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Modern Candle Sconces

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tetra CS, Candle Holders
Located in Beirut, LB
Inspired by the Tetra Line, this small candle holder can be joined with a large one (TETRA - CL) dynamically, allowing many combinations to fit the setting. Made of Polished stainles...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Air, Relativistic Objects Contemporary Light Accessory
Located in London, GB
‘Relativistic Objects’ challenges contemporary behaviors and life habits related to the way we conceive and perceive the passing of time. These objects speak to anyone interested in...
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2010s British Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

fferrone Contemporary Pair of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scones
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary asymmetrical Candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect. This listing for a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Sconces

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Stainless Steel

Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze candle pillar by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 28 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 2.3 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fash...
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2010s French Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Fort Marble Candle Holder by Essenzia
Located in Geneve, CH
Fort marble candle holder by Essenzia Materials: Brushed Brass, Carrara, Nero Marquina, India Green, Verde Viana Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 18 Brutalist architectural style candle ho...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Candle Sconces

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Tall Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Tall bronze candle pillar by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 35 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 2.8 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fashion and furniture has dev...
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2010s French Modern Candle Sconces

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Bronze

Swedish Designer, Wall Candle Holder, Pine, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine wall candle holder designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1970s.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Candle Sconces

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Pine

Grande Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Grande candle pillar by Rick Owens 2015 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 41 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 3.4 kg Available in Black finish or Nitrate (Dark Brown) finish, please c...
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2010s French Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Fire, Relativistic Objects Contemporary Light Accessories
Located in London, GB
‘Relativistic Objects’ challenges contemporary behaviours and life habits related to the way we conceive and perceive the passing of time. These objects speak to anyone interested i...
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2010s British Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Water, Relativistic Objects Contemporary Light Accessory
Located in London, GB
‘Relativistic Objects’ challenges contemporary behaviors and life habits related to the way we conceive and perceive the passing of time. These objects speak to anyone interested in...
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2010s British Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mirrored Two-Arm Wall Light Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A semi-gloss white 2-arm wall sconce with a center candle holder. Mounted on a clear beveled mirror on a wood base. Supplied with 2 white paper translucent shades.
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1990s American Modern Candle Sconces

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Metal

Earth, Relativistic Objects Contemporary Light Accessory
Located in London, GB
‘Relativistic Objects’ challenges contemporary behaviors and life habits related to the way we conceive and perceive the passing of time. These objects speak to anyone interested in...
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2010s British Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Relativistic Objects Contemporary Light Accessories
Located in London, GB
‘Relativistic Objects’ challenges contemporary behaviours and life habits related to the way we conceive and perceive the passing of time. These objects speak to anyone interested i...
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2010s British Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Brass

Vistosi Diadema Curved Wall Sconce in Crystal by Romani Saccani Architects
Located in Mogliano Veneto, Treviso
The Diadema collection is a lighting system based on a single element a rod of pure glass. This crystal sconce takes advantage of the way it reflects and transmits the light while of...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Sconces

Materials

Murano Glass

Stunning Pair of Very Large Vintage Chinese Church Candles with Carved Wood Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice pair of large vintage Chinese church candles with ornately carved traditional rosewood based A very good looking and well made pair, the candles are old, have a yellow luster, one has three wicks the other one wick The bases and traditional Chinese...
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20th Century Chinese Modern Candle Sconces

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Hardwood

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Modern candle sconces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern candle sconces 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 candle sconces created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern candle sconces made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle sconces, popular names associated with this style include Rick Owens, Felicia Ferrone, Romani Saccani Architetti, and Sabrina Landini. 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 candle sconces differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $169 and tops out at $3,891 while the average work can sell for $781.

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