Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

1950s Minimalist Floor Candle Holder in Steel

$2,750

1950s Minimalist Floor Candle Holder in Steel

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Candle holder, steel, Europe, 1950s A striking floor candle holder crafted from blackened steel, defined by clean lines and a balanced geometric composition. Designed to hold two la...

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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Brutalist candlestick by David Marshall, bronze and aluminum, Spain, 1970's

$964

Brutalist candlestick by David Marshall, bronze and aluminum, Spain, 1970's

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist candlestick designed and crafted by the sculptor david marshall in the 70s in spain. Bronze and aluminum handcrafted sculpture. Rare item that will elevate your i...

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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Aluminum

Mid-Century Amorphic Crystal & Brass Two Arm Candelabra Signed Schneider

$875

Mid-Century Amorphic Crystal & Brass Two Arm Candelabra Signed Schneider

By Schneider

Located in New York, NY

This Mid-Century amorphic crystal and brass candle holder, signed Schneider, France, circa 1950, is an elegant embodiment of the refined artistry and modern sensibilities that define...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Diminutive Italian Modern Ceramic "King" Candle Holder by Giovannni De Simone

$300

Diminutive Italian Modern Ceramic "King" Candle Holder by Giovannni De Simone

By Giovanni DeSimone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Small hand-painted ceramic candle holder by Sicilian aristocrat turned artist, Giovanni De Simone. Unique, king figural form in De Simone's signature vibrant colors of yellow, red, o...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Faux Leather Metal Candle Sconces After Jacques Adnet, A Pair

$750 / set

Faux Leather Metal Candle Sconces After Jacques Adnet, A Pair

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Round Top, TX

Hermès-style wall-mounted candle sconces with faux leather "straps" made of painted metal. These have been created in the style of Jacques Adnet, the iconic French designer of home...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

1960s Marianne Starck Sgraffito Black White Ceramic Candle Sconce, Denmark

$529

1960s Marianne Starck Sgraffito Black White Ceramic Candle Sconce, Denmark

By Rörstrand, Michael Andersen & Son, Marianne Starck, Ingrid Atterberg, Thomas Toft

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Scandinavian modern handmade ceramic wall sconce by designer Marianne Starck (1931-2007) for Michael Andersen & Son. Manufactured on the island of Bornholm in the 1960s as part of th...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Clay, Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

Brass Candelabra - 7-Branch Menorah - Judaica Candle Holder, 1970s

$685

Brass Candelabra - 7-Branch Menorah - Judaica Candle Holder, 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brass Candelabra - 7-Branch Menorah - Judaica Candle Holder, 1970s Elegant 7-branch menorah crafted in solid brass, with an elegant and modern design. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Handmade Blue, Grey Stoneware Candle Sconces by Marianne Starck

$764 / set

1960s Handmade Blue, Grey Stoneware Candle Sconces by Marianne Starck

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Handmade stoneware candles sconces designed in the 1960s by ceramic artist Marianne Starck for Michael Andersen & Son. Navy blue floral decor on warm grey base. Stamped, signed...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Rare Wedgwood Jewelry Box, Round Light Blue Jasperware Lidded Box

$211 / set

Rare Wedgwood Jewelry Box, Round Light Blue Jasperware Lidded Box

By Wedgwood

Located in Bochum, NRW

Light Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Box - Round Shape with Grape Leaves Dimensions: Measure 10 cm in height and 12 cm in diameter. In excellent condition.

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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Tree of Life Candle Holder by Bertill Vallien for Kosta Bode

$1,055

Mid-Century Tree of Life Candle Holder by Bertill Vallien for Kosta Bode

By Bertil Vallien

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Brutalist Tree of Life Candle Holder by Bertill Vallien for Kosta Bode, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official ...

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Jens Quistgaard, Candlesticks, Brass, Denmark, 1950s

$1,300 / set

Jens Quistgaard, Candlesticks, Brass, Denmark, 1950s

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, c. 1950s. Oxidation present to brass Wear consistent with age and use Holds one 1.0” Diameter candl...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Crystal 'Medusa Lumière' Candleholder by Versace for Rosenthal 1990s

$405

Crystal 'Medusa Lumière' Candleholder by Versace for Rosenthal 1990s

By Versace Home Collection

Located in Milano, MI

Crystal candle holder, "Medusa Lumière" collection designed by Versace for Rosenthal in the 1990s Ø cm 10 h cm 27 The Versace for Rosenthal collaboration, launched in 1992 under th...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Candleholder by Heinz Goll

$880

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Candleholder by Heinz Goll

By Heinz Goll

Located in Hamburg, DE

Large brutalist candlestick designed by Austrian artist Heinz Goll. A no-nonsense design composed of discs. These are arranged at right angles and thus form the feet. The large disc...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s

$450

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, brass-plated, black-lacquered metal and teak candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds six 0.5” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5"H x 10...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Candlesticks, Pair

$1,495 / set

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Candlesticks, Pair

By Tiffany & Co., Elsa Peretti

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of cobalt blue Murano glass candlesticks Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Produced by Archimede Seguso Italy, Circa 1970s Measures: 3.25"W x 3.25"D x 4...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Candelabra, Psychedelic Design, 1970s

$1,063Sale Price / set|48% Off

Large Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Candelabra, Psychedelic Design, 1970s

Located in Valencia, VC

Large Pair of Mid-Century Italian Psychedelic Iron Candelabra, 1970s A striking and rare pair of large Mid-Century Italian candelabra in a bold psychedelic style, dating to the 1970...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Solid Bronze Pair of Candleholders, Mid-Century, Mantle Candlesticks

$329 / set

Solid Bronze Pair of Candleholders, Mid-Century, Mantle Candlesticks

Located in Bochum, NRW

A beautiful pair of massive bronze candleholders from the 1940s. Marked under the bottom MALM. For candles of 4.8 or 5.8 cm in diameter. Retro, vintage and used with nice patina. D...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s

$1,000

Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s

Located in Delft, NL

Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

1950s Mid Century Amber Crystal Baccarat France Candle Holder/ Candle Lamp

$1,140Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Mid Century Amber Crystal Baccarat France Candle Holder/ Candle Lamp

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Stunning 1950's Mid Century Crystal Amber Tone Candle Holder by Baccarat France. Nice piece for the collection.

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Black Metal and Brass Candle Holder, Bauhaus Style, 1940s

$388

Vintage Black Metal and Brass Candle Holder, Bauhaus Style, 1940s

By Bauhaus, Stilnovo

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Simplistic black metal and brass wall candle holder for two standard size candles. Slender black mount with brass cone shaped holders. Likely manufactured in the 1940s in the style o...

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Anglo Indian Brass Cobra Snake Wall Scone Candleholder 1960s Mid-century

$922

Single Anglo Indian Brass Cobra Snake Wall Scone Candleholder 1960s Mid-century

Located in London, GB

A spectacular single vintage bronze cobra snake wall scone / candlestick. Its sinuous, serpentine body curves in an S "wavy" pattern evoking a slithering cobra snake. The tail tapers...

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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Danish Metal Candleholder Spare Glass, 1960s

$141 / item

Danish Metal Candleholder Spare Glass, 1960s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Danish Metal Candleholder Glass, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Glass, Metal Styles: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin:...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Ceramic mermaid statuette / candle holder, Italy

$576

Ceramic mermaid statuette / candle holder, Italy

Located in Marinha Grande, PT

Magnificent ceramic mermaid statuette / candle holder, Italian production from the 2nd half of the 20th century. The mermaid's tail forms the handle of the candle holder. In the styl...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Artist Brutalist Candleholder Made in Brass and Copper, 1960s Austria

$1,000

Artist Brutalist Candleholder Made in Brass and Copper, 1960s Austria

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Artist Brutalist Candleholder Made in Brass and Copper, 1960s Austria Super decorative, very puristic.

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s

$587

Mid-Century Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s

By Hammonia-Motard

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century German Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage cat...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s

$317

Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s

By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller

Located in Wien, Au

Candle holder vienna around 1950s. Original condition.

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Gold Plated Oil Candelabra Chandelier by Freddie Andersen, 1970s

$2,200

Mid-Century Gold Plated Oil Candelabra Chandelier by Freddie Andersen, 1970s

By Freddie Andersen

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Mid-century hand made and gold plated oil candelabra with 8 teardrop shaped glass candles. Manufactured in Germany in the 1970s. Design: Freddie Andersen. Measures: H 52" in. (133...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Mid Century Modern Brass Candle Snuffer Wand - India

$80 / item

Mid Century Modern Brass Candle Snuffer Wand - India

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A long brass candle snuffer, made in India. Created from brass, this long candle snuffer will be a beautiful accent on any side table. With a long twisted handle, it will make snuffi...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Dancing Danish Modernist String Candleholders by Laurids Lonborg

$523 / set

Dancing Danish Modernist String Candleholders by Laurids Lonborg

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Decorative and sculptural trio of candleholders for bloc or ball candles. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lonborg in Denmark during the 1960s. Composed of blackened string iron ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Decorative Rustic Iron Candelabra Floor Candle Stand

$360Sale Price|20% Off

Decorative Rustic Iron Candelabra Floor Candle Stand

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a decorative three (3) arm iron candelabra floor stand on tripod base freestanding. Made in the USA. Dimensions: 55 H x 21.25 W x 16 D Original vintage unrest...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Rattan Floor Candelabrum

$2,200

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Rattan Floor Candelabrum

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Wrought iron and woven rattan curved candelabrum designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak and Cast Iron Candleholder from Digsmed, 1960s

$411

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak and Cast Iron Candleholder from Digsmed, 1960s

By Digsmed

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak and Cast Iron Candleholder from Digsmed, 1960s

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, 1980s

$3,765 / set

Pair of French Gilded Bronze Candlesticks by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, 1980s

By Pierre Casenove

Located in Salzburg, AT

A fantastic pair of sculptural candlesticks by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, signed by hand. These fire-gilded cast bronze birds in in surreal design with their roughly textured surfa...

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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s

$1,800

Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s

By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Rare floor model candelabra designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1950s. The four arm candle features a wrought iron structure, with wicker weaving. This example is in excelle...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of Turned Walnut Candlesticks by Rude Osolnik 1970's

$599 / set

A Pair of Turned Walnut Candlesticks by Rude Osolnik 1970's

By Rude Osolnik

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of turned walnut candlesticks by Rude Osolnik, ca' 1970's. "Osolnik was widely admired as one of the finest wood turners in America and his workshops and seminars were in dema...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Ostrich Egg Candlestick Holder

$1,900 / set

Vintage Ostrich Egg Candlestick Holder

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Classic Ostrich Egg candle holders in the manner of Anthony Redmile. Beautifully proportioned egg forms balanced upon brass base with brass candle h...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Danish Modernist Female Warrior String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s

$347

Danish Modernist Female Warrior String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s

By Laurids Lonborg

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Decorative and sculptural candleholder for bloc or ball candles. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lonborg in Denmark during the 1960s. Composed of blackened string iron and leather.

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Knot candlesticks, brutalist design, bronze, Italy, 1970

$764

Knot candlesticks, brutalist design, bronze, Italy, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful brutalist candlestick in the shape of a knot, designed and produced in italy in the 1970s. Bronze candlestick. Magnificent decorative object that will bring a real design t...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four MCM Chrome Candlesticks

$240Sale Price / set|20% Off

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 some very cool candleabras. Beautiful arched design on these solid polished chrome-pl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Candle Table Light in Blister Glass by Nanny Still, 1970s

$347

Candle Table Light in Blister Glass by Nanny Still, 1970s

By Nanny Still

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Spacey looking candle table lamp for tea light, bloc or ball candles. It has a base of clear hand blown glass and a shade of clear blister glass. Designed by Nanny Still during the l...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals

$1,200 / set

J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals

By J.L Lobmeyr, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company

Located in Vienna, AT

Delightful pair of petite Mid-Century modernist candle holders / candlesticks, designed in 1963 by Hans Harald Rath and manufactured by J. L. Lobmeyr Vienna/Austria in the 1980s. Crafted from nickel-plated brass adorned with sparkling Swarovski crystals, these pieces exude timeless elegance. They remain in good condition, displaying only marginal patina on the metal. Standing at a height of 4 inches, they add a touch of sophistication to any space. Lobmeyr Wien is a renowned Austrian company famous for its high-quality glass creations and crystalware. Established in 1823, Lobmeyr has built a reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and timeless design. The company's prestigious history includes notable commissions such as the creation of the Metropolitan Opera chandeliers...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Feldman Brass Lotus Flower Candle Holder

$1,230

Feldman Brass Lotus Flower Candle Holder

By Feldman Lighting Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful brass candle stick by Feldman - the leaves from the base up reveal a lotus pattern. We have left the piece patinated, but could be polished to a high sheen. A handsome ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Candleholder in Brass from Austria

$470 / set

Midcentury Candleholder in Brass from Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

Decorative midcentury candleholder from Austria. It comes as a set and includes scissors for controlling the wick and another element for snuffing the fra...

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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Barovier Attributed Murano / Venetian Art Glass Pedestal Candlestick

$595

Vintage Barovier Attributed Murano / Venetian Art Glass Pedestal Candlestick

By Salviati, Fratelli Toso, Barovier, Gio Ponti, Venini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage Italian art glass candlestick. Attributed to Barovier. In clear glass with gold foil with a flower-shaped candle cup supported by a pedestal with two tessuto black &...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Silver-Plated Ram's Horn Form Candlesticks, Italy, 1970s

$850

Pair of Silver-Plated Ram's Horn Form Candlesticks, Italy, 1970s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A striking pair of silver-plated candlesticks, each cast in the sculptural form of a curling ram's horn, complete with deeply carved ridged texture that faithfully mimics the natural...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s

$527

Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s

By Walter Bosse

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s Modernist two-arm candleholder in green-patinated bronze with brass details. Tripod base, beautiful pa...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Candelabra Candle Stick 3-Column Chrome Veneer

$1,129 / set

Vintage Mid-Century Atomic Candelabra Candle Stick 3-Column Chrome Veneer

Located in Worcester Park, GB

A striking pair of mid-century candelabras by British maker Ianthe, combining warm wood with polished chrome detailing in a sculptural, geometric silhouette. Each candelabra features...

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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Chrome

1986 Tropical Pink Flamingo Ceramic Candle Holder Pair by Five & Dime

$250 / set

1986 Tropical Pink Flamingo Ceramic Candle Holder Pair by Five & Dime

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Mid-century pink and green ceramic flamingo tabletop Candle Holders set of two by Five & Dime. The set features two beautifully detailed pink flamingos in lush green leaves and grass...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Hans Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Markaryd Sweden, 1950s Typ L47

$935

Hans Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Markaryd Sweden, 1950s Typ L47

By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd

Located in Krefeld, DE

Very nice Typ L47 Hans-Agne Jakobsson oil lamp in amber colored glass and brass. No dents, no damages with beautiful patina.

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Handmade 1950s Stainless Steel Candelabra for Three Candles, Italy

$325

Handmade 1950s Stainless Steel Candelabra for Three Candles, 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 Candle Holders

Materials

Stainless Steel

Oggetti Murano Large Murano Glass Candle Holders

$1,200 / set

Oggetti Murano Large Murano Glass Candle Holders

By Oggetti

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of large 1980's Oggetti Italy Murano glass cnadle holders, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use. Smaller candle holder height 2...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of pretzel candlesticks by Dorothy Thorpe, Lucite and Gilt brass, 1970's

$2,588 / set

Pair of pretzel candlesticks by Dorothy Thorpe, Lucite and Gilt brass, 1970's

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Iconic pair of 1970s Dorothy Thorpe "Pretzel" candlesticks. Each features a fluid, twisted clear Lucite base forming an elegant pretzel knot, topped with a polished gilt brass candle...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Ystad Metall Ivar Åhlenius Björk Sweden Lily Brass Mid Century Candlesticks Pair

$329 / set

Ystad Metall Ivar Åhlenius Björk Sweden Lily Brass Mid Century Candlesticks Pair

By Ivar Ålenius Björk, Ystad-Metall

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A pair of "Sweden Lily" brass candlesticks designed by Ivar Åhlenius Björk Design and made by Ystad Metall in Sweden. 1950s. Original patina and condition....

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Lacquered Brass, Lucite And Marble Candleholder Candelabra

$1,515

Mid Century Italian Lacquered Brass, Lucite And Marble Candleholder Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Mid Century Italian Lacquered Brass, Lucite And Marble Candleholder In excellent condition commensurate with age

Category

1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Mid-Century Candlesticks

$975 / set

Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Mid-Century Candlesticks

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sterling silver, tall, Mid-Century candlesticks, Empire Silver Co., New York, Ca 1940's. Graceful in design, the column of each candlestick ends in a tulip-shaped candle cup....

Category

1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

iittala Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Glass Ceiling Candle Holder

$764

iittala Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Glass Ceiling Candle Holder

By Iittala

Located in Weesp, NL

Elevate your interior design with this exquisite mid-century modern wrought iron and glass ceiling candle holder, a timeless piece produced by Iittala, Finland, in the 1970s. Measuri...

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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Japanese Iron Nesting Candle Holders

$220

Modernist Japanese Iron Nesting Candle Holders

By Isamu Noguchi

Located in San Diego, CA

Iron candle holders from Japan. Stamped. Great patina. 1950s.

Category

1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Murano Barbini Signed Italian Art Glass Red Aqua Hourglass Candle Holders Labels

$1,600 / set

Murano Barbini Signed Italian Art Glass Red Aqua Hourglass Candle Holders Labels

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Kissimmee, FL

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua green and ruby red Italian art glass hourglass shaped candle sticks. They are documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. Each piece has a "Barbi...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall Bronze and Aluminum Spain, 1980

$1,409 / set

Pair of Brutalist Candlesticks by David Marshall Bronze and Aluminum Spain, 1980

By David Marshall

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful pair of brutalist candlesticks designed and made by david marshall in the 70s in spain. Bronze and aluminum structure. Design objects that will decorate your interior wonde...

Category

1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Amorphic Crystal & Brass 4 Arm Candelabras Signed Schneider

$1,245

Pair of Mid-Century Amorphic Crystal & Brass 4 Arm Candelabras Signed Schneider

By Schneider

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite pair of mid-century four-arm candelabra, signed Schneider, exudes the timeless grace and refinement characteristic of French design from the 1950s. Combining amorphic ...

Category

1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Mid-century Modern candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern candle holders 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 candle holders 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 candle holders 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 candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Tommi Parzinger, Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, and Gunnar Ander. 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 candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $790.