Schwibbogens

German Schwibbogen or sometimes known as German Candle Arches were first handcrafted in 1726 from wrought iron. The German name Schwibbogen refers to a type of arch constructed in gothic times when an arch between two walls was called "Schwebebogen" (floating arch). The look goes back to a tradition of miners, who hung their burning pit lamps semicircularly on the pit entry hole before they started their last shift before Christmas. The German Schwibbogen or German Candle Arch expresses the longing of light by the miners who did not see very much light during their workdays. Today's schwibbogen's or candle arches come with candles, tea lights or electric (American voltage). They are beautiful home decorations on furniture or particularly on a window sill. We offer a wide variety of styles and price points designed and handmade by various artisans. A set of starter candles included with each schwibbogen.

Nativity Scene Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Neuber
$35.00
Santa Delivering Gifts Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Neuber
$35.00
Santa Pulling Train Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Neuber
$35.00
Train Amongst Trees Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Neuber
$35.00
Girl And Boy Outside Erzgebirge Home Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Neuber
$35.00
Santa Making Gift Delivery Schwibbogen (5 Candles) - Neuber
Regular price: $95.00
Sale price: $75.00
Dresden Frauenkirche Schwibbogen (5 Tealights) - Neuber
$155.00
Seiffener Church With Santa And Lantern Children (5 Electrical Candles) - Neuber
$190.00
Santa Delivering Toys Schwibbogen (5 Electric Lights) - Neuber
Regular price: $250.00
Sale price: $210.00
Nativity Scene Candle Arch Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Müller GmbH
$85.00
Santa And Angel Delivering Gifts Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Müller GmbH
$85.00
Santa And Angel Delivering Gifts On Sled Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Müller GmbH
$90.00
Carolers Under Candle Arch Schwibbogen (5 Candles) - Müller GmbH
$125.00
Santa Handing Out Christmas Presents Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Müller GmbH
$185.00
Erzgebirge Choirboys Schwibbogen (5 Electrical Lights) - Müller GmbH
$185.00
Nativity Scene With Manger Schwibbogen (5 Electric Lights) - Müller GmbH
$250.00
Santa Delivering Christmas Presents Schwibbogen (5 Electric Lights) - Müller GmbH
$295.00
Village Of Seiffen With Carolers Schwibbogen (5 Electric Lights) - Müller GmbH
$325.00
Wintersports Schwibbogen (7 Electric Candles) - Müller GmbH
$575.00
Angel And Miner Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Gunther
$35.00
Santa With Snowman Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Gunther
$39.00
Christmas Time With Santa Schwibbogen (4 Candles) - Gunther
$55.00
Painted Christmas Time With Santa Schwibbogen (4 Candles) - Gunther
$55.00
Lantern Children Schwibbogen (4 candles) - Gunther
$65.00
Nativity Scene Schwibbogen (4 Candles) - Gunther
$65.00
Seiffen Church And Standing Choir Boys Pyramid Schwibbogen (4 Candles) - Gunther
$135.00
Children Playing In Winter Scene Schwibbogen (5 Electrical Lights) - Seiffener Hof
$195.00
Erzgebirge Schwibbogen (10 Electric Candles) - Seiffener Hof
$295.00
Mini Nutcracker Schwibbogen (2 candles) - Braun
$20.00
Choirboys Mini Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Braun
$20.00
Mini Angel And Miner Schwibbogen (2 Candles) - Braun
$20.00
Folk Art Workshop Electrical Schwibbogen - M. Muller
$190.00
Arts And Crafts Studio Electrical Schwibbogen - Ratags
$190.00