What is an ormolu candle holder?

An ormolu candle holder is a gilded bronze or brass lighting fixture designed to support candles securely. These pieces function as both functional illumination and decorative table ornamentation. They appear in various nineteenth-century styles, including French Empire and Gothic Revival, reflecting the interior tastes of the era.

How do I style a candelabra?

Candelabras suit prominent display surfaces such as dining tables, sideboards, and mantelpieces where their height and gilt finish catch the light. Pairs provide symmetry when placed at either end of a mirror or fireplace. Ensure the surrounding space complements the specific historical style, whether that is the ornate curves of Rococo Revival or the architectural rigidity of Gothic Revival.

How do I identify nineteenth century pieces?

Nineteenth-century metalwork often relies on specific stylistic markers such as Charles X symmetry or French Empire motifs. Examining the casting quality and the weight of the bronze or brass helps determine the period. Documentation or dealer descriptions matching the materials - ormolu, gilt bronze, and gilt brass - further confirm the era of manufacture.

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These ormolu candle holder pieces bring brilliant gilt warmth and sculptural presence to a room, offering the refined metalwork every collector seeks.

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

18th century

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Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

From The English Interior

£420

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Antique Regency Period Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Four Light Candelabra

19th century

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Antique Regency Period Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Four Light Candelabra

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£3,400

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Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pierre Philippe Thomire

19th century

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Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pierre Philippe Thomire

From Loveday Antiques

£22,500

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Fine Pair of Italian Ormolu Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style

19th century

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Fine Pair of Italian Ormolu Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style

From Loveday Antiques

£1,650

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19th century

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Antique Pair of French Rococo Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Late 19th Century

From Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

£2,250

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19th century

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Antique Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Stag and Doe Lustre Candlesticks

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£1,800

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Pair of French Empire Revival Candelabra

19th century

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Pair of French Empire Revival Candelabra

From Cella

£7,200

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Pair of French Antique Triple Arm Rococo Gilded Bronze Wall Lights

1920 - 1940

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Pair of French Antique Triple Arm Rococo Gilded Bronze Wall Lights

From Hodgson Antiques

£295

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Pair of Bronze French 'Retour D'egypte' Style Candlesticks

19th century

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Pair of Bronze French 'Retour D'egypte' Style Candlesticks

From Cella

£1,850

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Ornate 19th C. Pair of Champleve and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

19th century

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Ornate 19th C. Pair of Champleve and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

From Judy Fox Antiques

£1,100

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Current listings exclusively feature nineteenth-century items, spanning specific styles like French Empire, Charles X, French Rococo Revival, and Gothic Revival.

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

19th century

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A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

From Chequers Antiques

£495

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19th C. Pair of Ornate Champleve Candlesticks with Onyx and Gilt Bronze

19th century

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19th C. Pair of Ornate Champleve Candlesticks with Onyx and Gilt Bronze

From Judy Fox Antiques

£600

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19th C. Champleve and Gilt Bronze Set of Candlesticks and Inkwell

19th century

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19th C. Champleve and Gilt Bronze Set of Candlesticks and Inkwell

From Judy Fox Antiques

£675

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19th century

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Antique Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu and White Marble Candlesticks

From Patrick Sandberg Antiques

£800

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Pair English Gilt and Bronze Candelabras Thomas Hope 1880

19th century

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Pair English Gilt and Bronze Candelabras Thomas Hope 1880

From Canonbury Antiques

£1,750

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French Empire Hercules and Hesione Candelabra

19th century

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French Empire Hercules and Hesione Candelabra

From Cella

£2,800

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Ormolu Candle Holder

Fine Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Antique Regency Period Pair of Bronze and Ormolu Four Light Candelabra

Exceptional Pair of French Late Empire Gilt Bronze Candelabra Attributed to Pierre Philippe Thomire

Fine Pair of Italian Ormolu Wall Lights or Appliques in the French Empire Style

Antique Pair of French Rococo Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra, Late 19th Century

Antique Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu Stag and Doe Lustre Candlesticks

Pair of French Empire Revival Candelabra

Pair of French Antique Triple Arm Rococo Gilded Bronze Wall Lights

Pair of Bronze French 'Retour D'egypte' Style Candlesticks

Ornate 19th C. Pair of Champleve and Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

A Pair of Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

19th C. Pair of Ornate Champleve Candlesticks with Onyx and Gilt Bronze

19th C. Champleve and Gilt Bronze Set of Candlesticks and Inkwell

Antique Pair of 19th Century Bronze and Ormolu and White Marble Candlesticks

Pair English Gilt and Bronze Candelabras Thomas Hope 1880

French Empire Hercules and Hesione Candelabra

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