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Vintage wood carving candle holder | Reading gnome | Two-armed wooden table candlestick, hand-carved, 1950s

Item highlights

  • Materials: Wood
  • Vintage: From the 1960s
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“The item itself is gorgeous, but what I didn't know I was signing up for was the layers of dust, grime, wax and I don't know what else. I had to scrub and clean it for an hour because it was absolutely sticky, and it left dark grey water behind after a soak.”

Lavender

Aug 10, 2026

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Price:$53.90

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  • Returns & exchanges
    Accepted within 30 days
  • Cost to ship
    $140.60 to United States, 43215.

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May include: A wooden candle holder featuring a carved figure of a man reading a book. The candle holder has two circular platforms for candles and is made of light brown wood. The figure is wearing a hat and black shoes.
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Title: Artfully hand-carved double candle holder – Reading gnome / dwarf made of wood (Mid-Century)

An absolute gem for lovers of traditional wood carving! This two-armed table candle holder impresses with its detailed and expressive craftsmanship.

At the center sits a cozy little gnome wearing a pointed hat and slippers, engrossed in a book. The curved candlestick arms and base display the typical, beautiful texture of genuine chip carving. The two candle sockets are fitted with practical metal inserts that protect the wood from wax and heat.

Product details & condition:

Period: approx. 1930s / 1950s (Mid-Century Vintage).

Material: Solid wood, masterfully hand-carved; metal candle inserts.

Motif: Reading dwarf / gnome on a two-armed candlestick.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition! The wood has a warm, golden tone and a beautiful grain. No cracks or significant damage – very well cared for (see photos).

A wonderful gift for bookworms, book lovers, or as a wonderfully nostalgic eye-catcher on the dining table, the dresser, or in the bookshelf.

As this is a vintage item, it is sold as pictured. Candles are not included.

  • Era
    Vintage from the 1960s
  • Materials
    Wood

Delivery details and policies

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    Nov 12-23
  • Returns and exchanges
    Accepted within 30 days.
  • Ships from
    Germany
  • Cost to ship
    $140.60 to United States, 43215

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Listed on Sep 24, 2026