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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Period: Mid-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...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Iron

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
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Cut Steel

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Porcelain

Denmark Hans Jensen Pair Of Silver Plate Candle Holders
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

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.
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1930s Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

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.
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1960s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal

Jens Quistgaard pair of cast iron and brass candlesticks for Dansk .Denmark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great design in this pair of cast iron candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard , by Dansk, marked JHQ plus Denmark .
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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...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver

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.
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1940s Danish Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Pewter

Modernist Silver-Plate Candlesticks Vintage Pair of
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous pair of modernist vintage silver plate candlesticks have been professionally polished with new felt on the bottom. The...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Silver Plate

Tall Lucite Candlesticks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall lucite candlesticks, marked " AWB FNT." Measurements: 16" H x 4" W Material: Lucite Condition: Minor scratches and abrasions; overall...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Lucite

Set of Two Blenko Glass Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of two hand blown glass candlesticks date to the 1970s-1980s and were created by Blenko glass. Note: Dimensions are 26"...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

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...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

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Sterling Silver Candlesticks Candlestick Holders, Pair, circa 1960s
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Original Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder
Located in Germantown, MD
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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A Pair of Puiforcat Silver Plated Pétanque Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
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Modernist Candle Holders Kosta Boda Amber Glass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
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Henning Koppel Set of Candle Holders in Stainless Steel Finish by Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed as silverware, but first produced in aluminium, the petite, rounded design is now available in stainless steel and makes for a subtle source of light in any home.
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Candlestick Holder Decor
Located in Seattle, WA
Three Tier Candle Stick Holder. Wooden with Metal Type Accents . Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 5 W ; 2 D ; 7 H
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Materials

Metal

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...
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Pipsan Saarinen Swanson Flower Floater Candle Holder for US Glass Company
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Bronze & Enameled Candlestick by Tiffany Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
A bronze candlestick with inlaid Jade ceramic beads. Impressed with Tiffany mark, #21200. Excellent overall patina with no scratches nor defects.
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Pair of Val Saint Lambert Crystal Candle Stick Holders for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Beautiful pair of crystal candle stick holders by Val Saint Lambert for Tiffany & Co.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Modern Candlesticks

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Pair of Tiffany Glass Candlesticks
Located in Spencertown, NY
Designed by Van Day Truex, with a chiseled glass effect. Signed on the bottom of each “Tiffany & Co.”
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Pair of Mid-20th Century Hand-Crafted Candelabra
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Modernist Design German Sterling Silver Candlestick Set or Centrepiece - c.1960
Located in London, London
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1970s Gio Ponti Style Modernist Four Lights Italian Candelabras
Located in Aci Castello, IT
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Pair of Fanned Five-Arm Candelabra
Pair of Fanned Five-Arm Candelabra
H 10.5 in W 16 in D 6 in
Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Findland Festivo Midcentury Six Candlestick Holders
Located in Toledo, OH
Six varied height Mid-Century Modern candle holders by Finish designer Timo Sarpaneva.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Modern Candlesticks

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Rockabilly Style Pair of Black and White Ceramic Candlesticks
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Pair of black and white ceramic candlesticks made in Rockabilly style; the colors are strong and decisive, the black that tends to blue, has the peculiarity of having beautiful opalescent reflections, reflections that unfortunately the photos can not capture, from life are really seductive; the shape is pleasantly wavy, nice and very special; each of them has two candleholders; under the base, there is a number that identifies the model, as was often used for French ceramic products since the late '800; the candlesticks were produced between 1958 and 1960, by skilled artisans in the area of Vallauris, the "French city of ceramics" in Provence north-east of Cannes, renowned since ancient times for the production of this fascinating material; there were more than 250 production centers, but today very few remain and since the mid-twentieth century they have been dedicated to the manufacture of contemporary ceramics. The word "Rockabilly" is a combination of "rock and roll" and "hillbilly" (a derogatory term used to define the Appalachian mountain people and, in a generic sense, meant country boor); Rockabilly was a musical genre developed in the early 50s, it was one of the first forms of rock & roll. It was a fusion of bluegrass, country, boogie-woogie, and jazz, originally from the southern United States and was played and sung by artists such as Buddy Holly...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Candlesticks

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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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