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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Mastodon Candlestick in Oiled Walnut and Brass by Noah Norton for Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Mastodon by Noah Norton for Wooda powerfully lifts and holds two tapers. Inspired by the natural world and crafted in beautiful walnut, ash, and oak, Mastodon is designed to brighten a room and encourage conversation. About the designer: Noah Norton is a designer, who strives for balance and harmony in the work he creates, believing that the simplest solution is often the best. His work includes furniture, lighting and a variety of products for the consumer and Industrial markets. Additionally, Norton is an Associate Professor of Industrial Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout where he can be found teaching studio courses and leading international collaborative projects. The Mastodon candlestick is also offered in a set of two candlesticks...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Vintage Candlestick holders by Charles Hollis Jones - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Charles Hollis Jones's Lucite candle holders epitomize the intersection of modern design and timeless elegance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these candle holders show...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Lucite

Large XXth Century Floor or Table Metal Candlestick Handmade Lighting Lamp 1970
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Large XXth century candlesticks In the style of Atelier Marolles Large floor or table metal candlesticks unique handmade piece realised circa 1970 Measures: Height 62 cm...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Candleholders By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of chic, Scandinavian modern, rosewood candleholders by Laurids Lonborg feature lovely tapered silhouettes with blackened metal accents.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

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

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Teak and Brass Rare Table Candle Holder / Stick, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Rare type.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Piet Hein Glass and chrome candlestick for 4 candles
Located in Kiel, SH
This candleholder by famous Danish designer Piet Hein is shaped in a oval form Hein called "Supereclipse". This theme is found in many different items created by him.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Chrome

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

Set of 2 Acid-Etched Candlestick Holders in Porcelain, Japan, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid set of solid porcelain candlestick holders. Featuring an acid-etched surface and sporting lovely tulip-shaped tops this artfully crafted Danish-styled set is t...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Porcelain

1960 Vase and candlestick, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- All-glass vase and candlestick made of multi-colored layered and cut opal glass - original undamaged condition - height of candlestick 22cm, diameter 10cm
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Opaline Glass

Swedish Designer, Candle Holder, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candle holder designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Candlestick and Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Metal, Brass Re-polished With aged patina Good Original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Brass

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 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

California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick holder by Lynda Feman Circa 19
Located in Van Nuys, CA
California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick Holder by Lynda Feman Circa 1998, United States Discover the charm of our Vintage California...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Metal

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

Pair of Fry Foval Opalescent Art Glass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A matching pair of blown art glass candlesticks by Fry Foval, featuring opalescent glass with blue threading. Dimensions: 11”H x 4.75”W x 4.75”D Period: 20t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Swedish Modern Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
These candlesticks are made of brass with rounded stems, designed to fit small candles. Condition: Good vintage condition, with a lovely patina that adds to their charm.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Vintage Candlestick Holders by Charles Hollis jones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The vintage candlestick holder by Charles Hollis Jones seamlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Crafted with meticulous at...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Set of 3 Georg Jensen by Verner Panton Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Georg Jensen by Verner Panton candlesticks, graduated sizes, made from polished aluminum small candlestick - 4 and 3/4 inches in height medium candlestick - 7 inches in heig...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Aluminum

Collection of Timo Sarpaneva Littala Finland Festivo Candlesticks
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of 31 vintage " Festivo " candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva produced by the Littala glassworks Finland . Glass textured in ice like shapes . Handcrafted work each...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Glass

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

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Brass

Set of Ceramic Vase & Candle Stick Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia 1960’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of mid century Ditmar Urbach vase and candlestick, made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. In very good condition. The vase is approximately 21.5 cm (8.5 inch) high, 10 cm...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Vintage Modern Silver Plate Designer Candlestick Holders by Sheffield
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage silver plate designer trumpet form and fluted candlestick holders by Sheffield. In the manner of Tommi Parzinger. These can be arranged in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Silver Plate

Set of 2 Bauhaus Candlestick Holders Attributed to Günter Kupetz, Germany, 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous set of Bauhaus candlestick holders forged from solid brass and bent into a these fantastic shapes. Attributed to the renowned Günter Kupetz, a German-born indu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Burl Maple Hand Lathed Candleholder
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautifully crafted candleholder. It's made of burl Maple and hand is hand crafted on a lathe. It was made in Iceland.
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Late 20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Birdseye Maple

Stiffel Enamel Brass Candlestick Lamps with Dupioni Silk Shades
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage Stiffel Enamel...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass, Enamel

Four Candle Candelabra in Wrought Iron and Cane by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Completely original four branch table top candelabra / candle holder designed by Arthur Umanoff. Very good original condition. No breaks in the can portion. Some areas of discolorati...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Iron

Pair of Candlesticks Polycarbonate Brass Candleholder, French, circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French polycarbonate pair of candle sticks. The transparency of the material gives an airy aesthetic to the whole. circa 1980 Good condition. Shipping: 10 x 20 x 31.5 0.3kg.
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Murano Art Glass Bronze Candle Hurricane Shade Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful oversized hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting on bronze base Measures: Base 10 1/2" round x 1" H Hurricane 9" opening on top x...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Modern Candlesticks by Lars Holmström
Located in Karlstad, SE
The Holmström candlesticks are a beautiful addition to any holiday décor, particularly during the Swedish tradition of Lucia. Made by Lars Holmström in Arvika, these candlesticks are...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

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

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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

Big Pair of Candelabras, 1955, Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Hutschenreuther Selb LHS Kunstabteilung ------------------- Hutschenreuther Kunstabteilung 1722/1 Selb -------------------------------------- The Hutschenreuther porcelain fact...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Gunner Ander Brass Candlesticks 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Art Déco brass candlesticks 1940s by Gunner Ander.
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Modernist South American Rosewood Candlesticks Hourglass Studio Craft Woodwork
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful South American turned wood candlestick holders.
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Candlestick by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This iced glass candlestick indeed seems to be made out of ice. The bubbles and irregularities in the glass are part of the design and ensure a natural authentic look. Once filled wi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Group of Mid-Century Modern Brass Curvaceous Candelabras
Located in London, GB
Group of four brass candelabras with organic curves. One for six regular candles, two for three regular candles and one for three wider candles (D 3-4 cm).
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper High Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one thick candle. This wonderful mid-century modern item has an openwork brutalist foot consisting of 24 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

Materials

Copper

Sciarrotta Bailey, Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Candlestick Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Rare candlestick in sterling silver by Sciarrotta for Bailey, Banks, and Biddle in riveting, modern design. Measuring 7'' tall by 5'' in width by 3 1/8'' in depth. Weighing 6.4 ozt. Bearing hallmarks as shown. Sciarrotta’s handmade silver was sold at high-end American retailers in the mid-20th century, including Georg Jensen, Cartier, Black Starr and Gorham...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Vintage Mid Century Modern Candle Holders by Jens H. Quistgaar for Dansk Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Eight Arm Candle Holder. Brutalist Design. Possibly Cast Iron . Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 5 1/2 W ; 5 1/2 D ; 6 3/4 D
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern style decorative Candle Holder. Possibly Brass.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Box H15 Dimensions. Approximately 2.75” W ; 2.75” D ; 8.75” H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Red Acrylic/Lucite Geometric Candle Holders
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of italian mid-century modern red acrylic/lucite geometric candle holders By: unknown Material: acrylic, lucite, synthetic, plastic Technique: cast, molded, polished, hand-crafted Dimensions: 3 in x 4.5 in x 11 in Date: mid-20th century Style: Mid-Century Modern, Op Art, Space Age Place of origin: Italy Striking pair of mid-20th century italian...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Synthetic, Acrylic, Lucite, Plastic

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Candlesticks Josef Frank Svenskt Tenn 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage candlesticks or candleholder attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 1950s Sweden from brass. An amazing candlestick from brass with curved circular li...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Two ceramic candlesticks from the Karlsruher Majolika by E. Roser. 1950 - 1955
Located in CADALSO, ES
Two angels from the Karlsruher Majolika by E. Roser. Hard to find both in perfect condition Big figurines hand painted
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

1960s Bengt Edenfalk Candlesticks for kosta Boda
Located in Madrid, ES
1960s Bengt Edenfalk for kosta Boda Crystal Candleholders designed by Bengt Edenfalk for kosta Boda. Sweden, 1960’s. They present a versatile Hexagonal shape that is perfect for dif...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bronze Candlesticks, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 bronze cylindrical candleticks Measuring approx 3.5" - 7" Scandinavian Modern circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Oversize Tall Swiss Made Candlesticks
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice oversize candleholders. Stand 25 inches tall. Stamped made in Switzerland.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Large Bronze Candelabra for Six Candles
Located in London, GB
Large organic bronze cast gold tinted candelabra forms a circle of six alternating candles of choice, from regular candles to 3.5 cm diameter. They wi...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Large Modernist Brass Floor Candle Holder, 1950's
Located in London, GB
Large 1950's floor candle holder handcrafted in brass with stamped circle pattern surface for pillar candles. Possible designed for a church altar. Dimensions are without the candles...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Candlestick holders, pair, mid-century modern Danish teak wood
Located in San Francisco, US
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century Danish design with this beautiful pair of vintage teak candlestick holders. Crafted from rich, warm teak wood, these pieces exemplify the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Teak

Elegant mid century modern style Brass-Toned Candleholders pair
Located in Seattle, WA
The decor consists of a pair of brass-toned candleholders. They feature a classic design with a slender, elongated body and a broad octagonal base. Each candlestick has a flared top ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

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

Set of Two Pottery Vases "Red Black" 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

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Ceramic

Pair of Swedish Brass Starburst Style Candlesticks
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a pair of ORIGINAL brass Swedish candlesticks with removeable candle holders, also can be just displayed as lovely brass accents. D...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Chodzież Porcelain Candleholder
Located in Chorzów, PL
A porcelain candleholder from the Chodziez Company, created after 1964. Size: Height 15 cm Width 23 cm.
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

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

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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