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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Small
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
Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Opal
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
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
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
Fig Amber Scented Candle, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Bois Oud Scented, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Thanks to its eye-catching container design, Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space. The natural composition of scents promises to excite sensorial experiences through your home.
ACH advisors recommend you continue the experience by using the container as a vase plant.
About ACH Collection
ACH Collection, a signature brand by Hommés Studio, presents magnificent handmade objects, from tabletop decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Federico Peri Candlestick Plissé Murano Glass Brass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century, design Federico Peri, candlestick Plissé in Murano glass, various colors.
Lume is a blown glass and satinated brass candlestick available in two
different variants: Lume linear and Lume Plissé.
The glass, prevalent material made with the same technique as
the submerged glass of the ashtrays and Lumino, is proposed by
combining two distinct finishes: in Lume Plissé the wide vertical
pleating - similar to a cog wheel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Brass Candlesticks Fornasetti Style with Sun Motif Vintage Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful pair of vintage brass candlesticks are very Fornasetti style with a bit of Tony Duquette whimsy. The sun motif brings happiness. They are fro...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Flow Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Stelo Flow Candle Holders
Captivating hues of bold visual impact make these two candle holders one-off pieces of unprecedented artistic charm. A stunning Raku crakle' effect on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
21 th century French couple of Candlesticks , Photophores , wood , wrought iron
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing pair of photophores or lanterns for candles, France, 20th century,
In the form of small French houses with tin roofs and framed windows.
In...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Ceramic Crocodile Candle Holders , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Crocodile Candlestick: Hand-Painted by Zinhle Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba
The Crocodile Candlestick is an extraordinary piece of ceramic art from South Africa, blending funct...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
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
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...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Calacatta Orion Candleholder Set by Dan Yeffet
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
Candleholders with Pomegranate Decorations, Silver, Oxidised and Gilded Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candleholders with pomegranate decorations, crafted from high quality silver, oxidised and gilded metal.
Evoking the allure of nature's beauty, these pomegranate-shaped cand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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
Set of 3 Sheath Tealight Holders by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Sheath Tealight Holders by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 9 x H 11 cm (Dimensions may vary between pieces)
Materials: Brass
The sheath tealight holders utilise the reflectivity of soid brass to create a warm atmospheric glow. They are designed to suit a standard tealight.
Sheath tealights are manufactured in small batches so slight variations will occur from piece to piece. Production marks may...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Drift Candle Stick Holder by Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Drift candle holder’s moniker comes from the steep angle of the face which gently reflects candlelight on the polished brass face. Inspired by the scale of early Jens Quistgaard candleholders...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Charta Candlestick by Studio Palatin
Located in Geneve, CH
Charta candlestick by Studio Palatin
Dimensions: H 33.5 x D 16 cm
Materials: biscuit porcelain.
The artist’s inspiration for the Charta Alba Collection came from a series of scu...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Apple Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Apple candleholder by Fakasaka design
Dimensions: W 13.5 cm D 13.5 cm H 41.5.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on pr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Alexia Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Alexia candleholder by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 20 cm D 19 cm H 30.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
A fine pair of modular Sterling Silver Garrido candlesticks "Arco Iris"
Located in Aachen, DE
A fine pair of modular Sterling Silver candlesticks "Arco Iris" made in 2006 by Juan & Paloma Garrido for Damian Garrido Orfebre in a limited edition of 8. This is the 7th copy from ...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Pair of Cast Bronze Daisy Candlestands in Matte Gold by Elan Atelier 'Preorder'
By Elan Atelier
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
20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce di Sera in Crystal for RSVP
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
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
Superb Pair of Finely Carved French Candlesticks
Located in Countryside, IL
Superb Pair of Finely Carved French Candlesticks
Each candlestick measures: 8 wide x 8 deep x 36 inches high
This set is in Great Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and...
Category
2010s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Dark Patina Arbor 4 Piece-Set of Candlesticks by Studio Palatin
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark patina 4 piece-set of candlesticks by Studio Palatin.
Handcrafted, limited edition.
Dimensions: H 10/15/19/25.5 cm.
Materials: Bronze, dark...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Lucite Obelisque Candle Stick Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of obelisk-shaped Lucite candlesticks with a modern geometric polished brass top. A combination that makes a retro statement.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Classic Brown Patina Bronze Leaning Candlestick by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Classic brown patina bronze leaning candlestick by Mary Brogger
Dimensions: W 33 cm x D 5 cm x H 196 cm.
Materials: brown patinated bronze.
Also available in other finishes and di...
Category
2010s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Paonazzo Octans Candleholder Duo by Dan Yeffet
By Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Paonazzo Octans candleholder duo by Dan Yeffet
Dimensions:
Ø 142 x H 80 mm
Ø 141 x H 250 mm
Materials: Marble
Marble available:
Portoro
Calacatta
Paonazzo
Brown Saint...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Portoro Orion Candleholder Set by Dan Yeffet
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
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
St Laurent Orion Candleholder Set by Dan Yeffet
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Leo Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Leo candleholder by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 11 cm D 10 cm H 30.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Large Matte Gold Bronze Daisy Candleholder by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
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
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
21th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair of Modern square Candlesticks
By Pampaloni
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of candlesticks in sterling silver completely handmade in a modern style. The base is square with steps while the stem, also square, is completely smooth with the upper part tha...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Contemporary Ceramic Candle Holder
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary ceramic candleholder
No.2 • Measures: length 8.2 x diameter 5.7 x height 35 cm
Joséphine was the first wife of Napoleon and the First Empress of the...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Maat Candleholder by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Maat candleholder by SB26.
Dimensions: W 7.2, D 7.2, H 30 cm
Weight: 2.5 kg
Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass.
Maat candleholder, both balanced and st...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Modern Style Rock Crystal Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely pair of modern style rock crystal bronze candlesticks. Black finish.
A black bulbous candleholder is over a tapered turned shaft, supported by five hand carved and hand polis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
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
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
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
Claesson Koivisto Rune for Skultuna, Set of 3 Kin Votives in Box, 2010
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Kin is a series of votives or tea light holders with different models, created by the design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune. It is their original series for Skultuna, designed in 201...
Category
2010s Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Lot Three Swedish Modern Art Glass Candlesticks by Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of three large hand blown glass candlestick holder designed by Swedish glass artist Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (1938-2018).
Each candle...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
1990s Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
Modern Italian Murano Blue Torchiere Candlestick Holder Table or Floor, Large
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian Murano 'torchiere' art glass candlestick holder, relatively large, Moder style/Postmodern period, made in Italy by Cenedese Vetri, circa late-20th century. A be...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Pair of Clear Murano Glass Candle Holders by Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s large pair of Italian clear Murano glass by Archimede Seguso.
Both candle holders are signed ‘Archimede Seguso Murano’(see detail phot...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Triple Candle Holder, Pink
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
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
Crystal Modern Pillar by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chaos Pillar by KA Glass is a stunning embodiment of craftsmanship and artistry, made from meticulously hand-crafted crystal glass. This exquisite pillar candle holder captivates...
Category
2010s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Modern candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage candlesticks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern candlesticks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candlesticks, popular names associated with this style include Dan Yeffet, Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni, and AIREDELSUR. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for candlesticks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $39 and tops out at $32,954 while the average work can sell for $750.