Neoclassical Brass & Crystal Tulip Candle Holder with Crystal Ball Stem and Pendant Drops

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular magic in candlelight — the way it animates a room, casting warmth across gilded surfaces and making crystal sing with refracted light. This neoclassical brass and crystal tulip candle holder, faithfully crafted in the tradition of late 18th-century Empire and Neoclassical European candelabra, distills that magic into a single, self-assured object. Standing 35 cm tall on its tripartite scrolled brass base, it commands attention with the quiet authority of a piece that knows its own heritage — evoking the grandeur of Napoleonic salons and the luminous interiors of Viennese palaces.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Every element of this candle holder speaks to the disciplined mastery of Brass & Wood's Egyptian artisans. The base is cast from solid brass, its trilobed silhouette edged with hand-engraved Greek key and acanthus-leaf borders — a motif lifted directly from the Neoclassical vocabulary of the early 19th century. Rising from the base, a reeded and engraved brass column is punctuated at its centre by a large, precision-cut faceted crystal ball — a hallmark of Empire-period candelabra design that both anchors the composition visually and scatters candlelight into cascading prisms. The column transitions into an ornate bobeche collar fitted with six suspended crystal pendeloque drops, each facet-cut to maximize light play. Crowning the piece is a hand-blown crystal tulip-form shade with fluted, petal-shaped panels — its flared opening recalling the opulent glass shades favoured by Continental court craftsmen.

Dimensions & Details

Height: 35 cm | Width: 13 cm | Depth: 13 cm | Weight: 4 kg. The substantial weight of this piece — a testament to the density of its solid brass casting — ensures exceptional stability. The compact 13 × 13 cm footprint makes it equally at home on a bedside console, a formal dining table centrepiece arrangement, or a hallway credenza. Suitable for use with standard taper candles.

Handcrafted in Egypt

This candle holder is handcrafted in Egypt by skilled artisans who have inherited and refined European metalwork and glasswork traditions over generations. At Brass & Wood, we source only the finest materials — polished casting brass and precision-cut crystal — and each piece passes through multiple stages of hand-finishing before it leaves our workshop. The result is a luxury decorative object that brings the luminous grandeur of Neoclassical European interiors into the contemporary home, available in Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold finishes to suit your interior palette.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this candle holder made from?

This piece is crafted from solid cast brass and hand-cut crystal. The body, column, and base are solid brass with a polished finish, while the globe accent, tulip shade, and pendant drops are precision-cut crystal glass designed to maximize light refraction.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the crystal tulip shade and pendant crystal drops are attached during unpacking. No tools are needed, and the process takes only a few minutes.

Can this candle holder be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization in finish color (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold) and can accommodate bespoke requests for different crystal configurations or engraving on the base. Please contact our team to discuss your requirements.