Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Candle Sticks in Brass by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950s
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Hägersten, SE
Candlesticks designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard. produced by Dansk designs in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from solid polished brass. Good vintage condition with light age related ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Candlestick Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick (the knot of friendship) in brass designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Arthur Pettersson Candle Holders Brass Candle Sticks Arthur Pe Kolbäck
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Arthur Pettersson asymmetrical candle holders in solid brass, hand-crafted in Kolbäck, Sweden in the 1960s.
Brass is in very good condition, lacquered finish.
Height: ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Sculptural Candleholders in Brass, 1970s, Set of 3
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sculptural organically shaped candlesticks in solid brass. They have an almost fluid shape. Unknown Danish maker circa 1960s-70s in a style reminiscent of Pierre Forsell, Henning Kop...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
5 Brass Candlesticks - Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 5 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. The candlesticks are 9 cm in diameter and in excellent condition except from some minor sc...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candleholder "Gille" - Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A candleholder "Gille" designed by Pierre Forsell at Skultuna. It is in excellent condition and unmarked.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he c...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Arthur Pettersson Candle Holders Brass Candle Sticks Arthur Pe Kolbäck
Located in Basel, BS
Rare pair of Arthur Pettersson asymmetrical candle holders in solid brass, hand-crafted in Kolbäck, Sweden in the 1960s.
Brass is in very good condition, lacquered finish.
Height: ...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Modernist Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful brass vase in a crown shape by Pierre Forssell. Fun and luxurious at the same time.
Pierre Forssell was an acclaimed industrial designer who designed cutlery and cookware ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid-Century 24 Carat Gold Plated Candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of 24-carat gold-plated candle holders set with faceted crystal beads. Designed by Hugo Asmussen and manufactured at his company Asmussen in Denmark circa 1960s-70s. They are ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders and vase Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden
Located in Forest, BE
This candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made of brass. ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell Brass crown vases Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of Vases was hand crafted in the 1970's and 1980's at the Skultuna studio were Pierre Forssell was working with his assistant. The vases is made of brass. Simple, minimal...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Collection of Decanter and Bowls in Brass Pierre Forsell Skultuna, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful, sculptured brass Decanter and bowls made from solid brass. These ones were manufactured in Sweden at Skultuna and Designed by Pierre Forssell. There are one decanter and 1...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Danish Candlesticks, Solid Turned Rosewood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Two different heights 14.5cm and 20cm.
Category
1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Brass Wall Candlesticks "Sunburst" Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These wall candlesticks were hand -sculpted in Arvika, Sweden. The candlesticks are made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika. These ones are signed on the back. The name Sunburst was...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Modern Candelholders in Brass and Steel, Englesson, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set of 6 candle holders in brass and worked steel. These icon candleholders was designed by Staffan Englesson in Sweden, 1970s.
The cylinder-shaped f...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These Wall Candlesticks was hand-sculpted in Arvika Sweden. The Candlesticks are made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika, these ones are signed on the back.
Gives a nice shine when...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1960s Pair of Danish Hans Bolling Candlesticks in Solid Brass by T. Orskov
Located in Knebel, DK
Pair of Danish solid brass candlesticks designed by Hans Bølling and manufactured by Torben Ørskov in the 1960s with manufacturer's mark on each base.
The candlesticks are in good v...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Brass Serpentine Candlestick by Illums Bolighus. Denmark, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
Vintage solid brass serpentine candlestick for two candles.
Made by Illums Bolighus. Copenhagen, Denmark, 1950s
Great condition with amazing patina. If you prefer them shiny you can...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Candle Holder Pair
By Dansk
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Dansk Star Shaped Glass Votive Candle Holder Pair
this listing is for a set of two holders
Unmarked
2.25 h x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25
Preown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
4 Brass Candlesticks - Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 4 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. The candlesticks are 6 x 4,5 cm and in excellent condition except from some minor scratches and marks.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Royal Copenhagen Crackle Glazed Candlesticks. Thorkild Olsen, 1957.
Located in Malmö, SE
Elegant Royal Copenhagen crackle glazed candlesticks with gilded banding on the rim and base.
Designed by THORKILD OLSEN (1890-1973) for ROYAL COPENHAGEN. Made in Denmark, 1957.
Gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Swedish Designer, Candle Sticks, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candle sticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Ivar Alenius Björk Brass Liljan Candleholder for Ystad Metal 1940s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Swedish brass candle holders, model Liljan, designed by Ivar Alenius Björk for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1940s circa
Signature engrav...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell Brass Candleholders Made by hand in Skultuna Sweden. Brancusi
Located in Forest, BE
This series of candleholders was hand crafted in the 1970's at the Skultuna factory next to the studio were Pierre Forssell was working with he's assistant. The candleholder is made ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candelabra by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960's
Located in London, GB
Gunnar Ander born, in 1976 Sweden, designed the candelabra for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1960's made of black lacquered metal arms and have six brass cup shaped candle holders for regular...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Metal
Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern, set of 6, candle holders in brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, ca 1960's.
Signed with makers mark.
3 different measurements:
Height: 5,2 cm, diameter: 2,8 cm.
Heigh...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
A set of two Swedish Tenn Candlestick Holders by GAB ca 1930-40
Located in Farsta, SE
A set of two Swedish Tenn Candlestick Holders by GAB, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget ca 1930-1940
I just love the size and chunkiness of these candlestick holders, with the brass rim.
Model...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Pair of Paavo Tynell Candle Sticks For Taito Oy, 1920s
By Paavo Tynell, Taito Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Paavo Tynell candle sticks for Taito Oy, 1920s. Metal. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Paavo Tynell (1890-1973) is one of the most important nam...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Hans Bolling Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Candlesticks for Torben Ørskov, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Scandinavian midcentury modern design candlesticks candleholders designed by Hans Bolling and manufactured by Torben Orskov in Denmark, they are made from solid brass and...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Rare Pair of solid brass Candlesticks. Rustickly cast. Denmark Mid-20th century
Located in København K, 84
A rare pair of solid and heavy brass candlesticks from mid-20th century Denmark is a captivating testament to the fusion of craftsmanship and design inherent in the era's decorative ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
A group of 3 Candlesticks Brass - Sweden Mid century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 3 beautiful candlesticks in brass (not solid brass). They are between 23 - 31 cm tall and in excellent condition except from some marks and scratches, They’ve released sli...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Wooden Candleholders, Set of 6
Located in KUTNO, PL
This set of Scandinavian wooden candle holders is a perfect example of the simplicity and natural beauty that characterize Scandinavian design. Made of wood, often from light species...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Group of 12 candlestick - "Tulip" Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A group of 12 candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980s. The candlesticks comes in three heights, four of each 19.5cm, 21 cm and 23 cm tall. They are all in very good condition excerpt from some minor scratches and some minor marks because of oxidation. The half of the groups are stamped as the photo shows the rest is unmarked.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden. Two candle holders in clear art glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden.
Two candle holders in clear art glass. Decoration with relief circles.
1970s.
With labels.
Perfect condition.
Large: W 12.5 cm x D 5.0 cm x H 13...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Pair Nr.20 Candlesticks in solid Brass by Pierre Forssell Skultuna Sweden 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
A pair of candle-sticks made of solid brass. Model Nr.20 created by Pierre Forssell.
Designed by Pierre Forssell and manufactured in Sweden by Skultuna. The company was founded by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Candlesticks for AB Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Candle holder designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson. It was produced by his own company, Hans Agne Jakobsson A. B. in Markaryd, Sweden. Solid brass with a wonderful patina and a hand blown...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Priced per individual piece. Pendel/Reflex wall candleholders by Pierre Forssell, manufactured by Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s. Good original vintage cond...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
Pierre Forsell designed brass pendel wall appliques. Rarer version with bobeche. Made by Skultuna, Sweden, circa 1965. In beautiful original patinated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Wooden Candle Holders by Kaija Aarikka for Aarikka, Finland 1960s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Pair of Wooden Candle Holders by Kaija Aarikka for Aarikka, Finland 1960s.
Made of wood and painted in a creamy shade.
Aarikka is a famous Finnish home decoration brand, founded by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Danish Candlesticks in Brass by Boyes Metalkunst, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by by Boyes in Denmark during the 1960s-70s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. The style of t...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Silver-Plated Candelabra/Candlesticks by Carl Christiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Danish Modern candelabra.
In silver plate.
Designed by the renowned silversmith Carl F Christiansen.
Borrowing the form language...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Hans Bolling Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Candlesticks for Torben Ørskov, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of four Scandinavian midcentury modern design candlesticks candleholders designed by Hans Bolling and manufactured by Torben Orskov in Denmark, they are made from solid brass and...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Wooden Candleholders, Set of 5
Located in KUTNO, PL
This set of Scandinavian wooden candle holders is a perfect example of the simplicity and natural beauty that characterize Scandinavian design. Made of wood, often from light species...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid Century Danish Modern Enamel Ratten Sculptural Candlestick Holders
Located in Troy, MI
Rare enamel and rattan candlestick holders by Laurids Lonborg
Denmark 1960s
Red and yellow enameled steel folded into an hourglass form with rattan wrapped center
Yellow candle holder...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Enamel
Scandinavian Modern Cast Pewter Candle Holders, Edvin Ollers -1975
By Edvin Ollers
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian Modern cast pewter candle holders, Edvin Ollers -1975.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Modernist Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful brass vase in a crown shape by Pierre Forssell. Fun and luxurious at the same time.
Pierre Forssell was an acclaimed industrial designer who designed cutlery and cookware ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Just Andersen, Early Pair of Pewter Candelabras, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen - Scandinavian modern.
A early a pair of pewter candelabras with two arms, Dessin 1171, manufactured in Denmark between 1918-1929. ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
A pair of Brass Candlesticks - "Aniara" Pierre Forsell - Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Aniara candlesticks by Pierre Forsell, designed and produced at Skultuna in 1980-1990s. These candlesticks is 20.5 cm high and in excellent except from some minor scratches and marks, one of them are a bit skew.
Pierre Forsell worked for several years at Skultuna Brassworks, where he created some of his most iconic designs. His brass products...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Trumpet Candle Holders In Silver, Kultakeskus Oy 1980s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A pair of candle holders designed by Tapio Wirkkala, and manufactured by Kultakeskus Oy back in 1980s. Both pieces fully stamped showing date and manufacturer. The also have monogram...
Category
1980s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Modernist Brass Vase by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful six sphered crown vase by Pierre Forssell, made of solid brass. Can be used as a flower vase or viewed as a sculpture.
Pierre Forssell was an acclaimed industrial designer...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander, Four Candle Holders, Brass & Glass, Ystad Metall, Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare set of four candle holders, one for three candles (total for six candles). Delicate shape, still stabile, a decorative set for thin candles. Designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Candlestick Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick (the knot of friendship) in brass designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
These Wall Candlesticks was hand-sculpted in Arvika Sweden. The Candlesticks are made in brass by famous Holmström Arvika, these ones are signed on the back.
Gives a nice shine when...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Drip Candle Holders by Avesta Jernverk, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of wonderful white metal drip pewter candles made in the 1960s at Avesta Jernverk / Avesta Ironworks in Sweden. In the style of Svenskt Tenn.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Silver Plated Pair of Candle Holders Marked Calegaro
By Georg Jensen
Located in Bochum, NRW
Silver plated pair of candle holders, very elegant clean design, fluid lines reminding of Georg Jensen's work.
Produced in Italy by Calegaro, u...
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1990s Italian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Gnosjö, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.
Holds .5” diameter candles.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
1970s Iittala Stellaria Votive Candle Holders Art Glass Tapio Wirkkala Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Iittala Stellaria Votive Candle Holder Art Glass by Tapio Wirkkala Finland
Crystal icicle art glass
Selling as a pair
4.25 diameter x 2.63 h
Preowned original vintage condi...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Pierre Forsell Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick in brass model Variabel designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Turned Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This charming pair of Scandinavian Modern candlesticks exemplifies mid-century craftsmanship with their elegant turned wooden design. Each candlestick features a distinctive silhouet...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Teak
Set of Three Graduated Organic Modern Candlesticks c 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant set of three Organic Modern candlesticks, having bulbous bases, elongated shafts, and curvaceous candle cups. All three are in very fine, clean, original, ready to use condi...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Rare Gunnar Ander Candleholder for Ystad Metall in Brass
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Gunnar Ander candleholder in brass for three candles. Manufactured by Ystad Metall.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Midentury Brass Candlestick by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant brass candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, in a sleek, tapering form.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Hans-Ange Jakobsson Glass And Brass Candlesticks
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A pair of candlesticks designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB sometime between 1960 - 1970. The candlesticks are solid b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder was produced in th...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Daish Modern solid Teak Dansk Butcher Block Candle Holder by Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful rare design solid teak butcher block large candle holder with brass insert designed by Quistgaard circa 1980's.
Category
20th Century Malaysian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Tealight Candleholders by Hugo Asmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of organically shaped and heavy candleholders for tea lights. Made from 24 carat gold plated brass. Designed by Hugo Asmussen in Denmark during the 1970s and made by his own c...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Pair of Finnish Brass Candlesticks, 1930/1940s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Pair of Finnish brass candlesticks, 1930/1940s. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Ceramic candlestick. Elf on skates. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg.
Ceramic candlestick.
Elf on skates.
Late 20th century.
In perfect condition.
Signed.
Dimensions: W 13.0 cm x H 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks for Iittala Finland Scandinavian Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Finland Iittala Art Glass with bubbles Festivo Candle Holders designed by Timo Sarpaneva, made in the late 1970s.
Top...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Jeans Quistgaard for Dansk Cast Iron & Brass Eight Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Jens Harald Quistgaard Cast Iron & Brass 8 Arm Candle Holder, Circa 1960. Featuring a balanced, curved enameled black cast iron open candlestick form base, with varied height candle ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Tall Scandinavian Modern Tulip Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of tall organically shaped tulip candlesticks in brass. Designed and manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s ina style reminiscent of Pierre Forssell and Jens Harald Quis...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Six-Branched Candle Holder for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
In 1934, Josef Frank made his first attempt at modernizing the classic candelabra. With softly swaying forms, he eliminated the base in the middle, ...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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