Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern American furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
Postwar American architects and designers were animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist “International Style” architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the ’30s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale, in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for, respectively, pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair. George Nelson and his design team created Bubble lamp shades using a new translucent polymer skin. Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were re-purposed: the Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs that used surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests. The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century designers caught the spirit.
Classically-oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb — who designed holistic groups of sleek, blonde-wood furniture — and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Silver Plate Candlestick Candleholder, a pair by Donna Detmer, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very elegant 1960s modernist silver plate candlesticks or candleholders by Donna H. Detmer. Streamline and neat geometric shape with four silver plate insert holders in each candlest...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Dino Martens Murano Red White Ribbons Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Candle Holders
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and red-orange Filigrana ribbons, gold flecks, Italian art glass footed candlesticks. Attributed to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Barbini Murano Signature Aqua Red Italian Art Glass Hourglass Candle Holders
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown aqua green and ruby red Italian art glass hourglass shaped candlesticks. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini. Each piece has a "Barbini Murano"...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of patinated candle holders designed by Carl Aubock in 1948. This signature piece from the Auböck collection is hand made manufactured in Vienna Austria workshop ever since 1948...
Category
1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Carl Auböck #3469 Brass Candleholder
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass '#3469' candleholder. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished and patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Aubö...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Rare Carl Auböck #3470 Brass Candleholder
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare Carl Auböck #3600 brass candleholder. Designed in the 1940s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese candleholder is executed in polished and darkly patinated brass by Werkst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gunnar Cyren Aglow 12 Candle Holders for Dansk, 1960s
By Gunnar Cyren
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very elegant pair of Gunnar Cyren for Dansk candle holders made of blackened cast iron. These are very rare pieces, and even more so are the larger 12-candle models. They come with t...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Channeled Glass Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern candleholder was realized in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a cylindrical body with two sculptural volumetric circular details approaching its base; ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Bronze Three-Arm Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Freeform bronze cast candelabra has three alternating candle holders that can hold candles up to 6 cm diameter with a scratched texture.
It will make great sculptural decoration for ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Darling French Candle Holders Ceramic Point a la Ligne Paris, France 1960s
Located in National City, CA
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Pair of French Ceramic Candle Holders, Point a la Ligne, Paris, France 1960s
Label present
Dimensions: 3 H x 2.5 in diameter
Original Preowned Vintage Condition. Wear...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Candlesticks
By Kjell Engman
Located in New York City, NY
Stunning set of 3 Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda glass candlesticks.
The two smaller candlesticks height is 7''.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Early Danish Modern "S" Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of three early cast iron "S" candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. Nice black patina with polished brass accents. All stamped "Denmark".
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Extra Tall Seguso Vetri D’arte Murano Glass Scavo Style Candleholder
Located in Troy, MI
Extra tall white Scavo style Murano glass candleholder with gilded detail by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, circa 1980s. Original label still affixed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Tommi Parzinger 3-Arm Nickel Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury elegant and Classic 3-arm polished nickel candelabra designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. Professionally plated and polished.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Nickel
Vintage Set of 2 Glass Candlesticks Design by Staffan Gellerstedt, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage set of 2 glass candlesticks Design by Staffan Gellerstedt 1960s
A beautiful set of 2 glass candlesticks from Scandinavia: candlestick/candle holder with multiple rings d...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Set of Six Jens Quistgaard Candlesticks for Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of six “S” candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. This rare example was produced in Denmark in the 1960s. They feature a cast iron body and curved base, with a patinated br...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Huge Green Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holder by Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, tall and huge green colored (coloured) vintage Italian Murano glass candlestick holder by Cenedese. Beautiful craftsmanship and stunning bright green color with a clear g...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970
‘Stellaria’ candle tealight holder
Clear textured glass
Excellent condition
Dimensions, approx..:
Diameter 10.5cm, height 6.5cm, weight 2...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Swedish 1960s Steel Hearts Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swedish hand-wrought steel candelabra with four candleholders.
18 cut steel hearts adorn frame. Signed with stamp, Made in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Pair of Candlesticks Model #17 by Space Copenhagen for Gubi
By Space Copenhagen, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of candlesticks Model #17 by Space Copenhagen for Gubi. With its simple yet elegant silhouette, the candlestick by Space Copenhagen unifies the industrial materials of burnished...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of "Pretzel" Candlesticks by Dorothy Thorpe in Black Lucite and Chrome
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare Dorothy Thorpe black Lucite "pretzel" candlesticks with chrome candleholders, circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Mastodon Candlestick in Oiled Walnut and Brass by Noah Norton for Wooda
By Wooda, Noah Norton
Located in Omro, WI
The Mastodon by Noah Norton for Wooda powerfully lifts and holds two tapers. Inspired by the natural world and crafted in beautiful walnut, ash, and oak, Mastodon is designed to brig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Swedish, Small Candlesticks / Candleholders, Glazed Ceramic, Sweden, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 2 candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. In glazed ceramic, likely earthenware.
Other designers of the period include Jens Quistgaard, Carl Auböck, Finn Juh...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Large Hand-Wrought Iron Candleholder
Located in Providence, RI
Large hand-wrought iron candleholder, circa 1955. Signed "SSS" in a triangle, near the intersection of the two elements, underneath the crosshatching.
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Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks 'Hi-Fi' by Max Brüel for Torben Orskov, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed by Architect Max Bruel. The model is called Hi-Fi and was manufactured by Torben Orskov in Denmark during the 1960s. They are imprinted fr...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Murano / Venetian Fasce Ritorte Glass Hurricane Lamp Shades
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of fine Italian art glass hurricane shades for candlesticks.
With 'fasce ritorte' twisted ribbon decoration in green and red on a clear ground.
In the style of Fulvio Bianc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Contemporary Candle holder Arch and Ball, Extra Large in Heavy Black Steel
By Louis Jobst
Located in London, GB
Louis Jobst' arch and ball extra large candle holder. The candle holder is machined from solid steel and patinated black. The candle holder shows off a contemporary form of an arch w...
Category
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Gunnar Ander, Candleholder, Ystad Metall, Brass, Glass, Cane, Sweden, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An organic candleholder / candle light, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960s. In brass, cane. Stamped.
Other designers of the period include Piet Hein, Paavo T...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1970s Swedish Pukeberg Glass Candle Holder or Candelabra by Uno Westerberg
Located in London, GB
An unusual, interesting and functional circular hand blown art glass candle holder manufactured by Pukeberg Sweden during the 1970s. The candle holder is smooth to the touch on the t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Pewter Midcentury Danish Modern Mastad Norway Candleholder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury handcrafted pair of Pewter candle holders by Mastad Norway Model 101,
Midcentury 1950s candlesticks are unique and are in excellent vintage condition.
Pewter Candle hol...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Brass Paperweight Drumbo by Luigi Colani in 1970s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice 1970's full brass elephant, named "drumbo" from the 1970s. Designed by Luigi Colani for Dresdner Bank.
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Swedish Designer, Organic Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 3 candlesticks. Designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Gusums Bruk 'Attribution', Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
By Gusums Bruk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A candelbara. Design and production attributed to Metallslöjden Gusums Bruk, Sweden, c. 1960s.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Alessi Alessandro Mendini 1999 Italian Pair of Red and Blue Chrome Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A rare pair of Anna candleholders designed by Alessandro Mendini for Alessi, signed and dated 1999. The crafted metal upper parts are in chrome and the scalloped bases are covered on...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Carl Auböck Model #3469 Polished Brass Candleholder
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck Model #3469 polished brass candleholder. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished and patinated brass by Werkstä...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Candlesticks and Bowl Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous set of vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass conch shell centerpiece bowl and matching seashell candlesticks. All three pieces are profusely cove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Brass & Black Enamel Candle Holders, Candlesticks, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Nesting Mid-Century Modern black Enamel and Brass candle holders or candlesticks.
The set is very old and we intentionally left the brass in its original condition.
Th...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel, Brass, Enamel
Pair of French Midcentury Ceramic Candleholders, Green
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of French midcentury ceramic candleholders.
The stunning green and accentuating colors are very pleasing to the eye.
Good vintage quality and in perfect co...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Ceramic White and Green Candlesticks, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Made from wood. Very good condition. No damages. Made of ceramic. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Handblown Banded Candlesticks by Val St. Lambert
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of candlesticks were realized by the esteemed maker Val St. Lambert, in Belgium, circa 1960. They feature gently domed bases and tops, and banded detailing in hand ...
Category
1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver and Cobalt Blue Enamel Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern, sterling silver and deep cobalt blue enamel candlesticks, each having a pedestal base, Denmark, Ca. 1950's-60's, Meka - maker. Each candlestick measures 2...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Two Porcelain Candlesticks
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of candlesticks.
Very good condition.
Dimensions: height 17 cm, width 8.5 cm, depth 6 cm.
Category
1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Set Littala Festivo Candlesticks Design by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set Littala Festivo candlesticks design by Timo Sarpaneva
A beautiful glass object from Scandinavia: signed Iittala festivo candlestick/candle holder with 1 ring design by Timo ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Fritz Nagel 1960s Design Modular and Chrome Candleholder Set of S22 Collection
By Fritz Nagel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Fritz Nagel 1970s design modular and chrome candleholder set composed of a tripode base, 8 candlesticks in which you could put up to 3 candles and a ball. High quality, amazing and h...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Mexican Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
Artist-signed P.Lopez. G. Eagle mark circa 1948 midcentury Mexican famous artist. Unique flowing line two arm candlesticks. Art Deco design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Scandinavian Mid-Century Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Pair of Candle Holders
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional pair of metal and copper candlesticks, Sweden, 1950s. Designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall.
Simple, elegant lines. Standard size (2cm diameter) candle. In good cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron, Copper
Seguso Vetri d'Arte 'Attr.' Murano Sommerso Glass Candle Sticks, 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A pair of heavy Murano sommerso glass candle sticks most probably manufactured by Seguso Vetri d'Arte and designed by Flavoi Poli circa 1960s. Manufactured in blue glass with a thick...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century Swedish Ystad-Metall Candlestick - Golden Holder by Gunnar Ander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Ljusstake, candlestick made of hand crafted white-metal, designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall in good condition. The gold...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of Karl Springer Vintage Travertine & Rattan Candle Holder's
Located in Bellport, NY
Rare pair of candle holders in tessellated stalactite travertine, pencil reed rattan, and brass. This set is meticulously made in beautiful materials for Karl Springer circa 1980's.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Swedish Modern Candlesticks by Lars Holmström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Candlesticks in brass by Lars Holmström, Arvika, fitting small candles.
Condition: Good vintage condition with patina.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, Organic Candelabra, Brass, for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An organic modernist candelabra that holds 6 candles. Designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn. Produced in 1950s.
Other designers of the period include Paavo Tynell, Kaare Klint,...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Felix Agostini Style Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant 1960s modern heavy bronze candlestick, candleholder, or candelabra, a design reminiscent of Felix Agostini's (1919-1980) work. Brutalist design in a handmade-feel textured pa...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Iron Candlesticks
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Hand forged with small round marble bases.
Includes beeswax candles.
Size: 2.75"D x 12.5"H (not including candle high).
Category
1970s Canadian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Iron
Four Mid Century Sterling Silver Double Branch Candlesticks by J. Tostrup Norway
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four double branch sterling candlesticks were made in the period and style of Mid-Century Modern and are signed by J. Tostrup of Norway. Each candlestick has a black enam...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Towle Sterling Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Mid-Century Modern set of sterling silver candlesticks date to the 1950s-1960s and were created by Towle.
Note: The two pieces vary slightly in dimensions and that is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 3 Italian Modern "Scavo" Glass Candlesticks, Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Hollywood, FL
With incremental height differeces. Scavo glass is a Venetian glass technique that is highly sought after. These are stunning examples. Tallest is 18", middle is 15.5", shortest 13".
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Erik Hoglund Set of Four Candle Holders, Mid-Century Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern, Swedish, set of four candle holders, black painted metal and amber art glass, designed by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden. Base and top made of black painted metal....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Set of Two Tear Drop Candleholders in Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of four tear drop candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1990s. They are made of silver plate over metal and support a .25" tapered candle. The base of the holder has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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