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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
fferrone Contemporary Hand-crafted Candlestick Large
Located in Chicago, IL
Linea candlestick large 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 transitions...
Category

2010s Czech Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

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

Modern Brass Candlesticks in Original Velvet Covered Box
Located in Miami, FL
Elevate your home decor with this stunning pair of mid-century modern brass candlesticks by Rosenthal. Presented in their original velvet box, these sleek and stylish pieces exude a ...
Category

20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Asha Medium Brass Candlestick – Hand-Turned Sculptural Dome Candle Holder (H 28)
Located in London, GB
Asha is a vessel for flame and meaning. Named after the ancient Persian concept of divine truth and cosmic order, each candlestick is a standalone sculpture that holds light with qui...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Black Orchid Candlesticks, High-Quality Silver-Plated Metal with a Patina Finish
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of black orchid candlesticks, made from high-quality silver-plated metal with a patina finish. Enhance the elegance of your home with these Black Orchid candleholders, crafted ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serpentine Candlestand Copper White Bronze Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorati...
Category

2010s Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Fiamma High Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Fiamma is an elegant candle holder in blown glass consisting of two elements: a tapered and slim base on which a cylindrical lampshade lays. Fiamma, designed by Aldo Cibic, is availa...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Large
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

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

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

21st Century Federico Peri Candleholder Satin Murano Glass Brass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st Century, design Federico Peri, Candleholder Satin, in Murano Glass, Various Colors. Lumino is the only object in the collection where the materials are split 50/50 between glass and metal. It is a small glass candleholder, resting on a brass tray. The upper surface of the glass is glossy and allows a perfect view of the murrina glass rods, while the lateral surface is engraved vertically with stripes in Lumino Stripe, or sanitized, leaving only a glimpse of the evanescent internal murrina in Lumino Satin. The oblong tray...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Candlesticks with Pomegranate Design, Silver-Plated.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks with pomegranate design, silver-plated, patinated and gilded metal. Pair of contemporary candleholders, Evoking the allure of nature's beauty, these pomegranate...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of "Adam & Eve" Candlesticks by Marsha Plafkin for Art as Responsa
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning pair of "Adam & Eve" Candlesticks by Marsha Plafkin for Art as Responsa, circa 2000. These wonderful sticks are made of black and blue anodized aluminum and can "connect"...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

Karl Springer Set of 4 Candleholders in Gunmetal and Brass, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 candle holders in polished gunmetal with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These iconic Springer candle holders are the epitome of chic. Reference Karl Sp...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Tulip Candleholders in Brass, Marble and White Enamel.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of tulip candleholders in brass, marble and white enamel. Add a touch of sophistication to your space with these stunning Tulip candleholders, crafted in brass, marble and whit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel

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

Pair of Nachtmann Galaxia Crystal Starburst Candleholders
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a splendid pair of Starburst Candleholders by Nachtmann. From the Galaxia series, they come in different sizes. One is 5' and the other is 4' tall.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Cerae Small Steel Grey Murano Glass
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, like a drop of wax. Dense, silky, fragrant. With a word borrowed from the Latin dictionary, meaning 'drop,' Federico Peri designs in spring 2024 Stilla Cerae, the first coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

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

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

Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Smoke
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

Crystal Candlestick, Model TEX, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candleholder available in four colours: Transparent/Brown/Yellow, Transparent/Amber, Transparent/Pink and Transparent/Black. Strategically placed, the crystal candleholders b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Selenite Candle Holder by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite candle holder by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x H 20 cm Materials: Selenite, steel.   
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Quartz, Steel

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

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

Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Bamboo Base
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano Hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting on gold gilt bamboo form base (Base measur...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

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

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Cerae Large Deep Blue Murano Glass
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, like a drop of wax. Dense, silky, fragrant. With a word borrowed from the Latin dictionary, meaning 'drop,' Federico Peri designs in spring 2024 Stilla Cerae, the first coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Flow Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green
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

Vintage Rustic Large Candlesticks in Painted Wood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative pair of large wooden candleholders in rustic paint and partially dressed with mixed metals. Probably made in Asia circa 1970-90. They are to be fitted with regular sized c...
Category

Late 20th Century Asian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Fruitwood

Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Small
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

Set of 3 Contemporary Various Sized Golden Brass Holders 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 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 Brass Double Arm Austrian Candle Holders by Richard Rohac
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Austrian Richard Rohac candle holders. Possibly a Hagenauer design. Patinated brass and lacquered brass sinuous double arms that appear to be a single arm looped at the base....
Category

20th Century European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of butterfly Ginkgo Candleholders - Made from Oxidised Nickel-plated Brass.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of butterfly Ginkgo candleholders - crafted from high quality natural and oxidised nickel-plated brass. Introducing the exquisite Butterfly Ginkgo candleholder, crafted in natu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass, Nickel

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Cerae Small Amber Yellow Murano Glass
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, like a drop of wax. Dense, silky, fragrant. With a word borrowed from the Latin dictionary, meaning 'drop,' Federico Peri designs in spring 2024 Stilla Cerae, the first coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Cerae Large Coffee Brown Murano Glass
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, like a drop of wax. Dense, silky, fragrant. With a word borrowed from the Latin dictionary, meaning 'drop,' Federico Peri designs in spring 2024 Stilla Cerae, the first coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Murano Glass

Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Opal
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

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

Bronze Candlestick with Removable Top, Small Size
Located in New York, NY
A tall bronze candlestick in forged bronze, black finish. Contemporary. The 9.5-inch diameter top plate is designed to hold large size candles,...
Category

2010s Indonesian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

J. G. Durand, France, Two Candlesticks in Clear Crystal Glass, 1980s
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

Denmark Hans Jensen Pair Of Silver Plate Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Pair of Silver Plate Candle holders by Hans Jensen. It depicts a pair of silver plate double candle holders shaped as two Calla Lily flowers branches joined together with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Japanese LAAB 2 Stelo Candle Holders Raku Ceramic Blue
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Stelo candle holders Captivating hues of bold visual impact make these two candle holders one-off pieces of unprecedented artistic charm. Defined by exquisite shades of blue and p...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Located in Queens, NY
Silver Plate Candle Sticks
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

Crystal Colorful Candleholder, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A unique piece Crystal candleholder made in Venice Colroful and bright this candleholder will make your table spark.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Clear
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

Set of 3 Karl Springer Midcentury Venetian Amber Scavo Glass Candlestick by Segu
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Karl Springer Midcentury Venetian Scavo Glass Candlesticks with Amber tops and White bases (SEGUSO)
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Smoke
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

Vertigo Tall Bordeaux Onyx Stone Candleholder
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo stability. Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kin...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

Forester Candlestick #1 by Brian Chaaban
Located in London, GB
Transform your space with the majestic presence of our Forester Candlesticks, where architectural elegance meets timeless craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from the towering sentine...
Category

2010s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Jens Quistgaard pair of cast iron and brass candlesticks for Dansk .Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in this pair of cast iron candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard , by Dansk, marked JHQ plus Denmark .
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of Marcel Crystal Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala
Located in Danville, CA
Large Pair of Marcel crystal candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala. Marcel, designed by Timo Sarpaneva, is one of the objects that was created for the new residence of the Presi...
Category

1990s Finnish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Crystal Stripe Pillar by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Crystal Stripe Pillar by KA Glass is a statement of elegance, meticulously handcrafted from the finest crystal glass. Its sleek design features delicate, etched stripes that wrap around the pillar, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow as the flame flickers inside. The crystal’s clarity and brilliance enhance the simple yet sophisticated pattern, reflecting an artisanal mastery that elevates this piece from functional decor to a true work of art. Dimensions: 4” x 4” x 10” Style: Art Deco (In the Style Of) Materials and Techniques: Crystal Glass, Hand Crafted Place of Origin: USA Period: 21st Century Date of Manufacture: 21st Century / Modern Production Type: New & Custom (Current Production) Condition: New Reference Number: 314450G ------- KA Glass by Kathleen Allen embodies a new level of luxury in glass artistry, born from Kathleen’s unparalleled expertise in design, fashion, and decorative craftsmanship. With a career spanning over four decades, Kathleen has been celebrated as a creative visionary, heralded by D Magazine as Dallas' own "Renaissance Woman." Her storied career, which includes founding The Decorative Artisans Guild, Gem Source Fine Jewelry, and Veritas Glass...
Category

2010s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Crystal Stripe Pillar by KA Glass
Crystal Stripe Pillar by KA Glass
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Modern Clear and Gold Turned Acrylic Candleholders Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Modern clear and gold turned acrylic candleholders, candlesticks a pair. The base reflects in Gold. They come with decorative candles which are not to ignite. Great for any table set...
Category

2010s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Acrylic

Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Tessellated Coral 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of artisan candle holders in tessellated coral with bronze bases by Karl Springer, American 1980s. Sculptural forms in beautiful materials. Measures: W: 3.5 inch...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Coral, Bronze

Just Andersen, Denmark, Candlestick and Small Pewter Bowl, 1940s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Just Andersen, Denmark. Candlestick and small pewter bowl. 1940s. In excellent condition with signs of use. Marked. Candlestick: H 14.8 x D 8.2 cm.
Category

1940s Danish Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

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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