These Vintage Hanukkah Menorahs are Full of Timeless Charm

By Southern Living

Don’t get us wrong, we love a stunning, new Michael Aram menorah as much as the rest. But, there’s something about the design and traditions behind a vintage menorah that transports us back to lighting the menorah at Bubbe’s table many moons ago. At the center of your Hanukkah celebration, a menorah full of history will certainly make the story of Hanukkah shine bright, especially with a side of latkes and sufganiyot. These beautifully designed, almost always brass menorahs carry the weight and joy of Hanukkah celebrations of the generations before us, and their unique, Judaic details make each of them feel like a distinct treasure. 

Whether you’re looking for a family menorah with a bit of ancestry to add to your collection or you’re searching for a timeless piece that reminds you of your grandfather’s menorah, we love the selection of traditional menorahs on vintage Etsy shops across the web. Many finds in these online stores are handcrafted, truly one-of-a-kind works of art. From sticking pieces showcasing the beauty of Jerusalem to traditional brass structures as classic as they are beautiful, Etsy antique shops everywhere from Israel to Baton Rouge, Louisiana are filled with vintage menorahs waiting to be lit again this season. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorites we’d love to place Hanukkah candles in this year and for years to come.

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Two-Toned Ornate Menorah

Etsy: Two-Toned Ornate Menorah

BUY IT: $25; etsy.com

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Dark Brass Menorah

Etsy: BlackUnicornAntiques

BUY IT: $30; etsy.com

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Star of David Menorah

Etsy: TheFrabjousDay

BUY IT: $48; etsy.com

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Arched Brass Menorah

Etsy: shopliferelics

BUY IT: $39; etsy.com

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Ten Commandments Menorah

Etsy: artnharmony58

BUY IT: $73; etsy.com

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Traditional Brass Menorah

Etsy: AloofNewfWhimsy

BUY IT: $46; etsy.com

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Petite Hanukkah Menorah

Etsy: Theretrobeehive

BUY IT: $25; etsy.com

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Timeless Silver Menorah

Etsy: PebblesandSticks

BUY IT: $16; etsy.com

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Beautiful Bronze Menorah

Etsy: nostalgishop

BUY IT: $43; etsy.com

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Wailing Wall Menorah

Etsy: collectiblsisrael

BUY IT: $48; etsy.com

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Climbing Limbs Menorah

Etsy

BUY IT: $34; etsy.com

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Detailed Star of David Menorah

Etsy: collectiblsisrael

BUY IT: $97; etsy.com

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Majestic Lion Menorah

Etsy: VintageItemsVIP

BUY IT: $89.90; etsy.com

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Stained-Glass Hanukkah Cookies

Add a sweet note to your Hanukkah celebration with these pretty, homemade treats. These simple cookies are made with premade sugar cookie or shortbread to save you time during the festivities, and then cut out with your favorite cookie cutter shapes (we used the Star of David and a dreidel). Add in some hard candies, like blue Jolly Ranchers, and watch your stained-glass cookies take shape in the oven. Be sure to let the batch cool before serving, as the candy will be very hot.

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Two-Toned Jerusalem Menorah

Etsy: artnharmony58

BUY IT: $79.50; etsy.com

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