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Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Ander

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered metal and brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds six 0.45” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): ...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Danish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Danish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Denmark, 1950s

Danish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Denmark, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A small brass candelabra likely designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.75"H x 4.375"W x 3.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Hand-forged iron sanke design sculpture candle holder, 1960s
Hand-forged iron sanke design sculpture candle holder, 1960s

Hand-forged iron sanke design sculpture candle holder, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Hand-forged iron sanke design sculpture candle holder, 1960s

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Iron

Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox

Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s

By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1940s. fits 0.5” diameter candle

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Brass

Emaús Workshop Sun and Moon Forged Iron Candelabra, Mexico, 1960s
Emaús Workshop Sun and Moon Forged Iron Candelabra, Mexico, 1960s

Emaús Workshop Sun and Moon Forged Iron Candelabra, Mexico, 1960s

By Emaus

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Hand-forged iron candelabra from the Benedictine Emaús Workshop, Mexico, 1960s. Sculpted in the form of a stylized sun with a human face on one side and a crescent moon on the revers...

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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron
Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron

Sculptural Candelabra Candle Holder by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk JHQ Cast Iron

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Bring a touch of mid-century modern elegance to your home with this iconic Jens Quistgaard candelabra, designed in the 1960s. Crafted from cast iron and brass, this sculptural piec...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s
Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s

Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s

By Walter Bosse

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Mid-Century Bronze Tripod Candleholder - Brutalist Candelabra - Germany 1960s Modernist two-arm candleholder in green-patinated bronze with brass details. Tripod base, beautiful pa...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Vintage Midcentury Trojan Horse Brass Candleholder
Vintage Midcentury Trojan Horse Brass Candleholder

Vintage Midcentury Trojan Horse Brass Candleholder

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful brass candleholder. Incredible piece that will certainly add that midcentury code to your decor. This piece has graphic presence and its solidity in brass, grounds with sty...

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1960s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

SALE XL Bob Amin Vintage HandTurned Modern Kinetic Maple Wood MCM Menorah Signed
SALE XL Bob Amin Vintage HandTurned Modern Kinetic Maple Wood MCM Menorah Signed

SALE XL Bob Amin Vintage HandTurned Modern Kinetic Maple Wood MCM Menorah Signed

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

CYBER WEEK SALE Vintage X Long (16") Artisan Hand Turned Modern Organic Kinetic Curly Maple Wooden Mid Century Hanukkah Menorah. Signed by the artist Bob Amin Long, minimalist, On...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Birdseye Maple

Set of Four MCM Chrome Candlesticks
Set of Four MCM Chrome Candlesticks

Set of Four MCM Chrome Candlesticks

Located in San Diego, CA

Set of four MCM chrome candlesticks that can be positioned in a number of configurations to make some very cool candleabras. Beautiful arched design on these solid polished chrome-pl...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Dansk Danish Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candelabra Made in France
Dansk Danish Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candelabra Made in France

Dansk Danish Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candelabra Made in France

By Dansk

Located in New York, NY

A Midcentury Modern or Danish/Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs sterling silver plate twelve (12) candle holder/candelabra, circa mid-20th century, made in France. Piece also makes a...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Decorative Rustic Iron Candelabra Floor Candle Stand
Decorative Rustic Iron Candelabra Floor Candle Stand

Decorative Rustic Iron Candelabra Floor Candle Stand

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a decorative three (3) arm iron candelabra floor stand on tripod base freestanding. Made in the USA. Dimensions: 55 H x 21.25 W x 16 D Original vintage unrest...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

Josef Frank, Candelabra, Brass, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in High Point, NC

A brass candelabra, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds nine 0.5” candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.5"H x 11.25"W x 11.0"D All item...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Candlesticks, a Pair
Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Candlesticks, a Pair

Vintage Dorothy Thorpe Lucite Candlesticks, a Pair

By Dorothy Thorpe

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer a modern pair of candlesticks by Dorothy Thorpe, circa the 1970s. These eye-catching sculptural candlesticks are crafted from beautiful Lucite and twisted for a structural display piece that is sure to make a statement. A stainless-steel finish collar at the end draws the eye, with or without candlelight. They hold standard size taper candles. A beautiful example of Thorpe’s work, this set of taper holders turns a dining table, mantel, or console table into a perfectly appointed display. Stainless steel is clean and polished, a few inclusions on both pieces consistent with age and wear of Lucite; overall, in good vintage condition and ready to be used for years to come. Please see all attached pictures. Single Candelabra: 7.75” W x 6.75” D x 6.75” H Double Candelabra...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Stainless Steel

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

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 Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Ander

Located in High Point, NC

A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and Produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds 0.53” x 0.4” diameter candles

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Crystal Candelabras signed Daum
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Crystal Candelabras signed Daum

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Crystal Candelabras signed Daum

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

This bold and sumptuous pair of Mid-Century Modernist Crystal Candle Holders were fabricated by the esteemed art glass company Daum in Nancy, France Circa 1960. The exude a rare degr...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Glass

Large Hand-Turned Pine Candleholder by S. Hellgren, Sweden, 1979
Large Hand-Turned Pine Candleholder by S. Hellgren, Sweden, 1979

Large Hand-Turned Pine Candleholder by S. Hellgren, Sweden, 1979

Located in Göteborg, SE

A strikingly sculptural, hand-turned candleholder crafted from solid pine by Swedish artisan S. Hellgren, dated 1979 and inscribed "Julen 1979." This unique piece features nine candl...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Pine

Brutalist Copper Three-Arm Candelabra
Brutalist Copper Three-Arm Candelabra

Brutalist Copper Three-Arm Candelabra

Located in London, GB

Brutalist three arm copper candelabra made in the 1970's is sculptural and looks like a group of cloaked figures.. The texture like dripping candles. It has three arms is suitable f...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Copper

Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s
Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s

Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s

By Raymor, Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Rare floor model candelabra designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1950s. The four arm candle features a wrought iron structure, with wicker weaving. This example is in excelle...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s

By Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall

Located in High Point, NC

A small brass and glass candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Candle Diameter (inches): 0.45”

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.3”H x 18.625”W x 4”D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Gusums Bruk, Candelabras, Brass, Sweden, C. 1990s
Gusums Bruk, Candelabras, Brass, Sweden, C. 1990s

Gusums Bruk, Candelabras, Brass, Sweden, C. 1990s

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of brass candelabras designed and produced by Gusums Bruk, Sweden, c. 1990s. Holds .75" diameter candles.

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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Fratelli Fanciullacci Candelabras
Fratelli Fanciullacci Candelabras

Fratelli Fanciullacci Candelabras

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this unique pair of hand formed ceramic candelabras by Fratelli Fanciullacci, Italy dating from the 1960s. They have a wonderful...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Silver Plated Mesa Candleholder Candlesticks, 1970s
Italian Silver Plated Mesa Candleholder Candlesticks, 1970s

Italian Silver Plated Mesa Candleholder Candlesticks, 1970s

By Mesa

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Pair of candleholders, silver-plated metal Italian tulip-shaped candlesticks designed and produced by Mesa Italy, signed Mesa Italy on the base, 1970s production. Please note that t...

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

French Modernist St. Clement Ceramic Sapho Candelabra's
French Modernist St. Clement Ceramic Sapho Candelabra's

French Modernist St. Clement Ceramic Sapho Candelabra's

Located in New York, NY

French Modernist St. Clement Ceramic Sapho Creation Candelabra's. A pair of French Modernist Ceramic Candelabras Sapho Creation St. Clement France. Organic form having three arms e...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Earthenware, Porcelain, Stoneware, Ceramic

Brutalist Bronze Candelabra, Tree and Leaves Modernist Design, France 1970s
Brutalist Bronze Candelabra, Tree and Leaves Modernist Design, France 1970s

Brutalist Bronze Candelabra, Tree and Leaves Modernist Design, France 1970s

By Michael Harjes

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Brutalist Bronze Candelabra, Tree and Leaves Design, France 1970s Elegant candelabra fully made of bronze Depicting a tree, branches and leaves with finely engraved details Great ...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Bronze

Mid-Century German White Porcelain Candleholder by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Mid-Century German White Porcelain Candleholder by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

Mid-Century German White Porcelain Candleholder by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal

By Bjørn Wiinblad

Located in Hamburg, DE

Elegant white porcelain candlestick in the form of a vase, based on a design by Bjørn Wiinblad from the 60s. The surface shows a fine relief with a matte finish. This piece has an at...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Porcelain

Large Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Candelabra, Psychedelic Design, 1970s
Large Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Candelabra, Psychedelic Design, 1970s

Large Mid-Century Italian Wrought Iron Candelabra, Psychedelic Design, 1970s

Located in Valencia, VC

Large Pair of Mid-Century Italian Psychedelic Iron Candelabra, 1970s A striking and rare pair of large Mid-Century Italian candelabra in a bold psychedelic style, dating to the 1970...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A painted iron candelabra designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s. Holds .75" diameter candles.

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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1960s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1960s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Holds four 0.75” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.0"H x 3.75"W x 10.0"D All items ship f...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Wall Mounted White Glazed Ceramic Cherub Candleholder by Goldscheider, Austria
Wall Mounted White Glazed Ceramic Cherub Candleholder by Goldscheider, Austria

Wall Mounted White Glazed Ceramic Cherub Candleholder by Goldscheider, Austria

Made in Wien, Austria, 1930s. It is made in white glazed ceramic. This candleholder is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excellen...

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1930s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Teak, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brass, brass-plated, black-lacquered metal and teak candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds six 0.5” diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.5"H x 10...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks, France
Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks, France

Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks, France

Located in Antwerp, BE

Pair of candelabra in porcelain, signed Decor Main, Dieppe Fait. Main, France.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Teak, Brass, Sweden, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds three 0.75” diameter candles.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 5.0"H x 4.875"W x 4.875"D All items ship f...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Candelabras, Brass, Iron, Denmark, 1950s
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Candelabras, Brass, Iron, Denmark, 1950s

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Candelabras, Brass, Iron, Denmark, 1950s

By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen

Located in High Point, NC

A set of three black-lacquered iron and brass candelabras designed and produced by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Oxidation, loss to lacquer and discoloration present,...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass, Iron

Spanish 1950s Brutalist Chain Link Candle Holder in Wrought Iron
Spanish 1950s Brutalist Chain Link Candle Holder in Wrought Iron

Spanish 1950s Brutalist Chain Link Candle Holder in Wrought Iron

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish Brutalist Candle Holder with Chain Link Motif, 1950s. Beautiful hand forged candlelabra with two arms chain link design standing on a four footed squared base. It has an inte...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron, Iron, Gold Leaf

MCM Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder in the style of Harry Bertioa
MCM Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder in the style of Harry Bertioa

MCM Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder in the style of Harry Bertioa

By Harry Bertoia

Located in San Diego, CA

MCM wrought iron modernist candle holder in the style of Harry Bertioa, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9"W x 9"D x 22"H. Nice patina! #4226

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Candelabra
Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Candelabra

Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Candelabra

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

A seven-branch menorah Brutalist style menorah made of brass.

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Brass candleholder by Gunnar Ander, Ystad metall
Brass candleholder by Gunnar Ander, Ystad metall

Brass candleholder by Gunnar Ander, Ystad metall

By Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander

Located in New York, NY

Brass Mid-Century candleholder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden. With place for 7 candles and in a very good condition with few signs of wear. Marked underneath with the manu...

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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

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

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 Candelabras

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Ceramic

Swedish Grace Candelabra by Herman Bergman, Sweden ca 1920s
Swedish Grace Candelabra by Herman Bergman, Sweden ca 1920s

Swedish Grace Candelabra by Herman Bergman, Sweden ca 1920s

By Herman Bergman

Located in Utrecht, NL

The Swedish Grace movement of the 1920s represented a moment of refinement in Scandinavian design, bridging the neoclassical tradition with the emerging ideals of modernism. Designer...

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1920s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Henrik Johnson, Candelabra, Pine, Sweden, 1999
Henrik Johnson, Candelabra, Pine, Sweden, 1999

Henrik Johnson, Candelabra, Pine, Sweden, 1999

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable pine candelabra designed by Henrik Johnson and produced by Näver och Trä, Sweden, initialed and dated 1999. Holds four (4) .85” diameter candles. Overall Dimensions (...

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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Pine

Erik Hoglund Hanging Candelabrum / Candelabra / Chandelier.  Blown Glass, Iron
Erik Hoglund Hanging Candelabrum / Candelabra / Chandelier.  Blown Glass, Iron

Erik Hoglund Hanging Candelabrum / Candelabra / Chandelier. Blown Glass, Iron

By Erik Höglund, Boda

Located in Kansas City, MO

Erik / Eric Hoglund hanging candelabra / candelabrum / pendent / chandelier. Blown glass and wrought iron. Includes four original drop down extensions. This is an excellent example o...

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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Green Glass & Wrought Iron Candelabras for Ystad-Metall by Gunnar Ander
Pair of Green Glass & Wrought Iron Candelabras for Ystad-Metall by Gunnar Ander

Pair of Green Glass & Wrought Iron Candelabras for Ystad-Metall by Gunnar Ander

By Gunnar Ander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Green Glass & Wrought Iron Candelabras Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall, Sweden, circa 1960 "makers mark on leg" "in good vintage condition" "several white scuffs on iron ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Decorative Object Brass Candelabras Candle Holders Midcentury Italy 70s Set of 4
Decorative Object Brass Candelabras Candle Holders Midcentury Italy 70s Set of 4

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 entirely of brass and adaptable to any environment. Base width: 12.8 cm. Weight of 1 c...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

American Designer, Candelabra, Ceramic, USA, 1970s
American Designer, Candelabra, Ceramic, USA, 1970s

American Designer, Candelabra, Ceramic, USA, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A free-form blue-glazed ceramic candelabra designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Holds three 0.75” Diameter candles Overall Dimensions (inch...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Rolf Swedberg, Candelabra, Pewter, Cord, Sweden, 1970s
Rolf Swedberg, Candelabra, Pewter, Cord, Sweden, 1970s

Rolf Swedberg, Candelabra, Pewter, Cord, Sweden, 1970s

Located in High Point, NC

A pewter and waxed cord candelabra designed and produced by Rolf Swedberg, Sweden, c. 1970s. Holds three 0.875” candles Overall Dimensions (inches): 12.75"H x 9.0"W x 4.0"D All it...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Pewter

Unique Flower and Leafs Shaped Tall Floor Candle Holder, 1950s, Italy
Unique Flower and Leafs Shaped Tall Floor Candle Holder, 1950s, Italy

Unique Flower and Leafs Shaped Tall Floor Candle Holder, 1950s, Italy

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Unique Flower and Leafs Shaped Tall Floor Candle Holder, 1950s, Italy It is very ideal and suitable for all living areas. No damage, no crack. Wear consistent with age and use. Me...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Copper

Silvered Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Silvered Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s

Silvered Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Silvered Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s Original condition

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

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