pair of bronze and gilt bronze winged Victory candelabra 20th century 45 cm high

A pair of 19th century gilt bronze three branch candelabra with…

Gilt Bronze Foliate Candelabra, 19th Century

A pair of 19th century gilt bronze three branch candelabra with ornate foliate cast decoration, 45 cm high

An early 19th century Empire style three branch Sheffield plate…

Empire-style Sheffield Plate Candelabra, 1820

An early 19th century Empire style three branch Sheffield plate candelabra the tricorn base and tall reeded lion paw columns supporting a bowl and urn finial with triple twist reeded branches, and gadrooned and fluted decoration, circa 1820. Height 62 cm

A pair of gilt metal five-light candelabra, French, late 19th…

Gilt Metal Candelabra with Blue Vases and Rams Heads

A pair of gilt metal five-light candelabra, French, late 19th century, each comprising a baluster shaped deep blue vase, filled with scrolling branches, cast flower heads, buds and foliage, rams head mounts, supported on gilt metal shaped base with…

A pair gilt bronze and cut crystal Candelabras early 20th…

Gilt Bronze and Crystal Candelabras from Nizam's Collection

A pair gilt bronze and cut crystal Candelabras early 20th century. Provenance: Ex Nizam of Hyderabad, Gregsons Auctioneers 1995, each with four sconces. Height 49.5 cm

A pair of gilt metal ornate table lamps; plus 3 branch…

Gilt Table Lamps and Candelabra Set

A pair of gilt metal ornate table lamps; plus 3 branch candelabra form with flame finials. 90 cm(2 items)

A pair of French gilt bronze decorative table lamps with shades.…

French Gilt Bronze Table Lamps with Shades (10 words)

A pair of French gilt bronze decorative table lamps with shades. Tri-form bases with claw feet & 4 branch candelabra tops. 90 cm(2 items)

Pair of 5 branch gilt bronze candelabra with cherub bases. 60…

Cherub-based 5-branch Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair (60cm)

Pair of 5 branch gilt bronze candelabra with cherub bases. 60 cm(2 items)

A pair of gilt bronze three branch candelabras, French 19th…

Gilt Bronze Candelabras, French 19th Century

A pair of gilt bronze three branch candelabras, French 19th century; 43 cm high

Pair of antique gilt bronze candelabras, 46 cm high (2)

Antique Gilt Bronze Candelabras (Pair)

Pair of antique gilt bronze candelabras, 46 cm high (2)

Pair of antique 19th century gilt bronze four stick candelabra,…

Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, 19th Century

Pair of antique 19th century gilt bronze four stick candelabra, baluster turned support, standing on tri form bases, 49 cm high (2)

19th century gilt bronze candelabra. Cherub column holding…

Gilt Bronze Cherub Candelabra, 19th Century

19th century gilt bronze candelabra. Cherub column holding candle arms on a square base. 50 cm high

A pair of French Empire bronze and gilt candelabra, each with a…

French Empire Bronze Candelabra with Foliate Arms

A pair of French Empire bronze and gilt candelabra, each with a tapering cylindrical stem rising to five foliate cast arms with sconces. 53 cm high

Pair of antique 19th century French gilt bronze three stick…

French Rococo Revival Dolphin Candelabra Pair

Pair of antique 19th century French gilt bronze three stick candelabra, of rococo revival design, each with a central carry handle in the form of an entwined dolphin, standing, 24 cm high. (2)

A pair of French Empire style bronze and gilt sconce candelabra…

French Empire winged candelabra sconces, 86 cm high

A pair of French Empire style bronze and gilt sconce candelabra with winged classical figures supporting thirteen branches each, 86 cm high

A late 19th century French gilt metal candelabra, the stem with…

French Gilt Metal Candelabra with Girl Holding Lights

A late 19th century French gilt metal candelabra, the stem with a cast of a girl with curled hair holding two lights above a adjustable screen with ormolu banding. 70 cm high.

2nd Empire candelabra gilt bronze, each having shaped base with…

Grecian Figures 6-Branch Candelabra in Gilt Bronze

2nd Empire candelabra gilt bronze, each having shaped base with Grecian figures a bulbous columnar standard emanating six scroll branches terminating in sconces with a further central sconce raised on a tripartite claw. 58 cm high.

Pair of gilded glass candelabra

Gilded Glass Candelabra Pair

Pair of gilded glass candelabra

Classical Regency candelabra, gilt metal with hanging crystal…

Gilt Candelabra with Crystal Prisms and Marble Base

Classical Regency candelabra, gilt metal with hanging crystal prisms and shaped marble base

A pair of gilt metal and white porcelain figural candelabra in…

Gilt and porcelain French candelabra, 19th century

A pair of gilt metal and white porcelain figural candelabra in the 19th century French manner 77 cm high

A pair of rouge marble and gilt metal five-light candelabra,…

Rouge Marble and Gilt Metal Candelabra, French 1900

A pair of rouge marble and gilt metal five-light candelabra, French, circa 1900 86 cm high

A pair of gilt bronze and glass table candelabra, French, 19th…

Gilt Bronze & Glass Candelabra, 19th Century French

A pair of gilt bronze and glass table candelabra, French, 19th century, 96 cm high

A pair of French Empire style bronze and gilt bronze candelabra…

French Empire Bronze Candelabra Pair - 44.5 cm High

A pair of French Empire style bronze and gilt bronze candelabra 44.5 cm high

A pair of French bronze and gilt bronze candelabra, fashioned…

French Bronze Candelabra with Classical Ladies and Gilt Branches

A pair of French bronze and gilt bronze candelabra, fashioned as two classical ladies each supporting a gilded five branch surround. 81.5 cm high

A pair of rococo style gilt metal candelabra foliate cast stem…

Rococo Gilt Metal Candelabra with Four Arms

A pair of rococo style gilt metal candelabra foliate cast stem with four arms and sconces 47.5 cm high

A pair of gilt metal and crystal drop table candelabra, each…

Gilt Crystal Harp Candelabra (9 words)

A pair of gilt metal and crystal drop table candelabra, each harp shaped with three branched candles. 78.5 cm high

A pair of late 19th century Italian white marble and gilt…

Italian Marble & Gilt Bronze Candelabra, Late 19th Century

A pair of late 19th century Italian white marble and gilt bronze five light candelabra the central fluted tapering marble column issuing four foliate scroll cast arms and a central candelabra, raised on a stepped circular base 59 cm high

A large gilt metal mounted faceted crystal electrified four…

Gilt Crystal Candelabra with Four Branches

A large gilt metal mounted faceted crystal electrified four branch candelabra, 82 cm high