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.