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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Late 20th Century
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
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
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, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
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
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
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
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
Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, 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
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
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 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
Villeroy & Boch Brass Candle Sticks Germany 1980s Set of 3
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set off Brass candle sticks. Three pieces. Three sizes. good quality.
Made for Villeroy & Boch. 1980s
Measures: large Height 44.5 cm Diameter 16 cm
middle Height 36 cm...
Category
1980s German Vintage 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
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
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
Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candle holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Karl Springer candle holders are both chic and beautifully made.
Reference
Ka...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
Pair of Clear Murano Glass Candle Holders by Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s large pair of Italian clear Murano glass by Archimede Seguso.
Both candle holders are signed ‘Archimede Seguso Murano’(see detail phot...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of Modernist Sterling Candle Holders by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Modernist sterling silver candle holders were realized by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, circa 1985. They feature circular bodies with curved raised sides and a sinuously curved depression on end of each candleholder. The center of each piece offers a cylindrical candle holder...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
J. G. Durand, France, Two Candlesticks in Clear Crystal Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
J. G. Durand, France. Two candlesticks in clear crystal glass. 1980s.
Measures: 10 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce Di Cena in Crystal for RSVP
Located in Turin, Turin
Very elegant candle holder designed by the italian maestro Ettore Sottsass at the end of '90s for RSVP. The candle holder is the model "Luce di Sera". The candle holder is entirely i...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Karl Springer Set of 3 Unique Candle Holders in Lucite, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Unique set of 3 artisan candle holders in tinted and textured lucite designed to look like hand-blown scavo glass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These were done as prototypes.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Lucite
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce di Luna in Crystal for RSVP
Located in Turin, Turin
Very elegant candle holder designed by the italian maestro Ettore Sottsass at the end of '90s for RSVP. The candle holder is the model "Luce di Luna". The candle holder is entirely i...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
20th Century Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce di Sera in Crystal for RSVP
Located in Turin, Turin
Very elegant candle holder designed by the italian maestro Ettore Sottsass at the end of '90s for RSVP. The candle holder is the model "Luce di Sera". The candle holder is entirely i...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Brass Candlesticks Fornasetti Style with Sun Motif Vintage Pair Of
Located in North Miami, FL
These wonderful pair of vintage brass candlesticks are very Fornasetti style with a bit of Tony Duquette whimsy. The sun motif brings happiness. They are fro...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Tall and Sculptural Candleholders in Stanless Steel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, tall and slender, good condition set of tall candleholders made in stainless steel.
The pieces show well and we will polish them before shipping.
Measurements:
27.50 i...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Crystal Candleholders by Iittala, Finland
By Iittala
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of candleholders designed by Iittala Finland in the 1990s heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday table! Illuminates beautifully.
...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Swedish Craft, Candlesticks, Turned Solid Pine, Copper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of Swedish candlesticks / candleholders. In turned solid pine. Copper nozzles.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pine
Pair of 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes-Vases-Candlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver hammered champagne flutes
They can be transformed into mono flowers vases or 1 light candlesticks.
By Brenta Argenteria - Padua - Italy.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver-Plate Moveable Modernist Candlesticks Pair of Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of silver plate vintage candlesticks are very modern looking. They have been professionally polished. The shorter one can fit in over the other one or remain on its own. Th...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
European Studio Ceramicist, Tealight Candle Holder Shaped like the Moon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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
Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Tessellated Coral 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of artisan candle holders in tessellated coral with bronze bases by Karl Springer, American 1980s. Sculptural forms in beautiful materials.
Measures: W: 3.5 inch...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Coral, Bronze
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
Maritime, Nautical Adjustable Candlesticks by Peter Seidelin Jessen, Delite
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of height-adjustable candleholders for regular sized candles. Designed by the danish engineer Peter Seidelin Jessen for his own company Delite during the 1980s or 90s. They are...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Arthur Court Pair of Aluminum Ram Horn Candlestick Holders 1970s
By Arthur Court
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast aluminum ram horn candlestick holders by Arthur Court, American 1970s. These are very stylish.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Scavo Murano Glass Candlestick by Karl Springer for Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous Italian Scavo Murano glass candlestick designed by Karl Springer for Seguso.
Constructed of rough texture amber and clear M...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano 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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