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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Arthur Pe for Kolbäck, Sweden. Three brass candlesticks. Approx. 1970.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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

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

Portoro Octans Candleholder Duo by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Portoro 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 La...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

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

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

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

Mirror Candle Holder "Spegla Crystal Green" 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 Modern Style Rock Crystal Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Cypress, CA
Lovely pair of modern style rock crystal bronze candlesticks. Black finish. A black bulbous candleholder is over a tapered turned shaft, supported by five hand carved and hand polis...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

Curly hammered metal candleholder, 1970s
Located in PARIS, FR
Curly hammered metal candleholder, featuring a design characteristic of the decorative aesthetic of the 1970s. In good condition, showing slight signs of wear on the metal surface. ...
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Candleholder from the 'ÉPURE' Collection in Brass
Located in PARIS, FR
Brushed brass candleholder, brazed and silver‑patinated. The balance between mass and lightness reveals the precision of the proportions and the craftsmanship of the metalwork. “Épur...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

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

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

Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis movement, candleholder Measures: D 8.5 x W 14 x H 55 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer painted in matte dusty pink, yellow...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Two Lucite Candlesticks
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of interesting Lucite candlesticks, heavy and very well made with nickeled brass elements.
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Scented Candle in Green Marble and Onyx
Located in PARIS, FR
Scented candle with orange blossom from Grasse, in green marble and onyx, by Studio Gaïa. Romy is much more than a candle: a sculptural object, an olfactory ritual and an exceptional...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Scented Candle in Marble, Onyx, and Travertine
Located in PARIS, FR
Orange Blossom Scented Candle from Grasse, in Marble, Onyx, and Travertine, by Studio Gaïa. More than a candle, Romy is both a sculptural object and an olfactory ritual. Its orange b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Onyx, Travertine, Marble

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

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

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

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Cerae Large 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 Small 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

Pair of Twisted Metal Candleholders, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Silver-Plated Twisted Metal Candleholders, Postmodern Style, 1980s Elegant pair of twisted-form candleholders in silver-plated metal, characteristic of 1980s postmodern desi...
Category

1980s Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

1970s Gabbianelli Italy Ceramic Design Liisi Beckmann Candle Holders, a Pair
Located in Biella, IT
Gabbianelli Ceramic Design Liisi Beckmann two candleholders years '70 in very elegant color bleu night avio measures: 8.2 inches height x 3.6" diameter, perfect condition.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Polished Bronze Leaning Candlestick by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished bronze leaning candlestick by Mary Brogger. Dimensions: W 33 cm x D 5 cm x H 196 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in other finishes and dimensions. Mary ...
Category

2010s American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

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

Mensa Portoro Candleholder by Magaux Keller
Located in Geneve, CH
Mensa Portoro candleholder by Magaux Keller. Dimensions: 12.5 x 20.5 x 13.5 cm. Materials: Marble. Marble available: Portoro Paonazzo Margaux Keller is a French design...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

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

Antila Marble Candleholder by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Antila marble candleholder by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 6 cm Materials: Marble Born in 1971 in Jerusalem, Israel. Studied Industrial Design at Bezalel Academy...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

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

Candle Holder Fuchsia Glass and Marble
Located in Timisoara, RO
The candle holder offers a mesmerizing display of ever-changing, colorful shadows that fill the space with a warm, intimate glow. Made of dichromatic glass and marble...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Balkan Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Leo Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Leo candleholder by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 11 cm D 10 cm H 30.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

21st Century Modern Single Candle Holder
Located in Lisbon, PT
The Constellation series marks the first collaboration of GAIA&GINO and Porto based Designer Christian Haas. The designs derive their beauty from the interaction between tubular ston...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble, Metal

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 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

Green Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Mould project by Theodora Alfredsdottir Unique Materials: Jesmonite Dimensions: 120 x 90 x 35 mm Theodora Alfredsdottir is a product design studio based in London. Theo...
Category

2010s English Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Cement

St Laurent Orion Candleholder Set 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

Contemporary Burnt Iroko Wood Goblet Vase with Geometric Base by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Babel vase by Arno Declercq Dimensions: W 32 x L 32 x H 65 cm Materials: burned and waxed oak Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with pass...
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tapered Square White, Green, and Purple Variegated Ceramic and Lucite
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary tapered glass candle holders with variegated white, green, and purple finish. (PRICED AS PAIR).  
Category

20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Set of 3 Contemporary Golden Brass Candle Holders by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Almendres Candle Holders by Henry Wilson Dimensions: Ø 11 x H 3 cm Materials: Brass The Almendres Candle Holder is a solid, hand-poured brass form with an almond-shaped pro...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set Of 2 Shed Light Candeholders by Okurayama
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Shed Light Candleholders by Okurayama One Of A Kind. Dimensions: Candleholder 1: D 7,5 x W 7,5 x H 36,5 cm. Candleholder 2: D 5 x W 6,5 x H 32,5 cm. Material: Daté Kan Stone...
Category

2010s Japanese Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Stone

Calacatta Orion Candleholder Set 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

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

Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis movement, candleholder Measures: D 12 x W 39 x H 50 cm Plated metal coated with glossy Pink Copper finish Paris-Memphis capsule collection draws its inspiratio...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Emperador Lyra Candleholder by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Emperador Lyra candleholder by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 143 x H 275 mm Materials: Marble Marble available: MARQUINA GREY ST LAURENT PORTORO PAONAZZO CALACATTA Born ...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

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

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

Paonazzo Orion Candleholders by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Paonazzo Orion candleholders by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 19.7 x H 25 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 ava...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Selenite Candle Holder by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite candle holder by Aver Dimensions: D 12 x H 29 cm. Materials: selenite, steel, resin.  
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Orion Candleholders 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

Hun Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hun Candleholder by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 9 cm D 6 cm H 33 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a desig...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Calacatta Lyra Candleholder by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calacatta Lyra candleholder by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 143 x H 275 mm Materials: Marble Marble available: Marquina Grey St Laurent Portoro Paonazzo Calacatta Born ...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis movement, candleholder Measures: D 8.5 x W 15 x H 50 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer painted in matte dusty pink, yellow...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Antila Marble Candleholder by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Antila marble candleholder by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 6 cm Materials: Marble Born in 1971 in Jerusalem, Israel. Studied Industrial Design at Bezalel Academy...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Mensa Paonazzo Candleholder by Magaux Keller
Located in Geneve, CH
Mensa Paonazzo candleholder by Magaux Keller. Dimensions: 12.5 x 20.5 x 13.5 cm. Materials: Marble. Marble available: Portoro Paonazzo Margaux Keller is a French desig...
Category

2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Small Paonazzo Norma Candleholder by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Paonazzo Norma candleholder by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 126 x H 200 mm Materials: Marble Sizes available: Ø 126 x H 200 mm Ø 126 x H 300 mm Ø 126 x H 400 mm M...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Marquina Octans Candleholder Duo by Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Marquina 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...
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2010s French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Marble

Paonazzo Octans Candleholder Duo 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

Set of 2 Debbie Candlesticks by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Debbie candlesticks by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 6 cm D 5 cm H 24 cm each. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-e...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary White Jesmonite Candle Holders by Malgorzata Bany, Set of 2
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary White Jesmonite Candleholders by Malgorzata Bany - set of 2 Design: Malgorzata Bany Material: Jesmonite stone (resin based plaster) Dimensions (in): Diameter 5 x 13.5" Dimensions (cm): Diameter 12.5 x Height 34.5 cm Made by hand, in United Kingdom. Unique pieces, single use mould...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Cast Stone

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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