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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Set of 3 Elm Bronze Candleholders by Elan Atelier (preorder)
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...
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2010s European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver Short Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass short candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. Ideal for displaying tall dinner candles, the Minimalist design is marked by a bulbed bobeche with a wide rim supported by a short column and a flat base. A small figurine stands...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Lazy Climber Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marked by a timeless minimalist aesthetic, this sculptural double candlestick is a modern take on a traditional piece of home decor. Made of polished brass, the piece features two ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Short Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass short candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. Embodying classical allure and imaginative flair, this s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass tall candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. Designed for taper candles, the streamlined design boasts a rounded bobeches with a wide rim supported by a short column...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Walkman Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marked by a timeless minimalist aesthetic, this sculptural double candlestick is a modern take on a traditional piece of home decor. Made of polished brass, the piece features two ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

St Laurent Orion Candleholder Set by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
St Laurent Orion candleholder set by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 18.7 x H 12 cm Ø 19.7 x H 25 cm Ø 32 x H 12 cm Materials: Marble Size available: Marble available: M...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Modern Candle Holder Silver Art Deco Style Candlesticks, 1997s
Located in Wembley, 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...
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1990s Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

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: 5.38"W x 4.63"D x 11"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

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

all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
$288 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of 2 Maat Candleholder by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Maat candleholder by SB26 Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 50 cm / W 8 x D 8 x H 30 cm Weight: 3.5 kg / 2.5 kg Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass Maat...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Modern Glass Sphere Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of transparent glass candlestick holders with a round sphere design, in the Modern style, circa mid-late-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images. Dime...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

White Candle Holders, Set of Four Marble White Candlestick Holders by P. Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mathieu designed these elegant white candle holders in marble for Stephanie Odegard Co. Ltd. Solid pieces of marble are turned to create these delicate designs. The marble is hand-carved to make these marble candle sticks...
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2010s Indian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Candlestick in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candlestick in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 20 x D 19 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Forma Fluida Candleholder in Bronze
Located in Florence, IT
An experimental research on the matter and on the bronze production gives life to a series of sculptural objects that arise from the exploration of the fluidity of the metal. The mat...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

A pair of modernist wooden church candle holders, 1945-1960
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
A pair of modernist wooden church candle holders, originating from a modernist reconstruction church from the period 1945-1960. These impressive candle holders have a height of 121 c...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Cast Bronze Daisy Candlestands in Matte Gold by Elan Atelier 'Preorder'
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Includes a pair of two (1 small and 1 large) Serpentine, alert, and lending itself in a cluster to visual cacophony, the Daisy is an exciting ...
Category

2010s European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary European Block & Pearl Candlestick In Green 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 and block shaped de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silver Plated Candlesticks, Regency Style, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated candlesticks, Regency style, contemporary work. Pair of Regence style silver plated candlesticks, 17th century style, contemporary work. D: 13,5cm H: 24,5cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Antila Marble Candleholder by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Antila Marble candleholder by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 6 cm Materials: Marble Born in 1971 in Jerusalem, Israel. Studied Industrial Design at Bezalel Academy...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

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

all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
$288 Sale Price / item
20% Off
pair of 21th concrete brutalist design candlesticks table lamp by Les usagers
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Les Usagers Large pair of 21th century brutalist concrete design candlesticks by Les Usagers Handmade unique production Sold with certificate Height 43 cm Large 33 cm Depth 15 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Concrete

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Short Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass short candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. The streamlined design features a flat base and a long c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Short Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass short candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. Designed for taper candles, the streamlined design boasts a rounded bobeche with a wide rim supported by a short column...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass tall candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. Ideal for displaying tall dinner candles, the minimalist design is marked by a bulbed bobeche with a wide rim supported by a short column and a flat base. A small figurine stands...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Veritas Faceted Optical Glass Candle Votives, Texas, 2016
Located in Glasgow, GB
Set of four contemporary faceted optical glass candle votives by Veritas, Texas, 2016. Each votive is hand-crafted from crystal-clear optical glass in a compact square form, precisio...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Optical Glass

Pair of Italian Modern Gilt and Patinated Brass Conical Candlesticks, C. 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Modern Gilt and Patinated Brass Conical Candlesticks Italy, circa 1970s A sculptural pair of Italian Modern candlesticks, each composed of a slender, trumpet-form s...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Calacatta Orion Candleholder Set by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Orion candleholder Set by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 18.7 x H 12 cm Ø 19.7 x H 25 cm Ø 32 x H 12 cm Materials: Marble Size available: Marble available: Marqu...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

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 ...
Category

2010s European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Paonazzo Orion Candleholders by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Paonazzo Orion candleholders by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 19.7 x H 25 cm Materials: Marble Size available: Ø 18.7 x H 12 cm Ø 19.7 x H 25 cm Ø 32 x H 12 cm Marble ava...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Candlesticks for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Candlesticks for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
Category

20th Century German Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Mensa Portoro Candleholder by Magaux Keller
Located in Geneve, CH
Mensa Portoro candleholder by Magaux Keller. Dimensions: 12.5 x 20.5 x 13.5 cm. Materials: Marble. Marble available: Portoro Paonazzo Margaux Keller is a French design...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

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

Giacometti White Bronze Leaning Candlestick by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Giacometti white bronze leaning candlestick by Mary Brogger. Dimensions: W 33 cm x D 5 cm x H 196 cm. Materials: white patinated bronze. Also available in other finishes and dimen...
Category

2010s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Oval Green Marble Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Guatemala Incense Plate by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 28 x H 4 cm Materials: Green Guatemala Marble The Incense plate is carved from solid Green G...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Three Graduating Swedish Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum, BK, 1984
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three Graduating Swedish Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum Signed and dated 1984 Sweden, Late 20th Century Add subtle design to your home decor with this stunning set o...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Portoro Orion Candleholder Set by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Portoro Orion candleholder set by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 18.7 x H 12 cm Ø 19.7 x H 25 cm Ø 32 x H 12 cm Materials: Marble Size available: Marble available: Marq...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Set of Three Lucite and Brass Candlesticks by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous set of three polish brass and lucite candle holders by renowned American designer “Mr Lucite” Charles Hollis Jones. In great condition with minor wear consistent with age...
Category

1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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

Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis Movement - Candleholder Measures: D 8.5, W 14, H 55 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer pain...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

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 Matte Gold Bronze Daisy Candleholder by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Textural, matte gold daisy candlestand, cast in bronze using the lost wax method. Each Daisy comes as a set of two candlestands joined at the base....
Category

2010s European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Candle Holder Onnda Deep Blue
Located in Timisoara, RO
This piece creates a beautiful play of shifting, colorful shadows that change with the light. Its shape, inspired by the filiform shape of a candle’s flame, feels organic and full of...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Composition

SignedGiuliano Tosi Set of Three Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Candelsticks
Located in Roma, IT
A set of three hand blown curves Cobalt Blue glass cased in clear glass. Murano glass candlesticks designed by Giuliano Tosi for Oggetti in the 1980s. All three candle sticks are sig...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Selenite Candle Holder by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite candle holder by Aver Dimensions: D 12 x H 29 cm. Materials: selenite, steel, resin.  
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2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Achille Salvagni ALDUS Candle Lantern, Limited Edition
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Achille Salvagni (Italian, b. 1970); Achille Salvagni Atelier (Italy) Marking(s); notes: marking(s); ed. 03/100 Materials: 24K gold-plated bronze, whit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Onyx, Gold Plate, Bronze

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...
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2010s Indonesian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Triple Candle Holder, Pink
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

Crystal Diamond Votive by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Octagonal Diamond Votive by KA Glass is an exquisite masterpiece, meticulously hand-crafted from the finest crystal glass. Its faceted design mirrors the elegance of a finely cut...
Category

2010s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Bronze Candlestick with Removable Top, 25 inches
Located in New York, NY
A medium-size 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 diame...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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

Vertigo Short Cream Onyx Stone Candleholder
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

Pair of Vintage Terracotta Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of vintage terracotta pillar candle holders with a simple tapered shape that blends seamlessly into any style interior. Use on your dining table, coffee table, entry cons...
Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Terracotta

Luna Handmade Blown Glass Candleholder Designed 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Italian Venetian Murano Glass Scavo Candlestick 1980s Signed 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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Vertigo Short Bordeaux Onyx Stone Candleholder
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

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce Di Cena 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 Sera". The candle holder is entirely i...
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1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

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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