Mcm Candle Holders
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 Hanova Enameled Hanging Candle Holder
Located in Fairfield, CA
A mid century enameled hanging candle holder, made by Hanova. Vibrant blue color to the enamel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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 in Box by Dansk Designs with Candles
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in original box by Dansk Designs of Denmark, circa 1950s. The piece holds
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in ox by Dansk Designs, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
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 Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
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
MCM Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder in the style of Harry Bertioa
By Harry Bertoia
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM wrought iron modernist candle holder in the style of Harry Bertioa, circa 1960s. The piece is
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
XL Vintage Artisan Hand Turned Modern Kinetic Maple Wood MCM Menorah Signed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
hand crafted work of art has 9 stacking arms, that gently curve upwards. Brass candle holder cups are
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Birdseye Maple
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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 Orange Lucite Candle Holders and Candles - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 2 mid century lucite candle holders with matching flameless lucite candles. Vibrant orange
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Candle Holders - Set of 2
By Rosenthal
Located in Fairfield, 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
MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Triple Candle Holder
By Rosenthal
Located in Fairfield, 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
Pair of MCM Brass Turned Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of MCM brass turned candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s. The set is
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
MCM Jens Quistgaard Candlesticks, Brass, Demark c. 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Boca Raton, FL
MCM Jens Quistgaard Candlesticks
Designed and produced in Denmark
Brass
Circa 1950s
Marked
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a silver candle holder is real, find out if a magnet is attracted to it. Solid sterling silver and fine silver aren't magnetic. However, some silver plate candle holders may be. Silver plate is the term for items made of base metal and then finished with a layer of genuine silver. If the magnet sticks to your candle holders, they may be silver plate or constructed out of a different material. If you'd like an expert's assistance with the identification process, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a variety of candle holders on 1stDibs.
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