Italian Church Candlestick

If this candlestick could talk, it would probably sing in Latin. Hand-carved in Italy for church use, this tall wooden piece carries all the gravitas of centuries of worship, with ornate scrollwork and leafy motifs climbing its stem. The form echoes traditional altar candlesticks dating back to the Renaissance, when candlelight was as much about ceremony as illumination. Its finish has worn down to a warm, time-softened patina, the kind that feels both sacred and sculptural. A one-of-a-kind piece, it’s now ready to glow again, whether on a mantel, console, or bedside table.