Gorham Newport Silverplate Convertible 3-Light Candelabra | Mid-Century | Converts to Single Candlestick | Sold Individually — 2 Available

Most candelabras commit to a single form. This one doesn't. The Gorham Newport Silverplate Convertible Candelabra — pattern YB 586/1 — is two objects in one: a sweeping three-light candelabra for the dinner table, and a sleek, tapered single candlestick for the mantle or shelf. The three-arm assembly lifts cleanly off the column at the center collar, transforming the piece in seconds. No tools, no fuss — just a different mood for a different moment.

Gorham has been one of America's most respected silverplate manufacturers since the 19th century. The Newport line reflects their mid-century design sensibility: clean tapered columns, stepped circular bases, and restrained classical proportions that age with extraordinary grace. The warm oxidized patina on this piece — decades of natural tarnish building depth and atmosphere — is exactly what collectors and decorators seek. It cannot be replicated. It can only be earned.

Two Available — Sold Individually

We have two matching examples of this candelabra, each in excellent vintage condition. They are priced and sold individually. Purchase one as a standalone statement piece, or purchase both for a perfectly matched pair — ideal for a symmetrical mantle arrangement or a dramatic dinner table centerpiece flanking a central object.

The Convertible Feature

• The three-arm branching assembly detaches completely from the column at the center collar
• With arms attached: a dramatic 3-light candelabra — 12"H × 11.5"W — ideal for tablescapes, dining tables, and altar-style vignettes
• With arms removed: a refined single taper candlestick — clean, tapered, and architectural — perfect for mantles, bookshelves, and paired arrangements
• The transition takes seconds and requires no tools

Maker & Pattern

• Maker: Gorham — one of America's premier silverplate manufacturers
• Line: Newport Silverplate
• Pattern number: YB 586/1 (stamped on base)
• Era: Mid-century, circa 1950s–1960s
• Origin: American-made

Condition Assessment

• Structure: Excellent — fully sound, no bends, dents, or repairs
• Patina: Beautifully preserved warm oxidized tarnish — rich, atmospheric, and authentic
• Convertible mechanism: Functions perfectly — arms attach and detach cleanly
• Base: Stable and unmarked
• Maker's mark: Clearly legible — "NEWPORT SILVERPLATE YB 586/1" stamped on base
• Overall: Excellent vintage condition — display and use ready

Styling Notes

• Dinner table centerpiece — load all three arms with tall slim tapers in burgundy, moss green, or soft black
• Dark academia or maximalist vignette — place on a deep jewel-toned or dark-stained surface
• Altar-style styling — pair with books, botanicals, and brass objects
• As a single candlestick — remove the arms for understated architectural presence on a mantle or shelf
• As a matched pair — purchase both for a symmetrical arrangement; matched vintage silverplate pairs are increasingly rare

Specifications

• Maker: Gorham, Newport Silverplate line
• Pattern: YB 586/1
• Era: Mid-century, circa 1950s–1960s
• Material: Silverplate over base metal
• Configuration: Convertible — 3-light candelabra or single candlestick
• Height (candelabra): 12 inches
• Width (candelabra): 11.5 inches
• Depth: 4 inches
• Condition: Excellent vintage with natural oxidized patina
• Sold: Individually — 2 available, purchase both for a matched pair

Why The Marian Collection

We source objects with provenance, function, and genuine design integrity. A Gorham Newport convertible candelabra in this condition — with its maker's mark intact, its patina earned, and its convertible mechanism fully functional — is exactly the kind of find we look for. It has been in the world for sixty-plus years and it is ready for sixty more.