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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 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
Vintage Candle Holders Round w/removeable inner tubes Set of 4
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your ambiance with the charm of Vintage Candle Holders - a set of four exquisite round holders featuring removable inner tubes. Crafted with a nod to the classic design sensi...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
$120 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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 København, Copenhagen
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
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
Pair of Twist Candlesticks, Gilded Metal, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Twist candlesticks, gilded metal, contemporary work.
A pair of Twist candle holders, crafted in gilded metal, with a modern, dynamic design. Each candleholder features an el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Candlesticks with White Orchid Design, Silver Plated.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks with white orchid design, silver plated.
Pair of contemporary candlesticks with white orchid design in silver-plated metal, 20th century.
Enhance your ambience ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Butterfly Ginkgo Candlesticks, Long Model made from Oxidised Nickel-plated Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Butterfly Ginkgo candlesticks, long model - made from high quality natural and oxidised nickel-plated brass.
Introducing the exquisite Butterfly Ginkgo candleholder, long model, cra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Vintage Sculptural Copper Candle Holder - 1980s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Sculptural Copper Candle Holder
Mid-Century Modern - Sculpture - Candlestick
Measures : 7cmx4cm H:20cm
Wear consistent with age and use.
Category
20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Clear Murano Glass Candleholder by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980s hand blown Murano glass candleholder designed by Karl Springer. Hand signed by Karl Springer (see detail photos).
Measuremen...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Ghidini 1961 "There" Push Pin White Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There (push pin) spare candle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Solid Wood Candle Holder – Medium
Located in Orlando, FL
The minimal and modern solid wood candle holder is handcrafted to showcase the natural beauty of cedar wood. Each piece features the unique patterns and textures of the wood, highlig...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Pair of Ring Metal Candleholders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Ring Metal Candleholders.
Category
20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Stargazer Candleholder, Carrara Marble and Brass, by Lara Bohinc, In Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
A beautiful union of brass and marble, the ‘Stargazer’ candleholders are inspired by orreries - mechanical models of the solar system used since class...
Category
2010s British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Ceramic Beetle Candle Holders , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Beetle Candlesticks Hand Painted by Sabelo Nene and Sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase
Embrace the enchanting spirit of South African artistry with the exquisite Beetle Candlesticks, a stunn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
San Brass Candlestick Decorative Candle Holder With Stand by Lagu
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The candlestick is an elegant product with a capacity of three candles, offered in stainless metal and brass variations. Its geometric design, in which three squares are intertwined,...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$152 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Mirror Candle Holder "Spegla Yellow Travertine" Marble with Half Transp Mirror
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Magic of Spegla
Spegla redefines what a candle holder can be. Built with a half-transparent mirror glass, the object transforms depending on whether the candle behind it is lit.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Mirror Candle Holder "Spegla Rosa Tea" Marble with Half Transparent Mirror
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Magic of Spegla
Spegla redefines what a candle holder can be. Built with a half-transparent mirror glass, the object transforms depending on whether the candle behind it is lit.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
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
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
21 th century French couple of Candlesticks , Photophores , wood , wrought iron
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing pair of photophores or lanterns for candles, France, 20th century,
In the form of small French houses with tin roofs and framed windows.
In...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,435 Sale Price / set
39% Off
Large Crystal Candlestick, LAG Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, LAG model, 21st century.
Delightful contemporary crystal candlestick in cheerful colours.
Estimated production ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
$1,279 / item
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
fferrone Contemporary Hand-crafted Candlestick Small
Located in Chicago, IL
Linea candlestick small
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 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
Tiered Structure Black Skyline Candle Light in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black skyline candle light in iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 80 x H 20 cm
Materials: Burned and oiled African walnut
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art de...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
21st Century Federico Peri Candlestick Linear Murano Glass Brass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century, design Federico Peri, candlestick Satinated 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
Set of Three Gold Leaf Brass and Chrome Candlesticks by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of three gold leaf brass and chrome candlesticks design by renowned American designer Karl Springer in the 1980s. The gold leaf brass finish is very unusual as they a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
24k Gold Arbor 4 Piece-Set of Candlesticks by Studio Palatin
Located in Geneve, CH
24K gold Arbor 4 piece-set of candlesticks by Studio Palatin
Handcrafted, Limited Edition
Dimensions: H 10/15/19/25.5 cm
Materials: 24K gilding,...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold, Bronze
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
Asha Tall Brass Candlestick – Hand-Turned Sculptural Dome Candle Holder (H 35)
By VandaVee
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
Forester Candlestick #2 by Brian Chaaban
By 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
$1,625 / item
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
Contemporay Light BeigeTravertine Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Classico Travertine Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 28 x H 4 cm
Materials: Travertine
The incense plate is carved from solid green Guatemala...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
21st Century Federico Peri Candleholder Stripe Murano Glass Brass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century Federico Peri candleholder stripe, in Murano glass, brass, various colors.
Lumino is the only object in the collection where the materials are
split 50/50 between glass ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
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
Candle Holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle holder, large quartz points by Aver
Dimensions: D 18 x H 40 cm
Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Quartz, Steel
$2,367 / item
Apple Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Apple candleholder by Fakasaka design
Dimensions: W 13.5 cm D 13.5 cm H 41.5.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on pr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
$1,853 / item
Orion Candleholders by Dan Yeffet
By Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Orion candleholders by Dan Yeffet
Dimensions: Ø 18.7 x H 12 cm
Materials: Marble
Size available:
Ø 18.7 x H 12 cm
Ø 19.7 x H 25 cm
Ø 32 x H 12 cm
Marble available:
Marq...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
$2,052 / item
Crystal Candlestick, Heart or Moon Design, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candlestick, Heart or Moon design, 21st century.
A delightful crystal candleholder, available with a heart or moon motif. The play of light through these two candleholders o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
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
$1,279 / item
Mirror Candle Holder "Spegla Blue 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass, Mirror
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
Love Art Ceramic Bushbaby Candlesticks Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Bushbaby candlestick by Love Art Ceramic, hand-sculpted by Sfiso Mvelase and painted by Sabelo Nene, is a vibrant celebration of South African flora and fauna. The piece ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
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
Candlestick in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candlestick in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 20 x D 19 x H 30.5 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
$1,626 / item
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
Contemporary Ceramic Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Contemporary ceramic candleholder
No.1 • Measures: L 13 x D 8.7 x H 40cm
Joséphine was the first wife of Napoleon and the First Empress of the Fre...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
$381 / item
Stargazer Candleholders, Verde Guatemala Marble and Brass, Set of Two, in Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
A beautiful union of brass and marble, the ‘Stargazer’ candleholders are inspired by orreries - mechanical models of the solar system used since classical times. Available in two des...
Category
2010s British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
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: polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furnit...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
$1,626 / item
Lara Bohinc, Stargazer Candleholder, Verde Guatemala Marble and Brass, In Stock
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
A beautiful union of brass and marble, the ‘Stargazer’ candleholders are inspired by orreries - mechanical models of the solar system used since class...
Category
2010s British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Crystal Candlestick, Model PHOE, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candlestick, Model PHOE, 21st Century.
This charming candlestick in transparent, amber and black crystal will suit any style of decoration, adding a touch of glamour to a mo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Modern, Heavy Brass Candlesticks by Bernt Karlsson by Gusum 1980, signed
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of purist candleholders in solid brass, designed by Bernt Karlsson for Gusum - Metallslöjden (metalworking company), Sweden.
Designed by the talented Bernt Karlsson, these cand...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Crystal Candlestick, Model CHIC, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Crystal candleholder available in four colours: Yellow/Transparent/Violet, Pink/Yellow/Transparent, Blue/Amber/Cobalt and Pink/Transparent/Black. When the flames dance inside this ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Large Crystal Candlestick, YA Model, 21st Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large crystal candlestick, YA model, 21st century.
Delightful contemporary crystal candlestick in cheerful colours.
Estimated production t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
$1,052 / item
Six Timo Sarpaneva Glass Candlesticks Littala Festivo Collection
Located in Toledo, OH
Six graduated size glass candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva 1926-2006. Part of the Littala Festivo Collection. Sizes range from 2.5" to 9.5".
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Arthur Pe for Kolbäck, Sweden. Three small brass candlesticks. From around 1970.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Arthur Pe for Kolbäck, Sweden.
Three small brass candlesticks.
From around 1970.
Modernist and sleek design.
Marked.
In excellent condition with minimal signs of use.
Dimensions: W 6...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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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