Modernist brass candelabra by Olov Barve, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candelabra designed and produced by Olov Barve. Barve was a trained smith and silver smith with his own workshop in Gotland, Sweden. Hand made from brass. All three candelabra signed...
Brass
Metallslöjden Gusum, modernist brass candelabra candlestick, Sweden, 1960s
By Metallslojden Gusum
Located in Forserum, SE
A sculptural mid-century modern candelabra produced by the renowned Swedish metal workshop Metallslöjden Gusum. Featuring a clean geometric structure with three candleholders and a s...
Brass
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candlelabra, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Iron
Minimalistic Handmade Paavo Tynell Tin Candelabra, 1960s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, FI
In addition to his iconic brass lamps, Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) designed candle holders and other metal items. This candle holder is such an example and was handmade late in his care...
Metal
Gunnar Ander Mid-Century Silver-Plated Candelabras, Swedish Design
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Stockholm, SE
His work is known for its disciplined construction and well-judged proportions, qualities that are clearly present here. The candelabras are signed and stamped with country of origin...
Silver
Danish Designer, Small Candelabra, Silver Plate, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small silver plate candelabra designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 10.75” H x 8.5” diameter Holds 1” diameter candles
Silver Plate
Candelabra in Bronze by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget 1930's
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Örebro, SE
Candelabra in bronze by GAB - Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, 1930's. For five candles, patinated bronze. Signed with maker's mark GAB BRONS 91.
Bronze
Swedish Designer, Small Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s. Holds 0.45” candles
Metal, Brass
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal and Brass, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and brass candelabra designed and produced by Gunnar Ander, Sweden, 1950s.
Metal, Brass
$1,049Sale Price|50% Off
Iron Candelabra by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, early 1900s, Finland
By Antti Hakkarainen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
A rare iron candelabra by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen Finland from the early 1900s. Good vintage condition, minor wear consistent with age and use.
Iron
5-Arm Stoneware Candelabra by Asbo Stentøj, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
A unique and artistic statement piece, this candelabra embodies the Scandinavian tradition of craftsmanship with a touch of humor and personality.
Stoneware
Wrought Iron Candelabra, Gunnar ANDER - 1960s for YSTAD
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A beautiful wrought iron candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander for the Swedish manufacturer Ystad Metall in the 1960s.
Iron
Dantorp 1960's Danish Modern Solid Brass Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern heavy brass candelabra with three candle holders crafted by Dantorp, Denmark, c. 1960's.
Brass
Wrought Iron & Glass Candelabra by Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1960s
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund during the early 1960s. Manufactured by Boda Smide in Sweden. Made from wrought iron and hand made glass medallions. Some glass pieces with stamp...
Wrought Iron
Hanging Candelabra by Erik Hoglund Produced by Boda, Sweden
By Erik Höglund
Located in St. Leonards-On-Sea, GB
Wrought iron hanging candelabra for Boda. Second half of the 20th century. Six candles - six arms wrought iron chandelier candelabra Decorative Objects Candle Holders Candle Lamps/ch...
Iron
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Gunnar Ander Small Candelabra Brass Ystad Metall Sweden, 1950s
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in Stockholm, SE
A brass and metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s. fits 0.45” diameter candles
Metal, Brass
Kähler Gingerbread Advent Candleholder - Scandinavian Ceramic Design
By Kähler
Located in New York, NY
A tasteful Christmas classic in handcrafted ceramics shaped by tradition. Kähler Gingerbread is a series of modern gingerbread houses and ornaments from Kähler, where the combination...
Ceramic
Pair of Rörstrand "Daldansen" Earthenware Candelabra, Swedish Folk Art Motif
Located in Brentwood, TN
A charming pair of earthenware candelabra from Rörstrand's "Daldansen" (The Dalarna Dance) series, featuring hand-painted folk dancers in traditional costume beneath a red heart moti...
Earthenware
Gunnar Ander Three-Arm Candelabra in copper and brass
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in London, GB
Mid Century free form copper and brass candelabra by Gunar Ander is elegant. It has three arms is suitable for regular candles. It is produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden
Copper, Brass
Wall Mounted Candelabra in Brass, Metallslöjden Gusum, Sweden, -1982
By Metallslojden Gusum
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful wall mounted candelabra in bras by Metallslöjden Gusum -1982, Sweden. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Brass patina.
Brass
1929 Pewter and Brass candelabras attributed to Sylvia Stave
By CG Hallberg, Sylvia Stave
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1929 Pewter and Brass candelabras attributed to Sylvia Stave for CG Hallberg, Sweden. Age appropriate wear with small engravings at the foot. Dimensions: H 8 in. x W 11 in...
Brass, Pewter
Swedish Designer, Small Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and black-painted metal chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Uses .4” candles.
Metal, Brass
X-Large Smålandsslöjd 1970s Five Arm Pine Candelabra, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Smålandsslöjd, Josef Frank, Stig Johnsson, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large hand-carved Swedish midcentury organic modern lacquered solid pine wood candelabra for five candles. Likely designed by Stig Johnsson and manufactured in the 1970s by Smålandss...
Metal
Swedish Floor Candelabra for Seven Candles, Wrought Iron & Brass, 1950s
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
This elegant floor candelabra was handcrafted in Sweden during the 1950s, a period when Scandinavian design was gaining international recognition for its refined balance of simplicit...
Brass, Iron
Rare Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Spider Candelabra Cast Iron Denmark
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage Jens Quistgaard for Dansk International Designs candle holders (pair set of 2), often referred to as a "Spider" candelabra. Cast iron with brass ac...
Brass, Iron
Hilding Ekelund, Finnish 1920's tinned candelabra for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
By Hilding Ekelund, Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Ideal for those who appreciate vintage charm and exquisite artistry, this candelabra is a tribute to Nordisten's dedication to offering authentic Scandinavian vintage decor.
Wrought Iron, Tin
Set Of Two Candelabras designed by Eik Hogland, Sweden
By Johan Erik Hoglander, Kosta Boda
Located in Antwerp, BE
A decorative set midcentury modern four-armed table candelabras, designed by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Made in wrought iron, amber glass, 1970s.
Metal, Wrought Iron
Swedish Vintage Wooden 5-Arm Candelabra with Intricate Carvings 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Age-related signs of use are present, one of the five candle holes bears marks after a candle has been burned down to the edge – please refer to all images for condition. Scandinavia...
Wood
$560Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Gunnar Ander Candelabras for Ystad Metall, 1970s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Gunnar Ander candelabras in metal with bronze tops. Manufactured by Ystad Metall. 1970s.
Metal, Bronze
Gunnar Ander, Ystad Metall, candelabra candlestick, brass & glass, Sweden, 1960s
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in Forserum, SE
A graceful mid-century candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander in the 1960s for the Swedish manufacturer Ystad Metall. Crafted from brass, it features five candleholders with blue glass ...
Brass
Erik Höglund, Candelabra, Four-Armed, Kosta Boda, 1960s-1970s
By Erik Höglund, Kosta Boda
Located in Stockholm, SE
A four-armed floor candelabra, designed by Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Made in iron, blue glass and glass with motifs. 1960s-1970s.
Iron
Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960's
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in London, GB
Gunnar Ander born, in 1976 Sweden, designed the candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's made of black lacquered metal arms and have six brass cup shaped candle holders for regular...
Brass, Metal
Erik Höglund Candelabra in Glass and Wrought Iron by Boda Glasbruk, 1970s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare hanging candelabra, designed by Erik Höglund and produced by Boda Glasbruk in Sweden, is a powerful expression of mid-century Scandinavian craftsmanship—an artful synthesis...
Wrought Iron
Tall Handcrafted Swedish Wooden Candelabra with 7 Candle Holders, 1985
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Tall Handcrafted Swedish Wooden Candelabra with 7 Candle Holders, 1985 Elegant and sculptural Swedish candelabra from 1985, handcrafted in lacquered wood. The design features flowin...
Wood
Swedish Modern Brass Candelabra by Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn, 1950
By Gunnar Ander, Josef Frank, Pierre Forssell, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A striking candelabra in solid brass, designed by Lars Holmström for Svenskt Tenn.
Brass
Elegant Swedish Grace pewter candelabras, 1 pair by Herman Bergman 1929.
By Herman Bergman
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of elegant Swedish Grace pewter candelabras, manufactured by Herman Bergman in 1929. In good condition, one base with a dent and one bottom with a scratch. Nice patina overall.
Pewter
$979Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Midcentury Candelabra by Stig Johnsson, 1960s Pine Wood
By Stig Johnsson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Swedish midcentury modern solid pine wood candelabra. Designed by Stig Johnsson and manufactured in the 1960s by Smålandsslöjd in the small Swedish town of Värnamo. Handmade wi...
Metal
Paavo Tynell Candelabra for Taito circa 1950 in Solid Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Exceptional candelabra design by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito, this example has an incredible patina and has been produced in the early 50's. Everything is in really good condi...
Brass
Pair of Swedish Hand-Forged Wrought Iron Candelabra, Early 20th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A sculptural pair of hand-forged wrought iron candelabra, Sweden, early 20th century. Each piece is constructed from solid iron, forming a stepped, architectural silhouette designed ...
Iron
Paavo Tynell Hand Made Candelabra circa 1960, Nickel Brass, Finland
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
At the end of his carrier Paavo Tynell himself hand crafted a serie of candelabra that he made in nickel brass. From this collection this example has been hand crafted by Paavo Tynel...
Brass, Nickel
Pair playful Mid-Century Modern Candelabra in Brass Ystad Metall Sweden
By Jens Quistgaard, Skultuna, Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall, Pierre Forssell
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Pair of Swedish Modernist candle holders for 5 candles was designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden. Entirely made of brass, this ...
Brass
Swedish Hand-Carved Pine Four-Arm Christmas Candelabra by Stig Johnsson, 1979
By Stig Johnsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully hand-crafted Swedish four-arm wooden candelabra designed by Stig Johnsson and produced by Smålandsslöjd, Värnamo, in 1979.
Pine
Pair of Candelabras by Nils “Kricke” Wahlström for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Ystad-Metall
Located in PUTTEN, NL
Crafted from blackened metal, each piece features a beautifully balanced circular form with four gracefully curved candle arms, blending clean, minimalist lines with a subtle decorat...
Wrought Iron
Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall — Brass Three-Candle Candelabra, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in PUTTEN, NL
Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall — Brass Three-Candle Candelabra, Sweden, 1950s An object of quiet but lasting elegance. This very rare three-candle candelabra in polished brass was de...
Brass
Danish Modern Tall Spiral Multi positions Rare Teak Candle Holder Candelabra
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
An incredible striking solid teak multi candles candelabra impressive piece , amazing craftsmanship fits candles .5" diameter it flatens for easy shipping , in excellent condition .
Teak
Pair Black Metal Candelabras by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1960s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in PUTTEN, NL
A rare and impressive set, ideal for collectors of Scandinavian lighting and decorative arts.
Metal, Copper, Wire
$1,045Sale Price / set|28% Off
Pair of brass candelabras, model 69, by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
By Pierre Forssell
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Pair of sculptural and very stylish brass candelabras design by Pierre Forssell for Swedish maker Skultuna. Model 69. Signed and maker's mark underneath. Measurements for the slightl...
Brass
Mid-Century Brass Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Carl-Einar Borgstrom
Located in Malmö, SE
These designs captured the spirit of Scandinavian modernism, blending functional simplicity with refined decorative detail.
Brass
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Polished Nickel Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in New York, NY
Spiral Nickel Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for YSTAD, Sweden, c. 1950 Nickel candelabra in the form of a spiral, with six taper holders, designed by Gunnar Ander for the Swedish metal...
Nickel
Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall Mid-Century Modern Brass & Iron Candelabra, Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking mid-century modern candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall in Sweden during the 1950s.
Brass
Iron and glass prism candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Three armed candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Hand made during the 1950s by Boda Smide in Sweden. Wrought iron and mold blown clear glass prisms with patterns of people and fishes...
Iron
Centerpiece candelabra by Karl-Erik Stenberg, pine with 12 candleholders, 1970s
Located in Forserum, SE
A magnificent, large modernist table centerpiece in the form of a pinewood candelabra, featuring twelve glass candleholders secured by brass rings. It can accommodate tea lights, pil...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Candelabra in Black & Brass Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960s
By Skultuna, Ystad-Metall, Josef Frank, Pierre Forssell, Gunnar Ander
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Swedish Modernist candle holder designed by Gunnar Ander in the 1960s. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden. Stylised flowers in brass on 4 asymmetrical...
Brass, Steel, Iron
Iron and glass prism candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
By Erik Höglund, Boda Smide AB
Located in Hägersten, SE
Large candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition wit...
Iron
Hans Bergström, Floor or Table Candelabra, Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, Åhus, Sweden
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor or candle candelabra designed by Hans Bergström for Ateljé Lyktan, Åhus, Sweden, mid-1900s. In brass and lacquered metal. Adjustable height. Measures: Height 60 / 133 cm.
Brass
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Four-armed iron candelabra with glass prisms
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda Four-armed iron candelabra with hanging glass prisms, blown in amber and clear glass with a face motif. Designer: Erik Höglund Manufacturer: Kosta Boda, ...
Iron
Large pair "Tree of Life" Iron & Brass Candelabras, Bertil Vallien, Sweden, 1970
By Boda, Bertil Vallien
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of large candelabras designed by Bertil Vallien for one of the leading glass manufacturers in Sweden during the mid-20th century, Boda. The hammered, vegetal form of the...
Wrought Iron
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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.