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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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
Satin Chrome Modern Design Metal Candelabra - Chorus by Karim Rashid 2004
By Umbra, Karim Rashid
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
$153 Sale Price
36% Off
Sculptural Toucan Silver Plate Candle Holder, Style of Emilia Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bold and whimsical two-light candle holder in the style of Emilia Castillo for Los Castillo, crafted in hammered copper with a silver-plated finish. The sculptural design features ...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stone, Silver Plate, Copper
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
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 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
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 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
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
Circle Candle
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
Category
2010s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
$870 / item
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
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
Signed 2001 J Anthony Atkins Glass Menorah and Shabbat Candlesticks Set
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A signed 2001 J Anthony Atkins glass menorah and shabbat candlestick set. This whole set is in very good condition. Each of the candlesticks pieces are not attached. All three items ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
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
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
fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Czech Clear Glass Trio Candelabras/Bud Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary handcrafted set of two clear glass Trios Candelabras can serve as either a candelabra or bud vase. When used in multiples, endless playful arrangements can be create...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
Set of 3 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Candelabras
Materials
Eggshell
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
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
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
Karl Springer Pair of Hand-Blown Black Glass Candle Holders 1980s (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of hand-blown black glass candle holders with scavo (rough) finish by Seguso Vetri d'Arte (Murano) for Karl Springer, American 1980's (Signed on bottom “Karl Springer”). T...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Art Glass
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
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
$830 / item
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
Pair of Silver Plated Candelabras by Mesa, Italy
By Mesa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of silver plated candelabras designed and produced in Italy by Mesa.
Each candelabra is stamped on the bottom. They each me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver Plate
$3,300 / set
Bronze Candelabra by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze candelabra by Mary Brogger
One of a kind
Dimensions: W 71 cm x D 53 cm x H 109 cm
Materials: Bronze Includes sensor.
Mary Brogger is an internationally recognized artist...
Category
2010s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Bronze
$28,718 / item
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
Tommaso Barbi Candlestick
Located in Lugo, IT
Candelabra by Tommaso Barbi
Very good condition
Thank you
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
$28,718 / item
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
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
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
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
$1,613 / 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
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
$201 / item
OXALINO Offering Bowl – Pan Religious Decorative Candle Holder in Painted Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This unique and esoteric piece is designed to embrace material offerings and thanksgiving, serving as both a functional and aesthetically pleasing pan-religious decorative object.
N...
Category
2010s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
Vestalia White Bianco Carrara Marble and Brass Details Candleholder
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
The Vestalia White Bianco Carrara Marble and Brass Details Candleholder is a unique and eye-catching sculptural piece.
When it is closed, the candelabrum appears like a monolithic ma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
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
$1,886 / item
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
$272 / item
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
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
$522 / item
Christofle Silver-Plated Four-Light Candlestick Holder
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined silver-plated candlestick holder by Christofle, featuring four conical candle sockets set on a stepped rectangular base. The sleek, symmetrical design highlights Christofle...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver
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
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
$332 / item
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
Hand-Crafted Candelabra with Genuine Mother-of-Pearl and Massive Oak Wood
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-crafted candelabra with genuine Mother-of-Pearl and massive Oak wood.
With the core shaped like a twirling tornado, this candelabra is an embodiment of the winds of change and t...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
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
Folpo Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Candle holder and pocket emptier limited edition ceramic part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" collection designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and number...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Ceramic
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
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
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
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
$1,875 / item
NSNG Stainless Steel Candleholder S
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stainless Steel
$2,159 / item
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
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
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
Set of 2 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
The Tempera series is made with upcycled duck egg yolk discarded by the pharmaceutical industry which is bio-degradable. Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly ...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Candelabras
Materials
Eggshell
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
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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