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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: 20th Century
Modern Glass Sphere Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of transparent glass candlestick holders with a round sphere design, in the Modern style, circa mid-late-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images. Dime...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Les Prismatiques Attributed Impressive Pair of Large Lucite Candle Holders 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large solid cast lucite candle holders by Les Prismatiques, American 1980's. These are beautifully made and very heavy.
Dimensions for Each:
Diam: 11 inches
H: 50 inches...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Lucite
Modern Candle Holder Silver Art Deco Style Candlesticks, 1997s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Modern silver pair of Art Deco-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast, and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 24cm, diameter 21...
Category
1990s Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
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
Modern Pillar Candlesticks in Metal & Brass
Located in New York, NY
Modern metal pillar or pricket candlesticks / candleholders, with pewter tone body and brass accents. The set is on round bases. 2 pieces in different siz...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 4 Italian Varying-Sized Blown Glass Two-Tone Candlestick Holders, 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an artfully crafted set of four Italian Modern blown glass candlestick holders. Like snowflakes no two are alike and each is ever so slightly different in size and shape...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
Austria, Late 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 10"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Set of 4 Italian Modern Elongated Two-Tone Blown Glass Candlestick Holders, 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an artfully crafted set of four Italian Modern blown glass candlestick holders. Like snowflakes no two are alike and each is ever so slightly different in size and shape....
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist Black Steel Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist black steel candle holder, circa 1980s. The piece measures 6.25"D x 6.5"H and holds a 4"D candle. #3361
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
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
Pair of Japanese Modern Sterling Chambersticks, Mitsuwa & Co. Ltd
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Japanese Modern Sterling Chambersticks, Mitsuwa & Co. Ltd
Japan, Circa 1950s
Each one a sleek design of typical chamberstick form, with...
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Modernist Cut Steel Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice pair of Modernist cut steel candle holders, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition and measures 5"D x 4"H and holds a 1"D candle. Very attractive set! #3359
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Cut Steel
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co., "Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection" (signed to the underside)
New York, USA...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
WATERFORD Crystal Ireland 10" Metropolitan Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Late 20th Century candlesticks by Waterford, their "Metropolitan" pattern. Clear crystal with a cut straight line design, a square base, and each for a single taper. Etched...
Category
Late 20th Century Irish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
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
Set Of Aluminum Sculptural Biomorphic Candlesticks
By Escapade Paris
Located in Toronto, ON
A set of three biomorphic polished aluminum candle holders. They’re made in the 1980s. This style of candle holders are attributed to Escapade Paris. Th...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum
OGG 1960's Italian Ceramic White & Navy Twist Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style Italian candlesticks by OGG. Hand painted ceramic in white and navy blue color with a column-like form and distinct twist shape. Made in Italy, in the Mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 3 1930's Modern Signed&Stamped Maison Bagues Enamelled Candlesticks
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1930's French Modern style Futuristic Enamelled Candlesticks. Boldly marked Bagues. These are a very rare form from Bagues.
Category
1930s Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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
Modern Bone Candlesticks with Chrome Mounts, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modern candlesticks with bone standards and chromed metal mounts. Property from the Estate of designer, model, television host, and business woman, Nina Griscom.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co., "Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection" (signed to the underside)
New York, USA...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Denmark Hans Jensen Pair Of Silver Plate Candle Holders
By Hans Jensen
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
1 of the 3 Pairs of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Ravenhead, England
By Kosta Boda
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of votive candleholders designed by by Ravenhead, England are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Pair of Gunmetal & Brass Candleholders by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Large Pair of polis gunmetal and brass candleholders by Karl Springer.
In beautiful vintage condition.
We also have a set of three in a different listing, shown in last phot...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Anthony Redmile Silverplated Figural Frog Mounted Ostrich Egg Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anthony Redmile Silverplated Figural Frog Mounted Ostrich Egg Candlestick
Stamped 'Redmile London'
London, Circa 1970s
Fashioned as a standing a 17.5...
Category
20th Century English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair Signed Arie Ofir Israeli Sterling Silver & Anodized Aluminum Candlesticks
By Arie Ofir
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed Modernist silver candlesticks.
By Arie Ofir.
In sterling silver with anodized aluminum central candle holders.
B...
Category
20th Century Israeli Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum, Sterling Silver
Vintage Centrepiece Candlestick, Italian Glass, Candle Nozzle, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centrepiece candlestick. An Italian, glass candle nozzle, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990.
Appealing blown form with...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Monkeys Tole Metal Candlestick Holders - Set of 3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fun set of 3 Boho Chic metal Tole monkeys candlestick holders. Great sculpting details.
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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
Original Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder
Located in Germantown, MD
An Original, discontinued Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder in excellent condition. Measures 4" in diamter and stands 3.5" tall. This item...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Pair Of Vintage Candlesticks, English, Glass, Decorative Candle Nozzle, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage candlesticks. An English, glass decorative candle nozzle, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Add a delightful decorative touch to your centrepiec...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Three Graduating Swedish Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum, BK, 1984
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three Graduating Swedish Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum Signed and dated 1984
Sweden, Late 20th Century
Add subtle design to your home decor with this stunning set o...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of Contemporary Nickel Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Contemporary silver nickel candle holders. (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Venetian Transparent Murano Glass Candle Holder Contemporary 1980s Italy
By Cenedese
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, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Jens Quistgaard pair of cast iron and brass candlesticks for Dansk .Denmark
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Josef Frank, a well-listed Swedish designer. A pair of large silver candlesticks
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Josef Frank (1885-1967), a well-listed Swedish designer.
A pair of large silver candlesticks for six lights.
Stylish modern design. Holds si...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
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, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
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
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
Just Andersen, Denmark, Candlestick and Small Pewter Bowl, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
Lot Three Swedish Modern Art Glass Candlesticks by Vallien for Kosta Boda
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Lot of three large hand blown glass candlestick holder designed by Swedish glass artist Ulrica Hydman-Vallien (1938-2018).
Each candle...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Scavo Candlestick 1980s Signed Cenedese
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Italian Venetian Murano Glass Scavo Candlestick 1980s Signed Cenedese.
This amazing candle holder was made by Cenedese, one of the most appreciated glass artists from the Venetian i...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
1989 HB Sculptural Chamber Candle Holder Dish in Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1989 HB sculptural chamber candle holder dish in brass
Measures: 2.5 tall x 4.5 diameter x 5.13 depth
Stamped at bottom.
Original vintage cond...
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Modernist Silverplate Candlesticks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Fisher Silversmiths Modernist Silverplate Candlesticks, 2, in the manner of Norman Bel Geddes (American 1893-1958) comprising two semicircular plinths, each mounted with three candle...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of Ring Metal Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Ring Metal Candleholders.
Category
20th Century Modern Candlesticks
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 English Glass Spiral-Twisted Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
Pair of English glass spiral-twisted candlesticks
English, early 20th century
Measures: height 25cm, diameter 11cm
Made in England in the early part of the twentieth century, th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Pair of Vintage Terracotta Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of vintage terracotta pillar candle holders with a simple tapered shape that blends seamlessly into any style interior. Use on your dining table, coffee table, entry cons...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Modern Archimede Seguso Murano Glass Crystal Candlesticks
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of modern archimede Seguso murano glass crystal candlesticks. Each with a simple fluted neoclassical form. Each signed Archimede segura, murano.
Additional information:
Mat...
Category
20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Brass Double Arm Austrian Candle Holders by Rena Rosenthal
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Austrian Rena Rosenthal 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
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
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 ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
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 candlelight holder cobalt blue glass and brass by Villeroy & Boch
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair candlelight holder cobalt blue glass and brass by Villeroy & Boch
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Orrefors Sweden Frosted Glass Four Candle Holders Designed by Anne Nilssen
By Orrefors
Located in Toledo, OH
Swedish made glass set of four candleholders by Orrefors. Designed by Anne Nilssen. Frosted stem with colorless glass candle cup and base. Si...
Category
20th Century European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Artistan Glass Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale, hand-blown glass candlestick is very much in the style of pieces created by Steuben.
Note: The piece is signed by the glass artisan on the verso and is dated 99'.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
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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