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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Mirror

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...
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1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks With Dragon Motif, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks with Chinese dragon motif By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base) USA, Late 20th Century Each measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x 8.25"H. Very good ...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

4 Various Size and shaped Nambe Polished Aluminum Candleholders
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is various size and shaped candleholders by Nambe. The candleholders are made of polished aluminum. They're signed on the bottom. Priced per item.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum

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 ...
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20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

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...
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2010s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

24-Karat Gold Triple Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz, Pair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
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20th Century French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 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) USA, Late 20th Century Each measures: 4.5"W x 4"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary Brass Trio Candle Holder by Henry Wilson, Silver or Gold Finish
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Trio Candle Holder by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 18 x H 3 cm Materials: Brass Trio holds three candles in a solid, hand poured, brass form. Trio candleholder is manufactured...
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2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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

Sacred Lotus Glass Candle – 2 scents / Large
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Tall Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of tall crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base) USA, Late 20th Century Each measures: 5.25"W x 4.75"D x 11"H. Very good original vintage condit...
Category

Late 20th Century American 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) Germany, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.25"W x 3.75"D x 9.25"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century German 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: 4.5"W x 4"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Set of 2 Maat Candleholder M, L by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Maat candleholder by SB26 Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 65 cm 8 x 8 x 50 cm Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass Maat candleholder, both balanced and structured, c...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of 3 Contemporary Ceramic Candleholders
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 contemporary ceramic candleholders No.1 • L 13 x D 8.7 x H 40cm No.2 • Length 8.2 x diameter 5.7 x height 35 cm No.3 • Length 12.7 x diameter 6.6 x height 35 cm Joséphine was the first wife of Napoleon...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

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

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.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

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

Nestable and Convertible Candlesticks in Chrome-Plated Metal, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nestable and convertible candlesticks in chrome-plated metal, 20th century. Candlesticks with a 1970s design, transformable with its original chromed metal box. H: 12cm, W: 7cm, D:...
Category

20th Century French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Ghidini 1961 There 'Push Pin' Candlestick in Wax by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
There (push pin) candlestick in wax by Studio Job. Materials: Wax Net weight: 0.7 kg Dimensions: Diameter 5 x 39 height cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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....
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2010s European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Set of 2 Vintage Stem Glasses Handblown Studio Glass with Abstract Color Swirl
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of artisan handblown wine glasses showcase a unique abstract swirl of color embedded within the glass. Each signed on under the bottom "SJ-03". Crafted by a vintage studio arti...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Venetian Transparent Murano Glass Candle Holder Contemporary 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Transparent Murano Glass Candle Holder, Contemporary 1980s Italy, Signed Cenedese. This elegand candlestick was entirely handcrafted in the Venetian island of Murano by the ...
Category

1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

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

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

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
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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

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

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

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

Vertigo Trio of Candlesticks, Cream Onyx Stone & Silver Alpaca
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measures: 6,7 x 2.7" 9.4 x 2.7" 11 x 2.7" A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo stabilit...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Vertigo Trio of Candlesticks, Black Onyx Stone & Silver Alpaca
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measures: 6,7 x 2.7" 9.4 x 2.7" 11 x 2.7" A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo stability...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Vertigo Trio of Candlesticks, Bordeaux Onyx Stone & Silver Alpaca
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measures: 6,7 x 2.7" 9.4 x 2.7" 11 x 2.7" A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo stabili...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modernist Flower Blossom Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mid-Century two-light table candleabra or candle holders. In sterling silver. Retailed by Cartier. Likely designed and manufactured by Abbiati Gioacchino fu Carlo f...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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

Black Friday-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

Vertigo Flat 3 Candles Black 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

Vertigo Tall 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

Small Contemporary Tea Light Jar, English, Art Glass, Candle Votive, Posy Vase
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small contemporary tea light jar. An English, straw silk art glass votive or posy vase by Margaret Johnson. Petite form to this charming tea light holder Displays a desir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

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...
Category

1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

VERTIGO Flat 2 Candles Black 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

Ellipses Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
Located in Glendale, CA
Ellipses is a modern hand-cut crystal candlestick with an exquisite combination of abstract dark gray and clear crystal parts. The black balls around the base make it a stunning and ...
Category

2010s Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Ellipses Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
Ellipses Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
$296 Sale Price / item
20% Off
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlestick by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds in three sizes. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in three different sizes depending on the number of pearls: three, five and seven. The candlesticks are cast in resin and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure color consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

pair Aluminum 3 arms Spider Candle sticks De Bijenkorf 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Polished Aluminum 3 arm Spider Candle sticks De Bijenkorf 1970s Beautiful design
Category

1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Aluminum

Karl Jørgen Otteren Norwegian Sculptural Church Candleholder in Twisted Pewter
By Karl Jorgen Otteren
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare church candleholder for bloc or ball candles. It is designed and made by the Norwegian silversmith Karl Jørgen Otteren. Executed in twisted pewter. Stamped/inscribed Otteren. ...
Category

1970s Norwegian Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

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

Black Friday-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

Pair candlelight holder cobalt blue glass and brass by Villeroy & Boch
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair candlelight holder cobalt blue glass and brass by Villeroy & Boch
Category

1980s German Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 1930's Modern Signed&Stamped Maison Bagues Enamelled Candlesticks
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1930's French Modern style Futuristic Enamelled Candlesticks. Boldly marked Bagues. These are a very rare form from Bagues.
Category

1930s Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

German Stainless Steel Minimalist Design Candle Holder set of 9
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Elevate your home decor with our exclusive Stainless Steel Candle holder set, crafted in Germany this set of 9 embodies the iconic design styles of the 80s and 90s. Each piece is han...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

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

Vertigo Short and Tall Black Onyx Stone Candleholders
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 soli...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Pierre Giraudon photophore
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Photophores en résine fractale par Pierre Giraudon.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass, Resin

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

Italian Candlesticks
Italian Candlesticks
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Pampaloni of Florence Italian Modernist Silver Candlestick
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

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

Vintage Modernist Silver-Plate Candlesticks Pair of
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous pair of modernist vintage silver plate candlesticks have been professionally polished with new felt on the bottom. The...
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

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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