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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Modernist English Silver Candelabra Suite
Located in London, GB
A rare and important Modernist candelabra suite comprising a pair of candlesticks and a pair of candelabra. The suite was made by the renowned silversmith Robert Edgar Stone (1903-1990) and retailed by the Royal Goldsmith...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Sterling Silver

Swedish 1960s Steel Hearts Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swedish hand-wrought steel candelabra with four candleholders. 18 cut steel hearts adorn frame. Signed with stamp, Made in Sweden.    
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Steel

Vintage Gold Toned Candelabra With Lion Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Candelabra Features a Motif of Two Lions. May need to be Cleaned as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age. Dimensions. 7 W ; 3 D ; 12 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal

MCM Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder in the style of Harry Bertioa
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

Longchamp France Elegant Green Candle Holder 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Elegant Green French Candle Holder, Longchamp, 1950s, France. This green candle holder - or lamp base - by Longchamp France is a very stylish and ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Ceramic

Los Artesanos Pottery Candleholder Medium Size Centerpiece
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Los Artesanos Pottery Candleholder Centerpiece. It depicts a white three trumpet shaped arms candleholder with a center bo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Ceramic

WMF silvered candle holder germany around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
WMF silvered candle holder germany around 1960s Brass silvered Original condition
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia Candelabro Edizioni del Pesce, Italy 2000s
Located in Naples, IT
Gaetano Pesce Candelabra, made of polyurethane resin molded around a steel tube... Edizione del Pesce for Meritalia.The Edizioni del Pesce collection is a modern interpretation of th...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Resin

Massive 2Ft Mid Century Modern Iron Brutalist Noguchi Insp Sculptural Candelabra
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Massive 2Ft Mid Century Modern Brutalist Isamu Noguchi Insp Sculptural Abstract Cast Iron Candelabra Japan circa 1950 Extraordinary, hand forged, massive, 22" long, curved, hamme...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Ivar Ålenius Björk Brass Candle Holders for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Round Top, TX
Elegant set of three sculptural brass candle holders, manufactured in Sweden by Ystad Metall, design by Ivar Ålenius-Björk in 1939. One pair is matched in brushed brass and marked "Sweden Lily...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

An Exceptional Pair of Mid-Century Modern Silver Gilt Candelabra, Dated 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine pair of gilded sterling silver candelabra, showing upswept branches with tulip shaped nozzles radiating from domed weighted bases. Both exhibiting a lustrous go...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Candelabra, 1950, Materials: Wood and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Candelabra We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that r...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Bronze

Lars Holmström, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass candelabra designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1930s. Holds 0.5” diameter candles
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Danish Stylish Mid-Century Five Sconce Metal Wood Candlestick
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A simple but stunning Danish mid-century metal and wood five sconce candle stick dating from around 1960. The candlestick stands mounted on a carved raise...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Pretzel Artydec candle holders, Spain, 1970's
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Lucite

Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Candle Holder from Michael Andersen, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Studio Pottery Candle Holder from Michael Andersen, Bornholm, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron with Cane Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic three arm iron Candelabra with cane wrapped base along with the candle arms at the top. Paint is original and in fabulous condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Kern, Candelabra, Sterling Silver, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sterling silver candelabra designed and produced by Kern, Germany, 1950s. Fits 0.80”-0.85” diameter candles
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

1950s mid century CANDELABRA klaus ullrich faber & schumacher
Located in Mannheim, DE
Mid century modern candle holder designed by German goldsmith and industrial designer Klaus Ullrich in 1958 and manufactured by Faber & Schumacher Duisburg. Made of brass, partially...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Blue Ceramic Candelabra Cups, Vallauris, France, 1955
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of Ceramic Candelabra Cups, Vallauris, France, 1955. These stunning freeform ceramics display dark concentric circles cast against a beautiful aqua blue base. The pair was ori...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Handmade Ceramic Candelabra Candle Holder Beate Kuhn Style Mid-Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This brutalist object has a unique and creative design, featuring an arrangement of 12 candle holders, each in the shape of a mushroom, arranged in different levels to create a visua...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Modernist Iron Brass 3 Tier Sculptural Brutalist Floor Candleholder Candelabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modernist Iron and Brass 3 Tier Sculptural Brutalist Floor Candle Holder Candelabra. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 37.5" H x 15" W x 16" D.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Pair of Danish Modern Spider Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Dansk Style
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Vintage Pair of Danish Modern Spider Candle Holders Jens Quistgaard Dansk Style 1960s pair of Jen Quistgaard style Danish Modern spider candelab...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

1920s Danish Bronze Floor Candelabra – Arched Multi-Arm Candle Holder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor candelabra, anonymous, Denmark. 1920s. Patinated bronze. Dimensions: H: 178 cm / 5' 10" W: 88 cm / 2' 10 1/2" D: 36 cm / 14"
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tommi Parzinger 3-Arm Nickel Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury elegant and Classic 3-arm polished nickel candelabras designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. Professionally plated and polished.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Nickel

1960s Gorgeous Pair of Green Candle Holders. Made in France
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous pair of green candle holders in metal and brass. Made in France. So unique. The items are in excellent condition. Dimensions: diameter 3,14 x 4,33 H inches diameter cm...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Gunnar Ander 6 arm Candlestick Brass by Ystad Metall in Sweden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single 6 arm brass candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal candelabra designed and produced by a Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Blacksmith Welded Iron Candelabra, United States, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Blacksmith Welded Iron Candelabra, United States, c.1970 ( The teak wood pedestal is for display and not included. )
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Brass, 1950s, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candelabra, each holding 1 candle, in polished brass with engraved concentric circles, by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American, 1950’s (signed on bottom “Dorlyn ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Silver Candelabra 800 Mazzuccato Milan mid 900
Located in Milano, IT
Five-flame silver candelabrum finely chiseled and worked by burin with plant motifs and leaf volutes decorations. Below the base silver and silversmith's marks. 3365 grams.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver

Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Big Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Stained Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient stained wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use,...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wood

Artwork With Shells, Circa 1990
Located in Barcelona, ES
Artwork With Shells. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1990. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materia...
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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Shell, Wood

French Designer, Candelabras, Iron, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron candelabras designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 6.5” H x 18.25” W x 2.25” D Holds .75” diameter candles
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Decorative Rustic Iron Candelabra Floor Candle Stand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Decorative Three Arm Iron Candelabra Floor Stand on Tripod Base 55 h x 21.25 w x 16 d Original vintage unrestored Refer to images listed. $199 Local LA delivery by dealer
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Set 3 Travertine Vintage Candleholders by Fratelli Manelli for Raymor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set 3 Travertine Candleholders by Fratelli Mannelli Raymor, with incised geometric pattern, staggered in height 5" 6.5" and 8' all the same dia...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Travertine

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 Denmark, circa 1960. Marked "Denmark" on reverse. This stylish candelabra has a beautiful...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Rosewood

Swedish Mid-Century Six Arm Candlabra, Black-Lacquered Iron, Brass Detail, 1950s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Striking Swedish Mid-Century Modern Six Arm Candelabra, made of Black Lacquered Iron and featuring Brass Details in the form of Modernist Bobèches. 1950s Sweden A harmoniously asymm...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass, Iron

20th Century Lino Sabattini Pair of Candle Holders in Silvered Metal 2 Holders
Located in Turin, Turin
Set of two Candle Holders model "Fiamma" ("Flame" in italian) by Sabattini was designed in '70s. It has two holders each. The pair of candle ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Brass candle holder Midcentury Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very heavy, solid brass modernist candle holders in vintage condition, lightly hand polished with some wear and patina on the brass from age and use. Please watch the video and photo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Vintage Set of 4 Dansk Mid-Century Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
An array of incredible Scandinavian classic candle holders from Dansk. This set includes a spider candle holder, an Iron and Brass candle holder ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Brass Candle Holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Candle Holder vienna around 1950s Original condition Original patina
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver on Copper Candelabras with Toucans by Emilia Castillo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of candelabras expertly handcrafted with silver plate on copper in an alluring modern design featuring stone clad toucans perched in the centers. Signed Emilia Castillo...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Stone, Copper

Candel holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candel holder vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

1960s Pedro Friedeberg Hand-Carved Gilded Four Arm Candelabra
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Pedro Friedeberg Hand-Carved Gilded Stem Candelabra Mexico Four Stem candle holders for Candle .75 24 h x 12 x 12 Signed Original preowned vin...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Gold

Swedish Craft, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, 7-candle candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, circa 1940s. With foundry stamp N.M.   
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Gusum Bruk 'Attribution' Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra; design and production attributed to Gusum Bruk, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

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.
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Bronze Candelabra Chandelier for Six Candles 1970's
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast candelabra pendant composed of six cast arms candle holder for regular candles hanging from a chain, Germany 1960's. The candelabra is ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Wrought Iron, Oak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wrought iron and oak candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Fits 0.75” diameter candles
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought 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 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

Vintage Mid-Century Candle Holder Att. to Karl Hagenauer, Austria, 1930/50's
Located in Vienna, AT
This thin, delicate nickle-plated brass candle holder dates from the late 1930's to the 1950's and thus elegantly shows the marriage of Mid-Century and Art-Deco forms. It is attribut...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass, Nickel

American Modernist Patinated Wrought Iron Candelbra
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual modernist candelabra which can be used table top or hung. Heavily patinated wrought iron. Four candlestick holders.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage French Style Brass and Metal Candelabra With Sculpted Lillie’s and leave
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful Candelabra with 5 Candle Holders. Intricate French design, possibly Antique. Heavy for its size, no Makers mark. Vintage Condition ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Pair of Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass and black-laquered metal candelabra designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen and produced by Holm Sørensen Co, Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-century Modern candelabras for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern candelabras for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candelabras created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern candelabras made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candelabras, popular names associated with this style include Gunnar Ander, Jens Quistgaard, Ystad-Metall, and Dansk Designs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candelabras differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $41 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $1,038.

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