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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
$1,919 / item
Candlestick in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candlestick in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 20 x D 19 x H 30.5 cm Materials: Polished bronze.
Bronze
$2,949 / item
Maat Candleholder by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Maat candleholder by SB26 Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 50 cm. Weight: 3.5 kg . Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass. Maat candleholder, both balanced and str...
Brass, Steel
$201 / item
Alimenta Candle Holder by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Alimenta candle holder by Riccardo Cenedella Dimensions: D 9 x W 9 x H 15 cm Materials: Food waste based material I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in product design from Poli...
Other
$5,248 / set
Set of 2 Maat Candleholder by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Maat candleholder by SB26 Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 50 cm / W 8 x D 8 x H 30 cm Weight: 3.5 kg / 2.5 kg Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass Maat...
Brass, Steel
Organic Shape White Quarry Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Existencia White Quarry Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 40 x W 50 x H 60 cm (Dimensions can be customized, please contact us for any re...
Stone
$1,919 / item
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.
Bronze
Long Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long candleholder in Polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 41 cm Materials: Polished bronze.
Bronze
$1,113 / set
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...
Bronze
Set of 2 Long Candleholders in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 long candleholders in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 41 cm Materials: Polished bronze.
Bronze
$2,618 / item
Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 13.5 x D 13.5 x H 41.5 cm Materials: Polished bronze.
Bronze
$2,618 / 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: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused ...
Bronze
1980s Ottaviani Italy Candle Holder Silver 925 Crystal Rogaska Special
By Ottaviani
Located in Biella, IT
Ottaviani Italy design candelholder special edition silver 925 and crystal made in Rogaska years 1980 the crystal is in very good condition and rare. Measure: height 7 inc x ...
Silver
$153Sale Price|10% Off
Sacred Lotus Glass Candle – 2 scents / Large
Located in Cairo, EG
Scent is the invisible layer that completes any beautifully designed space. In a special collaboration with Candle Connection, Shewekar brings her artistic touch to the world of scen...
Glass
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...
Marble
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.
Ceramic
Pair of Coral Red Snake Sculptural Marble Candlesticks, by Lorenzo Ciompi 2023
Located in Rome, IT
pair of "red laguna"marble candlesticks "CORAL RED SNAKE" designed by Lorenzo Ciompi 2023 entirely handcrafted in Carrara and polished with satin patina rare rosso laguna marble...
Marble
Lapiaz Sculptural Candle Holder in Blue Alabaster by Amarist Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Lapiaz Sculptural Candle Holder in Blue Alabaster by Amarist Studio Limited Edition Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 70 cm. Materials: Blue alabaster. All our lamps can be wired accordi...
Alabaster
Kadomatsu Candle Holder, Small by Michele Chiossi
Located in Geneve, CH
Kadomatsu candle holder small by Michele Chiossi Jap Vegetation Collection Dimensions: 4 x 19 cm Materials: Nero Marquinia A zigzag line defines the illusory border between art...
Marble
$938 / item
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...
Metal
$2,345 / item
Paonazzo Orion Candleholders by Dan Yeffet
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...
Marble
$1,251 / item
Carrara Marble Lyra Candleholder by Dan Yeffet
By Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
carrara Marble Lyra candleholder by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 143 x H 275 mm Materials: Marble Marble available: Marquina Grey St Laurent Portoro Paonazzo Calacatta ...
Marble
$1,255 / item
Fior Di Pesco Lyra Candleholder by Dan Yeffet
By Dan Yeffet
Located in Geneve, CH
Fior di Pesco Lyra candleholder by Dan Yeffet Dimensions: Ø 143 x H 275 mm Materials: Marble Marble available: Marquina Grey St Laurent Portoro Paonazzo Calacatta B...
Marble
$1,563 / item
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...
Marble
$1,563 / item
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...
Marble
White Mould Project by Theodora Alfredsdottir
Located in Geneve, CH
White 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. ...
Cement
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...
Cement
Set of 2 Alimenta Candle Holder by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Alimenta candle holder by Riccardo Cenedella Dimensions: D 9 x W 9 x H 15 cm Materials: food waste based material I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product Design ...
Other
Hand Lathered Marble "Rovinette" Candleholder, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand lathered marble "Rovinette" candleholder - Ilaria Bianchi Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 17 cm Materials: Green Guatemala marble Rovinette, the new desk object collection designed by...
Marble
Hand Lathered Marble "Rovinette" Candleholder, Ilaria Bianchi
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand lathered marble "Rovinette" candleholder - Ilaria Bianchi Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 25 cm Materials: Carrara marble Rovinette, the new desk object colle...
Marble, Carrara Marble
Existencia Basalt Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Existencia Basalt Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier Dimensions: D 40 x W 50 x H 60 cm (Dimensions can be customized, please contact us for any re...
Stone
Set of 3 Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich. Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Steel
Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich. Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm. Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Steel
Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Steel
Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich. Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Steel
$1,753 / item
Dark Bronze Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark bronze candleholder by FAKASAKA Design. Dimensions: W 9.5 x D 5.5 x H 29.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze.
Bronze
$556 / item
Debbie Candlestick by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Debbie candlestick 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-end furnitu...
Bronze
$1,753 / item
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...
Bronze
$1,670 / item
Janis Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Janis candleholder by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 8 cm D 8 cm H 41 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ...
Bronze
$1,919 / item
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...
Bronze
$627 / item
Adri Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Adri candleholder by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 12.5 cm D 10 cm H 36.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused o...
Bronze
$627 / item
Adri Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Adri candleholder by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 12.5 cm, D 10 cm, H 36.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on ...
Bronze
$1,919 / item
Alexia Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Alexia candleholder by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 20 cm D 19 cm H 30.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused ...
Bronze
Contemporary Light Beige Travertine 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...
Marble
Contemporary Oval Green Marble Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Guatemala Incense Plate by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 28 x H 4 cm Materials: Green Guatemala Marble The Incense plate is carved from solid Green G...
Marble
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...
Wood
$1,016 / item
Fit Candle 3 by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Fit candle 3 by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Travertino marble, Brass Dimensions: 17 x 31 x 9 cm Weight: 2.6 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and innovation, experimentin...
Marble, Brass
$755 / item
Fit Candle by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Fit candle by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Travertino marble, brass Dimensions: 17 x 17 x 9 cm Weight: 1.7 kg Aparentment is a space for cr...
Marble, Brass
Set of 2 Marble Stairs by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marble stairs by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Carrara marble, brass Dimensions: 15 x 20.5 x 5 cm Weight: 2.5 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and innovation, exper...
Marble, Brass
$1,185 / item
Fit Candle 4 by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Fit candle 4 by Joseph Vila Capdevila Material: Travertino marble, brass Dimensions: 17 x 42 x 9 cm Weight: 3.7 kg Aparentment is a space for creation and innovation, experimentin...
Marble, Brass
$938 / item
Homage to Memphis Movement, Candleholder
Located in Geneve, CH
Homage to Memphis Movement - Candleholder Measures: D 8.5, W 14, H 55 cm Plated metal coated with glossy pink copper finish Base in ash veneer pain...
Metal
$972Sale Price / set|25% Off
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...
Cast Stone
Candle Holder Onnda Deep Blue
Located in Timisoara, RO
This piece creates a beautiful play of shifting, colorful shadows that change with the light. Its shape, inspired by the filiform shape of a candle’s flame, feels organic and full of...
Composition