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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Clear
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
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
Tiered Structure Burnt Iroko Wood Bunker Candleholder 2.0 by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Bunker Candleholder 2.0 by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 32 x L 32 x H 52 cm
Materials: Burned and waxed oak
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects w...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
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
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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
Tessellated Stone and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage set of three candlesticks in the style of Maitland Smith. A combination of brass and stone
used candles are included if desired.
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone, Brass
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
European Studio Ceramicist, Tealight Candle Holder Shaped like the Moon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramicist. Tealight candle holder shaped like the moon in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful marbled glaze in orange and mother of pe...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
$192 Sale Price
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...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
$5,327 / set
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
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Nickel
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 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 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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
$1,177 / set
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
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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
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
$952 / item
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
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
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Round Candleholder, Varnished Brass
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
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
$2,621 / item
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
$6,984 / set
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
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
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
$6,984 / set
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
$383 / item
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
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
$6,984 / set
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
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
$1,635 / item
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
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
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
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
Small Cast Bronze Daisy Candlestands in Silver by Elan Atelier in Stock
By Elan Atelier
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
Elegant Murano Glass Candlestick with Gold Finishes by Seguso Vetri d'Arte 1980s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Elegant Murano Glass Candlestick with Gold Finishes by Seguso Vetri d'Arte 1980s.
This elegant Venetian column candlestick was made of hand-blown and hand-crafted Murano glass in th...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
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
$1,160 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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 Daisy Candleholders with Matte Silver Finish by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Includes a pair of two (1 small and 1 large)
Textural cast bronze candleholders, with matte silver finish.
Serpentine, alert, and lending itself in...
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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.