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A SCULPTURAL BRUTALIST CANDELABRA CANDLE HOLDER, ARTIST PIECE, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional sculptural candelabra candle holder, Post-Modernist, Brutalist, Shabby-Chic, plant
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1990s French Post-Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Candelabra Candle Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely mid-century Danish modern rosewood candelabra with six brass candle holders made in
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Brass Articulated Candelabra Candle Holder Denmark 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
Solid brass 7 arm articulated candelabra designed and made in Denmark circa 1960s Architectural
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass

A SCULPTURAL BRUTALIST CANDELABRA CANDLE HOLDER Unique ARTIST Piece, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional sculptural Chandelier, Candelabra, Candlesticks, Candle holder, Brutalist, Rustic
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1990s French Post-Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Metal, Gold Plate

Stunning Handmade Ceramic Candelabra Candle Holder Beate Kuhn Style Mid-Century
By Beate Kuhn
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This brutalist object has a unique and creative design, featuring an arrangement of 12 candle
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Italian Rococo Style Gilt Brass Candelabras Candle Holders, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
"Made in Italy" on reverse. These beautiful candle holders are solid and heavy with a lovely patina and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
candelabra, designed in the 1960s. Crafted from cast iron and brass, this sculptural piece exudes a bold and
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass, Iron

Decorative Object Brass Candelabras Candle Holders Midcentury Italy 70s Set of 4
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant Set of 4 monocera / candelabra of considerable size produced in Italy in the 70s, made
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass

Pr Italian Silver Gilt Tole 4 Light Candelabra Candle Holder Lights Leaf & Swirl
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
room. The candle holders measure 11-1/2 inches wide at the top, 9-1/2 inches wide at the bottom and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Silver Leaf

2 Maitland Smith French Marble & Bronze Candlesticks Candelabras Candle Holders
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
styling with exceptional craftmanship. Each candle holder is made from bronze with a seven light
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Marble, Bronze

Christofle Mid Century Design Candelabra Candle Holder, France, 1970´s
By Christofle
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Christofle Mid Century / Art Deco design candelabra candleholder, France, 1970s. They are really
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Metal

2 Bronze Two Arm Candelabra Candle Holder Wall Sconces Faun Bacchus 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of late 20th century heavy bronze two arm candelabra wall sconces. Torchiere style wrapped in
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Bronze

1940s Spanish Colonial Rustic Iron Scroll Five Arm Candle Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Candle Holder Spanish Colonial 5 Arm Candelabra Candle Holder Rustic Scroll Forged
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1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Iron

Four Candle Candelabra in Wrought Iron and Cane by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kansas City, MO
Completely original four branch table top candelabra / candle holder designed by Arthur Umanoff
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Iron

Frederick Cooper Safari Collection Bronze Monkey Candelabra
By Frederick Cooper
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Frederick Cooper “Safari Collection” bronze monkey candelabra / candle holder
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1990s Hollywood Regency Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Shell Candle Holders Candelabras for 3 Candles
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Candelabra or candle holder in the shape of a shell for 3 candles. Metallic shell shape, silver
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20th Century Italian Other Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron

3 Swedish Modern Brass Candlesticks Candle holders Lars Holmström Candelabra
Located in Wayne, NJ
brass with rounded stems , designed to fit slim small candles. Holmström is known for his work on
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Other

Hagenauer Vienna Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Austria, 1940s
By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian two-arm mid century brass candleholder / candlestick, designed and executed by Karl Hagenauer / Werkstatte Hagenauer in the 1940s. In very good condition, marked...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass

Richard Rohac Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
By Richard Rohac
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian modernist three-arm candelabra candleholder / candlestick, made of brass
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Iron and Copper Floor Candelabra with Crystal Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Copenhagen Crystal candle holders. 20 crystal holders each approximately 3 inches tall and 3 1/2 inches in
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Crystal, Copper, Iron

Spain Forged Iron Candelabra Pair + Three Arm Candle Holders Rustic Scroll 1940s
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage rustic forged pretty scroll Spanish iron three arm candle holders each candelabra Set of
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1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Iron

Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish cast iron candleholder designed by Gunnar Cyren, circa 1960 Denmark. Candle Holder features
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Iron

Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
H 4.5 in Dm 7.3 in
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This extraordinary candle holder is in great condition and beautifully crafted out of sterling
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1930s European British Colonial Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver Candle Holders
Sterling Silver Candle Holders
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H 14 in W 12.75 in D 5.75 in
Brutalist Candle Holder, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage brutalist torch cut metal candle holder with 6 arms. Beautiful and timeless piece which
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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Metal

Brutalist Candle Holder, 1970s
Brutalist Candle Holder, 1970s
H 10.24 in W 17.33 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Cast Iron Candle Holders Candelabras Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of cast iron candleabras by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk. Stamped underneath. Holds 12 thin candles
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Iron

Five Candle Holders, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful set of five candleholders that can be assembled altogether or presented individually. Please contact us for more information and for alternative shipping quotes.
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Metal

Five Candle Holders, 1970s
Five Candle Holders, 1970s
H 14.18 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
large flexible candelabra with 8 candle holders and 8 heavy brass balls weights
Located in London, GB
A mid century flexible brass candelabra with 8 candle holders and 8 heavy brass balls / weights. it
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
By Lino Sabattini
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Metal

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
H 11.82 in W 1.19 in D 2.17 in
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
By Lino Sabattini
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Metal

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
H 9.85 in W 1.19 in D 2.17 in
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
By Lino Sabattini
Located in PARIS, FR
Silver-plated Giselle vase designed by Italian designer Lino Sabattini, 1970. Signed underneath the base. Lino Sabattini becomes the director of design at the prestigious French silv...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Metal

Lino Sabbatini candle holder
Lino Sabbatini candle holder
H 8.27 in W 1.19 in D 1.97 in
Copper Candelabra for Four Candles
Located in London, GB
Candelabra for four candles on alternating is created in stationary positions, made in copper with
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Copper

Copper Candelabra for Four Candles
Copper Candelabra for Four Candles
H 12.21 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Candle Holder for 3 Candles, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder for 3 candles, Vienna, around 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass

Candle Holder for 4 Candles Vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder for 4 candles Vienna around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass

Italian Made Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian hand made set of 2 candle holders.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Maitland Smith Alligator Candle Holders
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jupiter, FL
Alligator candleholders by Maitland Smith. In beautiful condition and great conversational decor.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Gothic Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Iron

5 -Armed Art Deco Candle Holder
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large 5-armed Art Deco brass candle holder. A copper candleholder or candelabra for 5 candles
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass, Copper

5 -Armed Art Deco Candle Holder
5 -Armed Art Deco Candle Holder
H 19.69 in W 26.19 in D 9.85 in
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Metal

2 Candle Holder Vienna Around, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Candle holder vienna around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

2 Candle Holder Vienna Around, 1950s
2 Candle Holder Vienna Around, 1950s
H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 4.34 in
Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic candle holder, Vienna, around 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 7.88 in
1950 Hand Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950 Hand wrought iron candle holder - tripod base and scroll work add a nice presence for any
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1950s Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

1950 Hand Wrought Iron Candle Holder
1950 Hand Wrought Iron Candle Holder
H 20 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
Art Deco Candle Holder, circa 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco candle holder, circa 1930s nickel plated original condition.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Nickel

Art Deco Candle Holder, circa 1930s
Art Deco Candle Holder, circa 1930s
H 15.75 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
Style Taito (Paavo Tynell) Candle Holders
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
two brass legs with a wonderful presentation. in both three places for a candle. Finnish handicraft
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass

Style Taito (Paavo Tynell) Candle Holders
Style Taito (Paavo Tynell) Candle Holders
H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Large Organic Bronze Candelabra for Six Candles
Located in London, GB
Large organic bronze cast gold tinted candelabra forms a circle of six alternating candles of
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall. Brass candle holder for four candles.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall. Brass candle holder for four candles with blue candle sleeves. 1960s
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Bronze Candle Stick Holder, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern bronze candle stick holder with rising sun design. Unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

2 hammered candle holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 hammered candle holder vienna around 1950s Original patina Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

2 hammered candle holder vienna around 1950s
2 hammered candle holder vienna around 1950s
H 10.24 in W 14.97 in D 2.37 in
1960s Sculpted Brass Oversized Brutalist Candle Holders
By Tom Greene, Paul Evans
Located in Bensalem, PA
Super unique heavy solid brass candle holders that give you the option of narrow or wide
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Brutalist Candle Holder, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Brutalist candle holder from the 70s era. In very good condition with signs of use. Dimensions: H
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1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Handmade Collector Candle Holder 24k Gold Greece
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted collector decorative candle Holder blue porcelain with 24K gold design. Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Greek Classical Greek Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Danish Designer, Candle Holders, Brass, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candle holders designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
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1940s Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Candle Holder Brass, Copper Conbination Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder brass, copper conbination around 1950s Polished and stove enameled.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Brass, Copper

Longchamp France Elegant Green Candle Holder 1950s
By Longchamp
Located in Tilburg, NL
Elegant Green French Candle Holder, Longchamp, 1950s, France. This green candle holder - or lamp
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Longchamp France Elegant Green Candle Holder 1950s
Longchamp France Elegant Green Candle Holder 1950s
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H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in
Mid 20th Century Venetian Glass Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning peach colored Venetian glass candle holder Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 3.13
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Paavo Tynell Brass Candle Holders for Taito
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
designed a lot of other items in addition to lamps and chandeliers. These candle holders are such an
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Paavo Tynell Brass Candle Holders for Taito
Paavo Tynell Brass Candle Holders for Taito
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H 6.3 in Dm 3.94 in
Midcentury Big Ceramic Candle Holder, Europe, 1970s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Unique and beautiful big glazed ceramic candle holder, designed by Adam Sadulski for Mirostowice
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Glass Candle Holders by Kosta Boda Sweden
By Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Minimalist and incredibly glamorous pair of Kosta Boda glass candle holders. The pair exhude
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Glass, Paint

Pair of Organic Bronze Candelabra for Six Candles
Located in London, GB
Pair of organic bronze cast candelabras form a circle of six alternating candles with original
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pretzel Artydec candle holders, Spain, 1970's
By Dorothy Thorpe
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Recalling the work of Dorothy Thorpe, this pair of transparent candlesticks will be placed at your table to accompany your guests around a candlelit meal with a seventies taste.
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Lucite

Candle holder, Zebras. Glass. Nachtmann, Germany, 20th century.
By Nachtmann
Located in Madrid, ES
Candle holder, Zebras. Glass. Nachtmann, Germany, 20th century. Semi-circular candle holder with
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20th Century German Other Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Glass

Bronze Candelabra Chandelier for Five Candles by Harjes, 1970
By Michael Harjes, Harjes Metallkunst 1
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast candelabra composed of five cast arms candle holder for regular candles. It is designed
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders

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Bronze

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Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage candelabra candle holders for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and iron, all vintage candelabra candle holders available were constructed with great care. Vintage candelabra candle holders have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage candelabra candle holders bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage candelabra candle holders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall and Tommi Parzinger are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders?

Prices for vintage candelabra candle holders can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage candelabra candle holders begin at $63 and can go as high as $225,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,251.

Finding the Right candle-holders for You

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.

Questions About Vintage Candelabra Candle Holders
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.

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