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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
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

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Brass

1950s Candelabra for Five Candles in Stainless Steel, Handmade, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Stunning candelabra for five candles in stainless steel. Handmade, in excellent condition. Made in Italy Dimension: diameter 11,81 x 16,92 inches (size without candles) diamete...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Stainless Steel

Scandinavian candlesticks in turned teak wood - Denmark or Sweden
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice set of 2 candlesticks of different sizes. The candlesticks are made from turned teak wood and feature a brass holder at the top for the candle. The 2 different heights give...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wood

Pair of 1950s German Silver Plate Candleholders in the style Wilhelm Wagenfeld
Located in London, GB
An unusual and playful pair of intertwining 1950s German silver-plate candleholders in the style of designer Wilhelm Wagenfeld. A wonderfully simple modernist and minimalist design ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal, Silver Plate

Tiffany & Co. by E. Peretti Sterling Silver Candle Snuffer Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver candle snuffer, designed by the celebrated Elsa Peretti, in Mid-Century Modern style, with an elegant, geometric design. It measures 17'' in length by 2...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Sculptural Ate van Apeldoorn style Mid-Century Pine Candelabra with Steel Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century sculptural pine hanging candelabra with oxidized steel chain. Handsome candelabra made with multiple pine cubes. In original condition with visible wear consistent with i...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Pair of Midcentury Tulip Candleholders
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of Midcentury Brass ‘Tulip’ Candelholders. Sweden, circa 1960. Stamped “Made in Sweden” on the bottom.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

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

Design by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Pair of Teardrop Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Dansk tilting silver-plated teardrop candleholders in great vintage condition. This piece was designed by Jens Quistgaard and is true to ...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Candelabra With Ornate Detailing and Floral Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Candelabra Perfect For Two Candles, Designed to look like the Candles Sitting on the Flowers. Possibly Cast iron or Similar Material. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Picture...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jens Quistgaard Silver Plated Candle Holder for Dansk, France, 1970's. Signed " DANSK DESIGNS FANCE IHQ. " Beautiful natural patina.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Danish Candleholder the Hornblower by Christel & Christer Holmgren MCM
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage mid century modern black patinated cast iron "Hornblower" candelabra or candle holder designed by Christel & Christer Holmgren for the Danish manufacturer Illums Bolinghus ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Småkunst, Candelabra, Brass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced by Småkunst AS, Norway, c. 1950s. holds .80 candles 
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Nord Steel Denmark Mid-Century - MCM- Candle Holder from the 60s - Bold Pink -
Located in Budapest, HU
Nord Steel Denmark Marked Mid-Century Candle Holder from the 60s - Bold Pink Matte Finish Description: Discover a piece of mid-century elegance with this Nord Steel Denmark marked c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Vintage Candle Holders Round Amber with removable Glass Set of 3
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Infuse warmth and a touch of nostalgia into your space with this captivating set of Vintage Round Amber Candle Holders. Crafted to perfection, eac...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Glass

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

Sculptural Ceramic Cat Candelabra in the style of Lisa Larson, 1960's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Sculptural Ceramic Cat Candelabra in the style of Lisa Larson, 1960's.
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20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Primitive Wood Carved Candelabra. Circa 1970s.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Candelabra Solid Wood, Intricate Carvings, Cover the Entire Piece. Round Base. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 13 1/2 W ; 13 1/2 D ; 15 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wood

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

1970s Iron Candelabrum Brutalist Mid-Century 3-Light, Charcoal Black, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Chunky, with a brutalist touch, handcrafted heavy candelabra or candle holder, 3-lighted. All hand made, brutalist design look a part with a hint of Pouchain style! 3 wings attached ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

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

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Candle Holder, Denmark 1960s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Candle Holder, Denmark 1960s
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

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

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Iron

Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white, red and blue lacquered wood candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Geometrical single flame candle holder in alexandrite, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century modern Geometrical single flame candle holder in alexandrite, 1970s Single flame candle holder with geometric polyhedral structure entirely of purple alexandrite....
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Brass

Laurids Lønborg, Candelabra, Metal, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and rattan candelabra designed and produced by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark, 1950s. Holds 0.75” candles
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sinuous Mid Century Sterling Candelabras by Duchin Creations
Located in New York, NY
This pair of sinuous sterling candelabras from the middle of the 20th century manufactured by Duchin Creations. The central candle holders rise from ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Costa Mesa, 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

Mid-Century Modern Candelabra by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Mid-Century modern candelabra by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Features solid cast iron with brass accents, holds eight candles. Made in Denmark circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Iron

Vintage Bronze Silverplated Fleur de Lis Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze candle holder. This substantial piece has a trio fleur de lis design that surrounds the candle holding base. Th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Bronze

Vintage mid century modern candelabra decor handmade
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage mid century modern candelabra decor handmade art decor antique style Dimensions. 10 W ; 10 D ; 9 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Ceramic

Biomorphic Candle Holder in the Style of Don Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved burl wood candelabra. The freeform candle holder features placement for three candle sticks perfect for a dining or coffee table. Dimensions 16.75" width x 7.5" depth x ...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Wood, Burl

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Cast Iron Candle Holders Candelabras Dansk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of cast iron candleabras by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk. Stamped underneath. Holds 12 thin candles each. Candles not included. Very good condition. Minor wear. Last photo is for dis...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Danish Designer, Small Candelabra, Silver Plate, Rubber, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small silver plate and rubber candelabra, designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

Porcelain Candle Holder by Karl Tutter for Hutschenreuther, Germany
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1930s. This high-quality two-arm candle holder is made in white and gold glazed porcelain by Karl Tutter for Hutschenreuther. It is. vintage piece, therefore it m...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Gold

Danish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass candelabra designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Midcentury Blenko Amoeba Shaped Glass Candleholder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage Blenko candleholder. Shaped in an artistic organic amoeba form, this glass sculpture is beautiful, artful and sculptural all at t...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Glass

Set of 7 candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard produced by Dansk, Denmark in the 1970s
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Set of 7 candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard produced by Dansk, Denmark in 1970. The candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard are an object with a strong aesthetic impact, which allows you to cr...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Aluminum

2 Candle Holder Vienna Around, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Candle holder vienna around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Brass

Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic candle holder, Vienna, around 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Made Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian hand made set of 2 candle holders.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Big Ceramic Candle Holder, Europe, 1970s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Unique and beautiful big glazed ceramic candle holder, designed by Adam Sadulski for Mirostowice Ceramic Factory in Poland, in 1970s. Signature on the bottom. Preserved in perfec...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Ceramic

Longchamp France Elegant Green Candle Holder 1950s
Located in Tilburg, NL
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

Materials

Ceramic

Jens Harald Quistgaard Dansk Denmark Iron Tabletop Candleholder, 1960
Located in South Charleston, WV
18.5" tall, 7" wide. Midcentury 1960s seven arm candleholder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard JHQ for Dansk, Denmark. Solid Iron dark brown color. Modernist sculptural design. Each of the 7 candle...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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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. Note: We try to offer our custom...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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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

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

Candelabre 1960s Made În Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage modernist candelabra, 1960s. Geometric iron and metal work. Holds 4 candles. Dimensions: 26W x 23H x 6D cm.Labeled Made in Austria.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Lucite and Chrome Candelabra
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage lucite and chrome candelabra with 4 varied height candlesticks. Year: 1970s Style: Mid-Century Modern Dimensions: 8" tall x 9" wide...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

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Chrome

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

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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