$148Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 2 Aluminum Bolt Style Postmodern Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish set of 2 postmodern aluminum candle holders. This pair has clean lines and a luminous
Aluminum
Postmodern Metal Zenlight Candle Holder from Wagner Design
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal Zenlight Candle Holder from Wagner Design, in Flawless conditions. Designed 1980
Metal
Postmodern Brass Candle Holders, Memphis Milano Style, Circa 1980s
By Memphis Group, Memphis Milano, (After) Gio Ponti, Michael Graves (b.1934), Aldo Londi
Located in Round Top, TX
This exceptional duo of brass candle holders exemplifies a refined fusion of neoclassical elegance
Brass
$316Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Black and Gold Ceramic Candle Holders by Jaru
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your space with these striking postmodern black and gold ceramic candle holders by Jaru
Ceramic
$300Sale Price|20% Off
Whimsical Postmodern Torch Cut Solid Iron Candle Holder Sculpture Signed
By (after) Keith Haring
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare candle holder Stamped M 1994, fire torch welded iron figurines after Keith Haring, each
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Pottery Candle Holder by Renate and Hans Heckmann, 1980s
By Renate & Hans Heckmann
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern German Studio Pottery Candle Holder by Renate and Hans Heckmann, 1980s, in Very
Ceramic
Set of 3 Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Candle Holders in Stone, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Brutalist Candle Holders in Stone, 1980s, Set of 3, in Very Good conditions
Stone
Postmodern Carl Ojerstam IKEA Tealight Candle Holders Kagla Design Brushed steel
By Carl Öjerstam
Located in San Diego, CA
Carl Ojerstam IKEA Tealight Candle Holders, Kagla Design, a rare pair of collectible 1980s
Steel
Pair of Sculptural Brass and Black Ring Candle Holders, Postmodern, 1980s
Located in Toronto, CA
Strikingly architectural and refined, this pair of Postmodern candleholders exemplifies the
Metal, Brass
1990s Pair Postmodern Memphis Industrial R W Stoller Brutalist Candle Holders
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very rare, likely one of a Kind pair of Hand -Forged Brutalist Post Modern Candler Holders by famed
Aluminum
Riedel x Mesa Postmodern Silver & Crystal Candlestick Candle Holder, Italy, 1980
By Claus Josef Riedel, Riedel
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, premium-quality crystal glass and silver-plated candleholder / candle stick. This
Crystal, Silver
1980s Rita Duvall Postmodern Polka Dots Geometric Taper Candle Holders – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a pair of eye-catching candle holders by Rita Duvall, circa the 1980s
Ceramic
Vintage Postmodern Three Candle Candelabra After Tony Evans - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
candle holders feature sinuous, wavy metal stems that rise from spiral bases to bloom into stylized
Glass
$186Sale Price / set|72% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Memphis Age Postmodern Candlestick Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Candlestick Holders. These unique pieces showcase a fusion of mid-century charm and postmodern flair
Metal
Lars Bergsten Postmodern Candelabra
By Lars Bergsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Candelabra by Lars Bergsten, Gusum Metallslöjden, Sweden. A Modernist solid brass candelabra - clean lines, architectural - works well in any environment, from contemporary to more t...
Brass
Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s
Metal
Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 Additional
Metal
Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal Candleholder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Wooden Candleholder, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Wooden Candleholder, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
Metal
Postmodern Blue Glass Candleholder, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Blue Glass Candleholder, 1990s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1990 to 1999
Glass
Postmodern Metal Wood Candleholder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal Wood Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Metal
Vintage Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Metal Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Zigzag Candelholders, 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Postmodern zigzag candelholders made from aluminium They are made in Italy in early 80s
Aluminum
Murano Candleholder Postmodern Memphis Milano Design, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
in Italy! Ettore Sottsass would be proud of this beautiful candle holder! This vintage object is in
Murano Glass
Postmodern Acrylic and Aluminum Candleholder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Acrylic and Aluminum Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989
Metal
Postmodern Italian Milano Series Candleholder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Milano Series Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to
Metal
Candleholder Postmodern Memphis Style Made of Metal, 1990
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Candleholder - Postmodern Memphis Style made of metal -1990 Postmodern vintage candle holder from
Metal
Vintage Italian Postmodern Candleholder in Metal, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Italian Postmodern Candleholder in Metal, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to
Metal
Postmodern Italian Metal and Stone Candleholder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Metal and Stone Candleholder, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to
Stone, Metal
Postmodern Danish Metal Candleholder from Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Danish Metal Candleholder from Royal Copenhagen, 1980s
Metal
German Postmodern Terrazzo Style Candleholder from Räder, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
German Postmodern Terrazzo Style Candleholder from Räder, 1980s
Metal
$300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Solid Polished Rosewood Pair of Candleholders Arch
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare and beautiful solid polished rosewood pair of handcrafted candle holders with 1.5" mouth
Rosewood
Set of 2 Vintage Postmodern Wooden Candleholders, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Wooden Candleholders, 1960s, Set of 2, in Worn conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
Wood
Postmodern Swiss Granite Candleholder from Crea, Ticino, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Swiss Granite Candleholder from Crea, Ticino, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Granite
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Candleholder from ASA Selection, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Minimalist Ceramic Candleholder from ASA Selection, 1980s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Postmodern Metal & Bamboo Candleholder from Wagner Design, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Metal & Bamboo Candleholder from Wagner Design, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980
Metal
Postmodern Glass Candleholder from Rosenthal Studio Line, 1980s
By Rosenthal
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Glass Candleholder from Rosenthal Studio Line, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Glass
Postmodern Candelholder Designed by Pucci De Rossi, 2009
By Pucci De Rossi
Located in Lucija, SI
Postmodern candelholder attributed to Pucci De Rossi
Aluminum
Set of 2 Postmodern Italian Metal Candleholders, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Italian Metal Candleholders, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to
Metal
Postmodern Candleholder by Markus Börgens for D-Tec, 1980s
By Markus Börgens
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Candleholder by Markus Börgens for D-Tec, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980
Metal
Postmodern Studio Ceramic Tall Candlestick by Michael Duvall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and unique 1980s Michael Duvall (1950-2004) studio pottery candlestick. This piece features a striking sculptural form, showcasing vibrant colors, patterns and textures, w...
Ceramic
Vintage Postmodern Danish Metal Candleholder by Tommy Larsen, 1990s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Danish Metal Candleholder by Tommy Larsen, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Metal
Brutalist Postmodern Candlestick by Jonathan Christian, France, 2024.
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Brutalist candlestick by Jonathan Christian.
Carrara Marble
Brutalist Postmodern Candlestick by Jonathan Christian, France, 2024.
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Brutalist candlestick by Jonathan Christian.
Carrara Marble
Set of 4 Italian Postmodern Milano Series Candleholders, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Italian Postmodern Milano Series Candleholders, 1980s, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Metal
Set of 2 Set Candleholders Postmodern Memphis Style Made of Metal, 80s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Set of 2 Set candleholders Postmodern Memphis Style made of metal, 80s Postmodern vintage candle
Metal
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s
By Studio Pottery
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Set of 2 Vintage Postmodern Acryl and Stone Candleholders, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Acryl and Stone Candleholders, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions
Stone
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern German Studio Pottery Abstract Candleholder and Aroma Lamp, 1980s, in Very Good
Ceramic
Postmodern Ceramic Candleholder by Gallo Design for Villeroy & Boch, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Ceramic Candleholder by Gallo Design for Villeroy & Boch, 1980s, in Very Good conditions
Ceramic
Postmodern Arclumis Series Swan Aluminum Candleholder by Matthew Hilton, 1980s
By Matthew Hilton
Located in Hamburg, DE
Postmodern Arclumis Series Swan Aluminum Candleholder by Matthew Hilton for SCP England, 1980s, in
Aluminum
80s Handmade Vintage Postmodern Memphis Aluminum & Inlaid Abstract Menorah
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Post modern artisan made one of a kind Hanukkah Menorah Measurements 11" W x 8" H x 6" D
Aluminum, Brass, Enamel
Postmodern Flash One Series Candleholder by Dorothy Hafner for Rosenthal, 1980s
By Dorothy Hafner
Located in Hamburg, DE
Very rare Postmodern Flash One series candleholder from Rosenthal. This piece has an attribution
Porcelain
Set of 3 Postmodern German Candleholders from SKS, West Germany, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Three coloured candlesticks of different heights by sks, west-germany. a design in postmodern
Metal
Set of 2 Vintage Postmodern Italian Wood and Stone Candleholders, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern Italian Wood and Stone Candleholders, 1980s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions
Stone
Postmodern Pair of Brown and Aquamarine Murano Glass Candleholders, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
become a piece in a home. This pair would work wonders with the postmodern set of three aquamarine and
Murano Glass
Christophe Pillet for Algorithme, Postmodern Silver Plate Candlesticks, a Pair
By Christophe Pillet
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Fabulous, rare pair of candlesticks designed by Christophe Pillet for Algorithme. Silver plate, made in France.
Silver Plate
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s. The characteristics of vintage postmodern furniture and other postmodern objects and decor for the home included loud-patterned, usually plastic surfaces; strange proportions, vibrant colors and weird angles; and a vague-at-best relationship between form and function.
ORIGINS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
POSTMODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE POSTMODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Critics derided postmodern design as a grandstanding bid for attention and nothing of consequence. Decades later, the fact that postmodernism still has the power to provoke thoughts, along with other reactions, proves they were not entirely correct.
Postmodern design began as an architectural critique. Starting in the 1960s, a small cadre of mainly American architects began to argue that modernism, once high-minded and even noble in its goals, had become stale, stagnant and blandly corporate. Later, in Milan, a cohort of creators led by Ettore Sottsass and Alessandro Mendini — a onetime mentor to Sottsass and a key figure in the Italian Radical movement — brought the discussion to bear on design.
Sottsass, an industrial designer, philosopher and provocateur, gathered a core group of young designers into a collective in 1980 they called Memphis. Members of the Memphis Group, which would come to include Martine Bedin, Michael Graves, Marco Zanini, Shiro Kuramata, Michele de Lucchi and Matteo Thun, saw design as a means of communication, and they wanted it to shout. That it did: The first Memphis collection appeared in 1981 in Milan and broke all the modernist taboos, embracing irony, kitsch, wild ornamentation and bad taste.
Memphis works remain icons of postmodernism: the Sottsass Casablanca bookcase, with its leopard-print plastic veneer; de Lucchi’s First chair, which has been described as having the look of an electronics component; Martine Bedin’s Super lamp: a pull-toy puppy on a power-cord leash. Even though it preceded the Memphis Group’s formal launch, Sottsass’s iconic Ultrafragola mirror — in its conspicuously curved plastic shell with radical pops of pink neon — proves striking in any space and embodies many of the collective’s postmodern ideals.
After the initial Memphis show caused an uproar, the postmodern movement within furniture and interior design quickly took off in America. (Memphis fell out of fashion when the Reagan era gave way to cool 1990’s minimalism.) The architect Robert Venturi had by then already begun a series of plywood chairs for Knoll Inc., with beefy, exaggerated silhouettes of traditional styles such as Queen Anne and Chippendale. In 1982, the new firm Swid Powell enlisted a group of top American architects, including Frank Gehry, Richard Meier, Stanley Tigerman and Venturi to create postmodern tableware in silver, ceramic and glass.
On 1stDibs, the vintage postmodern furniture collection includes chairs, coffee tables, sofas, decorative objects, table lamps and more.
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.