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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 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.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s 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 pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using 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 influencer 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. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture 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, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere 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
Color:  Black
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...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Large Floor or Table Candle Holder Made of Wrought Iron in Brutalist Design
Located in München, DE
Extraordinary large floor or table candle holder made of wrought iron in abstract Brutalist design. For three candles. The great, very high-quality design piece is 60 cm high with...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

French 1970’s large glazed ceramic candlestick
Located in London, GB
French 1970’s large glazed ceramic candlesticks.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Marius Giuge Vase and Candlesticks, Vallauris, France, circa 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Large vase with a matching pair of candlesticks by Ateliers Marius Giuge, in Vallauris (South of France). Dimensions provided below are for the vase. The candlesticks measure: Heig...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Contemporary Candle holder Arch and Ball, Extra Large in Heavy Black Steel
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...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Star-Shaped Candleholders with Embedded Mirrors
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic 100% handmade Mid-Century Modern pair of star-shaped candleholders with embedded mirrors, circa 1960.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Mirror

MCM Sterling Silver Candle Holders - A Pair
Located in Austin, TX
It is difficult to capture in pictures the simple, graceful beauty of this pair of sterling candleholders by Gorham. Classic and timeless MCM! The condition and quality of the silver...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver

Modernist Candle Holders Kosta Boda Amber Glass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare and unusual candlesticks or candle holders by Gunnar Ander, with beauatiful amber glass by Kosta Boda.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid Century Cast Iron Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Mid Century modern pair of cast iron taper candle holders in lovely vintage condition with no chips, cracks or rust. These pair of rough hewn, cast iron "spider" style candle holder...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Charles Piguet wrought iron candlestick 30s 40s
Located in Lyon, FR
Wrought-iron candlestick from the 30s/40s by Lyon-based wrought-iron artist Charles Piguet. Sober, uncluttered designer with attractive work on the scrolled base. Beautiful patina of...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Wrought Iron

Modernist Sculptural Wood and Iron Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing modernist candle holder from the mid century. Iron with solid wood balls. Holds four candles.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Black Double Candle by Mikaela Dorfel
Located in Jupiter, FL
This terrific pair of candlesticks was designed by Mikaela Dorfel, who is Finnish but lives in Germany, for Menu, a Danish design company specializing i...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Steel

Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Candle Holder, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs candle holder, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Gunnar Cyren Lysestager Iron Candle Holder and Candles by Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Gunnar Cyren designed iron candle holder by Dansk. Part of the Lysestager line. This is a rare form. Includes a box tapered Dansk candles.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Design Swedish Candle Holder, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
midcentury design Swedish candle holder, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage American Midcentury Iron Rabbit Candle Holders with Green Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of American iron candle holders from the mid 20th century, with rabbit sculptures and green patina. Made in the USA during the Midcentury period, each of this pair of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Glazed Yellow and Green Ceramic Candelier with Lemon Motifs
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Glazed ceramic candelier made by hand with motifs from southern Italy. Measurements: Diameter 13 x H12. Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 10 craftsmen in our in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Cast Iron Candle Holder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Cast iron candle holder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Original Candleholder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Candleholder element Producer: Dansk Designs Design: Jens Harald Quistgaard Decade: 1970s Description: Original Danish candle holder designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard and produced by Dansk Designs in the 1970s in Denmark. It is made of cast iron and features eight holders for candles. This item remains in a very nice vintage condition without damage. It is marked underneath the base with the producer (Dansk Designs + Denmark) and designer print...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Large Brutalist Wrought Iran Candle Holders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful artisanal piece in hammered wrought iron from the 1970's.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wrought Iron

Carl Auböck #7234 Brass Candleholder
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass #7234 candleholder. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished and patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Auböck...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd 2 Brass Candlesticks L 159 Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Rare Set of 2 model L159 brass candlesticks by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Height of the candlesticks: 11 cm Diameter of the standard candles of 2 cm Very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Tony Paul Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Tony Paul atomic candle holder. Amazing design that holds three candles. USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper Low Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one medium thick candle. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern item has an openwork Brutalist foot consisting of 4 silhouettes of hammered moons stacked on top of each other. Together they carry the round plateau...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Copper

Caesar Stoffi for Nagel, Pair of Modular Stacking Elements/Candle Holders, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Caesar Stoffi for Fritz Nagel c. 1970 2 modular stacking elements/candleholders Polished metal Good condition but with some surface tarnish Orig...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Danish Trumpet Candlesticks in Brass by Hans Bolling, Torben Ørskov, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pair of candlesticks were designed Hans Bolling and manufactured by Torben Ørskov in Denmark during the 1960s. They are made from solid brass and feature the manufacturer's mark...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Pottery Vases Objects by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two ceramic vase elements Model: 5103 and 5101 Producer: Steuler, Germany Design: Cari Zalloni Decade: 1970s Description: Thes...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Black Enameled Metal and Brass Candleholders, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage set of three black enameled metal and brass candleholders in varying size. Origin: USA Year 1950-60s Dimensions: (15" tall x 3.25 diameter) (13" tall x 3.25" diamet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Brass

1950's Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Disco Metal Candlesticks
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen disco metal candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 50's. The candle holders are in good vint...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Pewter

French Green Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pair of ceramic candlesticks acquired in Paris France. The pair have a very unique pattern and are a compliment to many settings from traditional to Modern. Very sexy a...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Pair of Brass Candlesticks
Located in Mexico City, MX
A pair of Danish 1960's brass candle sticks by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Both candlesticks are sealed on the lower interior.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Black Orchid Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Black Orchid" Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram, a captivating addition to your home décor collection. Crafted with meticulou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Nickel

1940s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Pewter Candlesticks
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen mid century candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950´s. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and marked with Jus...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Studio Line Pillow Vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice Studio Line pillow vase by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The vase is signed by Danish artist-cum-designer Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal of Germany as part of their...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

1960 Italy Mid-Century Scandinavian Pair Sterling Silver Candleholders
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of elegant sterling silver candleholders, have been hand made in Sweden in 1960. Their linear shape give a sense of modern and these pieces are an example of the internati...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Set of 2 NOS, 1960s Candleholder Jens Harald Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, Denmark
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two candleholder elements new old stock. Producer: Dansk Designs Design: Jens Harald Quistgaard Decade: 1960s Original Danish cand...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Mid-Century Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Candle Holders
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall metal and copper candlesticks, Sweden, 1950s. Simple, elegant lines. Standard size (2cm diameter) candle. In good condition vintage. Some fading to the...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron, Copper

Erik Hoglund Candleholder, Metal and Glass, circa 1960s
Located in Schagen, NL
Wonderful piece consists of a metal black base with four arms and orange and red glass inlay. Normal wear consistent with age and use (see: images). NOW TEMPORARY DISCOUNT PROMO CODE...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Candle Holder, Iron and Glass, attr. to Erik Höglund
Located in Bochum, NRW
A unique candle holder made of black painted iron and transparent glass, in the well known style of Erik Höglund. The glass element decorate artistically de black painted iron stem, ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' Studio Pottery Candle Holder
Located in Tilburg, NL
Freeform Metallic Glazed 'Folded' studio pottery candle holder. Early 20th century. Very unusual and special 'folded' metallic glazed ceramic candle holder. Special design which r...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Pottery

Set of Four Vintage German Metal Variomaster Candleholder Elements, Quist, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: 4 metal candleholder elements Producer: F. W. Quist. Esslingen am Neckar, Germany This original vintage set of 4 metal candleholders, was produced in the 1...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Pottery Candleholder by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of three ceramic candleholder elements Producer: Steuler, Germany Design: Cari Zalloni Decade: 1970s Description: These original v...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Dansk Danish Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candelabra Made in France
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury Modern or Danish/Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs sterling silver plate twelve (12) candle holder/candelabra, circa mid-20th century, made in France. Piece also makes a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Silver Plate

Walter Bosse Cow Candleholder, Hertha Baller, Blackened Brass, 1960
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A candleholder in the form of a cow by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, in midcentury, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). The candleholder is made of blackened and polished brass. It can be used for small ball shaped candles. This piece is an eyecatchers in every room. About Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller: Walter Bosse (November 13, 1904-December 13, 1979) was a Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter, metalworker, and craftsman noted for his modernist bronze animal...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of Repoussé Brass Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass candlesticks of brass - a wonderful compliment to candlelit dinner or flanking a shelf or mantel (fireplace). Wonderful for the holidays or for a gift. A stunning...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of Hand Wrought Modernist Candle Stick Holders Marked J. Swoboda Austria
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of asymmetrical table top wrought steel candle holders. Hand wrought sculptural steel bases support steel cups for candles. Ball feet cap each end. Bot...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Glass, Brass and metal Leaf Candle Holders, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of glass, brass and metal leaf candle holders, 1960's.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Brass

Original Brutalist Olympic Games 1972 Munich Candlestick Original Box, Rarity
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a 1972 candlestick made as souvenir for the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. In an all original condition, never used, in original old box. Candles with some issues but...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Modernist Triangular Copper Candlesticks
Located in Denton, TX
Whimsical triangular acid washed copper candlesticks with handle.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Contemporary Candle Holder Arch and Ball, Extra Large Black Steel, SET of 10
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 of...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Steel

Gunnar Ander Brass 4 Candlestick Candelabra by Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Gunnar Ander brass 4 candlestick Candelabra by Ystad Metall Sweden.  
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of Atomic Candleholders by Architect Victor Bisharat
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Atomic 1950's candleholders by Victor H.Bisharat, a Jordanian born architect, active in California in the 1950's. One retains original label.
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Vintage 1960s Modernist Danish Metal Brass Tripod Candleholder, Made in Denmark
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Modernist candleholder made in Denmark Original 1960s candleholder made in Denmark. This candleholder element is made of solid metal and has a tripod base. The candle stick tops h...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Silver Candle holder Italy 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver

Vallauris Pair of French Midcentury Ceramic Candleholders
Located in Miami, FL
Very decorative pair of French midcentury ceramic candle stands from Vallauris. The stunning variations of green and accentuating colors are very pleasing to the eye, interesting d...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Gusums Bruk, Three-Armed Candelabrum, Brass, Sweden, 1980
Located in High Point, NC
A candelabra. Design and production by Metallslöjden Gusums Bruk, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Modern candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern candlesticks 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 candlesticks 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 Mid-Century Modern candlesticks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candlesticks, popular names associated with this style include Tommi Parzinger, Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, and Iittala. 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 candlesticks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $28 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $723.

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