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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 Signed Renata Gandini Modernist Clear Glass & 24kt Gold Candlesticks
By Arte Verto
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of signed modernist candlesticks was designed for Arte Vetro Soffiato by Renata Gandini in Murano Italy. They feature cup form striat...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold
Block & Pearl Contemporary Candlestick In White by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT.
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Lisa Larson for Goebel, a Pair of Rare Candlesticks in Glazed Porcelain
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Goebel. A pair of rare candlesticks in glazed porcelain. Santa and his wife. Dated 1987.
Largest measures: 19 x 12.5 cm.
In very good condition.
Stamped.
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Tall and Sculptural Candleholders in Stanless Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, tall and slender, good condition set of tall candleholders made in stainless steel.
The pieces show well and we will polish them before shipping.
Measurements:
27.50 i...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Candlestick by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of clear lucite and polish chrome candlestick by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones.
Dim: 18.75 high 3.25” wide 3.25” deep.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
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
Italian Scavo Murano Glass Candlestick by Karl Springer for Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous Italian Scavo Murano glass candlestick designed by Karl Springer for Seguso.
Constructed of rough texture amber and clear M...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
J. G. Durand, France, Two Candlesticks in Clear Crystal Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
J. G. Durand, France. Two candlesticks in clear crystal glass. 1980s.
Measures: 10 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Votive Holder in Pyrite Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pyrite
Contemporary Handcrafted Synthesis of Candle Holders "Kion" in Brass, by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted oxidized brass candle holders model "Kion" that form a geometric synthesis.
Sold individually or as a set. Each candle holder has a hole for a candlestick ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Smoke
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
Votive Holder in Smoky Quartz 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
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Pair of Modernist Candlesticks in Translucent and Acquamarine Glass by Littala
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of candlesticks were realized by the esteemed design firm Littala in Finland. They feature volumetric elliptic bodies in translucent glass with acquamarine glass in...
Category
20th Century Finnish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Three Gunmetal and Brass Candle Holders by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of three glamorous large gunmetal and brass with lucite covers candle holders designed by renowned designer Karl Springer.
In beautiful vintage condition with minor wear consist...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Votive Holder in Smoky Quartz Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting on a polished nickel base (base measures 7...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Nickel
1989 HB Sculptural Chamber Candle Holder Dish in Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1989 HB sculptural chamber candle holder dish in brass
Measures: 2.5 tall x 4.5 diameter x 5.13 depth
Stamped at bottom.
Original vintage cond...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Scavo Candlestick 1980s Signed Cenedese
By 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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
Butterfly Ginkgo Candlesticks - Made from Oxidised Nickel-plated Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Butterfly Ginkgo candlesticks, high model - made of high quality natural and oxidised nickel-plated brass.
Introducing the exquisite Butterfly Ginkgo candleholder, high model, craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Nickel
1980s Danish Glass Vase / Candle Holder by Michael Bang for Holmegaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Vase / candle holder in white, black and blue art glass by Michael Bang produced by Holmegaard in the 1980s.
Michael Bang (1942-2013) was the son of Jacob E. Bang, Holmegaard...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
A Set Of Tea Candle Holders In Tessellated Marble And Brass By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tea candle holders in tessellated marble and brass inlay. Supported on rectangle bases the stems with segmented marble uprights with stylis...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
fferrone Contemporary Hand-crafted Candlestick Medium
Located in Chicago, IL
Linea candlestick medium
The Linea Candlesticks derive their name from the creative act of making a line, the first expression of a design, and from its linearity as it transition...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Set of Brass Candleholders by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Set of brass candleholders
Made in Italy.
Ask for custom size and finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handcrafted Set of Candleholders "Thyreos" in Brass by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handmade set of two candleholders model "Thyreos" in solid brass.
Each candleholder has a hole for a candlestick 2cm in diameter.
Variations are available in custom siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Lazy Climber Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candlesholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini Thinker & Walkman Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"Candles holder 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 a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lalique Crystal Candlesticks, 20th Century.
By Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Lalique crystal candlesticks, signed Lalique France, 20th century.
h: 22cm, w: 28cm, d: 6cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Arthur Pe for Kolbäck, Sweden. Three brass candlesticks. Approx. 1970.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arthur Pe for Kolbäck, Sweden.
Three brass candlesticks.
From around 1970.
Modernist and sleek design.
Marked.
In excellent condition with minimal signs of use.
Dimensions: W 7.5 cm ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Tall Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Cut Steel Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Modernist cut steel candle holders, circa 1970s. The Each holder has a triangular pyramid form supported by a tripod base and supprts up to a 3"D candle. Great pati...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
fferrone Contemporary Hand-crafted Candlesticks, Set of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Linea candlestick large - set of three
The Linea candlesticks derive their name from the creative act of making a line, the first expression of a design, and from its linearity as...
Category
2010s Czech Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Candle Bois Oud Scented, Green Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Bois Oud Scented, Green Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space than...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Three Elm Cast Bronze Candleholders by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Set of three Elm Candleholders with ombre-bronze finish by Elan Atelier. In stock in the USA.
The set includes 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large bronze candleholders.
The Elm Candleho...
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Candlestick with Removable Top, Medium Size
Located in New York, NY
A medium-sized candlestick in forged bronze, black finish. Contemporary. The 9.5-inch diameter top plate is designed to hold large size candles, and includes a removable top...
Category
2010s Indonesian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Trio Candle holders - A Harmony of Marble, Gold, Silver & Blackened Brass
Located in Beirut, LB
Bring artful warmth and sophistication into your home with this striking trio of handcrafted candle holders, where no two sets are ever alike. Each piece is a unique composition of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Contemporary Nickel Candle Holders
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary silver nickel candle holders. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Pair of Finnish Crystal Candleholders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of Finnish crystal candleholders design by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in 1994. Both candleholders are signed, dated and retain the Iit...
Category
1990s Finnish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Heather Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Heather candleholder by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 9.5 cm D 5.5 cm H 29.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focus...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Located in Queens, NY
Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Maritime, Nautical Adjustable Candlesticks by Peter Seidelin Jessen, Delite
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of height-adjustable candleholders for regular sized candles. Designed by the danish engineer Peter Seidelin Jessen for his own company Delite during the 1980s or 90s. They are...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Arthur Court Pair of Aluminum Ram Horn Candlestick Holders 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast aluminum ram horn candlestick holders by Arthur Court, American 1970s. These are very stylish.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum
Modernist Vintage 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
Glass Candleholder by Le Lampade
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Glass Candleholder by Le Lampade
Handmade in Italy .
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Large
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
Contemporary Handmade Candle Holder "Potamos" in Brass Cutout Pattern by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted, cylindrical candle holders model "Potamos" in oxidized brass with perimetrical cutout linear patterns.
The "Potamos" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Double
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
Vintage Rare Brass and Twisted Tall Lucite Monumental Candlesticks Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These monumental and fabulous pair of rare vintage candlesticks are 2 different sizes of twisted heavy lucite and brass. The top and bottom are stepped forms. They have been polished...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Large Crystal Candlestick, CAR Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, CAR model, 21st century.
Delightful contemporary crystal candlestick in cheerful colours.
Estimated production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large 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
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Modern Candlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candlisticks with one light.
The structure has been realized by a smooth sheet of silver.
The wave movement is realized with manufacturing by handmade.
On the...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Daté Kan Stone Candleholders by Okurayama Studio and Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Daté Kan stone candleholders by Okurayama Studio and Dan Yeffet
Title: GOLDEN ‘MENHIRS’
Measures: Large F 130 x H 320mm / 6.7kg
Medium: F 120 x H 245mm / 4.4kg
Small: F 107 x H 1...
Category
2010s Japanese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone
Crystal Candlestick, Model DAK, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candleholder available in two colours: Amber/Transparent/Black and Red/Transparent/Cobalt. The balance between the transparency of the crystal and the glow of the candles cre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Karl Springer Set of 3 Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 candle holders in polished brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. Beautifully made, these iconic Springer candle holders would complement any interior...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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.