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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
Swedish Designer, Adjustable Candelabra, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable oak candelabra, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds 0.76” diameter candles.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Oak

European Pair of Shell Candlesticks
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of shell candlesticks. With a slender, elegant structure, with a rounded, stable base, slender stem and a slightly bulging top cup, intended to hold candles. Casquinha, a metal ...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Silver, Metal

Flair Candelabra and Serving Trays Set of Six Mid-Century Modern by 1847 Rogers
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous set of six pieces of silver-plate by 1847 Rogers Bros. IS from their Flair line. The set includes one large serving tray, a pair of smaller serving trays, a bon bon dish, an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Silver Plate

Poul Havgaard Brutalist Candle Holder in Iron and Steel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare freestanding Patinated iron and steel candle holder by Poul Havgaard with heavy brutalist influence. Features two steel rings on the outside and an iron frame. Marked on inter...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Steel, Iron

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

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Brass

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal and brass candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-metall, Sweden, c. 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Vintage 1960s Brass Candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Made in Sweden
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Candleholder Markaryd Sweden, 1960s This candleholder was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobbson in the 1960s and manufactured by Hans Agne Jakobsson AB in Mar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal

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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

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

Mid Century Modern Cone Brass Candle Holders, Two Sets Available
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool mid century candle holders in a double cone shape. These candle sticks are made of solid brass and have a lightly textured finish. One has the original label - A Venus Cre...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s. Fits 0.5” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Modern Sculptural Brass Candle Holder (Candles Included)
Located in Round Top, TX
13.63"H with candles, as shown. Gorgeous, sculptural 2-candle holder with teal included candles. We love the soft, curving form of this unique piece. It looks beautiful from every d...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Copper

Richard Rohac Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian modernist three-arm candelabra candleholder / candlestick, made of brass, partly black-finished. Designed by Richard Rohac, manufactured by Atelier Rohac in the...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s. fits 0.7” diameter candles
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Teak, Copper, Tin, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, copper and tin candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Fits 0.75” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Copper, Tin

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. fits 0.9” diameter candle
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Pair of Bronze Candlesticks by Gusum Mässing
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare pair of mid-20th century bronze candlesticks with artillery shell stems, each resting on a stack of cannonballs, by Swedish desi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Bronze

Hammered Bronze Candelabrum Attributed to Tommi Parzinger, circa 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Hammered Bronze Candelabrum attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Rena Rosenthal circa 1930s great patina .
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Bronze

Gold and Lucite Twisted Pretzel Candlestick Holder/Candelabra by Dorothy Thorpe
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A single Lucite and gold-plated brass candlestick holder/candelabrum by American designer Dorothy Thorpe, circa 1940s. With its use of a single piece bent and twisted acrylic to form...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Gold Plate, Brass

1970s Suspended Ice Art Glass Candelabra Staffan Gellerstedt Pukeberg Co Sweden
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s suspended Art Glass candelabra Staffan Gellerstedt Sweden Swedish candle holder (hanging candelabra) made of heavy sculptural ice art glass. 18 t...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Candleholders in Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Oslo, NO
Wonderful, modern and subtile candleholders in brass. Designed and made in Denmark from circa 1960s second half.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

925 Sterling Silver Candelabra Mazzuccato Milan Mid 1900s approx
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. 3540 grams.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Luigi Massoni 1970s Iconic Candle Holders Guzzini in Red & Yellow, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare set of two candle holders by Luigi Massoni for Fratelli Guzzini, created in 1973. Crafted in transparent PMMA, each piece features a striking colored insert—one in vivid red, t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Acrylic

Sterling Silver, Silver Plate, Copper & Stone Candelabra by Emilia Castillo, Mex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite mixed metal & stone candelabra by Emilia Castillo, a true testament to the artistry of Mexican craftsmanship. This stunning piece is a harmonious blend of s...
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1980s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Copper

Bamboo and Brass Candleholder, Three Arms, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Candleholder in brass, metal and bamboo with three arms, Italy, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Studio Pottery Candelabra Unknown Artist Voulkos Soldner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large stoneware piece. Unknown artist, procured years ago from an older 1950s estate. A clean crack through one of the neck or candlestick pieces, but threads onto steel rod and stay...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Clay

Swedish Designer, Candle Holder, Pine, Pewter, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and pewter candle holder designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Pewter

Sterling Silver 3 Arm Candlabra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sterling silver 3 arm candlabra. Very nice quality and design. Marked on rim of base.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Gold Swedish, Danish Collection of Fourteen Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern set of fourteen finely worked candlesticks in a variety of shapes in brass, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1950, Sweden and D...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, 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

Materials

Resin

1960s Sculpted Brass Oversized Brutalist Candle Holders
Located in Bensalem, PA
Super unique heavy solid brass candle holders that give you the option of narrow or wide candles.These were rescued out of a church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Dansk Mid-Century Modern Spiral Candleholder, made in France
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dansk mid century modern spiral candleholder, made in France, design of Bertil Vallien. Plated on brass. 4 3/4" dia., 5 1/8" h. Whitehall Antiques i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Modernist 3 Arm Curvilinear Candelabra by Fisher Silversmiths
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modern Fisher Silversmiths curvilinear 3 arm candelabra. Impressed with manufacturer's mark to underside. c.1960s Perfect for a low table scape. G...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia Candelabro Edzioni 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

Materials

Resin

Rare Pair of Triple Candelabra by Tony Paul for Woodlin-Hall, US, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Rare pair of #101 triple candleholder by Tony Paul for Woodlin-Hall in black enameled iron. Tony Paul (1918-2009) was an American industrial designer who was active from the 1940s th...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Brass Candelabra Model 1503 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, 1930s, Finland
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare brass candelabra model 1503 by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Finland, 1940s. Solid Brass. Measurements: width 40.5 cm, depth 15 cm (bottom dia...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Pair of Red Folk Art Wood Candelabras from Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand painted red "folk art" wood candelabras from Sweden, circa 1970s. Beautiful ornate design with three openings for the candles. The set is in very good condition and each...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wood

Bakalowits Table Candleholder Candelabra, Crystal Glass Nickel, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six arm candlestick by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. It is made of a round naturally aged nickeled brass frame decorated with cut crystal gl...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Beige Faux Horn Candlesticks Mounted in Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning pair of beige faux horn candlesticks, brass decorations and nickel plated tips, circa 1970. These stylishly design candlesticks would enhance any table, counter, console...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass, Nickel

Vintage Pair of Silver Toned Primitive Style Candelabras.
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of 3 Arm Candelabras. Beautiful Petina and Aging. Weighted in the Base. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 7 W ; 4 D ; 9 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Group of Mid-Century Modern Brass Curvaceous Candelabras
Located in London, GB
Group of four brass candelabras with organic curves. One for six regular candles, two for three regular candles and one for three wider candles (D 3-4 cm).
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

1980s Crystal Glass Candleholders - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible pair of crystal clear glass candle holders. Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Transparent Style: Contemporary,...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Brass Lotus Candleholder Candelabra Feldman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A brass lotus flower 9 cup candleholder or candelabra, attributed to Feldman Lighting Company. Designed to hold votive candles.
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Sami Wiikkala for Aeritalia by Cleto Munari Chrome Candle Holder, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Silver-plated metal candlestick with 9 candles, designed by renowned designer Sami Wirkkala for the Aeritalia Company of Cleto Munari in the 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Chrome

Candelabra in Metal and Brass by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metal
Located in Karlstad, SE
A black lacquered candelabra with candleholders of brass, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metal (Sweden.) This design is playful and elegant at the same time in a mix of Swedish g...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass, Metal

Vintage Lady Dancing decorative Candle holder Art Nouveau Style.
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Brass in material but not confirmed. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Dimensions 7.5”W ; 2”D ; ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Georg Jensen Polished Stainless Steel Candle Holder or Candelabra
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large double candleholder was designed by the Georg Jensen studio in approximately 1990 and done in an organic Mid Century style. The two towered candelabra is done with a polis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Stainless Steel

Pair Van Keppel Green VKG Iron Candelabras Candleholders with Varying Heights
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of iron candelabras or candleholders by Van Keppel Green (VKG) are two different variations from the same line of decorative accesso...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Zoltan Pap Sculptural Candlestick Bronze Zultan Pap Brutalist Mid Century Modern
Located in Munster, NRW
Outstanding brutalist style candle holder designed by Zoltan Pap (hungarian-austrian artist). Made of cast bronze. A perfect addition to any mid century interior. Very good condition...
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1960s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

Brass Candlestick in the Shape of a Fish
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This antique-style brass candlestick features an elegant fish motif, showcasing an intricately detailed design. The fish's head rests gracefully on a round, textured base, while its ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Piet Hein Ursa Major Seven-Arm Candelabrum … Danish Modern Brass Candle Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
Solid brass candelabrum, named "Ursa Major" and created by Danish designer Piet Hein while living in Argentina. He designed this to remind him of his home in Denmark, since the star ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Vintage CHINOISERIE style abstract decorative Candle Holder or Vases
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of Lovely aged green color with gold color highlights. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured.Box H15 Dimensions. 4” W ; 3” D ; 6.50” H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Murano Glass Torciglione Candle Holder with Submerged Gold Attributed to Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass Torciglione candle holder with submerged gold attributed to Seguso. This is a very special artistic candle holder, a masterpiece attributed made by the renowned Murano ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Gold

Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder by Gregory Litsios
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare wrought iron modernist triple candleholder by Gregory Litsios, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 9.5"D x 23"H. Litsios was mentored a...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wrought Iron

Val St. Lambert Mid-Century Large Clear & Submerged Cranberry Crystal Candelabra
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial three arm candelabra was made by the renowned Val Saint Lambert factory of Belgium in approximately 1950 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This candl...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Crystal

Pair of Glass Candlesticks, With Relief Work
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This elegant pair of glass candlesticks features intricate relief work, adding texture and dimension to their refined design. Each candlestick stands tall with a hexagonal base, prov...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Glass

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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