Empire Neoclassical Cut-Crystal & Brass Two-Arm Candelabra with Pineapple Finial

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular authority that belongs to candlelight, and the candelabra that holds those flames deserves to be worthy of the occasion. This two-arm candelabra, faithfully crafted in the tradition of Empire and Neoclassical European design, commands attention from the moment it enters a room. The deeply cut crystal column — shaped as a classical urn — rises from a square cast-brass base embossed with acanthus frieze detailing, transitions through a faceted crystal sphere, and culminates in a richly chased brass collar from which two gracefully scrolling arms extend outward, each cradling a cut-crystal bobeche drip tray. At the summit, a cast pineapple finial — the classical symbol of hospitality and abundance — crowns the composition with authoritative elegance.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body of this candelabra is fashioned from hand-cut lead-free crystal, worked by artisans who apply traditional lapidary techniques: the characteristic starburst and diamond-cut facets that define imperial-era glasswork. Each facet is ground and polished by hand, ensuring that candlelight refracts through the column in prismatic spectacle. The brass components — base, collar, scroll arms, bobeche cups, and pineapple finial — are cast using lost-wax (cire perdue) methods and finished by hand, with chased acanthus leaf and egg-and-dart ornamental detailing that speaks directly to the neoclassical vocabulary of the early 19th century. The result is a marriage of two noble materials: crystal's cold luminosity and brass's warm, golden presence.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this candelabra possesses the satisfying physical presence of a genuine decorative object — substantial enough to anchor a dining table centrepiece arrangement or command a mantelpiece. The square stepped brass base provides stability, while the two arms are proportioned to hold standard taper candles. The pineapple finial at the crown measures as the visual terminus of the piece, drawing the eye upward and completing the composition. Available in multiple brass finish variants to suit different interior palettes.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece bearing the Brass & Wood name is produced in Egypt by master craftsmen who have inherited and refined techniques passed down across generations. The crystal cutting, brass casting, and hand-finishing that define this candelabra represent dozens of hours of skilled artisanal work. At Brass & Wood, we believe that luxury is not found in mass production but in the patient, deliberate hand of a craftsman who takes pride in every ground facet and every chased acanthus leaf. This candelabra is not simply a product — it is a small monument to that belief.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this candelabra made from?

This candelabra is crafted from hand-cut lead-free crystal and cast brass. The crystal column is shaped and faceted by hand using traditional lapidary techniques, while all brass components are produced via lost-wax casting and finished by hand.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the arms and finial are secured upon arrival, and only light fitting of the bobeche drip trays is needed. No tools are required.

Can this candelabra be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on brass finish (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold) and can accommodate special commission requests. Please contact our team for bespoke enquiries.