Brass Five Light Candelabra with Scrolled Arms and Ring Handle

A candelabra earns its place on a table the moment the candles are lit, and this brass example has real charm in its shape. A central column rises to a neat ring handle at the top, with scrolled arms curving out and up to hold the candles, all standing on a domed circular base that keeps it steady. The metal has the warm golden glow of brass, catching the light along the curves of the arms. It holds five tapers, enough to throw a generous pool of light across a table or a mantel.

At 27 x 15 cm it is a manageable table size, substantial enough to make a centrepiece without dominating the setting. The ring handle at the top is a practical touch as much as a decorative one, letting you carry it from room to room as people once did. Lit for dinner or left unlit on a shelf, it brings a note of occasion either way.

It is in good order throughout, with the warm tone and gentle wear across the brass that come with age, all shown closely in the photographs. A polish will bring it up brighter if you prefer more shine, or leave it mellow for a softer, antique look.

Stand it at the centre of a dining table with tapers in a colour you love, place it on a mantelpiece flanked by books and vintage art, or set it on a sideboard where the brass glows against a deeper wall. It looks wonderful with green, teal or coral candles against the gold, and it mixes happily with other brass, glass and ceramics for a collected look. A branched candelabra is the easiest way to bring a room the warmth and occasion of real candlelight.