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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 legendary 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.

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
American Modernist Signed Candelbra
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual artisan made tiered candelabra in walnut. Very good condition, with light wear. Signed to underneath in what appears to read "Harry Rogers San ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Walnut

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Nickel 1950s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of elegant candelabra in polished nickel, each holding 1 candle, each engraved with radiating lines, by Tommi Parzinger for Mueck-Cary, American 1950’s (signed on bottom “Mueck-...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Nickel

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 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

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Iron

Mid Century Scandinavian Candelabra in Pine
Located in Karlstad, SE
Studio craft candle stick manufactured in Sweden, ca 1960, signed "CG”. Condition: Very good condition with light signs of use and age.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Copper

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Candelabrum in Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant engraved candelabrum in polished brass holding 3 candles by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Two Tall Signed Seguso Handblown Glass Candlesticks
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Two imposing Seguso Murano glass candle holders antique design.(signed by artist) Only one is signed. Dimension: Signed one diameter 8"...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Blown Glass

Modern Silver 4-Light Candelabrum
Located in London, GB
Stylish, modern silver candelabrum made in 1960 by Asprey & Co, jewellers to the Crown. The panelled round base holds four elegantly curved arms, each surmounted by a silver candleho...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Modular Candle Holders in Brass, Margareta Slingam, Sweden, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Decorate your Christmas table with this pair of flexible candelabras, each for 9 candles ( 10 mm diameter), by Margareta Slingam for Ljusstake, Sweden 1960s. ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Gusums Bruk, Three-Armed Candelabrum, Brass, Sweden, 1980
Located in High Point, NC
A candelabra. Design and production by Metallslöjden Gusums Bruk, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

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

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Brass

Set of 3 Wrought Iron and Glass Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This elegant set of candelabra or candleholders was designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall in Sweden in the 1960s. The tripod candelabra is made o...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

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

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Brass

Gerald Benney Silver Candelabra, Mid-Century Modern Design, London, 1963
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1963 by Gerald Benney, this very handsome pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver candelabra, will each hold three candles, and feature a bark effect fini...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Sterling Silver

Large Chain Link Menorah Lamp with Star-Shaped Feet, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large Menorah style candelabra made of metal chain link, painted gold, with seven branches. Raised on a tripod base ending in star-shaped feet.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Murano Glass Candelabrum by Seguso for Veronese, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful candelabrum in fine Italian transparent Murano glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte for Veronese, Paris, 1940s. The beautiful Seguso candelabra was m...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Murano Glass

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

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Brass

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

Silver Candelabra, 9 Candle, Signed Umbra on Bottom, Plated Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good size candelabra in silver finish. Marked and signed under Neath umbra design. See close up photos. Not many around now.
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

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

Sterling Midcentury Pair of Candelabras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of two-branch candelabras are probably the finest we have ever had; elegant, understated and very unique. A U-shaped piece holds both lights and stands on two balls just ab...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Sterling Silver

Copper Candelabra for Four Candles
Located in London, GB
Candelabra for four candles on alternating is created in stationary positions, made in copper with hammered texture, Germany, 1970s. They can hold standard candles or pillar candles,...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Copper

California Modern Van Keppel Green Iron Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Van Keppel Green iron candleholders for their company VKG (Van Keppel-Green) of Beverly Hills. A rare matched pair from the 1950s. Partners Hendr...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

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

Pair of Midcentury Tommi Parzinger Candelabras for Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Born in Munich, Tommi Parzinger was a prominent European designer and artist. He received an education in design from the school of arts and crafts, Kunstgewerbeschule, and began his...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Erik Hoglund for Yastad Four-Light Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Interesting Hoglund for Yastad for arm candelabra constructed of metal and glass. Swedish Modern design classic, in excellent original condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal

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

1950s Organic Modernist Studio Candelabra
Located in Dallas, TX
1950s brass studio candelabra comprised of eight brass arms emanating from the circumference of a larger central column. Each rod terminates with a removable drip plate adorned with ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lightolier Chrome Iron Hanging Candelabras
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful pair of Lightolier Brutalist iron and chrome hanging candelabras. In excellent condition. The dimensions of each are 25" diameter x 27" height.  
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Chrome, Iron

Christofle Mid Century Design Candelabra Candle Holder, France, 1970´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Christofle Mid Century / Art Deco design candelabra candleholder, France, 1970s. They are really chic! Wine cooler is not included, it´s sold separate.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal

1950s Solid Walnut Candleabra by James Prestini
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A walnut candelabra precision crafted from a solid piece of wood, on a small inset plinth base.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Walnut

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

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Iron

Tommi Parzinger Design Brass Lotus Candelabra Centerpiece Palm Beach
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Amazing organic lotus candelabra centerpiece designed by Tommi Parzinger. Made of solid brass with warm aged patina.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Candelabra Candle Holder, Midcentury, Elegant Metal and Teak Sculptural Piece
Located in London, GB
Candleholder for 3 candles, circa 1960 Teak, black metal. A lovely midcentury item. Overall very good with good age and patina. Slight split in wood to central holder, but thi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal

Casa Bique Large Fossil Stone Bronze Inlaid Candelabra/ Candlestick
Located in Westport, CT
Casa Bique fossil stone bronze inlaid large double candlestick / candelabra .I have seen that this candlestick was made in under 30 examples.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Stone, Bronze

Danish Brass Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s solid brass Danish candelabra. It fits two difference size candles.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Pair of 1970s Tubular Brass Candleholders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking and large candleholders (three holders / set) in a reverse 's' shape boasting a curvaceous form and dramatic design. Polished condition with only minimal wear as pictured.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

West German Brass and Glass Oil Lamp Candelabra by Freddie Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarcely seen twelve-arm oil lamp candelabra designed and handmade by Freddie Andersen (W. Germany, 1970s). Glass oil candles are a lovely, tear-drop shape. Brass has been polished t...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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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. Damage to one neck, but threads onto steel rod, so does not effect any function.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Clay

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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Brass, Metal

Sculptural California Modern Iron Lamp and Candelabra by Tony Paul
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural California Modern iron lamp and candelabra, designed by Tony Paul for Woodlin-Hall, American, circa 1950s. We have never seen this la...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

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

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

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

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Heirloom 700 Oneida Silver Plate Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver plated example from the Heirloom 700 series produced by Oneida in 1955. Heirloom 700" was the line produced by Oneida, which purchased the rights to produce Parzinger desig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Silver Plate

Pair of French Louis XVI Style '19th Century' Three Scroll Arm Candelabras
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Louis XVI Style '19th Century' three scroll arm candelabras.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze

Raymor Midcentury Candelabra Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, wall mount, candelabra or candle sconce by Raymor with elliptical shape walnut back and wrought iron candle holders.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Midcentury Brass Tulip or Lotus Candleholder
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set a romantic mood with this unusual midcentury brass candelabra having seven tulip or lotus flowers designed to hold votive candles. Han...
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20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Pair of Fine French 1960's Silver Plated Candelabra by Ercuis
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of fine French 1960s silver plated candelabra by Ercuis.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Tommi Parzinger Heirloom 700 Silver Triple Candlestick Candelabra, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tommi Parzinger reflective silver plate three-stem taper Candelabra, circa 1955. Stamped Heirloom "700" to underside. Classic. Timeless. Rarity
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Silver Plate

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

Brass Spiral Candelabra Set, Danish, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Danish spiral candelabra set. Five separate candlesticks holders with spiral bases that fit neatly together to form a spiral candelabra. Solid brass, 19...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Polished Brass Three-Piece Candelabra Set by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s polished brass candelabra set by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmith. Both candelabra and candle holders are marked Dorlyn Silversmiths. This elegant set is newly polished a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Pair of Brass Mid-Century Modern Candleholders, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern brass candelabra or candleholders. These candelabras each hold seven candles that are supported by a sleek...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

3 tall candelholders Erik Hoglund Sweden circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare set of 3 tall candelholders in brass and glass ( clear and light pink) by Erik Hoglund Sweden Impressive Size H 54 cm
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Sebastian Danmark Iron Candelabra, Denmark, 20th Century
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Sebastian Danmark Iron Candelabra, Denmark, 20th Century
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Josef Frank, Candelabra/Candleholder in Brass, Rare Candlerings Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candelabra / Candleholder in solid brass wit five rare candlerings in white colored metal. Attributed to Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn, mid-1900s / Swedish Modern. Adjustable...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron+ Rattan Floor Candelabras by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
Pair of Wrought Iron candelabra with rattan detailing. Iconic design by Arthur Umanoff from the 1950s. 3 tall, elongated stems have a wrapping of rattan at the neck just below the ca...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

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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