Moradabad Three-Arm Hand-Forged Iron Candelabra

Three tapers rise from a single line of forged iron

This Hand-Forged Iron Candelabra reduces the traditional three-arm form to one continuous, expressive structure. Two arms sweep upward from the central stem, placing the outer tapers below the elevated center candle and creating a tiered arrangement of flame.

Forged in Moradabad, India, the candelabra carries the slight surface changes and hammer marks of iron worked by hand rather than poured into a mold. Its narrow profile allows the piece to introduce substantial height without occupying the center of the table.

Forged in Moradabad

Traditional Blacksmithing: Master blacksmiths heat and shape the iron by hand using knowledge carried through generations of North Indian metalwork.
Twelve Hours of Work: Each candelabra requires approximately 12 hours to forge, shape, finish, and test.
Historic Metalworking Center: Moradabad has been recognized for its metal craftsmanship since the Mughal era and remains closely associated with skilled work in iron, brass, copper, and aluminum.
Visible Hammer Marks: Subtle impressions and changes in texture record the process of shaping the metal by hand.

Form, Finish & Balance

Three-Taper Design: A tall central cup is joined by two lower arms, creating a balanced progression of candlelight.
Weighted Base: The circular foot gives the slender structure a firm foundation.
Topple Tested: Each piece is individually tested for stability as part of its production.
Black Finish: The darker option emphasizes the candelabra’s silhouette and iron texture.
Brass Finish: A warm metallic finish brings greater visibility to the surface variation and forged details.

At the Table

Dining Centerpiece: Its narrow four-inch depth preserves space for serving dishes while adding height above the table.
Console Display: Use alone to create a strong vertical element among books, vessels, and collected objects.
Mantel Arrangement: Pair with lower candleholders to build an intentionally uneven progression of light.
Grouped Presentation: Place two candelabras together for a larger arrangement while preserving their open, linear structure.

Product Details

Material: Hand-forged iron
Design: Three-arm taper candelabra
Finish Options: Brass Finish or Black Finish
Length: 9.5 in
Width: 4 in
Height: 21.4 in
Base: Weighted and topple tested
Time to Make: Approximately 12 hours
Origin: Moradabad, India
Production: Ethically crafted by traditional blacksmiths
Includes: One candelabra
Variation: Slight differences in size, finish, hammer marks, and texture reflect the hand-forged process

Care

Cleaning: Wipe with a dry cloth.

Ideal For

• Creating height without crowding a dining table
• Building a layered candle arrangement on a mantel
• Pairing with both restrained and collected interiors
• Displaying the texture of traditionally forged iron
• Bringing North Indian blacksmithing into a contemporary form

From its weighted base to its three ascending taper cups, the candelabra preserves the strength and visible rhythm of iron shaped over fire by Moradabad blacksmiths.