Vintage Hand Carved Mexican Onyx Candlestick Holders Banded Marble Taper Pair 5"

Description

View Vintage Hand Carved Mexican Onyx Candlestick Holders Banded Marble Taper Pair 5" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Material Composition: Genuine Banded Onyx Marble / Calcite Travertine. A Pristine Mid-Century Modern Baluster Taper Pair • High-End Estate Discovery. Beautifully preserved candle wells show no leftover wax residue or soot staining. Archival Vintage Hand-Carved Mexican Onyx Candlestick Holders A Pristine Mid-Century Modern Baluster Taper Pair • High-End Estate Discovery Elevate your collection with this museum-grade pair of vintage, hand-carved natural stone candlestick holders. Sourced from a premier, high-end estate sale, these premium holders are turned from premium-grade Mexican onyx, exhibiting the substantial weight and signature cold-to-the-touch feel distinct to elite geological specimens. Unlike mass-produced modern imitations, this authentic mid-century pair functions as a striking sculptural accent for affluent collectors who value scarcity, material completeness, and masterful hand-craftsmanship. The aesthetic hallmark of these pieces is their breathtaking architectural veining. When the artisan turned the raw stone on a lathe, they intentionally cut through sediment layers to showcase a bold, concentric chocolate-brown "eye" or teardrop motif. This deep, warm coloration effortlessly transitions into swirling parallel bands of caramel, honey gold, and cream. Boasting a classic Neoclassical baluster silhouette, they blend seamlessly into sophisticated Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical, or Hollywood Regency dining rooms and mantel displays. Product Specifications & Dimensional Data Total Height: 4.75" (4-3/4 inches) Top Rim Diameter: 1.5" Base Diameter: 2.0" (Flared, weighted anti-tip design) Candle Cup Diameter: 1.0" (Optimized for standard dinner taper candles) Material Composition: Genuine Banded Onyx Marble / Calcite Travertine Finish: Polished upper column and candle wells; authentic raw, unpolished bases to optimize tabletop traction. Condition Report: Investment-grade vintage condition. Free from impact chips, post-market fractures, cracks, or structural issues. Beautifully preserved candle wells show no leftover wax residue or soot staining. Natural geological micro-fissures and internal pitting are inherent to the organic stone composition and verify vintage authenticity. SEO Keywords: Vintage Onyx Candle Holders, Mid Century Stone Candlesticks, Mexican Onyx Marble, Banded Agate Pillar, Travertine Alabaster Taper, Heavy Stone Bookend Decor, Neoclassical Mantle Styling, Natural Earth Minerals Art Condition: Used. Category: Home & Garden › Candles & Home Fragrance › Candle Holders & Accessories. Brand: Unbranded / Artisan Hand-Carved.

Size

Small

Color

Brown, Cream, Beige, Tan, Gold

Material

Onyx, Marble, Stone, Calcite

Suitable For

Flameless/LED Candle, Taper/Dinner Candle

Brand

Unbranded / Artisan Hand-Carved

Mounting

Free Standing

Type

Candlestick Holder / Taper Holder

Care Instructions

Clean with Damp Cloth

Number in Pack

2 (Pair)

Item Height

4.75 in

Style

Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical, Hollywood Regency

Original/Reproduction

Original Vintage

Features

Decorative

Time Period Manufactured

1970-1979

Unit Quantity

2

Room

Any room, Dining Room, Living Room

Country of Origin

Mexico

Item Weight

1.3 lbs

Item Width

2 in (Base)

Handmade

Yes