Pair of Silver Tone Candlesticks with Urn Sconces and Round Bases

A pair of candlesticks is one of the easiest ways to bring a little polish to a table, and these silver toned ones have a neat, classic shape. Each rises through a knopped stem to a rounded urn shaped cup that holds a taper, standing on a round, stepped base that gives them a firm footing and a good weight. The bright, cool finish is very reflective, throwing the candlelight back into the room, and the two together bring the symmetry that makes a table or a mantel look properly dressed.

At 8.5 x 7.5 cm each they are a compact, useful size, low enough to sit comfortably among glasses and flowers on a dinner table without getting in the way, and just as happy in a pair on a shelf, a windowsill or either side of a mirror. Matched pairs are always more useful than singles, so two that have stayed together are worth having.

Both are in good order, bright and reflective, with a little light surface wear in keeping with age, all shown closely in the photographs. A soft polish brings them straight back to a shine.

Style them on a dining table with tapers in a colour you love, the coral shown here looks wonderful against the silver, or set them either side of a mirror, a picture or a jug of flowers on a mantelpiece. They mix happily with glass, mirror and other metallics for a cool, reflective look, or with greenery and ceramics for something softer. A pair of candlesticks is the simplest way to bring the flattering glow of real candlelight to a room.