Silver Plate Three Light Candelabra with Domed Base

Three flames rather than one changes a table entirely, and this silver plate candelabra does it with real elegance. A slender central column rises from a round domed foot to a sconce at the top, while two curved arms sweep out and down to sconces either side, holding the candles at three different heights. The form is restrained and confident, letting the shape and the shine do all the work rather than heavy ornament, which is what makes it so easy to place.

We love how much occasion it brings. At 22 x 28 cm it has enough presence for a dining table centrepiece without blocking the view across it, and the weighted base keeps everything steady once the candles are in. Fill it with three tapers in a deep red or a soft cream and light them for supper, or leave the candles unlit and let the polished silver catch what light there is in the room.

Condition is good, with a bright surface and gentle wear across the plate in keeping with a piece that has been used and enjoyed, all shown closely in the photographs. Silver plate softens beautifully with age, and a quick polish will bring it up further if you prefer a higher shine.

Style it as the centre of a laid table for Christmas or a birthday, or move it to a mantelpiece or a hall console where it can stand as a sculptural object in its own right. It works beautifully alongside brass, glass and vintage ceramics for a collected look where nothing quite matches, and it brings a little glamour to a room without tipping into formality. Candlelight makes everything better, and this is a handsome way to have three times as much of it.