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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
Set of Four Mid-Century Venetian Italian Glass Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of four Venetian glass candlesticks. They consist of light amber glass with gold fleck inclusions with a left handed swirl and ap...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Blown Glass

Large Vintage Danish Modern Teak Candle Stand, circa 1960s
Located in San Antonio, TX
This substantial vintage Danish modern teak candle stand is in excellent condition overall. Unknown maker. circa 1960s. Denmark. Dimensions: 10.5" D x 39" H.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Teak

Steven Holl Rare Set of Bronze Candlesticks, 1986 Signed
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of 3 architectural bronze candlesticks by Steven Holl for Swid Powell, American 1986. Signed “S. Holl / Swid Powell” on bottoms. Large W 5 inc...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Bronze

Danish Candlestick
Located in San Diego, CA
A single and elegant Danish wood candlestick, circa 1960s. The piece is 11" tall and is ebony in color.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Hardwood

Erik Hoglund for Yastad Four-Light Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Interesting Hoglund for Yastad for arm candelabra constructed of metal and glass. Swedish Modern design classic, in excellent original condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Candleholder in Brass, Margareta Slingan, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This candleholder in brass has endless possibilities in your creativity. Made in Sweden during the 1950s. Good fair condition.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Big Candleholder for 4 Candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big candleholder for 4 candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Brass and partly black painted Original condition Heavy piece.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Cenedese Pair of Candlesticks in Blue Murano Glass Ball Opaque Italian, 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Cenedese pair of candlesticks in blue Murano glass ball opaque, 1960s, Italian design.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Murano Glass

Christofle Mid Century Design Candelabra Candle Holder, France, 1970´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Christofle Mid Century / Art Deco design candelabra candleholder, France, 1970s. They are really chic! Wine cooler is not included, it´s sold separate.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Stone, Marble

Very Rare Pair of High Mid-Century Wooden Candlesticks by Selma Helmer Loberg
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Elegant pair of candlesticks with an interesting Escher-esque design of intertwining wood. With their height of 82 cm / 32.3 inch these are real statement pieces. The candlesticks a...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Stylized Tiered Silver plated Candleholders by Tommi Parzinger
By Heirloom, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of stylized tiered silver plated candleholders by Tommi Parzinger.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano 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

Two Tall Signed Seguso Handblown Glass Candlesticks
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Two imposing Seguso Murano glass candle holders antique design.(signed by artist) Only one is signed. Dimension: Signed one diameter 8"...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown 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

Italian Gold and Emerald Glass Candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian handblown gold and emerald glass candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Dansk Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful Danish designed multi-head candleholder. Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Candleholder heads can be adjusted horizontally in a spiral.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Large Candlestick in Wrought Iron and Brass, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large candlestick in wrought iron and brass, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Timo Sarpaneva for Littala Finland Arkipelago Candlesticks
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of glass candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala Finland . Solid clear glass in a pinched waist form with internal controlled bubble detail .
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano / Venetian Glass Candlestick or Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern handblown Murano / Venetian glass candlesticks / candleholders / Candelabra / Tableware / Table ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Candle Holder in Silver Plate with Ostrich Egg by J. Anthony Redmile 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Candle holder in silver plate with ostrich egg by J. Anthony Redmile, London, 1970s (signed "Redmile London"). The combination of materials is very chic.  
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Felice Antonio Botta Cylindrical Candleholder in Lucite, 1970s Florence, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Florentine candleholder by the Italian designer F.A. Botta made in Lucite and metal, Florence, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Gense Saturnus Candleholders by Kjell Engman
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of five elegant Swedish modern saturnus silver plated candlesticks feature a sphere half way up the shaft and then a wonderful Saturn shaped bobeche at the top. Designed by Kjell...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Peter Karpf for Lundtofte Denmark Modernist Candle Stick
Located in Ferndale, MI
Minimalist modern brush chrome Lundtofte Denmark candleholder.
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Seguso Vetri d’Arte Murano Black and White Scavo Glass Candle Holder
Located in Troy, MI
Single tall Murano glass candle stick in black glass with white speckles by Segusa Vetri d’Arte, circa 1970s. Excellent vintage condition wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Tommi Parzinger Round Brass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass candlesticks with a circular base with 3 fluted legs and a tapering candleholder. Stamped on bottom. Professionally polished and lacquered.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Hagenauer Single Candleholder
Located in Wien, AT
Hagenauer single candleholder marked on bottom polished and stove enameled.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Pieces, Tulip Candlesticks by Pierre Forssell / Skultuna Sweden
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Set of three pieces. Tulip candlesticks no. 1607 in graduated heights designed 1970 by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Skultuna was founded 16...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Brass Japanese Candlesticks on a Round Scalloped Base and Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous pair of large brass candlesticks on a round scalloped base. Tall form with scalloped base and upper part underneath of the candle pro...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Danish Modern Brutalist Bronze Candleholder Candlestick, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Danish modern bronze candleholder, 1960s.   
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Eye-Catching Trio of Mid-Century Modern Marble and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking trio of burnt orange and dark green marble candlesticks with brass decoration. 9 inches high, 12 inches and 15 inches 5 inches ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Anodized Brass Lotus Candlesticks, USA, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A duo of anodized brass candlesticks, each featuring a round base, stem and a lotus flower that contains a regular size candle. Manufactured in the USA during the 1960s. The cand...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Ten Swedish 'Liljan' Brass Candleholders by Ystad
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Five pairs of "Liljan" brass candleholders by Ivar Ålenius Björk. Though identical in size, each pair differs slightly in patina and branding (likely based on production period varia...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Union Bavaria Porcelain Tray and Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Union Bavaria porcelain tray and candlesticks - a lovely pair. Small tray and pair of candlesticks with beautiful yellow pattern rim - works with contemporary and traditional setting...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Carl Aubock Modernist Walnut Leather Candlestick Candle Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare midcentury candleholder from the 1950s by Carl Auböck. It is completely handmade and has a cylindrical top, made of walnut with a brass interior on leather covered stem and a ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Two 1950s Danish Modern Green Vases, Candle Sticks by Lovemose
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware items to be used as candle holders or vases. Designed by Johannes Hansen for Løvemose Keramik...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic

Pair of Swedish Iron Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
1960s Swedish iron and glass candleholders.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Set of Eight Swedish Brass Candleholders by Ystad Metall
Located in New York, NY
Stunning set of 8 1950s modern brass "Lijan" candle holders designed by Ivar Âlenius Björk for Ystad Metall.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Palwa Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass & Crystal Candle Holder Candlestick, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful candle holder in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with huge faceted crystals. In excellent condition. ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Pair of Rebajes Copper Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of signed Mid-Century Modern Rebajes midcentury candlesticks have blackened copper with alternating copper forms. They resemble origami folds in metal. They are scu...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Tommi Parzinger Heirloom 700 Silver Triple Candlestick Candelabra, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tommi Parzinger reflective silver plate three-stem taper Candelabra, circa 1955. Stamped Heirloom "700" to underside. Classic. Timeless. Rarity
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of Six Charles Hollis Jones Style Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
These are Lucite with metal tips to hold candles. Thick Lucite. Charles Hollis Jones or Karl Springer style. Measures: All are 2.25 square, smallest is 6.38", medium is 8.38" and tal...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Tommi Parzinger Candlesticks, Brass, Signed, Dorlyn
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger candlesticks brass signed. Small scale pair of candlesticks both signed on the undersides: "Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths" with conjoined cypher - PR.  
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis XVI Style '19th Century' Three Scroll Arm Candelabras
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Louis XVI Style '19th Century' three scroll arm candelabras.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Richard Rohac Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian modernist three-arm candelabra candleholder / candlestick, made of brass, partly black-finished. Designed by Richard Rohac, manufactured by Atelier Rohac in the...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Triangular Acrylic Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning mid-century Trio of candlesticks - perfect for the table, mantle, in any room!
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Acrylic

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

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Sculptural Diamond Shaped Candlesticks Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage brass candlesticks can be placed in many different ways. They have been professionally polished and have new felt on the bottom. They have good weight to them. T...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Walnut Ball Tripod Candlestick Candleholder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A very beautiful Viennese modernist candlestick. In the shape of a ball, with a nice tripod base, made of walnut wood. Excellent condition. Measures 4 inch high.
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Wood, Walnut

Rare Eva Zeisel Baby Bottom Glass Candleholder
Located in South Charleston, WV
Eva Zeisel (1906-2011) was one of the most renowned Industrial designers of the 20th century with over 10,000 designs to her credit, though many were not put into production. Primarily known for ceramics, Zeisel did designs for other mediums such as glass and wood. In 1995 Zeisel was asked to submit some of her designs that had never been produced for limited production runs by the Orange Chicken...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Set of Two Burl Wood Candleholders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of two burl wood candleholders. Measures: Large is 18 " diameter and 5 " tall Small is 12 " diameter and 4 " tall Holds up to 4.5 " diameter candles.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Great Pair of Tommi Parzinger Candlesticks
Located in Montreal, QC
Great pair of Tommi Parzinger design solid brass candle sticks .
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Murano Amber and "Avventurina" Glass Pair of Candlesticks
Located in Austin, TX
Murano glass pair of candlesticks with "avventurina" glass columns and rings, deep amber tops and bases signed Davide Dona Murano.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Antonia Campi 1950s Italian Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of original 1950s ceramic candleholders by famed Italian artist, Antonia Campi. Signed.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Porcelain

Pair of British Modernist Sterling Silver Candleholders, 1964
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of minimalist mid century modern sterling silver candleholders made in London, England, 1964. Hallmarks as pictured. Each piece measuring 7" in overall height and 4.5" in diameter.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Impressive Pair of Antonio Pineda Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modernist design candlesticks by master silversmith Antonio Pineda. One candlestick is marked". 999 silver not solid Pineda Taxco S.A. de C.V." The metal is silver over a bas...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

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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