Modern Candelabras
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Pair of Valley Form Two Light Candelabras in Stainless Steel by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully sculpted Pair of Valley Form Two Light Candelabras in Stainless Steel are designed by esteemed silversmith and manufacturer George Jensen in Denmark during the 20th ...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Candleholders, Varnished Brass, Set of 2
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Brass
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Candleholders, Silver-Nickel Plated, Set of 2
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Fabulous Modern Pair Lorin Marsh Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shades Nickel Bases
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous pair of modern Italian Murano hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shades with a green swirl motif resting on polished nickel bases (base ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Candleholder, Varnished Brass
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Satin Chrome Modern Design Metal Candelabra - Chorus by Karim Rashid 2004
By Karim Rashid, Umbra
Located in Glasgow, GB
"Chorus" a modern-style candelabra, designed in 2004 by award winning industrial designer Karim Rashid in collaboration with Umbra.
A wonderful and innovative shape: the candelabr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Chrome, Zinc
$154 Sale Price
36% Off
Contemporary Hand-Blown Glass Rose Candle Sticks Pink Spring Flower Leaves Green
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Introducing the Rose Candlestick, a breathtaking hand-blown glass candelabra by the talented Simone Crestani. This exquisite piece features a single candle holder, beautifully design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
Pila Crystal Candle Holder Clear by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Pila Crystal Candle Holder presents a playful stacked arrangement in reference to the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candelabras
Materials
Crystal
Solid Brass Candleholder, Eleven, Handcrafted and Designed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Milled from a solid piece of brass, the candelabrum is strikingly simple with its pair of passionately mated candles. Available in polished brass or darkened brass, these hand finish...
Category
2010s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
24-Karat Gold Triple Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz, Pair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
Category
20th Century French Modern Candelabras
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Brass
12 Light French Modern Kinetic Silvered Metal Candelabra Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
12 Light French Modern Kinetic Silvered Metal Candelabra Centerpiece
France, Circa 1980s
A unique 12-Light French Modern Kinetic Silvered Met...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Handmade Glass Rose Candelabra Flower Pink Leaves Green Romantic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand-Blown Glass Candelabra by Simone Crestani, featuring 6 Candle Holders
The Rose Candelabra is a breathtaking piece by Simone Crestani, where the artistry of glassblowing trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
Menorah Jewish Candelabrum in Blown Murano Glass, Vintage Murano Gallery 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
High-End Menorah Jewish Candelabrum in Blown Murano Glass, Vintage Murano Gallery 1970s.
This unique Murano glass masterpiece is one of the most...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Pair of 24kt Gold Double Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
Category
20th Century French Modern Candelabras
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
UNISM - Candle Holder - Textured Brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The Fluid Series Candle Holder, crafted using the sand-casting technique, is elegantly designed to host a single candle. Its integrated surrounding tray enhances the organic aestheti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan
Dimensions: D 19.05 x W 21.6 x H 45.1 cm.
Materials: Metal.
A sculptural candle holder. Inspired by grounded whimsey and the hug of a rain tree...
Category
2010s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
$835 / item
UNISM - candleholder - brass - brushed brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
An American Brass Shabbat Candle Holder by Maxwell Chayat
Located in New York, NY
This brass Shabbat candlestick holder by Max Chayat is a classic example of the artist's constructivist work in the 20th century.
Holder rests on four arched legs of which the cente...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
$1,920 Sale Price
70% Off
Brass candle holders designed in the shape of bird talons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a pair of brass candle holders designed in the shape of bird talons. Each holder features detailed, textured claws gripping the surface, with the shank forming a vertical r...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Brass
Silver Dipped Bronze Sculptural Flower Candle Stick Holder, Brazil 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern silver dipped bronze candle holder with flowers on vines. Signed by unknown artist, 1990s.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver, Bronze
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
UNISM - Candle Holder - Aged Brass
By Unism.Store
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Candleholder, Black Ceramic, Contemporary Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary candleholder, black ceramic, contemporary art.
Contemporary black ceramic candleholder inspired by the Cobra art movement of the 1960s. This original candleholder featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
Tom Dixon Swirl Candelabra
By Tom Dixon
Located in Toronto, CA
By Tom Dixon
Swirl is a series of geometric forms stacked upon one another to create multi-dimensional, functional sculptures. The unique process involves recycling the powdered res...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candelabras
Materials
Resin
Set of 3 Chromed Metal Hexagon Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish set of 3 chromed metal hexagonal candle holders. The set can be set aside with each piece of placed apart. The hexagonal design and chrome finish give a very industrial clean...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Chrome
$148 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Seletti "Burlesque - The No Evil Monkeys" Five-Arm Chandelier, White
By Seletti
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Candelabras
Materials
Resin
Vintage Sterling Silver Stuart Devlin Candelabrum Candelabra Candle Holder 1975
Located in London, GB
An elegant modernist Candelabrum by the esteemed Silversmith Stuart Devlin. The Four Light Candelabra has polished silver arms and base and a textured column embellished with the tra...
Category
20th Century English Modern Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
In Stock in Los Angeles, Cherry Blossom Glass Candleabra, Simone Crestani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Cherry blossom menorah glass sculpture, designed and created by Simone Crestani.
Designed by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
$3,069 Sale Price
44% Off
Matte Black Candelabra by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Matte black candelabra by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 29 x H 14 cm.
Materials: Glazed terracotta.
This candelabra can hold four candles. Also ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Terracotta
$525 / item
Contemporary Pair of Gilded Steel "Tusk" Candelabras by Alex Drew & No One 2016
Located in Detroit, MI
The “Tusk” Candelabras are from the 2016 collection of Alex Drew & No One. Inspired by traditional craftsmanship while incorporating a modern edge, AD&NO's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Steel
Candelabra with Three Arms from the 1960s in Painted Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candelabra with three arms from the 1960s in painted metal.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Pewter Sculptured Candelabra by Prof. Ceccherini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Dramatic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Pewter Sculptural Candelabra by Prof. Ceccherini
Make a striking statement with this exceptional 1970s Mid-Century Modern candelabra, a true ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Low Density Candle Holder
By Ceci Narchi
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
This collection explores the malleability of material. We use solid materials and subject them to processes with the aim of creating the illusion that when touched, they mold to your...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Candelabras
Materials
Copper, Chrome
Candle Glass Sculpture, Designed by Simone Crestani, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Single candle glass sculpture, designed by Simone Crestani.
Made in Italy:
Made in Italy furniture means design, quality, style and sophistication.
The typical elegance of Itali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 Maat Candleholder by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Maat candleholder by SB26
Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 50 cm / W 8 x D 8 x H 30 cm
Weight: 3.5 kg / 2.5 kg
Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass
Maat...
Category
2010s French Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Steel
$5,289 / set
Mitosis Candle Holder by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Mitosis candle holder by Camila Apaez
One of a Kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: W 10 x D 7 x 7 H cm
Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics bec...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stoneware
$203 / item
Candlestick in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candlestick in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 20 x D 19 x H 30.5 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
$1,624 / item
Bronze Candelabra by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Candelabra by Mary Brogger
Dimensions: W 61 cm x D 71 cm x H 104 cm.
Materials: Bronze with Silver Nitrate Patina.
Also available in other finishes and dimensions.
Mary ...
Category
2010s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
$28,897 / item
Pair of Candelabra 4 Branches, 20th Century, Modern Art
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candelabra 4 branches, 20th century, modern art
Measures: H 47cm, D 34cm.
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
White Candelabra by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
White candelabra by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 16 x H 15 cm.
Materials: glazed terracotta.
This candelabra can hold three candles.
All pie...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Terracotta
$334 / item
Heliotrope Seftonite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Heliotrope Seftonite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 23 x W 18 x H 11 cm
Materials: Heliotrope Seftonite, aluminum.
5 kg.
Stone and fire are connected in an ageless bond. A sparkle created by clashing two stones with each other has been igniting fire over centuries. At the same time stones...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
$1,898 / item
Pair of Modernist Sterling Silver Candle Holders signed Domar
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary pair of sterling silver candle holders by Domar, crafted in Israel circa 1980, blends modernist sophistication with organic artistry. The sterling frames are adorn...
Category
1980s Israeli Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Altar Candle Holder by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Altar Candle Holder by Camila Apaez
One-of-a-Kind
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions: W 26 x D 9 x 24 H cm
Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics became a ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stoneware
$274 / item
Candelabra by Sandra Kravitz for Rosenthal, "Tree of Light " Menorah
By Rosenthal
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mixed metal Jewish themed candelabra, designed by Sandra Kravitz presented by the Jacob Rosenthal Collection. The bottom is stamped Rosenthal and Sandra Kravitz.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Floral Candle Holder by Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Floral Candle Holder by Chanel Kapitanj
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 90 x W 90 x H 42 cm
Materials: Metal
This collection aims to offer completely unique pieces. Each is diffe...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
$2,101 / set
Gilded Bronze Candleholder by Pierre Casenove
Located in North Miami, FL
Gilded bronze candleholder by Pierre Casenove. Signed on the bottom piece. Has some wear on some joints.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
Set of Floral Candle Holder by Chanel Kapitanj
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Floral Candle Holder by Chanel Kapitanj
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 90 x W 90 x H 42 cm
Materials: Metal
This collection aims to offer completely unique pieces. Each is diffe...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
$2,101 / set
Silver Bronze Cross Candelabra by Daniele Giannetti
Located in Geneve, CH
Silver bronze cross candelabra by Daniele Giannetti
Dimensions: Ø 28 x H 21 cm.
Materials: Glazed terracotta.
This candelabra can hold three candles. Also available for four cand...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Terracotta
Basket Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Oud Wood & Roses Scented Candle
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that b...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Leather, Glass
Thomas Roy Markusen Pair of Large Modernist Candleholders
Located in Miami, FL
Never used, American Modernist pair of handcrafted candleholders in nickeled copper, created by famed metal-smith Thomas Roy Markusen in 1980 in the United States. These unique pair ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Copper
$2,400 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder Fresh Spices Saddle Cedar Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Leather, Glass
Basket, Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Spring Flowers & Citrus Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Leather, Glass
Pair of English Modern Classical Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra, 1926-1928
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George V sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Crichton Brothers in London in 1926-28. Each: Tapering columnar shaft on stepped foot; urn socket has domed cover with vasiform...
Category
1920s British Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Spring Flowers & Citrus Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Leather, Glass
Lily Candle Holder Silver by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With softly undulating edges reminiscent of floating lily pads, the Lily Candle Holder brings a sculptural elegance to any surface. Cast as a high-polished dish, the Lily Candle Hold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
$130 / item
Granite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Granite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 14.5 x H 13 cm
Materials: Granite, aluminum.
2.5 kg.
Stone and fire are connected in an ageless bond. A sparkle created by clashing two stones with each other has been igniting fire over centuries. At the same time stones...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
$1,886 / item
Garrard & Co Silver Four Sconce Three Branch Candelabra
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality silver three branch candelabra with four candle sconces by Garrard & Co of Regent Street, London and dated 1978. Often refe...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver
A Modern Brass Hannukah Menorah, Israel circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
This modern designed menorah was made at the start of the modern era in Israel in the 1930's
Menorah rests on a curved C-shaped base and has eight connecting pipe-shaped stems branc...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Modern candelabras for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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 Modern candelabras made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candelabras, popular names associated with this style include DAY Studio, Jover + Valls, Joost van Bleiswijk, and Kartell. 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 $101 and tops out at $37,164 while the average work can sell for $812.
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