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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Sacred Lotus Glass Candle – 2 scents / Small
Located in Cairo, EG
Scent is the invisible layer that completes any beautifully designed space. In a special collaboration with Candle Connection, Shewekar brings her artistic touch to the world of scen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
$63 Sale Price
10% Off
Set of Five Glass Candlesticks, Votives Or Vases Amber Brown and Teal Turquoise
Located in North Miami, FL
This set of 5 contemporary glass candlesticks, votives and or small vases will make a great tablescape. The rich colors of amber brown and teal turquoise combination play with light ...
Category
2010s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Scavo Candlestick 1980s Signed Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Scavo Candlestick 1980s Signed Cenedese.
This amazing candle holder was made by Cenedese, one of the most appreciated glass artists from the Venetian i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
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
$95 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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...
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$611 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Eva Zeisel Candlesticks, USA 2007
By Eva Zeisel
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Bronze candlesticks by Eva Zeisel in 2007 at 101 years of age, this is the complete set of sizes at 6”, 8” and 11”, From the “Originals” line, signed to base and no longe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Votive Holder in Pink Quartz Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,210 / item
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
USA, Late 20th Century
Each measures: 4.5"W x 4"D x 8"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Silver Candlesticks, 14” H
By Robert Welch
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Set of polished metal candlesticks. Tall tapered silhouette that feels both modern and timeless. Their fluid, sculptural form adds height and elegance to any surface, catching light ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
$350 / set
Votive Holder in Smoky Quartz Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,295 / item
Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Candle Holder, Turquoise
By DAY Studio
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 th...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sheet Metal
Tall Bronze Candlestick with Removable Top, 32 inches
Located in New York, NY
A tall candlestick in forged bronze with black satin finish. Indonesia, contemporary.
The 9-inch diameter top plate is designed to hold pillar candles up to 6 inches in diameter. It...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Votive Holder in Amethyst Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
$1,540 / item
Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Navy Candle Holders, Set of 2
By DAY Studio
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sheet Metal
$79 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Votive Holder in Black Quartz Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$805 / item
Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Located in Queens, NY
Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
$2,800 / item
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
Contemporary 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
Set of 3 Exquise Baccarat items, Sky Blue Crystal, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat pieces are well-know over the world.
A crystal masterpiece set of exceptional proportions, the set cryst...
Category
1990s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Exquisite Jay Strongwater Tall Undulating Leaves Enameled Metal Candleholder
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite Jay Strongwater Tall Undulating Leaves Enameled Metal Candleholder
Very large, elegant, leaf motif candleholder from the Jay Strongwate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Wendell Castle Rare Pair of Candle Holders with Gold Leaf 1990 (Signed & Dated)
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive sculpture candle holders in hand-carved mahogany, verdigris patinated brass, and gold leaf by Wendell Castle, American 1990 (each signed "W.C. 90" on base). The ar...
Category
1990s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Bamboo Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano Hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting on gold gilt bamboo form base (Base measur...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shades having a green swirl motif resting on polished nickel bases (base 7...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Set of 2 Long Candleholders in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 long candleholders in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 41 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Pair of Albert Paley Blossom Candlesticks
By Albert Paley
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of blossom candlesticks by Albert Paley Studio. Forged and blackened steel with brass. Signed and dated [Albert Paley 1994].
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
$6,930 / set
Italian Scavo Murano Glass Candlestick by Karl Springer for Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous Italian Scavo Murano glass candlestick designed by Karl Springer for Seguso.
Constructed of rough texture amber and clear M...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Double
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
$114 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 3 Elm Bronze Candleholders by Elan Atelier (preorder)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Set of Three Elm Candleholders by Elan Atelier. Available for preorder, 12 weeks production time, plus international shipping.
The set of 3 includes 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large b...
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Tessellated Stone and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage set of three candlesticks in the style of Maitland Smith. A combination of brass and stone
used candles are included if desired.
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone, Brass
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Rose
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
$104 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Large Crystal Candlestick, MIA Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, MIA model, 21st century.
Charming candlestick in clear, pink, amber, transparent and cobalt-coloured crystal. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Metal Candlesticks by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of metal candlesticks by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.
Pair of metal candlesticks by Vincent Darré for Monoprix, 21st century.
H: 51cm, D: 14cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Modern, Heavy Brass Candlesticks by Bernt Karlsson by Gusum 1980, signed
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of purist candleholders in solid brass, designed by Bernt Karlsson for Gusum - Metallslöjden (metalworking company), Sweden.
Designed by the talented Bernt Karlsson, these cand...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Karl Springer Midcentury Venetian Amber Scavo Glass Candlestick by Segu
By Karl Springer, Seguso
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Karl Springer Midcentury Venetian Scavo Glass Candlesticks with Amber tops and White bases (SEGUSO)
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Asha Small Brass Candlestick – Hand-Turned Sculptural Dome Candle Holder (H 65)
By VandaVee
Located in London, GB
Asha is a vessel for flame and meaning. Named after the ancient Persian concept of divine truth and cosmic order, each candlestick is a standalone sculpture that holds light with qui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Crystal Candlestick, OPH Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candlestick, OPH model, 21st century.
Crystal candlestick available in six colours: Green/Black, Blue/Green, Pink/Black, Amber/Black, Transparent, Violet/Yellow. Each crysta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Arthur Court Pair of Aluminum Ram Horn Candlestick Holders 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast aluminum ram horn candlestick holders by Arthur Court, American 1970s. These are very stylish.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum
Vertigo Short Cream Onyx Stone Candleholder
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 ...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
$425 / item
Vintage Candle Holders Round w/removeable inner tubes Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your ambiance with the charm of Vintage Candle Holders - a set of four exquisite round holders featuring removable inner tubes. Crafted with a nod to the classic design sensi...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
$120 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Mirror Candle Holder "Spegla Yellow Travertine" Marble with Half Transp Mirror
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Magic of Spegla
Spegla redefines what a candle holder can be. Built with a half-transparent mirror glass, the object transforms depending on whether the candle behind it is lit.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Pair of Modernist Sterling Candle Holders by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Modernist sterling silver candle holders were realized by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, circa 1985. They feature circular bodies with curved raised sides and a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting on a polished nickel base (base measures 7...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Nickel
Crystal Candlestick, Model DAK, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candleholder available in two colours: Amber/Transparent/Black and Red/Transparent/Cobalt. The balance between the transparency of the crystal and the glow of the candles cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Large Crystal Candlestick, ENS Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, ENS model, 21st century.
Delightful contemporary crystal candlestick in cheerful colours.
Estimated production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
USA, Late 20th Century
Each measures: 4"W x 4"D x 8"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Bronze Candlestick with Removable Top, Small Size
Located in New York, NY
A tall bronze candlestick in forged bronze, black finish. Contemporary. The 9.5-inch diameter top plate is designed to hold large size candles,...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Set of Brass Candleholders by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of brass candleholders
Made in Italy.
Ask for custom size and finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Brass Almendres Candle Holder by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Almendres Candle Holder by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 11 x H 3 cm
Materials: Brass
Almendres candleholder is a solid, hand poured brass form with an almond shaped profile.
Almendres candleholder is manufactured in small batches, slight variations will occur from piece to piece. Production marks may...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
Germany, Late 20th Century
Each measures: 5.25"W x 5.25"D x 8.13"H.
Very good original vintage condi...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Mirror Candle Holder "Spegla Pink Edition" Glass with Half Transparent Mirror
Located in Stockholm, SE
The two-sided Spegla is an interior object that works both as a mirror and a candle holder. The circular glass sheet reflects the light of the room when the candle isn’t lit. While t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Mirror
Large Crystal Candlestick, CAR Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, CAR model, 21st century.
Delightful contemporary crystal candlestick in cheerful colours.
Estimated production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
$1,257 / item
Large Crystal Candlestick, INDY Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, INDY model, 21st century.
Delightful contemporary crystal candlestick in cheerful colours.
Estimated production...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
$1,034 / item
Vertigo Tall Green Onyx Stone Candleholder
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
Stone, Onyx, Metal
$550 / item
1980s Ottaviani Italy Candle Holder Silver 925 Crystal Rogaska Special
By Ottaviani
Located in Biella, IT
Ottaviani Italy design candelholder special edition silver 925 and crystal made in Rogaska years 1980
the crystal is in very good condition and rare.
Measure: height 7 inc x ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Tessellated Coral 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of artisan candle holders in tessellated coral with bronze bases by Karl Springer, American 1980s. Sculptural forms in beautiful materials.
Measures: W: 3.5 inch...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Coral, Bronze
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce di Luna in Crystal for RSVP
Located in Turin, Turin
Very elegant candle holder designed by the italian maestro Ettore Sottsass at the end of '90s for RSVP. The candle holder is the model "Luce di Luna". The candle holder is entirely i...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Mirror Candle Holder "Spegla Black Edition" Glass with Half Transparent Mirror
Located in Stockholm, SE
The two-sided Spegla is an interior object that works both as a mirror and a candle holder. The circular glass sheet reflects the light of the room when the candle isn’t lit. While t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Mirror
Thomas Roy Markusen Pair of Large Modernist Candleholders
Located in Miami, FL
Never used, American Modernist pair of handcrafted candleholders in nickeled copper, created by famed metal-smith Thomas Roy Markusen in 1980 in the United States. These unique pair ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
$2,380 Sale Price / set
50% Off
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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