candelabra
Multi-armed light stand
A candelabra is a branched candleholder, typically ornamental, designed to hold multiple candles.
The classic form has a central stem with arms extending outward, each ending in a socket for a candle.
Candelabras range from modest tabletop pieces to elaborate fixtures and are associated with formal dining, religious ceremonies, and decorative grandeur.
The word is technically a Latin plural, but in English it functions as a singular noun, with candelabras as its plural.
Lustrous white precious metal
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- bronzeCopper-tin alloy
- crystalOrdered-atom solid
- pewterTin-based tableware alloy
iron · gold · copper · wrought · cast · polished · tarnished · plated
Mounted light fixture
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- mantelpieceShelf above fireplace
- sideboardFurniture for dishes and linens
- consoleComfort in distress
tablescape · buffet · dining · parlor · foyer · ballroom · banquet · display
Sacred ritual table
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- chuppahJewish wedding canopy
- processionFormal moving line
- sacramentSacred ritual conveying grace
liturgy · communion · matrimony · requiem · consecration · invocation · menorah · sabbath
Excessively ornate or elaborate
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- embellishedDecorated or exaggerated
intricate · scrollwork · elaborate · decorative · adorned · engraved · etched · detailed
Wax lights with wicks
- tapersNarrows toward an end
- flamesVisible burning combustion
- glowSteady, soft light
- flickerUnsteady, brief light
illumination · candlelight · wax · wick · ambience · warmth · radiance · luminous
Quality from past eras
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- GeorgianOf four kings' era
Baroque · Rococo · collectible · patina · provenance · auction · estate · restoration
silver
Lustrous white precious metal
pewter · iron · gold · copper · wrought · cast · polished · tarnished · plated · sterling
sconce
Mounted light fixture
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- mantelpieceShelf above fireplace
- sideboardFurniture for dishes and linens
console · tablescape · buffet · dining · parlor · foyer · ballroom · banquet · display · arrangement
altar
Sacred ritual table
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- chuppahJewish wedding canopy
- processionFormal moving line
sacrament · liturgy · communion · matrimony · requiem · consecration · invocation · menorah · sabbath · mass
baroque
Excessively ornate or elaborate
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
embellished · intricate · scrollwork · elaborate · decorative · adorned · engraved · etched · detailed · carved
candles
Wax lights with wicks
flicker · illumination · candlelight · wax · wick · ambience · warmth · radiance · luminous · glowing
vintage
Quality from past eras
Georgian · Baroque · Rococo · collectible · patina · provenance · auction · estate · restoration · period
arms
Upper body limbs
stem · socket · column · shaft · finial · feet · tripod · tiered · multi-armed · removable
refinement
Elegance of manner
- sophisticationCultured elegance and complexity
- grandeurImpressive splendor and scale
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
luxury · formal · gala · sumptuous · lavish · exquisite · stately · regal · majestic · graceful
- lightinglamp, lamps, bulbs, light bulb, light bulbs
- candleholderscandlestick, candleholder, sconce, wall sconce, tea light holder
- Gothicgargoyle, gothic fiction, pointed arch, gothic architecture, flying buttress
- medieval itemssword, mace, flail, dagger, crossbow
- Gothic Victorianturret, gable, spire, pointed arch, gargoyle
- Victorian antiquesbustle, corset, bonnet, cravat, waistcoat
candelabraflashlight
Portable electric lamp
LED light · fluorescent light · light bulb · halogen lamp · neon light
candelabrawork lamp
Directed light for projects
work light · clip light · lantern · shop light · torch