candelabrum
Multi-armed light stand
A candelabrum is a branched candleholder, typically ornamental, designed to hold multiple candles.
The form suggests elegance and formality—candelabra appear on dining tables, mantels, and in chandeliers.
The plural is either candelabra (Latin) or candelabrums, though candelabra often serves as singular: a silver candelabra on the table.
Sacred ritual table
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- liturgyFormal worship structure
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- tabernaclePortable sacred dwelling
procession · sacred · consecration · benediction · communion · cathedral · synagogue · vestments
Elaborately decorated
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
embellished · elaborate · intricate · opulent · lavish · crystal · centerpiece · mantelpiece
Divided into offshoots
- armsUpper body limbs
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- pedestalSupport for statuary
- socketHollow receiving cavity
stem · tiered · multi-armed · tripod · stand · holder · prongs · cups
Burning gas made visible
- glowSteady, soft light
- flickerUnsteady, brief light
- illuminationProvision of light
- wickFuel-drawing cord
wax · luminous · radiance · ambiance · shimmer · gleam · warm · taper
Inherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- collectibleObject worth amassing
patina · provenance · estate · auction · restoration · artifact · heritage · silver-plated
altar
Sacred ritual table
tabernacle · procession · sacred · consecration · benediction · communion · cathedral · synagogue · vestments · menorah
ornate
Elaborately decorated
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- baroqueExcessively ornate or elaborate
- rococoExcessively elaborate in style
filigree · embellished · elaborate · intricate · opulent · lavish · crystal · centerpiece · mantelpiece · elegant
branched
Divided into offshoots
socket · stem · tiered · multi-armed · tripod · stand · holder · prongs · cups · column
flame
Burning gas made visible
- glowSteady, soft light
- flickerUnsteady, brief light
- illuminationProvision of light
wick · wax · luminous · radiance · ambiance · shimmer · gleam · warm · taper · dinner
heirloom
Inherited family treasure
collectible · patina · provenance · estate · auction · restoration · artifact · heritage · silver-plated · hallmark
- candleholderssconce, wall sconce, tea light holder, chamberstick, candlestand
- ancient furnishingsbed, table, chair, bench, stool
- Hanukkahmenorah, dreidel, latkes, gelt, shamash
- Judaicamenorah, Torah scroll, Talmud, Torah study, mezuzah
candelabrumLED light
Semiconductor-based illumination device
flashlight · fluorescent tube · fluorescent light · light bulb · neon light