$2,452 / set
H 9.65 in Dm 8.67 in
8 Candelabras in Brass & White Metal by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, 1960s
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in PUTTEN, NL
, Sweden, 1960s A rare and elegant set of eight Scandinavian mid-century candelabras designed by Gunnar
Brass, Nickel
$4,534 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 7.88 in
Large pair "Tree of Life" Iron & Brass Candelabras, Bertil Vallien, Sweden, 1970
By Bertil Vallien, Boda
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of large candelabras designed by Bertil Vallien for one of the leading glass
Wrought Iron
$933
H 16.15 in W 18.12 in D 3.55 in
Mid-Century Candelabra in Brass & Metal Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Swedish Modernist candle holders by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden. Stylised flowers in brass on 6 asymmetrical steel arms painted i...
Brass, Steel, Iron
$1,500
H 8.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Brass Candelabra Designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Ab, Model L-67
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage three light candelabra by Swedish architect / industrial designer Hans - Agne Jakobsson
Brass
$4,785 / set
H 22.05 in W 20.08 in D 3.94 in
Pair of Large Swedish Candelabras in Brass by Lars Bergsten for Gusum
By Lars Bergsten, Gusums Bruk
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very large candelabras by Gusum, Sweden. This is one of the biggest candelabras in this series and
Brass
$717
H 10.63 in W 8.86 in D 8.86 in
Gunnar Ander 4 Flower Candelabra Brass & Purple Glass, Ystad Metall Sweden 1960s
By Josef Frank, Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander, Paavo Tynell
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Four arm candelabra by Swedish designer Gunnar Ander (1908-1976) for Ystad Metall, Sweden. Made ca
Brass
$454
H 6.7 in W 9.26 in D 2.96 in
Swedish 3-Arm Mid-century Brass Candelabra in the Style of Josef Frank, 1960s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Swedish 3-Arm Mid-century Brass Candelabra in the Style of Josef Frank, 1960s Elegant Swedish
Brass
$4,600
H 26.97 in W 22.05 in D 4.53 in
Piet Hein, Candelabra Model Ursa Major, Solid Brass, Danish / Mid-Century Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candelabra in solid brass by danish designer Piet Hein. Designed in 1953 and named "Ursa Major" and
Brass
$1,555
H 16.93 in W 11.03 in D 5.71 in
hand wrought Iron and glass candelabra by Erik Höglund , Boda Smide, 1950s
By Boda Smide AB, Erik Höglund
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from
Iron
$2,153 / set
H 6.89 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Candelabras Model 8013 by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, Finland, 1930s
By Taito Oy, Paavo Tynell
Located in Karis, Nyland
A refined pair of Model 8013 candelabras designed by Paavo Tynell and produced by Taito Oy in the
Brass, Nickel
$4,187
H 48.04 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Candelabra by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candelabra designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd
Steel
$418
H 1.58 in W 13.59 in D 2.96 in
Vintage Brass Candelabra ‘Profile’ by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, 1960s
By Pierre Forsell, Skultuna
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Stands Out: An iconic example of Scandinavian brassware, the “Profil” candelabra showcases Pierre
Brass
$1,794 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 14.18 in
Pair of Art Deco Four-Arm Silver-Plated Candelabra by Just Andersen for GAB 1930
By Just Andersen, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautifully balanced pair of four-arm silver-plated candelabra designed by Danish sculptor and
Silver Plate
$486
H 10.63 in W 11.42 in D 2.37 in
Gunnar Ander Candleholder, Teak & Brass, Scandinavian Modern, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in London, England
Height: 27cm Width: 29cm Depth: 6cm Designer: Gunnar Ander Date: 1950s Materials: Teak, brass, patinated brass Description: Six candleholders flay the central post in this design....
Metal, Brass
$1,734 / set
H 3.55 in W 5.52 in D 2.37 in
Set of 3 Mid-Century Candelabras in Brass by Arthur Pe, Kolbäck, Sweden
By Arthur Pe Kolbäck Studio
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A set of three Mid-Century Candelabras for 2 candles each in solid brass. Created and made by
Brass
$1,190 / set
H 11.23 in W 11.23 in D 2.37 in
Pair Mid-Century Candelabra in black Metal by Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden
By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander
Located in Brussels, Brussels
candelabras are signed signed with the Ystad Metall logotype and the stylized initials of Gunnar Ander.
Copper, Steel
Swedish Art Deco Pewter Candelabra by C.G. Hallberg, 1930
By C.G. Hallberg
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
after by collectors of Scandinavian decorative arts. The candelabra are marked C.G. Hallberg G8
Pewter
$508 / set
H 4.73 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks in Brass Ystad Metall Sweden
By Pierre Forssell, Josef Frank, Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Brussels, Brussels
collaborated with Ystad Metall until his death in 1976. Both candelabras are signed signed with the Ystad
Brass
Mid-Century Brutalist Scandinavian Wooden Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Scandinavian Wooden Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed
Wood
$680Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 4.22 in
Vintage Solid Silver 830 Fine Candelabra, 3-Light, Modern design, from 1993
Located in Skien, NO
**Scandinavian Modern Solid Silver Candelabra, circa 1993** A striking example of late 20th
Silver
$1,124
H 9.06 in Dm 7.88 in
Scandinavian Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson Candle Holder Brass and Hand Blown Glass
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson three armed candle holder in brass with a smashing lilac
Brass
$486
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 2.37 in
Gunnar Ander Candleholder, Metal & Copper, Scandinavian Design, 1950s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in London, England
Gunnar Ander. Crafted in the mid-20th century, this candleholder embodies Scandinavian design principles
Metal, Copper
$1,136
H 52.37 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Erik Hoglund Attributed
By Erik Höglund
Located in Weesp, NL
Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chandelier Chandelier holds eight glass candleholders
Iron
$267Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.39 in Dm 2.56 in
Scandinavian candlesticks in turned teak wood - Denmark or Sweden
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
elected an honorary member of the American Craft Council (ACC) in 1994. Mid Century Modern - Scandinavian
Wood
Large Scandinavian Brass Candle Chandelier by Gusum, Sweden, 1980
By Metallslojden Gusum
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large and heavy brass chandelier that makes a bold statement with its substantial scale and presence. Crafted from solid brass in 1980 by designer Bernt Karlsson for Gusum — a Swedis...
Brass
Set of 3 Danish Brass Wall Candle Holders, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wall candelabras in brass and glass. Made in Sweden 1950s. A rare set of three wall
Brass
$450 / set
H 5.25 in Dm 4.75 in
Bertil Vallien for Dansk Pair of Spiral Coil Snake Candle Holders, 1960s
By Bertil Vallien, Dansk
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage sculptural pair of candle holders or candelabras feature a spiraling, curved form in silver
Metal, Silver Plate
Danish designer. Brass candelabrum with eight curved arms. 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
of the classic brass candelabra of the 1970s were sold through Illums Bolighus to an international
Brass
$705
H 3.94 in W 13.39 in D 11.82 in
Vintage Glass Candleholder Vulcano by Pertti Kallioinen for Muurla, 1970s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
classic example of Scandinavian design. Crafted from heavy, textured clear glass, it features six openings
Glass
Swedish Candleholder by Erik Hoglund and Hubbard Ander, 1960s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Hoglund for Yastad for arm candelabra constructed of metal and glass. Swedish Modern design classic, in
Iron
Silver-Plated Candle Holder Crown Model Jens Quistgaard Dansk Designs
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a set of three (3) silver-plated candle holder is a vintage "Crown" model designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, likely originating from the 1960s or ...
Silver Plate
Swedish Folk Art Candelabrum “Essungastaken” by John Svensson
Located in Stockholm, SE
produced in Sweden during the mid-20th century. Rooted in the Scandinavian allmogestil (vernacular folk
Wood, Paint
Dansk Saucer Spray Candle holdersJens Harald Quistgaard JHQe
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, vintage Dansk "Saucer Spray" candle holders. Designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard (JHQ) for Dansk Designs, these mid-century modern pieces are typically made of...
Silver Plate
Candle Holder by Berte Jessen 1963 Royal Copenhagen Fajence
By Berte Jessen
Located in Vienna, AT
, decorative approach to Scandinavian ceramic design of the period.
Ceramic
$646
H 1.19 in W 12.6 in D 2.37 in
Pierre Forssell Brass Four-Light Candle Holder for Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s
By Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant and refined brass candle holder designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden, circa 1960s. This sculptural piece features Forssell’s signature clean lines and architectur...
Brass
$1,250
H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 2.5 in
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Danish Mid-century Modern Steel and Brass Menorah
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Downingtown, PA
example of Scandinavian Mid-century Modern design. Dating from the 1960s, it beautifully encapsulates the
Brass, Steel
Gunnar Ander Swedish Modern Candleholder in Brass, 1960s
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Stylized lily candelabra in solid brass. Its to be fitted with 3 regular sized candles. Designed by
Brass
Swedish candle holder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Kiel, SH
Beautiful candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall in rare grey colour with nice brass details
Metal, Brass
$2,027
H 6.11 in Dm 8.67 in
Brass Candlestick 'Vanskapsknuten' by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1938
By Svenskt Tenn, Nils Fougstedt, Estrid Ericson, Just Andersen, Josef Frank
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful brass candle holder with amazing patina. Designed by Josef Frank in 1938 and made by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. Excellent condition. Architect and designe...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Candleholder
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage sculptural candelabra marked Boda Shop, Sweden, circa 1970s. This unique piece has a black
Metal
Modernist Spiral Candleholder in Copper, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unique candelabra fashioned from bend solid copper tubes. Made by hand in a small workshop in
Copper
Pair of Vintage Brass Candlesticks by Skultuna. Sweden, 1940s.
By Pierre Forssell, Josef Frank, Pierre Forsell, Svenskt Tenn, Skultuna
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of vintage beautiful brass candle holders with amazing patina. For ordinary (22 mm.) or large candles (50 mm.). Made by Skultuna Messingsbruk, Sweden, 1940s. Great original c...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Brass Candlesticks by Skultuna. Sweden, 1940s.
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Pierre Forsell, Pierre Forssell, Skultuna
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of vintage beautiful brass candle holders with amazing patina. For ordinary (22 mm.) or large candles (50 mm.). Made by Skultuna Messingsbruk, Sweden, 1940s. Great original c...
Brass
Anna Greta-Eker Reindeer Antler Candleholder in Silver, 1960s
By Anna-Greta Eker
Located in Helsinki, FI
figures in modern scandinavian jewelry production in the 20th century. This model is one of her most
Silver
$1,734
H 10.63 in Dm 6.23 in
Pair Very Tall Brass Candle Holders by Georg Wojidkow Sweden, Modern 1960s
By Paavo Tynell, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Illums Bolighus, Torben Orskov, Georg Jensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Pair of very tall and elegant vintage Swedish candle holders made from brass. They have a stylish modern design and were made by Georg Wojidkow & Co Malmö, ca. 1960s. Stamped: Geor...
Brass
Paavo Tynell, unique candelabre made in iron in the late 60's.
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Unique Paavo Tynell Candelabre. After retirement, Paavo Tynell continued to conduct his own project and design by making those candelabre by himself in the late 60's. He produced a s...
Iron
MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs with Candles
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in original box by Dansk Designs of Denmark, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition; it measures 4.75"D x 1.25"H....
Iron
$2,147
H 6.11 in Dm 7.88 in
Brass Candlestick 'Vanskapsknuten' by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1938
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Just Andersen, Nils Fougstedt, Estrid Ericson
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful brass candle holder with amazing patina. Designed by Josef Frank in 1938 and made by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. Old production, this is made in the 1940s. G...
Brass
Candle Holder In The Style Of Paavo Tynell, 1940s
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Candle holder in the style of Paavo Tynell, 1940s. Brass. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Brass
$2,146
H 6.11 in Dm 7.88 in
Brass Candlestick 'Vanskapsknuten' by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1938
By Nils Fougstedt, Estrid Ericson, Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful brass candle holder with amazing patina. Designed by Josef Frank in 1938 and made by Firma Svenskt Tenn, Stockholm, Sweden. Excellent condition. Architect and designe...
Brass
Sculptural Silver Plated Coiled Candle Holder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
By Dansk, Bertil Vallien
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice sculptural silver plated coiled candleholder by Bertil Vallien for Dansk, circa 1970s. The piece has a capacity for 12 long taper candles with a diameter of 1/4". The candle hol...
Silver Plate
$1,148 / set
H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in
Ivar Alenius-Bjork A set of "Lily" Candle Sticks, Brass, Ystad Metall 1950s
By Ivar Ålenius Björk, Ystad-Metall
Located in Helsinki, FI
A set of 4 very beautiful and delicate candleholders designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk in 1939 and manufactured by Ystad Metall in Sweden. These pieces are a part of a series of candle ...
Brass
$538
H 2.76 in Dm 7.68 in
Modernist Sculptural Auböck Style Brutalist Copper Candleholder, Austria 1950
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder Origin: Austria Material: Copper Decade: 1950s This original vintage candleholder, was designed and produced in the 1950s in Austria. It ...
Copper
Finnish Candle Holder, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Finnish candle holder, 1930/1940s. Forged iron. Beautiful flower and fire details. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Iron
MCM Iron Candle Holder in Box by Dansk Designs
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM Iron candle holder in ox by Dansk Designs, circa 1950s. The piece holds twelve narrow candles and is in good vintage condition. it measures 4.25"D x 1.5"H. #3707
Iron
$957
H 29.53 in Dm 9.06 in
XL 75cm Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Metal Floor Candleholder, Germany, 1970s
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist floor candleholder Origin: Germany Material: metal, cast iron Decade: 1970s Description: This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in IGerm...
Copper
"Tree of Life" Chandelier by Bertil Vallien, 1970s
By Bertil Vallien, Boda Smide AB
Located in London, GB
A four-armed, iron and glass chandelier designed by Bertil Vallien for one of the leading glass manufacturers in Sweden during the mid-20th century, Boda Smide. The hammered, veget...
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.