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Candlesticks For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Regency
Pierre Forsell Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick in brass model Variabel designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These Wall Candlesticks was hand-sculpted in Arvika Sweden. The Candlesticks are made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika, these ones are signed on the back.
Gives a nice shine when...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Candelholders in Brass and Steel, Englesson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 6 candle holders in brass and worked steel. These icon candleholders was designed by Staffan Englesson in Sweden, 1970s.
The cylinder-shaped f...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair Antique Grand Tour French Empire Bronze Ormolu Candelabra Candlesticks 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair French Louis XV Style well veined polished Sienna Marble Patinated Bronze Dore and Ormolu Three Light Candelabra, after a model by Pierre Gouthiere (1732-1813). Mid to late Nineteenth Century
Each with a centered empire style square marble support with an ornate applied decoration depicting an Eagle, issuing two decorative scrolled candle holders complete with their original firm fitting drip pans, ending on a decorative square marble base with original four ormolu toupie feet.
Condition: Good condition with no losses, professionally re-gold plated, nice original firm fitting drip pans.
Height: (entire as shown on main image) 10.25" (26cm). Width: (across arms) 8.25" (21m). Depth: (at base) 3.25” (8.5cm).
Location: Dublin City, Ireland.
Fixed price affordable Worldwide Store to door shipping offered...
Category
19th Century French Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Turned Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming pair of Scandinavian Modern candlesticks exemplifies mid-century craftsmanship with their elegant turned wooden design. Each candlestick features a distinctive silhouet...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Gnosjö, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Holds .5” diameter candles.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell brass handmade carafe Skultuna Sweden Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of drinking cups with the matching flask/carafe with was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Pair of English Regency Ormolu Bronze Lusters Candlesticks Candelabra
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Substantial & Large Pair of Regency Period Gilt Bronze Ormolu Single Light Heavy Gauge Candlesticks - Lusters, first half of the Nineteenth Century, of English origin.
Each ...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze
Midcentury Iron and Glass Candelabra by Erik Höglund, Boda Smide, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful candelabra by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The rustic iron stem is adorned with four pear shaped glass medallions that bring rain drops on a bare tree to mind. Fits regular candles.
Erik Höglund was one of Sweden’s foremost glass artists, whose innovative designs and glass making techniques revolutionized the scene of both art glass and serve ware in the 1950s. His bold and personal designs gave him and the glassworks Boda worldwide acclaim. Erik Höglund is considered the most influential Swedish glass artist of the 1950s and 1960s, alongside Ingeborg Lundin.
Höglund was admitted to the prestigious school Konstfack at the age of 16, first studying to become an art teacher, but later changing to the sculptor’s line. He rebelled against many of what he considered to be conventional ideas at the school, and was almost expelled. His nonconformism would follow him through his career, aiding him in following his own path and repeatedly breaking new ground.
Erik Höglund started working at Boda glassworks in 1953. At the time, Boda focused on producing high-quality serve ware in ethereal, cut-glass designs under the direction of Fritz Kallenberg. Höglund brought new perspectives and ideas, experimenting with the glass mass to give it a bubbly look and introducing colored glass and irregular finishes. These ideas were in direct opposition to the traditional ideas of what quality glass is, and Höglund was initially met with skepticism. He created rustic designs that allowed for everyday, multiple uses of glass, allowing it to be both functional and aesthetic. This down-to-earth IDEA appealed to both critics and collectors, although it took some years into the 1950s to win over the general public. In 1955, Erik Höglund’s glass was presented at the H55 Exhibition and one of his vases, whilst considered scandalous due to its suggestive decor, was purchased by the Swedish king. In 1957 he was awarded the Lunning Prize, its until then youngest awardee. Following that, his glass was exhibited in the Georg Jensen store on 5th Avenue in New York, making Erik Höglund and Boda world renowned.
Erik Höglund was a master of all artistic trades. His glass murals...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder was produced in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks for Iittala Finland Scandinavian Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Finland Iittala Art Glass with bubbles Festivo Candle Holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva, made in the late 1970s.
Top...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Silver Plated Pair of Candle Holders Marked Calegaro
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Silver plated pair of candle holders, very elegant clean design, fluid lines reminding of Georg Jensen's work.
Produced in Italy by Calegaro, u...
Category
1990s Italian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Daish Modern solid Teak Dansk Butcher Block Candle Holder by Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare design solid teak butcher block large candle holder with brass insert designed by Quistgaard circa 1980's.
Category
20th Century Malaysian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1970s Iittala Stellaria Votive Candle Holders Art Glass Tapio Wirkkala Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Iittala Stellaria Votive Candle Holder Art Glass by Tapio Wirkkala Finland
Crystal icicle art glass
Selling as a pair
4.25 diameter x 2.63 h
Preowned original vintage condi...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Josef Frank Six-Branched Candle Holder for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1934, Josef Frank made his first attempt at modernizing the classic candelabra. With softly swaying forms, he eliminated the base in the middle, ...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Antique Officer's Campaign, Travel Candleholders in Brass, circa 1800
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A bun shaped brass container that transforms into two candlesticks. Its commonly known under the name 'Officer's Campaign - Travel Candlesticks'. These were used by both the English ...
Category
Early 1800s European Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Finnish Brass Candlesticks, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Finnish brass candlesticks, 1930/1940s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Graduated Organic Modern Candlesticks c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of three Organic Modern candlesticks, having bulbous bases, elongated shafts, and curvaceous candle cups. All three are in very fine, clean, original, ready to use condi...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Iittala Candle Holders, Votives, Sea-blue Crystal, FREE SHIPPING!
By Iittala
Located in Bochum, NRW
Set of Three Iittala Candle Holders, Votives, Sea-blue Crystal, Made in Finland.
All 3 are in excellent condition.
Height 7 cm.
Perfect for the winter holidays or to make a gift to a...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Jeans Quistgaard for Dansk Cast Iron & Brass Eight Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jens Harald Quistgaard Cast Iron & Brass 8 Arm Candle Holder, Circa 1960. Featuring a balanced, curved enameled black cast iron open candlestick form base, with varied height candle ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made of brass. ...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Tall Scandinavian Modern Tulip Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of tall organically shaped tulip candlesticks in brass. Designed and manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s ina style reminiscent of Pierre Forssell and Jens Harald Quis...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Small Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six small candleholders designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
*some faint scratches, overall good vintage condition
Dimensions: 2.875” H x 2.5” diameter
Holds .45” d...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Ceramic candlestick. Elf on skates. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Ceramic candlestick.
Elf on skates.
Late 20th century.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: W 13.0 cm x H 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Set of 14 silver-plated candlesticks by Kjell Engman, Sweden, 1979
By Gense, Kjell Engman
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 14 beautiful “Saturnus” candlesticks by Kjell Engman, made from silver-plated brass. Three different heights, all hold regular candles.
Height 33.5 / 27 / 21 cm
Diameter 12.5...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Architectural Scandinavian Candlesticks in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and manufactured in Scandinavian during the 1970s. Interesting architecturally inspired 'Ball' shaped center pieces. The candlesticks are to be ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modernist Candlesticks in Patinated Brass, 1960s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of brass candlesticks manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. They have not been polished recently and display ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Chimney Candleholders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 danish modern chimney shaped candleholders. Made from 24 carat gold plated brass. they can be installed with either tea lights (one side) or c...
Category
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate
GAB, Small Candlesticks, Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small pewter candlesticks designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Holds 0.4” diameter candles
”P9 GAB TENN” stamp on bottom
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
English Regency candlesticks with luster ring & cut glass lusters, c. 1800
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast & patinated bronze candlesticks with applied stamped & polished brass embellishments and foliate luster ring. Hung with tear drop cut crystal lusters...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A pair of Swedish / Scandinavian Modern candle holders, in pewter, by GAB 1962
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of timeless, stylish pewter candlesticks by Guldaktiebolaget / GAB Tenn, Sweden 1962 (M9).
True estetic of Swedish Modern with its beautiful strict design, works in most roo...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Rare Pair of Bronze Art Deco Vases and Candlesticks by GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Rare pair of Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vases and candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition, some wear to the patin...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Lars Holmström Geometric Brass Candlestick Holder
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern candlestick holder by Lars Holmström, Arvika Sweden. The candlestick holder has seven arms and boasts a geometric but simplistic design. It is made in brass and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Regency Bronze, Gilt-bronze & Marble Candle sticks.
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of Regency Bronze, Gilt-bronze & Marble Candle sticks. Gilt-bronze candle cup above black paginated bronze eagles. The eagles clutching se...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pierre Forsell, pair of candle holders for Ystad Metall, model Nr 70, 1960s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of Nr 70 candle holders for thin candles designed by Pierre Forsell for Ystad Metall in the 1960s. Both are stamped by the make...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candle Sticks in Brass by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. produced by Dansk designs in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from solid polished brass. Good vintage condition with light age related ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Candlesticks Designed by Sigurd Persson, Sterling Silver, Sweden, 1964
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of candlesticks designed by Sigurd Persson,
Sweden. 1964.
Sterling silver.
Measurements:
H: 21.5 cm/ 8 1/2"
D: 9.3 cm / 3 2/4"
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set 4 Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks Iittala Finland Scandinavian Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 Scandinavian Modern Finland Iittala Art Glass with bubbles Festivo Candle Holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva, made in the late 1970s.
Top Ca...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Dansk Designs Silver Plated Modern Crown Candleholders J. Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs in their long creative relationship, these Danish Modern Crown candleholders were created in the 1960s and manufactured in France. Mo...
Category
1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1950s Jens Quistgaard Brass Candlesticks for Dansk. One of his most noteworthy and iconic designs. Quintessentially Danish modern...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Regency Pagoda Cut Glass Gilt & Patinated Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Regency Pagoda-Cut Glass Gilt and Patinated Candlesticks
England, circa 1820
A striking pair of Regency pagoda-shaped candlesticks from England, circa 1820. These architectu...
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Regency Bronze and ormolu figural Candlesticks
Located in Folkestone, GB
A very fine quality pair of Regency bronze and ormolu candlesticks depicting young maidens with revealed breasts and holding their long dresses above their ancles. Each supports fine...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Rare Night Candlesticks, Art Deco 1931, CG Hallberg Sweden
By CG Hallberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of night candlesticks in lovely Art Deco style designed by CG Hallberg in Stockholm, Sweden in 1931. The candlesticks are 21 cm in diameter (including the handle), they are 6,...
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Jens Quistgaard, Candlesticks, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 23 Pierre Forssell brass candle sticks by Skultuna, Sweden 1980’s
Located in Valby, 84
This striking set of 23 brass candlesticks, designed by renowned Swedish designer Pierre Forssell, is a stunning example of Scandinavian modern design. Produced by the prestigious Sk...
Category
1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
French Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Candelabra Pierre-Philippe Thomire, Pair
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning rare pair of French empire ormolu and patinated bronze three light candelabra. First quarter of the 19th century, possibly Regency period.
Attributed to Pierre-Philippe T...
Category
19th Century French Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Scandinavian Modern Dansk International Pair of Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs round Lead Crystal glass candle holders.
Marked underneath Dansk International Designs LTD IH...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Unique Midcentury Brass Candleholders, Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, 1967
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three unique brass candlesticks by Pierre Forssell, in a clean, graphic design. Sculptural and look great without candles as well. Fit slender candles, look amazing also witho...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Regency Ormolu and Porcelain Figural Candlestick
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (Late 19th Century) ormolu mounted porcelain candlestick (one) in the form of kneeling Chinese figures holding an urn.
Category
19th Century Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
A Pair Of Regency Ormolu & Cut Glass Cassoletts
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A pair of regency cassolettes on white marble bases mounted with ormolu bands, supporting three bronzed ram legs terminating with ram heads, These mounted to central ormolu band fitt...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Candlestick by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1920/1930s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Candlestick by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy from the 1920/1930s. Tin. Marked on the bottom. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Tin
Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
Located in LEWES, GB
Stunning, modernist brass candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark. Five available. Price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Iittala Finnish Candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 staggered in size Iittala candlesticks. Textured clear molded glass composed as a column with projecting bands, a flared mouth and a round base. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva f...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Set of 2 Pierre Forsell Aniara Brass Candlesticks for Skultuna Sweden, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of 2 vintage "Aniara" candlesticks designed by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. Made from solid brass. Made ca 1960s.
They hold slim sized tapers.
Measurements
height: 19,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze 1.8kg Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder, was pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
A Pair Of Bronze Monkey Butler Candlesticks
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique Pair of Bronze Figural Monkey Butlers Candleholders. Monkeys outstretched arms are reaching up supporting two cobalt blue glass shade candle holde...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Regency Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Candleholders N°70 in Brass by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna Sweden 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Pair of candle-holders model N°70 for 1 candle by Pierre Forssell, made of solid brass.
Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Pewter Candlesticks Holders by Just Andersen Produced in Denmark, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish mid century pewter candlesticks holders produced in Denmark, 1940s. In good original condition. Stamped.
Dimensions: H: 16 cm / 6.30" W: 9,5 cm / 3.75" D: 9,5 c...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Vintage, New and Antique Candlesticks for Sale
Vintage, new and antique candlesticks and candleholders do not simply infuse a dining room with a soft, warm glow. They also add dimension, conjure drama and draw attention to a table or mantel. Despite their practical origins, today, decorative candlesticks and their holders elevate spaces by matching interiors or adding color and bold shapes.
For those who enjoy the rich pageantry of the Old Masters, candlesticks in the Baroque and Rococo styles offer intricacy and opulence. The design of Baroque candlesticks — thanks to the influence of the Catholic Church — often boasted complex shapes and featured biblical figures. While bronze candlestick holders have a long history dating back to the ancient world, many 17th-century candlesticks were made of luxurious silver. Armed with a disposable income and a desire to show off their status, the newly emerging middle class acquired candlestick holders as intricate art pieces, beautiful and opulent in their own right.
The Art Deco movement of the early 20th century saw candlesticks designed with simplicity and symmetry in mind. Art Deco candlesticks boast all manner of forms, ranging from sleek curves to bodies of ribbed crystal or bronze that take the shape of animals.
While some 20th-century-era candlesticks are akin to statues in their grandeur, these decorative items became especially fashionable in the mid-20th century for atmospherically illuminating dinner tables. Mid-century modern candlesticks frequently epitomize the streamlined functionality that we’ve come to associate with the era.
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