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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
24-Karat Gold Triple Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz, Pair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
Category
20th Century French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Brass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Short Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass short candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. The streamlined design features a flat base and a long c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shades having a green swirl motif resting on polished nickel bases (base 7...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Climber 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
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver 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 insertion and relationship between the human figure and a series of monolithic objects with a geometric and min...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Bamboo 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 gold gilt bamboo form base (Base measur...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
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
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
Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Glass Candlesticks with 24-Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of candlesticks were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature subtly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold
Vintage White Bisque German Porcelain Candleholder by Bareuther, circa 1970s
Located in McKinney, TX
Beautiful vintage fine bone porcelain decorative candleholder by Bareuther, circa 1970s.
Details:
- 3" tall
- 3.2" diameter
About Bareuther:
Bareuther pottery was establishe...
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Lazy Climber 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
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
Karl Springer Style Brass and Lucite Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, large scale pair of candlesticks are very much in the style of pieces created by Karl Springer in the 1980s.
Note: The brass has been professionally polished and lac...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
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
Stiletto Candleholders in solid brass by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Stiletto candleholders in brass are a collection of three. The severe yet soulful shape is inspired by women's beauty rituals.
The light from the 6" height x 2.5" diameter black pillar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Modern Italian Murano Blue Torchiere Candlestick Holder Table or Floor, Large
By Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Modern Italian Murano 'torchiere' art glass candlestick holder, relatively large, made in Italy by Cenedese Vetri, circa late 20th century. A beautiful Modern style sta...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano 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
Stick Candleholder Large Modern Contemporary Graphite Pedestal Candlestick
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A graphite cup, naturally heat-resistant and non-stick, protects wooden pedestal from candle flame and dripping wax.
Designed to be used with our pill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Other
Moshe Bursuker Set of 5 Black Glass Candleholders, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American artist Moshe Bursuker's hand-sculpted solid set of 5 black glass candleholders with a mirror finished stainless steel cup. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Pair of 24kt Gold Double Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
Category
20th Century French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze
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
Stick Candleholder Small Modern Contemporary Graphite Pedestal Candlestick
By Grain
Located in Bainbridge Island, WA
A graphite cup, naturally heat-resistant and non-stick, protects wooden pedestal from candle flame and dripping wax.
Designed to be used with our pillar or hexagonal beeswax candles.
Dimensions:
Large height 9.75 in / 24.8 cm
Small height 7.5 in / 19 cm
Depth 3 in / 7.6 cm
Color
Natural
Custom finishes colors are available.
Material
Graphite, FSC certified ash, and brass hardware.
Care
Use with any candle 3/4" to 2" in diameter. Handle from wood base only. Clean with mircofiber cloth. Do not leave burning candle unattended.
Environmental / social:
Ethically produced
Made from rapidly renewable materials
Non-toxic
Supports small USA Business...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Other
Pair of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders, Bowls by Holmegaard, 1980
By Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful sparkling candleholder by Holmegaard in Denmark, 1988. Step like indented pattern creates a mesmerizing optical effect and scatters light under the piece. Candle socket is ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
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
Vintage Rare Brass and Twisted 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
Candleholder in solid brass made out from recycled door handles. Edition of 75
By Curro Claret
Located in Barcelona, ES
REmix is one of BD’s contributions to keep a cleaner world. Curro Claret has taken Cristian Cirici’s door hardware (designed years ago) and has converted these into a new collection ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Thomas Roy Markusen American Modernist Candleholders in Red Patina
Located in New York, NY
American modernist pair of candle-holders by famed metal-smith Thomas Roy Markusen, made in copper with a rare red acid patina. The pair was made during the late 1970s to early 1980s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Moshe Bursuker Set of 3 Clear Glass Candleholders, 2024
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American artist Moshe Bursuker's hand-sculpted solid set of 3 glass candleholders in a clear color with a mirror finished stainless steel cup. These pieces are uniquely ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Exquisite Jay Strongwater Tall Undulating Leaves Enameled Metal Candleholder
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite Jay Strongwater Tall Undulating Leaves Enameled Metal Candleholder
Very large, elegant, leaf motif candleholder from the Jay Strongwate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
Enrique Garcel tesselated bone shell lacquer brown brass candleholders, 1970 1980.
Four candleholders that each have a different type of organic mater...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Duchin sterling, Usa, three-armed candlestick in modern design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Duchin sterling, Usa, three-armed candlestick in modern design.
In very good condition. Stamped 925.
Measures 24 x 15 cm.
Category
20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Thomas Roy Markusen Modernist Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
American Modernist pair of handcrafted metal candleholders in nickeled copper, created by famed metal-smith Thomas Roy Markusen in the late 1970s in the United States. The pair has m...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
13 Design Candlesticks in White Metal, Can be Assembled into Modules
Located in Copenhagen, DK
13 design candlesticks in white metal, can be assembled into modules.
Unmarked.
A module measures 6 x 11 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Pair of 1970 Candelabra, Candles Lighting
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1970 candelabra, candles lighting.
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
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
Pair of Saint Louis Glass Millefiori and Latticino Paperweight Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of French paperweight candlesticks.
By the St. Louis Glass Company.
With latticino candle cups and bodies supported by paperweight bases wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Crafted Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
A bold pair of mid-20th century American hand-crafted iron candlesticks of pyramidal form, and each with three arms and a candle cup at the top.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Medium Multi-Color Gem Cluster in Glazed Ceramic by Kelly Lamb, 2017
By Kelly Lamb
Located in New York, NY
Medium Gem Cluster from the Cluster Series in glazed ceramic. Designed and made by Kelly Lamb, USA, 2017.
Category
2010s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
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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