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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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Mid-Century Modern
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

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Mirror

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Genarp, SE
Danish mid-century candleholders in silver plated bras by Jens Quistgaard. The candleholders are a rare model not often found and a beautiful examples of midcentury design. The c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver, Brass

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

Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Candle Holder
By Odel
Located in Oslo, NO
Charming candle holder in brass and colored glass. Designed and manufactured in Norway by Odel, circa 1960 second half. In excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Tiffany & Co. Pair of Rare Sterling Silver Owl-Shaped Candlesticks Mid-Century
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co., pair of very rare sterling silver candlesticks with removable bobeches, beautifully rendered as sculptural owls. In Mid-Century Modern style and from the mid-20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antony Redmile Pair of Ostrich Egg Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of mid century candlesticks handcrafted with ostrich eggs and silver plate on metal in classic form with a bit of whimsy. Signed J Antony Redmile under the bobeche.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Ostrich Eggshell

Dansk Silver Onion Tiny Taper Candle Holders by Jens Quistgaard - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of mid century silver plated tiny taper candle holders. Onion shaped with faceted bases so that the candle holders can either stand upright or tilted. Made in Denmark by Dansk...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Maitland Smith Tesselated Stone And Brass Candle Holders 1980's Design
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 3 1980';s Tesselated stone and brass candle holders by Maitland Smith, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use. Medium candle hol...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Stone, Brass

Rare Mastad Norway Pair of Candle Holders Scandinavian Pewter 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare pair of pewter candle holders in Scandinavian Midcentury Modern style was made by Mastad Norway in 1950s. Each candle holder has built-in bobeche to prevent wax drippage, weighted base, and felt pad on the bottom. They are signed with manufacturer's logo. The Mastad Tinnvarefabrikk was founded in 1870 in the town of Orje, Norway. Mastad Norway Pewter objects are well-known for their detailed and elegant metalwork. The company boasts a rich history in the field of Scandinavian metal artistry. We are listing Mastad Norway pewter footed bowl...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Pewter

1970's Brutalist Brass Candle Holders Set Of 3
Located in New York, NY
1970's brutalist style solid brass candle holders set of 3, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

1960s Allan Adler Sterling Silver Glass Candlestick Holder Set (4)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Allan Adler Candlestick Holders Set of four Vintage Hollywood Glamour Sterling silver and glass Optional use as a dish Preowned vintage condition 3.63 h x diameter glass 4.25 diamet...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Jens H Quistgaard set of 4 candlesticks in silver metal
Located in Grenoble, FR
Silver metal candle holder by j. H. Quistgaard for dansk designs (American firm which published Scandinavian design . Denmark around 1960. Marked on the reverse dansk designs denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver, Brass

a pair of octagonal brass candle holders by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna
Located in Kiel, SH
The octagonal brass candle holders designed by Pierre Forsell for the Swedish company Skultuna is a stunning piece that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted in brass, this can...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Mid Century Modern White Frosted Lucite Flower Candle Holder with Gold Leaves
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern flower shaped candleholder. Made of white frosted lucite, the beautiful flower can holder is raised by a antiqued gold base in the shape of leaves adding charm a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Lucite

Modern Pair Lorin Marsh Murano Clear Silver Flake Art Glass Seguso Candlesticks
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Pair Of Lorin Marsh Murano Clear & Silver Flake Art Glass Candlesticks In The Manner And Style Of Seguso / Barovier & Toso. They Are Signed, Difficult Making Out T...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Mid Century Silver Candleholders by BMF Nagel Quist, Germany
Located in Detroit, MI
These iconic vintage mid century modern candleholders were designed by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi for BMF Nagel Quist and made in Germany circa 1950-1960. These modernist candlest...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mid-century DoryThorpe
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Midcentury candlestick by Americain designer Dorothy Thorpe in lucite and gold-plate. Height: 20cm. Width:17cm. Depth: 17cm.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Gold Plate

modular candle holder designed by Fritz Nagel, 1960s
Located in Genova, IT
Galvanized metal candle holder set produced by BMF Nagel in the 1960s based on a design by Fritz Nagel. Because of their shape, the modules can be assembled into many forms to crea...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Zinc

Pair of candlesticks with a design with golden murano glass specks
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Pair of candlesticks with a design with golden murano glass specks Beautiful pair of coral murano glass candle holders with gold flecks that make it stand out with a complex and text...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Art Glass

Brazilian Midcentury Candlestick in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Sculptural vintage candlestick made in Brazilian rosewood with metal finish produced by Casa Finland. Preserves the manufacturer's seal. Casa Finland produced utilitarian objects in...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Rosewood

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Brass, 1950s, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candelabra, each holding 1 candle, in polished brass with engraved concentric circles, by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American, 1950’s (signed on bottom “Dorlyn ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Mid-Century Harlyk Denmark Multi-Level Pine Candle Holder with Glass Dishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Mid-Century multi-level pine candle holder with glass dishes by Harlyk Denmark, 1960's. This well designed piece will serve beautifully as a centerpiece and can be used to hol...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Glass, Pine

Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Candlestick 16cm
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Stunning mid-century candlestick made in solid Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship. It is the shortest in the group.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Wood

Pair of Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Candlestick 25cm
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Stunning pair of mid-century candlestick made in solid Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship. They are the two tallest in the group.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Wood

Mid-Century Wood-Turned Candle Stick Holders in Oregon Myrtlewood, USA, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a set of Mid-Century Modern hand-turned candlestick holders carved from what is often called the "rarest wood in the world". Umbellularia californica also known as myrtle...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Bohemian Czech Art Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Rudolf Jurnikl
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Rudolf Jurnikl for Rudolfova in 1965, these pressed glass cubes are a design classic that catch and throw light beautifully. Shaped as a cube, all the sides are dimpled....
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal

Rosewood and Silver Plated Candle Holder Set by Richard Nissen
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of infinitely positional silver plate candle holders and carved rosewood bases. Options for two sizes of candles. Stamped on the back. Denmark, 1960s
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver Plate

Pair of XXth Century Candleholders, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two antique candlestick. By unknown manufacturer from France, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Pair of Silver Plate Coil Snake Candle Holders by Bertil Vallien for Dansk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver Plate

Set of three brass candlesticks with tassel detail, mid 20th century.
Located in Venice, CA
Set of three brass candleholders. Please note dimensions are approximate with heights varying from 5-6.4" high. Beautiful patina on brass with some wax residue at holders. Designer u...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Portable copper Candle Holder for Wine Cellars vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Portable copper Candle Holder for Wine Cellars vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Copper

J.L. Lobmeyr „Lights of Vienna“ Pair Candleholders, Faceted Swarovski Crystals
Located in Vienna, AT
Delightful pair of petite Mid-Century modernist candle holders / candlesticks, designed in 1963 by Hans Harald Rath and manufactured by J. L. Lobmeyr Vienna/Austria in the 1980s. Cra...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Pair of Signed Steuben Mid Century Modern Crystal Candlesticks
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Pair of Cube Candlestick 'Ice Cubes' in Glass by Peill & Putzler
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Peill & Putzler ice cube lamps Pair of cube candlestick (ice cubes) in glass by Peill & Putzler. Period: 1960s Style: Midcentury The piece is in excellent condition and a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Glass

Hilkka-Liisa Ahola Arabia Art Pottery Candle Holder
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (Finnish, 1920 – 2009) was one of Finland’s leading ceramicists during the 20th century. She joined Arabia with a six-month traineeship in 1943 and worked there un...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Four Enameled and Gilded Brass Candle Sticks
Located in London, GB
The simply formed gilded brass candlesticks are colorful decorated in enamels in red, black and blue. This age old traditional of enameling is taught and preserved by extremely skill...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass, Enamel

Solid Glass Ball shaped Candle sticks Italy 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Unique set of Candle sticks . in a ball shape . Solid Glass . the smaller ones are attached to each other . never used . signed . made in Italy .
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wonderful iron candle holders from Japan. Triangular form supported by a tripod base. Great patina. 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Wrought Iron Candlestick in the Style of Ateliers de Marolles, France c.1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant candlestick in the style of Atelier de Marolles, circa 1950, France. Blackened wrought iron. Dimensions: 41 cm H, 32 cm W, 11 cm D. Good original condition. All purchases are...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Wrought Iron

1970's Murano Glass Red And Gold Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1970's modern signed Murano glass red and gold candle holders, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Murano Glass

Felix Agostini Style Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 1960s modern heavy bronze candlestick, candleholder, or candelabra has a design reminiscent of Felix Agostini's (1919-1980) work. The brutalist design is in a handmade-f...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Signed Orrefors Twisted Crystal Candles Holders, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern crystal candlestick holders made by Orrefors unusual twist crystal. Nice vintage piece for your living space.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal

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

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Ceramic

1970's Dorothy Thorpe Lucite & Chrome Pretzel Candle Holders Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely pair of Lucite candle holders designed by Dorothy Thorpe, circa 1970's. Exceptional condition with no flaws to note. Both sparkle like jewelry.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Chrome

Italian Chrome Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian Chrome Candlesticks probably dating to the 1960's. Have an Sottsass Feel to them. Marked Italy on bottom
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Chrome

Pair of Anthony Redmile Designer Marble and Silverplate Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish pair of Anthony Redmile green marble and silver plate candle sticks having his recognizable iconic entwined dolphins.
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Marble, Silver Plate

MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Triple Candle Holder
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century porcelain triple candle holder from the "Classic Modern White" pattern by Rosenthal, Germany. Circular with a minimalist tapered profile, finished in a glossy white gla...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Porcelain

Set of 3 CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Set 3 OF CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed..... DI CANDELIERI, VENINI PER PIERRE CARDIN, ANNI '70 in vetro trasparente con fascia in blu. Firma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Art Glass

1960's Solid Brass Large Modernist Swedish Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large solid brass and very heavy modernist Swedish candle holders, in vintage condition lightly hand polished with some wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Classic candlesticks in polished nickel designed by Tommi Parzinger.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Nickel

Scandinavian Mid Century Alsterfors by Per Olof Ström Set of Candle Holders
Located in VALENCIA, ES
A set of three beautiful Scandinavian Modern amber cased glass candle holders by Per-Olof Ström for Alsterfors Glass. Handblown in Sweden, circa the 1950s. Per-Olof Ström was a Swed...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Art Glass

Danish Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
Located in Asheville, NC
Danish cast iron candleholder designed by Gunnar Cyren in Denmark
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

1960s Crystal Glass Modern Cube Candle Holder Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Pair Crystal Glass Cube Candle Holders 3.75 x 3.75 x 3.75 candle .75 Preowned original vintage condition See all images provided.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal

Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of solid brass candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Signed on the interior. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Vintage Boho Lucite and Metal Scroll Candlesticks - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with a dash of Bohemian elegance and modern flair. This vintage set of Lucite and metal scroll candlesticks adds a touch of sophistication to any room. With the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Hand-forged bronze / brass design tree of life sculpture candle holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hand-forged bronze / brass design tree of life sculpture candle holder, 1960s A beautifully perfectly shaped tree of life made of bronze. Artful craftsmanship. We have a matching ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass, Bronze

Mottahedeh Pear Tree Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of silver plate stylized pear and leaf motof candlesticks on a traditional central post. Stamped Mottahedeh. We have left the patina on the silver, cou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver Plate

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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