Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

Austrian, 1898-1956

Karl Hagenauer was an important and popular figure in the decorative arts in Vienna in the decades bracketing the Second World War. While primarily a maker of sculptural decorative pieces, Hagenauer — in the same spirit as his peer Carl Auböck— created a wide array of household objects, from barware to office accessories, all designed with wit and a sleek modernist aesthetic.

Hagenauer’s father was a trained metalsmith who founded a bronzewares manufactory that produced decorative metalwork and housewares in both traditional and the then-novel Art Nouveau styles and cast small sculptures based on Old Masters paintings. After studying art and design at Vienna’s School of Applied Arts, where his teachers included architect Josef Hoffmann, a founder of the Wiener Werkstätte, he joined his father’s workshop in 1919 and began crafting items that reflected Hoffman’s modernist aesthetic. In the 1920s and ’30s, he developed an often-imitated style that combines the lithe, lissome lines of Art Nouveau (known in central Europe as Jugendstil) with the simple, unadorned forms of Art Deco. He worked primarily in brass — both polished and nickel-plated — as well as wood.

In addition to domestic items such as smoking accoutrements, teapots, trays, bowls, candleholders and tableware, Hagenauer produced a wide array of small-scale sculptures. (His younger brother, Franz— who took over the family business when their father died — was also a noted sculptor, with a style that could be described as Art-Deco-meets-Brancusi.) Karl’s sculptures fall into two main groups: humorous and whimsical animal and character figures that will remind many of the work of artist Tom Otterness and sleek, stylized animal and human forms, many with an African theme — an “exotic” connotation that was a 20th-century remnant of colonialism. As you will see from the items on offer, Karl Hagenauer was an artist-designer of great talent and many moods: affable, stylish and practical.

Creator: Karl Hagenauer

Hagenauer Vienna Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Austria, 1940s

$474Sale Price|40% Off

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 Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass

Patinated Solid Brass Karl Hagenauer Candle Holder, Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien

$550

Patinated Solid Brass Karl Hagenauer Candle Holder, Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Doraville, GA

A patinated brass handled candle holder by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. The candle holder dates from the 1950’s. The candle holder is 3 3/4 inches tall, 2 1/2 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders

$1,113 / set

H 3.15 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in

Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Utrecht, NL

Pair of patinated candle holders designed by Carl Aubock in 1948. This signature piece from the Auböck collection is hand made manufactured in Vienna Austria workshop ever since 1948...

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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass

Vintage Black Metal and Brass Candle Holder, Bauhaus Style, 1940s

$386

H 13 in W 7.88 in D 3.86 in

Vintage Black Metal and Brass Candle Holder, Bauhaus Style, 1940s

By Bauhaus, Stilnovo

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Simplistic black metal and brass wall candle holder for two standard size candles. Slender black mount with brass cone shaped holders. Likely manufactured in the 1940s in the style o...

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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Metal, Brass

Austrian Midcentury Brass and Black Metal, Locomotive by Hagenauer Vienna

$2,906Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.02 in W 10.01 in D 4.49 in

Austrian Midcentury Brass and Black Metal, Locomotive by Hagenauer Vienna

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

A rare model of a locomotive, handmade of metal and brass by Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna in the 1920s. Marked on its bottom WHW, Hagenauer Wien, made in Austria, handmade. Very nice ...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass, Metal

Set of Karl Hagenauer Bronze Miniature Animal Sculptures Werkstatte Wien Austria

$1,400 / set

H 2.25 in W 1 in D 1 in

Set of Karl Hagenauer Bronze Miniature Animal Sculptures Werkstatte Wien Austria

By Karl Hagenauer, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Troy, MI

A grouping of 4 bronze miniatures originally designed by Karl Hagenauer circa 1940s for Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien Austria Stylized animal figures in solid bronze and stamped to unde...

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1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Bronze

Franz Hagenauer Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna pair of brass candlesticks ca. 1930

$21,093 / set

H 20.48 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Franz Hagenauer Werkstätte Hagenauer Vienna pair of brass candlesticks ca. 1930

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Franz Hagenauer

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Pair of candlesticks brass Franz Hagenauer Werkstatte Hagenauer Wien circa 1930 Austrian Art Franz and Karl Hagenauer won the gold medal at the 1930 Milan Triennale for their design...

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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass

Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Oblong Hammered footed Brass Bowl, Karl Hagenauer

$636Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.25 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in

Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Oblong Hammered footed Brass Bowl, Karl Hagenauer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Karl Hagenauer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Oblong Hammered footed Brass Bowl, Karl Hagenauer Austria, Circa 1950s A fine example designed by Karl Hagenauer for the...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Modern Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass

Mahogany Bird Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

$1,200

H 4.75 in W 2.5 in D 3.5 in

Mahogany Bird Sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare inlaid mahogany, with bronze legs bird sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. 1950s Stamped with Werkstätte Hagenauer 'wHw' roundel, 'HAGENAUER, WIEN, MADE ...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Bronze

Brass Candelabra - 7-Branch Menorah - Judaica Candle Holder, 1970s

$683

H 5.52 in W 7.09 in D 2.37 in

Brass Candelabra - 7-Branch Menorah - Judaica Candle Holder, 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brass Candelabra - 7-Branch Menorah - Judaica Candle Holder, 1970s Elegant 7-branch menorah crafted in solid brass, with an elegant and modern design. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Metal, Brass

Brass Poinsettia Candle Holders, a Pair

$250 / set

H 2 in W 5 in D 5 in

Brass Poinsettia Candle Holders, a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of brass poinsettia candlestick holders. Perfect for setting a holiday table. Dimensions: 5" Diameter 2" Tall.

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20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass

Patinated Brass Hurricane Candle Holder by Chapman

$1,750

H 22 in Dm 11.5 in

Patinated Brass Hurricane Candle Holder by Chapman

By C Chapman

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Patinated brass hurricane candle holder with hand etched glass by Chapman. Requires 3" diameter candle and according to manufacturer cand...

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass

Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass 1960s

$556

H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass 1960s

Located in Meer, VAN

Brutalist Candle Holder in Patinated Sand Cast Brass, Europe, 1960s. A very distinct brutalist style candle holder in heavy sand cast brass with a lovely patina. Quintessentially mi...

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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Brass

Mid Century Ceramic Candle Holder, Marked - Austria ca. 1950

$590

H 11.61 in W 6.3 in D 5.31 in

Mid Century Ceramic Candle Holder, Marked - Austria ca. 1950

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Extraordinary mid century ceramic candle holder from the period around 1950 in Austria. This out of the ordinary designed candle holder impresses w...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Ceramic

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20th century English Bronze and Chromed Metal Candleholder, 1930s

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H 11.03 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

20th century English Bronze and Chromed Metal Candleholder, 1930s

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in LEGNY, FR

Very beautiful art deco candlestick in good condition in chrome metal which is part of a collection of models intended for the General Electric Company (GEC) of England representing ...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Karl Hagenauer Candlesticks

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Karl Hagenauer candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.

Karl Hagenauer candlesticks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Karl Hagenauer candlesticks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original candlesticks by Karl Hagenauer were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. Prices for Karl Hagenauer candlesticks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $1,596, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,298.

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