The telephone known as the Candlestick Telephone was an iconic and widely popular design, spanning from the late 19th century through the 1930s. It featured a vertical metal body resembling a candlestick, a rotary dial positioned at the base, and a separate receiver that hung on a side hook. The microphone was integrated into the top portion of the structure.
Major manufacturers of these telephones included Western Electric, Stromberg-Carlson, and Automatic Electric. Today, candlestick telephones are often modified and adapted with modern technology for contemporary use, serving as elegant decorative pieces infused with nostalgia.