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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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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Set of Three Bronze Candle Holders by Christian de Beaumont, France 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of three candlestick holders done in bronze. Candlestick are designed by Christian de Beaumont in France in 1980s. They...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Bronze

Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks in Bavaria, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of porcelain candlesticks in Bavaria 1960 modern design.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Porcelain

Large Four Arm Candelabra by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two-and-a-half feet tall stately four-arm candelabra refinished in antique bronze. This is probably one of Parzinger's larger designs for Dorlyn Silversmiths.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Large Pair of Arts and Crafts hammered Copper and Brass Candlesticks circa 1970s
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Large and impressive arts and crafts mid century copper and brass candle holders, candlesticks. most probably 1970's
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass, Copper

Erik Hoglund Pair of Candle Holders, Blue and Clear Glass, Mid-Century, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of candle holders with clear and blue glass on a black iron body by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden, 1960s. Base and top made of black painted metal. Body made of ribbed blue art...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

4 rare large heavy Mid Century brass candlesticks from a Bavarian Church
Located in München, DE
Four rare large heavy Mid Century Brass candlesticks. For decades they stood in a Bavarian church. Entirely made of solid brass. S...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Studio-Line Vita Grooved Vase by Johann Van Loon for Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and rare Studio-Line vita grooved vase by Johann van Loon for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The vase is made of white porcelain with a matte finish a...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Porcelain

Small Candlesticks Midcentury Italian Design Brass Gold Blu Cobalto Mirror
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small candlesticks midcentury Italian design brass gold blu cobalto mirror.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Barovier Green Murano Glass with Gold Leaf Candle Holder, Italy 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very fine Murano glass candle holder with green leaves above and transparent below, all with inclusions of gold leaf. Venetian manufacture attributed to Barovier from the 1950s. Wear...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Red Enamel Candlesticks by Emalox Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage mid-century modern pair of candlestick holders by Emalox Norway. Aluminium with red enamel. Very good condition with felt on the bo...
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Aluminum, Enamel

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modernist Crystal Candleholders, Set of 2
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Pair of modernist style crystal candlesticks. Beautiful iridescences with light !
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1950s Portuguese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal

Set of Four Candlesticks by Tommy Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four candlesticks re-finished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

1970s Iittala Arkipelago Ice Block Candle Holders Timo Sarpaneva Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Arkipelago glass candle holders Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland. Triangular cast glass candle holders are from the Arkipelago line designed by Timo Sarpaneva produced by Finnis...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Lisa Larson stoneware "Medallion" chandelier, Gustavsberg Sweden 1970
Located in Paris, FR
For 3 candles, partially glaze, painted gold-colored decor. Height approx. 263 cm. Good condition Price for 1 candlestick a pair available
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Stoneware

Arne Bang Decorative Candle Holder Bowl, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oval shaped stoneware ceramic candle holder / bowl by acclaimed Danish artist Arne Bang (1901-1983). Round base and organic floral decor on each side. Beautiful speckled earthy smoke...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and rare "Pompadour" line porcelain vase by Selb / Rosenthal with a rare "US Zone" marking, circa late 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Porcelain

Set of Four Swedish Crystal Candlesticks, by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four (4) sunflower candlesticks designed by glass artist Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Glasbruk. Made in Sweden, 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Set of 2 Wood-Turned Flared Tulip Candlestick Holders in Ash, Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a quintessentially Danish Modern set of wood-turned candlestick holders carved from solid blonde ash. Replete with stunning old-growth woodgrains, elegantly sculpted flar...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ash

Jean Marais Black Enamel Glaze Ceramic Candlestick France, C. 1950, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Marais (1913-1998), Signed “Jean Marais’, France, c. 1950 candlestick, black enamel glaze, Vallauris red clay Measures: height: 10, diameter 8.5 i...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Sottsass Mid Century Candlestick Center Piece
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted candlestick center piece in a mixed blue toned copper enameled metal with step down design and three copper candle holders. The holders have great age and patina which...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Set of 2 Caravell lucite candle sticks, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 Caravell lucite candle sticks, 1970’s
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Lucite

Midcentury Rare Rosewood Candleholder Casa Finland, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare - marked by label
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Denmark 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern candle holders in brass, Denmark 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two silver plated candle holders with a circular base with three fluted legs and a tapering candleholder. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths. Stamped on bottom.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Archimede Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Flower Italian Art Glass Double Candlestick
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks with attached flower Italian art glass double candlestick. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. It has 2 original lab...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Leaf

20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Candle Holders by Barovier & Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of candleholders made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed and produced by Barovier & Toso, in good condition. Wear consistent with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Bakalowits Table Candleholder Candelabra, Crystal Glass Nickel, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six arm candlestick by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. It is made of a round naturally aged nickeled brass frame decorated with cut crystal gl...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass, Nickel

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Candleholders in Lucite and Nickel, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Nickel candle holders designed and manufactured in the 1960's. These candle holders are in excellent original condition, the Lucite h...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Glass Candlestick/Bohemia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass Re-polished Original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Set of Three Tall Lucite and Brass Candleholders by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of three of candleholders designed by Charles Hollis Jones in Lucite and solid brass. The pieces are part of the "Box" line are signed and dated by the artist. They are...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Brass Candleholders from the USA
Located in Vienna, Austria
These candleholders are composed of minimalistic forms that are made in solid brass. They have been polished to a high sheen. The candleholders were made in the 1960s and were produ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Votive Candle Holder Green and Amber
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Green and Amber Sommerso Art Glass Votive Candle Holder 1.5 tall x 2.75 diameter Preowned vintage condition. Refer to all images.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

20th Century Gold Swedish, Danish Collection of Fourteen Brass Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern set of fourteen finely worked candlesticks in a variety of shapes in brass, in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1950, Sweden and D...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Swarovski Faceted Crystal Triple Pin Candlesticks Art Deco Style 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Swarovski Crystal Triple Pin Candlesticks in the Art Deco Style made in Austria in the 1970. Features faceted Crystal Balls with Flower Saucers...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Metal

20th Century Max Ingrand Candlestick in Crystal and Brass for Fontana Arte, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Archimede Seguso Attr. Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Attr. Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin ca. 1960s A vintage Murano glass candle stick with dolphin sculpture. Executed most probably by Archimede Seguso ca. 1960s. Cl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Pair of Candle Holders in Transparent Glass & Gold Leaf Inclusions, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Archemide Seguso for Seguso Vetri d'Arte rare and exquisite pair of blown glass candle holders consisting of stem and handles in transparent glass with gold leaf inclusions and styli...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Dansk Jens Quistgaard Teak Wood Brass Candleholder
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Dansk International Designs Teak Wood & Brass Candle Holder By Jens Quistgaard Midcentury Danish modern teak and brass candleholder by Dansk. Mi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Three French Crystal Candlestick by Daum
By Daum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s set of three French crystal candle holders by Daum. This are hand blown with a triangular shaped bases. They are all signed Daum ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Candlestick by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Murano glass candlestick was hand blown by the venerable artisans at Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Founded in the fourteenth century, Seguso Vetri d'Arte continues to ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Marcello Fantoni Bird Candle Holder, Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare Marcello Fantoni bird candle holder from the 1950s. Glazed spotted design. Signed. Made in Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Playful Candleholders by Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of five (5) playfull candle holders by Waylande Gregory. Vintage ca' 1960's. One gold, signed and 5 finished in shiny white unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Slim Tapered Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Slim Tapered Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

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" and white "Made In Italy" item number label. They are also both signed "Barbini Murano" along the bottom edge. The clear...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mandruzzato Murano Glass Faceted Sommerso Votive Bowl
Located in Winter Park, FL
Murano faceted geode sommerso glass votive, or small caviar bowl, by Alessandro Mandruzzato. Cobalt blue and yellow cased glass with diamond cut exterior and smooth center. Circa 197...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Three Midcentury Lucite and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of three midcentury Lucite candlesticks with polished brass candle cups on acrylic bases with architectural appeal. Measures: SM- H 13, W 3.5, D 3.5, MED- H 17, W 3.5, D 3.5, LG...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Chrome

Set of 2 lucite twisted candle sticks, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 lucite twisted candle sticks, 1970’s Dimensions: 23cm H, 9,5cm Diameter Condition: Good
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Lucite

Set of Two Pottery Vases "red yellow" Objects by Steuler Ceramics Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two ceramic vase elements Producer: Steuler, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: These original vintage Vase was produced in the 1970s in ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Monumental Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Stone and Gilt Candlestick 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale candlestick in neoclassical form rendered in tessellated marble stone and gilt by Maitland smith. 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage Jarvie-Style Brass Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century brass turned candlesticks, each with bulbous bobeche and cylindrical stem on circular, disk base. Beautifully aged, showing natural patina, a few scuffs/tarnish spots (un...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage three-armed brass candlestick, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
This is an elegant three-armed brass candlestick with intricate details. The design is classic and ornate, with decorative elements on the arms and base. A beautiful decorative item...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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

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Metal, Pewter

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

Villeroy & Boch Paired Porcelain Naif Christmas Collection Small Candlesticks
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage porcelain Villeroy & Boch Candlesticks. Christmas Series by French artist Gerard Laplau. Candlesticks look very exquisite. They will help to create a romantic atmospher...
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1980s Luxembourgish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Ibex Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass ibex candlesticks with a single center candle sleeve. Each candle stick has been painted to give it a patinated appearance. Dimensions Each candlestick: 6.5" width x 6...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 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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