Louis XVI Neoclassical Brass & Marble 5-Arm Candelabra with Urn Column

Design & Inspiration

There is a particular quality of light that belongs only to candlelight — warm, living, and trembling with presence. The Louis XVI Neoclassical 5-Arm Candelabra in Brass and Marble captures exactly this spirit, drawing from the most disciplined and elegant chapter of French decorative arts. Inspired by the grand candelabra that graced the mantelpieces and dining tables of late 18th-century Versailles, this piece channels the restrained opulence of the neoclassical movement: symmetry, architectural clarity, and ornament that serves structure rather than overwhelms it.

Materials & Craftsmanship

Every element of this candelabra is the result of skilled handcraft. The central column is fashioned from genuine white marble, turned on a lathe into a classical urn silhouette — the cool, luminous stone providing a deliberate counterpoint to the warmth of the cast brass metalwork that envelops and crowns it. The brass components are individually sand-cast and hand-finished, with chased detailing across the bobeches (wax-catchers), the central shaft, and the ornate foliate base. The four scrolling lateral arms and single central arm rise from the column in perfect neoclassical symmetry, each terminating in a fluted, urn-form candle cup engraved with repeating acanthus and egg-and-dart motifs. The base is supported on four scroll feet and decorated with swag-and-rosette appliqués faithful to the Louis XVI vocabulary. The available finish variants — Gold, Silver, and Antique Gold — allow this piece to complement a range of interior palettes, from warm ivory and gilded schemes to cooler, silver-toned neoclassical rooms.

Dimensions & Details

Weighing 4 kg, this candelabra has the reassuring physical presence of a genuinely substantial decorative object. Its vertical silhouette makes it equally commanding as a solitary statement piece on a console, sideboard, or dining table centerpiece, or paired symmetrically as a flanking pair. The five candle arms accommodate standard taper candles. Please refer to current listings for precise height dimensions. This is a single-piece (1 Piece) listing; pairs and sets can be arranged through our customization service.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Brass & Wood is proud to produce this candelabra in Egypt, where generations of metalworkers and artisans have maintained traditions of casting and hand-finishing that trace their lineage to the great workshops of the Islamic Golden Age and the European ateliers they influenced. Each piece passes through multiple stages of hand-finishing — casting, trimming, chasing, polishing, and patinating — before it earns the Brass & Wood name. This is not a mass-produced decorative object; it is a handcrafted luxury piece made to endure. Customization is available: clients may request alternative brass finishes, marble tones, or candelabra arm counts to suit their specific interior vision.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this candelabra made from?

The candelabra is constructed from two primary materials: genuine white marble for the central urn column, and high-quality cast brass for all metalwork components including the arms, bobeches, shaft fittings, and ornate base. No resin or composite substitutes are used in the structural or visible elements.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — typically the candle arms and upper shaft section are shipped detached for safe transport and are easily connected without tools. Full instructions are included with every piece.

Can this candelabra be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on brass finish (Gold, Silver, Antique Gold), marble color, and candelabra configuration. Please contact our team with your requirements and we will provide options and lead times. Standard delivery is 30–45 days from order confirmation.