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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
Pair of vintage brass candlesticks
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of vintage brass candlesticks, late 19th century. They stand out for their assertive and refined sculptural lines. Their elegant shape adds lots of vintage charm and simplicity....
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Noah's Ark Candleholder in Chrome Plated Clay by Angelica Lorenzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The shapes of this candlestick, take inspiration from the story of Noah's Ark, re-enacted in a not too distant future, where rising sea levels have submerged everything. The protagon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Luna Handmade Blown Glass Candleholder Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Luna is a handmade transparent candle stick in mouth blown glass designed by Aldo Cibic, it is available in three different sizes. This piece is a timeless object whose curvy Silhoue...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Coral Red Snake Sculptural Marble Candlesticks, by Lorenzo Ciompi 2023
Located in Rome, IT
pair of "red laguna"marble candlesticks "CORAL RED SNAKE" designed
by Lorenzo Ciompi 2023
entirely handcrafted in Carrara and polished with satin patina
rare rosso laguna marble...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of Contemporary Dark Berry 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Fiamma High Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Ghidini 1961 "There" Push Pin White Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There (push pin) spare candle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Modern Candle Holder Silver Art Deco Style Candlesticks, 1997s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Modern silver pair of Art Deco-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast, and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 24cm, diameter 21...
Category
1990s Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
Danish Handcrafted Sterling Silver Candlesticks Large
By Erik Sjodahl
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of new handcrafted sterling silver candlesticks, designed and produced by Greg Pepin Silver and contemporary Copenhagen silversmith Manuel Sjodahl Andersen. Unlike a filled ca...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick Black Marble - Large
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, US
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere.
Includes large clear...
Category
2010s British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Daisy Candleholders with Matte Silver Finish by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Includes a pair of two (1 small and 1 large)
Textural cast bronze candleholders, with matte silver finish.
Serpentine, alert, and lending itself in...
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Lucite
all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
Located in Glendale, CA
all' Eden is a stunning hand-cut crystal tea light holder that seamlessly blends intricate craftsmanship with architectural innovation. This modern crystal candlestick pushes...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Pair of "Adam & Eve" Candlesticks by Marsha Plafkin for Art as Responsa
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning pair of "Adam & Eve" Candlesticks by Marsha Plafkin for Art as Responsa, circa 2000. These wonderful sticks are made of black and blue anodized aluminum and can "connect"...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick White Marble - Small
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, US
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere.
Includes large clear...
Category
2010s British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Carrara Marble
German Stainless Steel Minimalist Design Candle Holder set of 9
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Elevate your home decor with our exclusive Stainless Steel Candle holder set, crafted in Germany this set of 9 embodies the iconic design styles of the 80s and 90s. Each piece is han...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick Black Marble - Small
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, US
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere.
Includes large clear...
Category
2010s British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick White Marble - Large
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, US
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere.
Includes large clear...
Category
2010s British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Carrara Marble
all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
Located in Glendale, CA
all' Eden is a stunning hand-cut crystal tea light holder that seamlessly blends intricate craftsmanship with architectural innovation. This modern crystal candlestick pushes...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Solid Brass Aesop Oil Burner by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid Brass Aesop Oil Burner by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 13 x D 11 x H 7 cm
Materials: Brass
An object of substance and beauty, a unique, refined alternative to traditional burners. Designed for Aesop by Studio Henry Wilson...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
By Art Decor
Located in Glendale, CA
all' Eden is a stunning hand-cut crystal tea light holder that seamlessly blends intricate craftsmanship with architectural innovation. This modern crystal candlestick pushes...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Petite Marble Round Candle Stick
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-carved round marble candlestick sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Modern, yet transitional
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Ellipses Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
Located in Glendale, CA
Ellipses is a modern hand-cut crystal candlestick with an exquisite combination of abstract dark gray and clear crystal parts. The black balls around the base make it a stunning and ...
Category
2010s Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
White Marble Flair Candle Stand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White Marble Flair Candle Stand, Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Made of hand formed marble with a iron candle spike
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
Austria, Late 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 10"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Fiamma Low Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Tournon Orange Clear Glass Candle Holder
Located in Hudson, NY
Belgian glass maker Henry Dean has been in the business of creating handmade, mouthblown glass vessels for the past thirty years. The Tournon orange clear glass candle holder, shown...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Sprue Candlesticks Set of 11 Cast Bronze by Studio Sunt
Located in Üsküdar, İstanbul
Sprue Candlesticks get their name from one of the stages of a casting technique and are produced entirely from bronze Material.
The top part of the candlestick is formed of bronze i...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Italian Modern Elongated Two-Tone Blown Glass 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....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Glass Candleholder by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Glass Candleholder by Le Lampade
Handmade in Italy .
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pair of Japanese Modern Sterling Chambersticks, Mitsuwa & Co. Ltd
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Japanese Modern Sterling Chambersticks, Mitsuwa & Co. Ltd
Japan, Circa 1950s
Each one a sleek design of typical chamberstick form, with...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Cut Steel
Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Army
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass and glass put together is a beautiful combination. This small candle holder hurricanes a sculpted glass fop and vibrant marble base which will will bring a glowing cozy atmosph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlestick 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 color 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set Of 2 Shed Light Candeholders by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Shed Light Candleholders by Okurayama
One Of A Kind.
Dimensions: Candleholder 1: D 7,5 x W 7,5 x H 36,5 cm.
Candleholder 2: D 5 x W 6,5 x H 32,5 cm.
Material: Daté Kan Stone...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone
Large Cast Bronze Daisy Candlestands in Gold Bronze by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP!
Gold bronze daisy candlestands are cast using the lost wax method. Each daisy comes as a set of two candlestands joined at the base. Combine severa...
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
White Carrara Marble Candle Holder Contemporary Design Mother’s Day Gift Spain
By Meddel
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
White Carrara Marble Candle Holder Contemporary Design Mother’s Day Gift Spain.
Beautiful candle holder of unique and simple design, it is an inverted pyramid of solid marble.
At the...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Hand-carved Octopus Tentacle Candelabra by artist collaboration
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Chanel Tentacle Candelabra", is a unique collaborative piece as part of PJ Linden's "Puff Puff Past" collection. This piece features PJ Linden's signature t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Set Of Aluminum Sculptural Biomorphic Candlesticks
By Escapade Paris
Located in Toronto, ON
A set of three biomorphic polished aluminum candle holders. They’re made in the 1980s. This style of candle holders are attributed to Escapade Paris. Th...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Brass
By DAY Studio
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 ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
A Set Of Tea Candle Holders In Tessellated Marble And Brass By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tea candle holders in tessellated marble and brass inlay. Supported on rectangle bases the stems with segmented marble uprights with stylis...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
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...
Category
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Italian Candlesticks
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of gold plated tulip candlesticks by Italian manufacturer William Adams.
Marked on the base.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate
Vertigo Menorah Black Onyx Stone Candle Holder
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo stability.
Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kin...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Denmark Hans Jensen Pair Of Silver Plate Candle Holders
By Hans Jensen
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Modern Bone Candlesticks with Chrome Mounts, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern candlesticks with bone standards and chromed metal mounts. Property from the Estate of designer, model, television host, and business woman, Nina Griscom.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
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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