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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Howlite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Howlite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 18 x W 14 x H 18 cm
Materials: Howlite, aluminum.
3.3 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
Porfier Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Porfier Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 14 x W 13 x H 25.5 cm
Materials: Stone, aluminum.
5.7 kg.
Stone and fire are connected in an ageless bond. A sparkle created by cl...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
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
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
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
Maat Candleholder by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Maat candleholder by SB26.
Dimensions: W 7.2, D 7.2, H 30 cm
Weight: 2.5 kg
Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass.
Maat candleholder, both balanced and st...
Category
2010s French Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Black Line Candle Holder by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Black line candle holder by Lassen
Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 16 cm
Materials: Metal
Also available in different dimensions.
Weight: 0.60 Kg
With a sharp sense of contemporary Functionalist style, Mogens Lassen designed the iconic Kubus candleholder in 1962, a piece once reserved solely for family and close architect colleagues. In 1983 he reapproached his own geometric candleholders...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Vestalia Green Marble Verde Imperiale and Brass Details Candleholder
By LatoXLato
Located in Bologna, Bologna
The Vestalia green marble Verde Imperiale and brass details candleholder is a unique and eye-catching sculptural piece.
When it is closed, the cand...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Brass
Lily Candle Holder Brass Lacquered 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
Brass
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
Kobalt Serpentine Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Kobalt Serpentine Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 23.5 x W 13 x H 15 cm
Materials: Stone, aluminum.
3.4 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
Blue Stone Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Stone Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 41 x W 20.5 x H 19 cm
Materials: Blue stone, aluminum.
12 kg.
Stone and fire are connected in an ageless bond. A sparkle create...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Paavo Tynell Model "162" Brass Candelabra for Taito Oy, Finland ca 1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Utrecht, NL
This candelabra was designed by the well-know Finnish designer Paavo Tynell. Widely referred to as the "the man who illuminated Finland", Paavo Tynell was a true master of light. Bor...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
NSNG Stainless Candlelabrum
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
Vintage Solid Silver 830 Fine Candelabra, 3-Light, Modern design, from 1993
Located in Skien, NO
**Scandinavian Modern Solid Silver Candelabra, circa 1993**
A striking example of late 20th-century Scandinavian design, this elegant **830S solid silver** candelabra features a c...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Candelabras
Materials
Silver
Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Iron
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
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
Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Sweet Cinnamon Scented 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
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
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
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
NSNG Stainless Steel Candleholder Extra Large
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
Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pila Crystal Candle Holder Clear & Black Onyx 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
NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 3
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
Steel
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Detachable 6-Light Candelabra
Located in VALENZA, IT
Candelabra in modern and minimal style with 6 flames, divisible into 2 pieces of 3 flames.
This particular construction system is multipurpose because it allows the candelabra can b...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
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 2 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Candle Holders, 2023
From The Tempera series
Material: Duck egg yolk, binder
Overall size: 17.6 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm)
Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm)
Weight: avg. 1kg
Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary.
Color Black
Tempera series Candle Holder...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Candelabras
Materials
Eggshell
Set of 4 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 4 Candle Holders, 2023
From The Tempera series
Material: Duck egg yolk, binder
Overall size: 17.6 W x 9.2 D x 14 H (cm)
Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm)
Weight: avg. 1kg
Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary.
Color Black
Tempera series Candle Holder...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Candelabras
Materials
Eggshell
Set of 3 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Candle Holders, 2023
From The Tempera series
Material: Duck egg yolk, binder
Overall size: 26.4 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm)
Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm)
Weight: avg. 1kg
Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary.
Color Black
Tempera series Candle Holder...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern Candelabras
Materials
Eggshell
12 Candle Candelabra Holder
Located in Queens, NY
12 Candle Candelabra Holder
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Silverplate Candelabra Deer Figure Sculptural
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large silverplate candelabra 20”, in a shape of deer figure. Great modern decor or gift.
Category
1990s American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Metal
Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Basket Blue Navy 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 Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Oud Wood & Roses Scented 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, 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
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
Basket, Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Sweet Cinnamon Scented 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
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
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
Contemporary Pair of Glass Candlesticks
By James McCray
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Contemporary Glass Candlesticks in Bright Colors Shaft (Purple, Blue, Green and Yellow) and Yellow foot. The Glass candle pilar is in Black.
Signature: Cray
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candelabras
Materials
Glass
Tommaso Barbi Candlestick
Located in Lugo, IT
Candelabra by Tommaso Barbi
Very good condition
Thank you
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 1
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
Steel
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
Contemporary Candleholder, Ivory White Ceramic, Contemporary Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary candleholder, ivory white ceramic, contemporary art.
Contemporary 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
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
Set of Tetra CL, Large and Tetra CS, Small Candle Holder
Located in Beirut, LB
Inspired by the Tetra Line, this large candle holder can be joined with a small one (TETRA - CS) dynamically, allowing many combinations to fit the setting.
Made of Polished stainles...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Solid brass candle-holder handcrafted in Italy by 247LAB
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted candle-holder model "C'ERA", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context.
Proudly Made in Italy, without...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Hinge Silver Candelabra by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Hinge Silver Candelabra by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 22 x H 19 cm
Materials: Sterling silver plated.
Available in sterling silver plated or aluminum.
Intended as the playful expre...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Sterling Silver, Metal
Rose Quartz Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose Quartz Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 16 x W 14 x H 25.5 cm
Materials: Rose quartz, aluminum.
5.4 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
Tetra CL, Large Candle Holder
Located in Beirut, LB
Inspired by the Tetra Line, this large candle holder can be joined with a small one (TETRA - CS) dynamically, allowing many combinations to fit the setting.
Made of Polished stainles...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Maat Candleholder by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Maat candleholder by SB26
Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 50 cm.
Weight: 3.5 kg .
Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass.
Maat candleholder, both balanced and str...
Category
2010s French Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ruby Zoisite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Ruby Zoisite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 17.5 x W 14 x H 17 cm
Materials: Ruby Zoisite, aluminum.
3.2 kg.
Stone and fire are connected in an ageless bond. A sparkle c...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candelabras
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Sodalite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Located in Geneve, CH
Sodalite Abra Candelabra by Studio DO
Dimensions: D 20 x W 15 x H 17 cm
Materials: Sodalite, aluminum.
2.8 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
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.