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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Votive Holder in Amethyst 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
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
$602 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pampaloni of Florence Italian Modernist Silver Candlestick
By Pampaloni
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...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Votive Holder in Pyrite 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
Pyrite
$1,127 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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
Vertigo Flat 3 Candles Black 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
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
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
Chandelier 3 bras Garance Vallée X MONOPRIX, métal et bois France Série Limitée
Located in London, England
La collection exclusive de Garance Vallée en collaboration avec Monoprix présente un magnifique chandelier à trois bras, alliant harmonieusement le bois et le métal. Cette pièce embl...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
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
Asha Small Brass Candlestick – Hand-Turned Sculptural Dome Candle Holder (H 20)
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
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
$5,544 Sale Price / set
51% Off
Pair Signed Arie Ofir Israeli Sterling Silver & Anodized Aluminum Candlesticks
By Arie Ofir
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...
Category
20th Century Israeli Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum, Sterling Silver
Votive Holder in Galena 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
Rock Crystal
$1,127 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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
Studio Signed Sea Green Glass Tiered Candlesticks Pair Of 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of studio artist signed light sea green tiered glass candlesticks are from 1993. They are signed in cursive S manger'93 then copyright 1992. They do not swivel and ...
Category
1990s North American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$448 Sale Price
25% 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
$563 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Set of 6 Forester Candlesticks by Brian Chaaban
By CHAABAN
Located in London, GB
Transform your space with the majestic presence of our Forester Candlesticks, where architectural elegance meets timeless craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from the towering sentine...
Category
2010s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
$13,910 / item
Votive Holder in Pyrite 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
Pyrite, Rock Crystal
$602 Sale Price / item
30% Off
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
Set of 3, Constantin Candle Holders, Circles by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Constantin Candle Holder Set Round by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni
Dimensions: H.30 D.7 W.7 cm
Materials: Ia- RN - Round; brushed solid oak wood and brass
IIa - RT - Cross; b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
$119 / item
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Lazy Climber Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candlesholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Modern Georgian Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modern Georgian sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Towle Silversmiths in Newburyport, Mass., ca 1940. Each: Elongated baluster socket with flat rim on baluster shaft. Rais...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass.
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass.
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Italian Red Coral-Form Tole Candlesticks in the Style of Tony Duquette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Red Coral-Form Tole Candlesticks in the Style of Tony Duquette, 20th Century
A striking pair of red coral-form tole candlesticks inspired by the bold organic style o...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Candle Snuffer, Made from Silver, Gold and Patinated Metal, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candle snuffer, made from silver, gold and patinated metal, contemporary work.
A delicate and artistic candle snuffer, designed to extinguish candles with grace. Made from silver, g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
1 of the 3 Pairs of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Ravenhead, England
By Kosta Boda
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of votive candleholders designed by by Ravenhead, England are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table!
Please notice the price...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
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 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
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
Pair of Candlesticks with Iris Design, Gilt Metal, Patina and Marble Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks with iris design, gilt metal, patina and marble base.
Pair of contemporary candlesticks with iris design, gilt metal, patinated and marble base, 20th century.
...
Category
20th Century French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Metal
Vintage Brass Candlesticks Fornasetti Style with Sun Motif Pair Of Polished
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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Murano Glass Pair of Candlesticks by Alberto Donà
By Alberto Donà
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass pair of candlesticks by Alberto Donà, both signed.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Black Granite & Brass Candle Holders by Maitland
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Large glamorous black granite column candle holders with brass detailing by Maitland Smith.
Constructed of wood covered with black granite and brass detailing.
In beautiful ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Granite, Brass
$2,200 / set
Vintage Rare Brass and Twisted Tall Lucite Monumental Candlesticks Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These monumental and fabulous pair of rare vintage candlesticks are 2 different sizes of twisted heavy lucite and brass. The top and bottom are stepped forms. They have been polished...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$2,118 Sale Price / set
24% Off
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
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
Vertigo Flat 2 and 3 Candles, Black Onyx Stone Candleholder
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measures: 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.9"
9.4" x 3.5" x 3.5"
A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of so...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Metal
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.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Lucite
Block & Pearl Contemporary Candlestick In White 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair Georg Jensen Gold Glow Candle Holders, Metal Pillar Candle Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
These beautiful candleholders were specially designed for a Christmas collection of Georg Jensen. The timeless design by designer Maria Berntsen made it return in several collections...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Tealight Candle Holder "Sfär Matt Green" in Glass and Glazed Porcelain
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sfär is a tealight holder composed of three parts. A two-part spherical shape in porcelain made in the porcelain factory in Lidköping, Sweden. A sheet of glass in between that is wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Cut Glass
Pair of Dahlia Candlesticks, Gilded Metal, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Dahlia candlesticks, gilded metal, contemporary work.
Pair of Dahlia candleholders, made from gilded metal.
This collection evokes the essence of romance, complexity and op...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the insertion and relationship between the human figure and a series of monolithic objects with a geometric and min...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
Enrique Garcel tesselated bone shell lacquer brown brass candleholders, 1970 1980.
Four candleholders that each have a different type of organic materia...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Wooden Candle Holder Set, Cedar – SOFRA
Located in Orlando, FL
The SOFRA Series solid cedar wooden minimalist candle holder set stands out with its unique design, handcrafted from natural cedar wood. This modern wooden candle holder set consists...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Toosh Incense Holder – Colorful Contemporary Cast Silicone Incense Burner
By beeep
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Meet Toosh: a cheeky twist on the classic incense holder, crafted from flexible, heat-resistant silicone. Unbreakable and full of personality, it blends effortlessly into any interio...
Category
2010s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silicone
Pair of Candlesticks with Anemone Design, white Enamelled Gilt Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks with anemone design, white enamelled gilt metal and marble base.
Pair of contemporary anemone candleholders in white enamelled gilded metal with marble base.
Em...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Metal
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass tall candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. The streamlined design features a flat base and a long co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass tall candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. Embodying classical allure and imaginative flair, this sl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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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