Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Brutalist Hand Forged Iron Menorah Candelabra Sculpture by David Palombo
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century hand forged iron sculptural Hanukkah lamp by renowned Israeli artist David Palombo (1920-1966) circa 1960
A sculptural menorah of conjoined holders in a stalactite like ...
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1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Small Brass Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1920s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
A Classic Paavo Tynell Bronze Candelabra
This small candelabra is a classic design by Finnish architect and designer Paavo Tynell. It was made in ...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Rare Vintage Black Iron Midcentury Candlestick by Van Keppel Green
Located in Doraville, GA
A black bent iron candlestick designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green of Van Keppel - Green, Beverly Hills, California. The candlestick is black painted iron, designed / manu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Ceramic Candle Holder, Marked - Austria ca. 1950
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary mid century ceramic candle holder from the period around 1950 in Austria. This out of the ordinary designed candle holder impresses w...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Brutalist Bronze Candelabra, Tree and Leaves Modernist Design, France 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Brutalist Bronze Candelabra, Tree and Leaves Design, France 1970s
Elegant candelabra fully made of bronze
Depicting a tree, branches and leaves with finely engraved details
Great ...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Elegant Etruscan Horse Patinated Copper Bronze Brass Candle Holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant Etruscan Horse Patinated Copper Bronze Brass Candle Holder, 1960s
Very good work.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Copper
Danish Hjerte Stage Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Paro 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Danish Hjerte Stage Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard for Paro 1960s
Original condition
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Brass Pots – Spain, Circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of Six Brass Pots – Spain, Circa 1950
Description:
This elegant set of six brass pots, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950, offers a beautiful blend of vintag...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Brass candleholder by Gunnar Ander, Ystad metall
Located in New York, NY
Brass Mid-Century candleholder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden. With place for 7 candles and in a very good condition with few signs of wear. Marked underneath with the manu...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Bronze Candelabra, ca.1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Midcentury bronze candelabra in the taste of Ateliers de Marolles, France, ca.1950. Liturgical candelabra of raw and rustic shape in the style of the Ateliers de Marolles. He...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
American mid century Atomic Age Collapsible Multi-positions Metal Candle Holder
By Tony Paul
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique extendable candle holder multi positions each disc has a 4.5" diameter , circa 1970's nice condition extends to 32" or more , its a great piece for a mantel or...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Pair of 3-Light Candelabras by Gorham
By Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century sterling silver pair of 3-light candelabras by Gorham. Multi-form adaptable - low, medium or high with simple candle or 3 candles. Weighted bases. Light denting to o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Candelabre 1960s Made În Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage modernist candelabra, 1960s. Geometric iron and metal work. Holds 4 candles. Dimensions: 26W x 23H x 6D cm.Labeled Made in Austria.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wall Mounted White Glazed Ceramic Cherub Candleholder by Goldscheider, Austria
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Wien, Austria, 1930s.
It is made in white glazed ceramic.
This candleholder is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellen...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Large flexible Candelabra with 8 Candle Holders and 8 heavy Brass balls weights
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A mid century flexible brass candelabra with 8 candle holders and 8 heavy brass balls / weights. it is quite large and impressive ... the dimensions given are for one of the differen...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Set 3 Travertine Vintage Candleholders by Fratelli Manelli for Raymor
By Raymor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set 3 Travertine Candleholders by Fratelli Mannelli Raymor, with incised geometric pattern, staggered in height 5" 6.5" and 8' all the same dia...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Travertine
Luigi Massoni 1970s Iconic Candle Holders Guzzini in Red & Yellow, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare set of two candle holders by Luigi Massoni for Fratelli Guzzini, created in 1973.
Crafted in transparent PMMA, each piece features a striking colored insert—one in vivid red, t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage Original 1996 Mies Van Der Rohe Furniture Blueprint Exhibition Poster
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Ultra Rare, 1996 Original Mies van der Rohe Architectural Furniture Design "Blueprint" Exhibition Poster from the Museum of Modern Art, New York
This lithograph, printed on heavy stock, in 1996, is copyrighted by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), NYC and published in the USA
It was created for MoMA's 1996 Industrial Retrospective of the works of Mies van der Rohe in collaboration with Lilly Reich, 1931.
The text on the poster reads:
Mass-production furniture by Lilly Reich and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
Manufactured by Bamberg Metallwerkstatten Berlin-Nuekolln, 1931
The design layout is a grid.
The background is black.
Each grid contains one of Van der Rohe's chair designs.
The chairs, numerical specs and printed details, (written in German) are all done in white, thereby creating a negative image.
Measurements
19.5” W x 15.75 “ H
The condition of this poster is Excellent, like new A+
Archivally stored, flat for almost 30 years
We are proud to have the sole ownership and be proprietary dealers of this original vintage exhibition print,
In addition, we have sole ownership of ANOTHER published oversized MoMA Architectural Exhibition Poster, copyrighted by Mies van der Rohe/Lilly Reich entitled:
Meis van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, Country Home in Berlin, 1931. (31" L x 18" H) See photo
We will be listing this dramatically long poster...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Paper
Paul Evans Walnut and Brass Hanukkah Menorah
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Paul Evans Hanukkah Menorah crafted from walnut with brass candleholders. This is an early work by Paul Evans, dating from 1955.
His line of menorahs are Illustrated in Paul Evans...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
French Modernist St. Clement Ceramic Sapho Candelabra's
Located in New York, NY
French Modernist St. Clement Ceramic Sapho Creation Candelabra's. A pair of French Modernist Ceramic Candelabras Sapho Creation St. Clement France. Organic form having three arms e...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Earthenware, Porcelain, Stoneware, Ceramic
20th Century Swedish Wrought Iron Hanging, Ceiling Candelabra by Erik Hoeglund
By Orrefors, Erik Höglund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish hanging candelabra made of a hand crafted, painted wrought iron frame. Featuring fourteen Orrefors glass elements in gold and clear glass and six...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Anna Greta-Eker Futuristic Candleholder In Silver, Auran Kultaseppä 1963
Located in Helsinki, FI
Very exotic and futuristic looking candleholder in solid silver designed by Anna Greta-Eker. This piece features four candle bases. Additionally the middle part is detachable and can...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver
Brutalist Hand Forged Iron Menorah Candelabra Sculpture by David Palombo
Located in Troy, MI
Mid Century hand forged iron sculptural Hanukkah lamp by renowned Israeli artist David Palombo (1920-1966) circa 1960
A sculptural menorah of conjoined holders in a stalactite like ...
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1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard, Candelabra, Cast Iron, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cast iron and brass candelabra designed and produced by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, c. 1950s.
fits 0.45” diameter candles
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Iron
Erik Höglund Style Wrought Iron Hanging Candelabra with Glass Peg Votive Holders
By Erik Höglund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Erik Höglund Style Mid-Century black wrought iron framed candelabra holder with 2 extensions and 4 pegged moulded glass cups. The piece's lines share strong similarities to the work ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Danish Modern Adjustable Brass Candle Stick Holder, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
1960s Danish modern patinated brass adjustable candle stick holder or candelabra.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Signed Torch Cut Brutalist Sculptural Metal Candelabra by Marcello Fantoni
Located in South Charleston, WV
Uncommon table top Candelabra by Marcello Fantoni and signed with metal plaque. This piece allows the use of 3 candles. Part practical, mostly sculptural and with lots of patina, sty...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Cut Steel
Brutalist Copper Three-Arm Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Brutalist three arm copper candelabra made in the 1970's is sculptural and looks like a group of cloaked figures.. The texture like dripping candles. It has three arms is suitable f...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Copper
Three-Light Candelabra in Portuguese Earthenware
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Three-light candelabra, in Portuguese faience. Polychrome decoration, raised central body and two symmetrical side arms, forming a balanced set with three candle holders. The decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Earthenware
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, 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
Marius Giuge (1909-1980) Vallauris-Large Enamelled Ceramic Candle Holder-cir1960
By Marius Giuge
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Marius Giuge (1909-1980) Vallauris - Large Enamelled Ceramic Candle Holder - Circa 1960"
Large three-light candelabra composed of three coils ending in bobeches, in ceramic with an alkaline white glaze on dark brown.
The object presents remarkable material work with a "sea foam" glaze.
The organic and almost baroque forms of its arms evoke as much brutalist art as the free spirit of post-war French Mediterranean ceramics...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Pair of Popular Traditional Rustic Metal Candlesticks
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Pair of Popular Traditional Rustic Metal Candlesticks
Discover the charm of traditional French craftsmanship with this pair of rustic metal candlesticks, crafted ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
1950s Organic Modernist Studio Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
1950s brass studio candelabra comprised of eight brass arms emanating from the circumference of a larger central column. Each rod terminates with a removable drip plate adorned with ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Candelabra
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A seven-branch menorah Brutalist style menorah made of brass.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Large flexible Candelabra with 8 Candle Holders and 8 heavy Brass balls weights
Located in London, Fitzrovia
A mid century flexible brass candelabra with 8 candle holders and 8 heavy brass balls / weights. it is quite large and impressive ... the dimensions given are for one of the differen...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic candle holder, Vienna, around 1950s.
Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Gusums Bruk, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1970s
By Gusums Bruk
Located in High Point, NC
A candelabra made of a heavy brass alloy designed and produced by Metallslöjden Gusums Bruk, Sweden 1970s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Chain Link Brutalist Candle Holder, Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Brutalist Candle Holder with Chain Link Motif, 1950s.
Beautiful hand forged candlelabra with two arms chain link design standing on a four footed squared base.
It has an inte...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron
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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Iron
Sarreid Brass 12-Light Pineapple Candelabra Centerpiece -'Surtout de Table'
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sarreid Brass 12-Light Pineapple Candelabra Centerpiece -'Surtout de Table'
Spain, Circa 1970s
The Sarreid brass 12-light pineapple candelabra centerpiece, also known as a "surtout ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Dansk France Jens Quistgaard Teardrop Candleholders
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Interesting pair of Dansk tilting silver plated teardrop candleholders in great vintage condition. This piece was designed by Jens Quistgaard and are true ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Tall Floor Standing Cast Iron Candelabra
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage tall floor standing candelabra circa 1960's. This decorative statement piece adds depth and character to any space constructed of weighted cast iron. Displays plenty of patin...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Iron
Eric Hoglund Inspired Wrought Iron Candelabra with Glass Pegged Cups
By Erik Höglund
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Swedish Mid-Century, suspended black wrought iron votive candelabra with 6 glass cups and multiple links. The piece's lines share strong similarities to the work of acclaimed...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Candelabra for Three Candles in Stainless Steel, Handmade, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Stunning candelabra for three candles in stainless steel. Handmade, in excellent condition. Made in Italy
Dimension:
13,77 x 5,11 x 16,92 inches (size without candles)
cm 35 x ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stainless Steel
Iron Candelabra by Bertil Vallien for Bode Smide, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron candelabra by Swedish designer, Bertil Vallien, for Boda Smide.
Eight circles form the framework of this simple design in wrought iron. They are connected to the rec...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Wrought Iron
XL Vintage Artisan Hand Turned Modern Kinetic Maple Wood MCM Menorah Signed
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage X Long (16") Artisan Hand Turned Modern Organic Kinetic Curly Maple Wooden Mid Century Hanukkah Menorah. Signed by the artist Bob Amin
Long, minimalist, One of a Kind, eleg...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Sculptural Ate van Apeldoorn Style Mid-Century Pine Candelabra with Steel Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century sculptural pine hanging candelabra with oxidized steel chain. Handsome candelabra made with multiple pine cubes. In original condition with visible wear consistent with i...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Steel
Modernist Iron and wicker wrap Triple Candelabra by Tony Paul
By Tony Paul
Located in Buffalo, NY
#101 triple candleholder by Tony Paul for Woodlin-Hall in black enameled iron./ wicker wrap.Tony Paul (19 18-2009) was an American industrial designer who was active from the 1940s ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set Of Two Fritz Nagel Candleholders By BMF
By Fritz Nagel
Located in Čelinac, BA
Fritz Nagel Candleholders for BMF Quist Germany 1960s
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Chrome
Scandinavian Midcentury Teak and String Brass Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sleek Scandinavian String candelabra made from teak and brass. Its shape mimics a sputnik/satellite. It was made in Denmark during the 1950s or early 60s in a style reminiscent of Ha...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
Candle holder for 3 candles around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder for 3 candles around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
1950s mid century CANDELABRA klaus ullrich faber & schumacher
Located in Mannheim, DE
Mid century modern candle holder designed by German goldsmith and industrial designer Klaus Ullrich in 1958 and manufactured by Faber & Schumacher Duisburg.
Made of brass, partially...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Brutalist cast iron and brass candelabra by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iconic candelabra or candle holder was designed by Jens Quistgaard in the 1960s. A brutalist design that is made out of cast iron and brass. It has 7 adjustable arms that can ro...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 2 Hand Painted Ceramic Candle Holders, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of 2 hand painted ceramic candle holders, circa 1930
By Unknown manufacturer. Spain.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Sculptural Sterling Silver Candelabra Set Lopez Taxco Mexico
By Taxco
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural Sterling Candelabra Set Candle Holder Pair
Made in Mexico P. Lopez Silversmith Taxco
Stamped
7 h x 4.88 w x 7.5 d
Original vintage condition
Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970s Mid-Century Modern Brass Small Candelabra in the manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish brass candelabra designed and manufactured in the manner of Gio Ponti by Il Re Metallo is a beautifully crafted piece that reflects the elegance and simplicity of mid-centu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Pair of Atomic Candleholders by Architect Victor Bisharat
By Victor H. Bisharat
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Atomic 1950's candleholders by Victor H.Bisharat, a Jordanian born architect, active in California in the 1950's. One retains original label.
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Silvered Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Silvered Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Original condition
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Rare 50's Verdigris Brass Mid Century Modern Minimalist Menorah Israel
By Dayagi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare Minimalist, Elegant, Mid Century Modernist Verdigris Brass Menorah.
Made in Israel circa 1950
Exceptionally Beautiful lines and sophisticated design.
Very rare handmade de...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
large rudi stahl CANDLE HOLDER for 13 candles 1970s west german studio pottery
By Rudi Stahl
Located in Mannheim, DE
Large ceramic candle holder for 13 candles. Designed by Rudi Stahl, manufacturer Rudi Stahl art pottery, Höhr-Grenzhausen, Germany. 1970s. Signed Handarbeit (hand made) Rudi Stahl. T...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Glass Candelabrum by Seguso for Veronese, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful candelabrum in fine Italian transparent Murano glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte for Veronese, Paris, 1940s.
The beautiful Seguso candelabra was m...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Murano Glass
Swedish 1960s Steel Hearts Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swedish hand-wrought steel candelabra with four candleholders. 18 cut steel hearts adorn frame.
Signed with stamp, Made in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Steel
Mid-century Modern candelabras for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern candelabras for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candelabras created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern candelabras made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candelabras, popular names associated with this style include Gunnar Ander, Jens Quistgaard, Ystad-Metall, and Dansk Designs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candelabras differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $41 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $1,038.