There is a range of vintage green glass candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage green glass candlesticks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
glass,
metal and
blown glass. Vintage green glass candlesticks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage green glass candlesticks made by
mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with
Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage green glass candlesticks are appealing in their simplicity, but
Cenedese,
Odel and
Alfredo Barbini produced popular vintage green glass candlesticks that are worth a look.
Vintage, new and antique candlesticks and candleholders do not simply infuse a dining room with a soft, warm glow. They also add dimension, conjure drama and draw attention to a table or mantel. Despite their practical origins, today, decorative candlesticks and their holders elevate spaces by matching interiors or adding color and bold shapes.
For those who enjoy the rich pageantry of the Old Masters, candlesticks in the Baroque and Rococo styles offer intricacy and opulence. The design of Baroque candlesticks — thanks to the influence of the Catholic Church — often boasted complex shapes and featured biblical figures. While bronze candlestick holders have a long history dating back to the ancient world, many 17th-century candlesticks were made of luxurious silver. Armed with a disposable income and a desire to show off their status, the newly emerging middle class acquired candlestick holders as intricate art pieces, beautiful and opulent in their own right.
The Art Deco movement of the early 20th century saw candlesticks designed with simplicity and symmetry in mind. Art Deco candlesticks boast all manner of forms, ranging from sleek curves to bodies of ribbed crystal or bronze that take the shape of animals.
While some 20th-century-era candlesticks are akin to statues in their grandeur, these decorative items became especially fashionable in the mid-20th century for atmospherically illuminating dinner tables. Mid-century modern candlesticks frequently epitomize the streamlined functionality that we’ve come to associate with the era.
Find a comprehensive collection of vintage, new and antique candlesticks on 1stDibs.