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Modern Candlesticks

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Martha Sturdy Canada Pair Frosted Yellow & Green Resin Candle Holders, ca 1980s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A pair of opaque resin candle holders, one green and the other a light yellow resin. The cylindrical shapes are asymmetrical, solid and confident but have been carved as if they wer...
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1980s Canadian Vintage Modern Candlesticks

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Resin

4 Waterford Crystal Luma Illuminology Single Taper Candlesticks Candle Holders
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four late 20th century Waterford cut crystal Luma / Illuminology candlesticks. Column design with splayed bases, cut in a modern geometric stone / brick pattern. Dimensions: ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Candlesticks

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Crystal

Set of Three Gunmetal and Brass Candle Holders by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of three glamorous large gunmetal and brass with lucite covers candle holders designed by renowned designer Karl Springer. In beautiful vintage condition with minor wear consist...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Tiffany Modern Classical Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modern Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca. 1922. Urn socket on tapering shaft on raised foot. Stepped rims and reeded bands. Fully ...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

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Sterling Silver

Guido Niest Atelier Italy Hand-made Silverplate Candle Holder
Located in Miami, FL
Guido Niest Atelier Italy Hand-made Silverplate Candle Holder Offered for sale is a silverplate ribbon double candle holder by Guido Niest Atelier of Italy. The handmade candle ho...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks

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Silver Plate

A fine pair of modular Sterling Silver Garrido candlesticks "Arco Iris"
Located in Aachen, DE
A fine pair of modular Sterling Silver candlesticks "Arco Iris" made in 2006 by Juan & Paloma Garrido for Damian Garrido Orfebre in a limited edition of 8. This is the 7th copy from ...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary Yellow Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Les Prismatiques Attributed Impressive Pair of Large Lucite Candle Holders 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large solid cast lucite candle holders by Les Prismatiques, American 1980's. These are beautifully made and very heavy. Dimensions for Each: Diam: 11 inches H: 50 inches...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

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Lucite

Contemporary Decorative Tea Light Stand, English Art Glass, Votive Candle Holder
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative tea light stand. An English, art glass and straw silk votive holder by Margaret Johnson. Striking colour accentuates this delightful tea light stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candlesticks

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Glass

Set of 4 Italian Varying-Sized Blown Glass Two-Tone Candlestick Holders, 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an artfully crafted set of four Italian Modern blown glass candlestick holders. Like snowflakes no two are alike and each is ever so slightly different in size and shape...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Modernist Black Steel Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist black steel candle holder, circa 1980s. The piece measures 6.25"D x 6.5"H and holds a 4"D candle. #3361   
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modernist Cut Steel Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Modernist cut steel candle holders, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 5"D x 4"H and holds a 1"D candle. Very attractive set! #3359
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

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Cut Steel

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., "Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection" (signed to the underside) New York, USA...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Modernist Cut Steel Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Modernist cut steel candle holders, circa 1970s. The Each holder has a triangular pyramid form supported by a tripod base and supprts up to a 3"D candle. Great pati...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

OGG 1960's Italian Ceramic White & Navy Twist Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style Italian candlesticks by OGG. Hand painted ceramic in white and navy blue color with a column-like form and distinct twist shape. Made in Italy, in the Mi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

WATERFORD Crystal Ireland 10" Metropolitan Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Late 20th Century candlesticks by Waterford, their "Metropolitan" pattern. Clear crystal with a cut straight line design, a square base, and each for a single taper. Etched...
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Late 20th Century Irish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Denmark Hans Jensen Pair Of Silver Plate Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pair of Silver Plate Candle holders by Hans Jensen. It depicts a pair of silver plate double candle holders shaped as two Calla Lily flowers branches joined together with ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Centrepiece Candlestick, Italian Glass, Candle Nozzle, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centrepiece candlestick. An Italian, glass candle nozzle, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Appealing blown form with...
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1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Monkeys Tole Metal Candlestick Holders - Set of 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun set of 3 Boho Chic metal Tole monkeys candlestick holders. Great sculpting details.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Vintage Candlesticks, English, Glass, Decorative Candle Nozzle, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage candlesticks. An English, glass decorative candle nozzle, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Add a delightful decorative touch to your centrepiec...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Pair Signed Arie Ofir Israeli Sterling Silver & Anodized Aluminum Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Modernist silver candlesticks. By Arie Ofir. In sterling silver with anodized aluminum central candle holders. B...
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20th Century Israeli Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum, Sterling Silver

Original Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder
Located in Germantown, MD
An Original, discontinued Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder in excellent condition. Measures 4" in diamter and stands 3.5" tall. This item...
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Late 20th Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis movement, candleholder Measures: D 12 x W 39 x H 50 cm Plated metal coated with glossy Pink Copper finish Paris-Memphis capsule collection draws its inspiratio...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Small Cast Bronze Daisy Candlestands in Silver by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! SILVER bronze daisy candlestands are cast using the lost wax method. Each daisy comes as a set of two candlestands ...
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2010s European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Karl Springer Set of 3 Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 candle holders in polished brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Beautifully made, these iconic Springer candle holders would complement any interior...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Modernist Gradient Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire Murano Glass Candlestick Holders
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist candlesticks were handblown by the esteemed studio of Signoretti in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its s...
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2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Six Timo Sarpaneva Glass Candlesticks Littala Festivo Collection
Located in Toledo, OH
Six graduated size glass candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva 1926-2006. Part of the Littala Festivo Collection. Sizes range from 2.5" to 9.5".
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20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Orrefors Sweden Frosted Glass Four Candle Holders Designed by Anne Nilssen
Located in Toledo, OH
Swedish made glass set of four candleholders by Orrefors. Designed by Anne Nilssen. Frosted stem with colorless glass candle cup and base. Si...
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20th Century European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary White Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres and cuboids which are used to create moulds in different sizes. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in low and tall sizes depending on the number of blocks. The candlesticks are cast in bio-resin with 30% recycled content and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure colour consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis Movement, candleholder Measures: D 8.5 x W 15 x H 50 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer painted in matte dusty pink, yellow...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Karl Springer Set of 4 Candleholders in Gunmetal and Brass, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 candle holders in polished gunmetal with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These iconic Springer candle holders are the epitome of chic. Reference Karl Sp...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hand Lathered Marble "Rovinette" Candleholder, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand lathered marble "Rovinette" candleholder - Ilaria Bianchi Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 17 cm Materials: Green Guatemala marble Rovinette, the new desk object collection designed by...
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2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Pair of Clear Murano Glass Candle Holders by Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s large pair of Italian clear Murano glass by Archimede Seguso. Both candle holders are signed ‘Archimede Seguso Murano’(see detail phot...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Vintage Lucite Obelisque Candle Stick Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of obelisk-shaped Lucite candlesticks with a modern geometric polished brass top. A combination that makes a retro statement.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candle holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Karl Springer candle holders are both chic and beautifully made. Reference Ka...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of English Glass Spiral-Twisted Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Pair of English glass spiral-twisted candlesticks English, early 20th century Measures: height 25cm, diameter 11cm Made in England in the early part of the twentieth century, th...
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Early 20th Century English Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Navy Candle Holders, Set of 2
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Esnaf collection is inspired by the ever-curios carts and tools of street vendors of Istanbul. The collection takes its cues from the colorful and quirky geometric compositions of t...
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2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Sheet Metal

Contemporary Hand Repoussé Tang Candlestand in Black Copper by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tang candlestand Black copper Hand repoussé Contemporary Limited edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering...
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2010s Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Modernist Smoked Glass Hurricane Candlestick Lamps
Located in Rochester, NY
Elegant smoked glass hurricane style lamps. Excellent quality. Ground glass tops and bottoms. Gray blue green color. Possibly by Kosta. Unmarked...
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20th Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Postmodern Green Marble Votive Candleholder, circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern green marble votive candleholder, circa 1980.
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20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Set of Contemporary Turquoise European Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds in three sizes. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in three different sizes depending on the number of pearls: three, five and seven. The candlesticks are cast in resin and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure colour consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis Movement - candleholder Measures: D 8.5 x W 15 x H 50 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer painted in matte dusty pink, yello...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Fig Amber Scented Candle, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Bois Oud Scented, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock Thanks to its eye-catching container design, Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space. The natural composition of scents promises to excite sensorial experiences through your home. ACH advisors recommend you continue the experience by using the container as a vase plant. About ACH Collection ACH Collection, a signature brand by Hommés Studio, presents magnificent handmade objects, from tabletop decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Green Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Light up your table with our palm trees candlestick Size small 15cm Size medium 25cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Pink Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Light up your table with our palm trees candlestick. Size: small 15cm Size: medium 25cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Pampaloni of Florence Italian Modernist Silver Candlestick
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A exceptional quality and heavy gauge Italian silver modernist twin candlestick by Pampaloni of Florence with London silver import marks for 2003. The candlestick stands on thick flat rounded base with a narrow rounded column stem supporting a undulating asymmetrical silver strip mounted with two rounded candle sconces...
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Early 2000s European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Marble Stairs by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Stairs by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Carrara marble, brass Dimensions: 15 x 20.5 x 5 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Villeroy & Boch Brass Candle Sticks Germany 1980s Set of 3
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set off Brass candle sticks. Three pieces. Three sizes. good quality. Made for Villeroy & Boch. 1980s Measures: large Height 44.5 cm Diameter 16 cm middle Height 36 cm...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Candlesticks

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Brass

Candle Fig Amber Scented, Grey Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Achi Grey Candle Fragrance, Luxury Modern Ceramic Decor Container Box with Lid Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space thanks to its eye-catching container design. The natural composition of scents promises to excite sensorial experiences through your home. ACH advisors recommend you continue the experience by using the container as a vase plant. Plus, the lid is to be used as an incense burner. About ACH Collection ACH Collection, a signature brand by Hommés Studio, presents magnificent handmade objects, from tabletop decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Candleholder in Green Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Light casts a magical, eternal glow o...
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2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Karl Springer Set of 3 Unique Candle Holders in Lucite, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Unique set of 3 artisan candle holders in tinted and textured lucite designed to look like hand-blown scavo glass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These were done as prototypes. ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Lucite

Crystal Colorful Candleholder, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A unique piece Crystal candleholder made in Venice Colroful and bright this candleholder will make your table spark.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Wake Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Stelo Wake Candle Holders Turquoise and crackle' effect are the main colors of these candle holders but the black and burnt effect is present on both the outside of the pieces and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

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Ceramic

Pair of Brass Double Arm Austrian Candle Holders by Rena Rosenthal
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Austrian Rena Rosenthal candle holders. Possibly a Hagenauer design. Patinated brass and lacquered brass sinuous double arms that appear to be a single arm looped at the base...
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20th Century European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Brass Candlesticks Fornasetti Style with Sun Motif Vintage Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful pair of vintage brass candlesticks are very Fornasetti style with a bit of Tony Duquette whimsy. The sun motif brings happiness. They are fro...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis movement, candleholder Measures: D 8.5 x W 15 x H 50 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer painted in matte dusty pink, yellow...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Fiamma High Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Fiamma is an elegant candle holder in blown glass consisting of two elements: a tapered and slim base on which a cylindrical lampshade lays. Fiamma, designed by Aldo Cibic, is availa...
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2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Modern candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern candlesticks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candlesticks, popular names associated with this style include Dan Yeffet, Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni, and AIREDELSUR. 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 $39 and tops out at $32,954 while the average work can sell for $750.

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