Mcm Candle Holders
Nord Steel Denmark Mid-Century - MCM- Candle Holder from the 60s - Bold Pink -
Located in Budapest, HU
Nord Steel Denmark Marked Mid-Century Candle Holder from the 60s - Bold Pink Matte Finish
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
H 12.6 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in
MCM Iron Candle Holder by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM iron candle holder by Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a rare form has a great patina and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Triple Candle Holder
By Rosenthal
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century porcelain triple candle holder from the "Classic Modern White" pattern by Rosenthal
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
MCM Sterling Silver Candle Holders - A Pair
Located in Austin, TX
candleholders by Gorham. Classic and timeless MCM! The condition and quality of the silver is excellent, with a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM six candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
By Dansk, Gunnar Cyren
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM eight candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk MCM Teak set of 6 Graduated Sizes - Candle Holders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
size candle holders or candlesticks. In fine original condition, one owner set, showing older wax
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
H 9.38 in W 2.63 in D 2.63 in
1960s Crystal Glass Modern Cube Candle Holder Pair
By Iittala
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Pair Crystal Glass Cube Candle Holders
3.75 x 3.75 x 3.75 candle .75
Preowned original vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Crystal Candle Holders by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kjell Engman, Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist pair of crystal candle holders by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, circa 1990s. The pair are
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Post-Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Set of Four MCM Chrome Candlesticks
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four MCM chrome candlesticks that can be positioned in a number of configurations to make
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Steel, Chrome
MCM Glass Hurricane Lamp in Box by Dansk
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM glass hurricane lamp in original box by Dansk, circa 1970s. The lamp is in excellent condition
Category
20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Set of Three MCM Red Hardwood Candlesticks by Illums Boulghus
By Illums Bolighus
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice set of three MCM red hardwood candlesticks by Illums Boulghus of Denmark, circa 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
1970s Danish Candleholder the Hornblower by Christel & Christer Holmgren MCM
By Illums Bolighus, Christel & Christer Holmgren
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage mid century modern black patinated cast iron "Hornblower" candelabra or candle holder
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
MCM Gold Gilt Hollywood Regency Pineapple 7 Candleholder Wall Sconce
Located in Louisville, KY
This Hollywood Regency 7-candleholder and pineapple wall sconce is reminiscent of mid 20th century Hollywood when everything was golden! The design of this piece is a perfect balance...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Candle Sconces
Materials
Metal
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century Modern Brutalist spider MCM Style made in Japan.
Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency, Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Pair of Gabriella Crespi Candelabras, circa 1970, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Girona, Spain
the current generation of artists.
Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is a design movement in interior, product
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
-Century Modern Brutalist spider MCM Style made in Japan.
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
1950-1960’s MCM Floor Lamp Brass Plated & Black Pheasant Tail Accent Drum Shade
Located in Topeka, KS
plated base and shaft, and black stylized Pheasant Tail candle holder along with its original beige silk
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
H 58.5 in W 16 in D 16 in
Modernist Stainless Steel and Bronze Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
condition and measures 11.75"W x 2"D x 4.75"H. The bronze candle holder accents are removable for cleaning
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Religious Items
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
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Danish modern Pair of Laurids Lonborg Candle Holders Metal & Cane
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful simple elegant design by Laurids Lonborg, pair of black enameled candle holders circa 1950s with wrapped cane great condition.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Gunnar Cyren Lysestager Iron Candle Holder and Candles by Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Gunnar Cyren designed iron candle holder by Dansk. Part of the Lysestager line. This is a rare form. Includes a box of tapered Dansk candles.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's. Signed " DANSK DESIGNS FANCE IHQ. " Beautiful natural patina.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Rare Nagel Candleholder
By Fritz Nagel
Located in Chicago, IL
Very rare Nagel candleholder designed by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi in West Germany, 1960s. This star shape candle is interchangeable with all the variations of the Nagel candles ...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Nickel
Enormous Rare Modernist Candelabrum by Donald Drumm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The largest version of this sculptural series for Raymor stands over 3' tall and 2' wide. It can sit on either the floor or table.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this iconic Jens Quistgaard candelabra, designed in the 1960s.
Crafted from cast iron and brass, this sculptural piec...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Iron
Rare Poul Kjaerholm Hanging Candelabrum
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, elegant steel spiral floats from invisible fishing wire. Approximately 200 of the PK-101 were produced between 1959 and 1966 for E Kold Christensen.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Candle Holders
Materials
Steel
Pair of Gunnar Nylund Candle Holders Skultuna Brass Sweden, 1994
By Skultuna, Gunnar Ander
Located in Basel, BS
Pair of rare Gunnar Ander „Valvet“ candle sticks in solid brass, made by Skultuna in Sweden in 1994.
For standard candles with 2 cm diameter.
Very good condition with normal ...
Category
1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair Dansk Candlestick Holders by Jens Quisgard, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Dansk Candlestick Holders by Jens Quisgard, 1960.
Silver plated rare model, original pieces from the 60's.
Measure 6.25" tall, 1.5" diameter at bottom and top diameter 1".
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Large Candelabrum by Nanna Ditzel, 1970s, Denmark
By Brdr. Krüger, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Værløse, DK
An impressive and captivating floor-size candelabrum in bent maple designed by Nanna Ditzel. Crafted from the finest bent maple wood this remarkable 8-candle piece will instantly com...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Candelabras
Materials
Bentwood
Set of 5 Erik Hoglund styled Glass Face Masks Wall Sconces Multicolor Midcentury
By Erik Höglund
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A special set of five candle sconces in vibrant colored glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Sconces
Materials
Glass
H 11 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Set of three Pierre Forssell candle sticks in brass
By Skultuna, Pierre Forsell
Located in Valby, 84
Rare set of three patinated brass candle sticks by Swedish artist Pierre Forssell manufactured by Swedish metal workshop Skultuna in Sweden in the 1970’s.
All the three candle stick...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Peter Karpf for Lundtofte Denmark Modernist Candle Stick
By Lundtofte, Peter Karpf
Located in Ferndale, MI
Minimalist modern brush chrome Lundtofte Denmark candleholder.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare Pair of Gold and White Candlesticks, Waylande Gregory
By Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare pair of porcelain candlesticks, brilliantly glazed in gold and white, are signed by Waylande Gregory, the pioneering 20th century sculptor and ceramicist. Prodigious and i...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Candle Holders
Materials
Porcelain
Matching Pair of Silver Plate Snake Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sculptural silver-plate coil candle holders designed by Bertil Vallien for Dansk Denmark. Circa 1970s. Each has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candleholders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, Pair
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of sculptural silver plated coiled candleholders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. Each candleholder has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4...
Category
20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
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MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Candle Holders - Set of 2
By Rosenthal
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of mid century porcelain candle holders from the "Classic Modern White" pattern by Rosenthal
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
2 French Empire Mirrored Brass Crystal Garland Candle Wall Sconces MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century French Empire Garland three candle wall sconces made of brass with mirrored
Category
Mid-20th Century Empire Candle Sconces
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Mid Century Danish Arne Jacobsen Stainless steel Candlesticks 60s set of 2
By Arne Jacobsen, Stelton
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
This is a set of 2 stainless steel candle holders from Denmark.
Triangular shaped candle holders
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Rude Osolnik Fluted Walnut Candlesticks Set 5 American Craftsman McM USA
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and Iconic hand turned and weighted walnut candlesticks in graduating heights. All with OO signature on the felt.
Measures: H: 11 3/8, 9 5/16, 8 1/4, 7 3/8, 6 1/4 in.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Walnut
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Mcm Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of mcm candle holders is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mcm candle holders — often made from metal, iron and bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mcm candle holders available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern mcm candle holders are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made mcm candle holders over the years, but those made by Dansk Designs, Gunnar Cyren and Gabriella Crespi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mcm Candle Holders?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $325, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $15,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right candle-holders for You
For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.
When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.
Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.
If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.
Questions About Mcm Candle Holders
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.
- Do pillar candles need a holder?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.
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