Candelabra and Candlesticks
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Exceptionally rare pair of Empire candlesticks attributed to Gérard-Jean Galle
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Superior large pair of Empire candelabra signed Galle
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Stunning pair of Empire cassolettes / candlesticks for double use
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Refined pair of French Empire candlesticks attributed to Louis-Isidore Choiselat
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Exceptional pair of French Empire candelabra attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire
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Magnificent pair of Empire candlesticks “Retour d’Egypte” attributed to Claude Galle
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Spectacular pair of early Empire candelabra with Victories attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire
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Refined pair of Empire period candlesticks by Claude Galle
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Exceptionally rare pair of French Empire candelabra signed Galle
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Sublime pair of French Empire candlesticks attributed to Louis-Isidore Choiselat
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Important large pair of French Empire candelabra attributed to Thomire
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Exceptional pair of Louis XVI period candlesticks / cassolettes with rams
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Impressive pair of Empire candelabra attributed to Claude Galle
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Rare large pair of French Empire candlesticks with butterflies
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Sublime pair of large early Empire period candlesticks
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Pair of Empire candelabra “Apollo & Diana” model by P.P. Thomire
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Remarkable pair of French Empire period candlesticks with griffins
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Refined pair of French Empire candlesticks attributed to Choiselat
French Empire candelabra and Empire candlesticks
Buying Empire candelabra and Empire candlesticks
Apollo Art & Antiques presents an exquisite selection of the finest 19th century French Empire candelabra and Empire candlesticks for you to buy. Most of our models are executed in finely chiseled gilt bronze (also: ormolu) and partly patinated bronze. Among them the famous and very rare candelabra model with the winged Victories. Also you will find some of the very much sought after French candlesticks with the “Return from Egypt” theme.
Empire candelabra: works of art
French Empire candelabra and French Empire candlesticks are refined works of art. Especially if they are designed by top bronziers like Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843) or Claude Galle (1758–1815) . They are the finishing touch in decorating a luxury home in French antique style. There is always a place for them. You can use them on top of the fireplace or beside a Empire mantel clock or bronze sculpture. Also a pair of Empire candelabra looks stunning on a console or as decoration on a festive table.
What are candelabra?
Candelabra are a pair of candlesticks with multiple arms. The word “candelabrum” is a Latin term which means “candle tree”. This is because of the many branches or arms of the candelabrum sprouting from a single column, similar to a tree and it’s branches.
French candelabra developed from the candlestick for those places where more than one candle is required to provide enough light. But because of their impressive size and often elaborate design, they soon became very decorative and desirable items of decorative arts. They could impress the guests to a dinner party and show one’s good taste and wealth. Especially during the 19th century they became very popular.
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