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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
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

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

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

Four Candle Candelabra in Wrought Iron and Cane by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Completely original four branch table top candelabra / candle holder designed by Arthur Umanoff. Very good original condition. No breaks in the can portion. Some areas of discolorati...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Large Mid-Century Modern Wire Steel Candle Holder in the Shape of a Cello
Located in Doornspijk, NL
" And now, highly honored audience, the wonderful Cello Concerto Romance in e minor! " The lines of this wire steel cello-candle holder, that was made in the 1960s, are very attract...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Steel

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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

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

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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

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

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Brass, Copper

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

Danish Designer, Small Candle Holder, Silver Plate, Rubber, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A very small silver plate and rubber candle holder, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Fits 0.4" diameter candles
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Silver Plate

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, 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

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

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

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Bronze

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

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

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

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

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Pewter

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

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

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

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Chrome

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

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Resin

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

Small Brass Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1920s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
A Classic Paavo Tynell Bronze Candelabra This small candelabra is a classic design by Finnish architect and designer Paavo Tynell. It was made in ...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

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

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

Kinetic Candelabrum by Thomas Hellström
Located in London, GB
A handmade, kinetic candelabrum adorned with hanging brass candle holders counterweighted by painted wooden balls. This candelabrum is attribute...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Thune Norwegian Silver Pair 2-Light Candelabra Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
Located in New York, NY
N.M. Thune, Norwegian 0.830 silver pair of 2-light candelabra in Mid-Century Modern style reminiscent of the work of the great silversmith Georg Jensen. With its elegant proportions ...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Silver

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

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

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

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Wood

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

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

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Wrought Iron

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

Pair of Hard-to-come-by Wrought Iron + Rattan Wall Sconces by Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kensington, MD
These large and dramatic wall sconces by Arthur Umanoff each have 5 candle stems.The entire piece is wrought iron and the vertical bar that attach...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Teak Candleholders by Lindholm of Finland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage brass and Thai teak table candelabras/candle holders by Lindholm of Finland (ca. 1970s). Each is composed two flat brass 'branches' adjoined vi...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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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

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Silver Plate, 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

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Steel, Iron

Brass Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1920s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Brass candelabra by Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland by Taito in the 1920/1930s. This piece is a classic Paavo Tynell chandelier for Taito Oy, which was made in different sizes. Mar...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

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

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

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Gold

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

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

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 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

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

Pair of 3-Light Brass Candelabras
Located in Antwerp, BE
A elegant pair of brass gilt candlesticks of 3-light arms. Height 25 cm. Width 26 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

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Sterling Silver

Sculptural candlestick, wrought iron & glass, attr. Bolin Smide, Sweden, 1970s
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
The alliance of brutalism and delicacy. The curved wrought iron structure is connected to thin and unalterable rods welded to each other. The glass candlesticks, encased in iron rin...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wrought 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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