Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of vintage Scandinavian modern furniture appear in the work of 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.
Characterized by bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries, Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with this style was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Bruno Mathsson, creator of the classic Grasshopper chair and Berlin daybed, but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the ’20s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced Scandinavian modern pieces 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. 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 he 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, maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Vernor Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern designs — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. Even more than 50 years on from their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Hans-Agne Jakobsson, 3 Candleholder, Model L-95, Markaryd, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
A nice set of 2 brass and colored purple & green glass candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, 1950s. Purple glass has chip to the rim, but not visible when stuck on the brass h...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala, Set of Six Silver "Trumpetti" Candlesticks, Kultakeskus, Finland
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, set of six silver "Trumpetti" Candlesticks, Kultakeskus, Finland
Artist
Tapio Wirkkala (1915 Hanko, Finland-1985 Helsinki, Finland) A giant of Finnish design, Wir...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Pierre Forsel, Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna, Sweden 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forsell - Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna, Sweden 1950's
This adjustable candleholder is an exquisite example of the refined approach designed by Pierre For...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Candlestick Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Malmo, SE
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
Trumpet Tall Candleholder Designed by Quistgaard for Dansk Aluminum and Walnut
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this tall trumpet shape polished aluminum with solid walnut decorative center, designed by Quistgaard for Dansk.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum
Gunnar Ander Early Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare and early candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Heavy candlestick in brass produced in Denmark
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare and heavy candlestick in brass produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Lars Holmström Candlestick Produced in His Own Workshop in Arvika, Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Nittsjö, Candle Stock, Red-Glazed Earthenware, Sweden, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A red semi-glazed earthenware candle stick holder by Nittsjö, produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Earthenware
Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Candleholders, Denmark 1950s
Located in Modena, IT
Set of two Scandinavian midcentury modern design brass candleholders, Denmark circa 1950s.
Please note that the items are original of the period and this shows normal signs of age a...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Brass Candleholder No. 69 by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
This model no. 69 candleholder was designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Sweden in the 1950s. It is made from solid brass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Wall Candlestick Produced in Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare wall candlestick by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Swedish designer, small modernist candlesticks, brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of modernist candle sticks. In brass. Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Brass Candelabra by Kee Mora, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Solid polished brass candelabra.
Manufactured by Kee Mora in Sweden during the 1950s.
Suitable for large candles (2cm diameter).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Collect Candle Holder SC59 H18 by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Lebanon, LB
Inspired by the striking simplicity of Doric columns found in Ancient Greece, this gleaming brushed brass candleholder is a sculptural addition to the home.
It is the biggest of the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Danish Modern Green Vases / Candle Sticks by Lovemose, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful set of two Danish Mid-Century Modern stoneware items to be used as candle holders or vases. Designed by Johannes Hansen for Løvemose Keramik and manufactured on the small D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Set of Four Crystal Candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous set of four crystal candlesticks by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, circa 1970s. The candlesticks are 11", 9", 9" and 7.25" high and 3.5" in diameter and are in very good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Modern Georg Jensen Large Stainless Candleholder Copenhagen
By Georg Jensen
Located in PAU, FR
A modern, simple, Minimalist polished stainless steel candleholder by Georg Jensen for two candles.
The candle holder has some minor scratches to the surface consistent to use.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, a Pair of Sculptural Candlesticks
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark
Pierre Forsell (1925-2004) for Skultuna. A pair of sculptural candlesticks in brass. Model 20.
Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 10 x 6 cm.
Signed under the bottom.
In excellent ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Malmo, SE
Candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Malmo, SE
Large candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Royal Copenhagen porcelain pair of candlesticks.
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark
Royal Copenhagen porcelain pair of candlesticks.
Beautiful glaze in light blue shades.
Stamped.
2nd factory quality, in very good condition.
Measures 15 x 11 cm.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
Pierre Forsell, Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna, Sweden 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forsell - Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna, Sweden 1950's
This adjustable candleholder is an exquisite example of the refined approach designed by Pierre For...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Gunnar Ander Brass and Glass Flowers Candleholder Ystad Metall, Sweden
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful set of 3 Gunnar Ander candleholder for Ystad Metall, Sweden
Delicate blue glass flowers and patinated gold-plated brass stems.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Brass Midcentury Candle Holders, 1950s
Located in Modena, IT
Set of two solid brass Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design candle holders, Denmark 1950 c.a.
Please note that the items are original of the period and this shows normal signs of ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank Candlestick Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
By Josef Frank
Located in Malmo, SE
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
Candle Sticks by Josef Frank for Firma Svenkt Tenn, 1950s-1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare candle sticks designed by Josef Frank and produced in Sweden by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s-1960s. Made from solid patinated brass. Rare version or prototype of the icon...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forsell - Set of 3 Brass Propellor Candle Holders Skultuna Sweden 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forsell - Set of 3 Brass Propellor Candle Holders Skultuna Sweden 1960s
This set of three brass candle holders shaped in propellors, named "Propellern", was designed by Pier...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Brass Candleholders by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Langserud, SE
Wonderful sculptured brass candleholders made out of brass. These ones were manufactured in Sweden at Skultuna and designed by Pierre Forssell.
Good vintage condition with some we...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candlesticks in Brass Designed by Pierre Forsell Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Candlesticks in brass designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Cohr Modern Silver Plate Candlestick, Large Hans Bunde
By Carl M. Cohr
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Cohr Modern silver plate candlestick, large Hans Bunde
Measures: 11.5cm high and 9.8cm wide ( 4 1/2 in. high and 3 7/8 in. wide).
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960s no1
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brutalist candleholder
Origin: Germany
Design producer: Michael Harjes
Material: bronze
Decade: 1960s
Description: This original vintage candleholder, was pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Two Reflex Wall Candlesticks in Brass, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark
Pierre Forsell for Skultuna. Two Reflex wall candlesticks in brass. Swedish design, 1960s.
Measures: 38 x 6.5 cm.
In excellent condition with patina.
Can be polished so they appea...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ole Bjørn Krüger, Danish Sculptor and Ceramicist, Unique Candlestick
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark
Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007), Danish sculptor and ceramicist. Unique candlestick in glazed stoneware.
1960s / 70s.
Measures: 10.3 x 7.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Prov...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stoneware
Gunnar Ander Candlesticks Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Malmo, SE
Pair of candlesticks designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Priced per individual piece. Pendel/Reflex wall candleholders by Pierre Forssell, manufactured by Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s. Good original vintage condition, patinated brass.
Stamped...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Candle Holders by Pierre Forsell for Skultana
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of brass candle holders designed by Pierre Forsell, produced by Skultana, Sweden. Stamped with maker's mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Scandinavian Candlesticks in Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks manufactured in Scandinavia during the 1960s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. They have not been polished recently an...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Brass Wall Candlesticks "Sunburst" Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Langserud, 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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Malmo, SE
Candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Just Andersen Candelabra, Pewter, Denmark, 1933-1935
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen - Scandinavian Modern
A sculptural Just Andersen candelabra model 1453, two-armed, rectangular footed, in matte pewter.
Manufactured in Denmark 1933-35, stamped J...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Modern Candlesticks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
These 2 glass candlesticks are designed by Tapio Wirkkala is called Model 3412.
The object is a Classic manufactured by the Finnish workshop Iittala. The pieces is from the 1960s an...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Pierre Forssell, 3 Brass Star Candleholders for Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forssell - 3 Brass Star Candleholders for Skultuna, Sweden, 1960s
Maker's mark and signature on bottom.
Pierre Forsell (1925 - 2004) grew up in central Stockholm. He was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forsell Set of 3 Small Brass Tulip Candleholders - Skultuna Sweden 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Forsell Set of 3 Small Brass Tulip Candleholders - Skultuna Sweden 1970s
Set of 3 tulip candlesticks by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden, 1970s.
Solid brass
Small set.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dansk Designs Silver Plated Modern Crown Candleholders J. Quistgaard
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs in their long creative relationship, these Danish Modern Crown candleholders were created in the 1960s and manufactured in France. Mo...
Category
1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Wall Candleholders by Pierre Forssell, Skultuna, Sweden, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Pierre Forsell designed brass pendel wall appliques. Rarer version with bobeche. Made by Skultuna, Sweden, circa 1965. In beautiful original patinated condition. Stamped with makers ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forsell Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Candlestick in brass model Variabel designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Gunnar Ander Brass Candleholder by Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Krefeld, DE
Gunnar Ander candle stick by Ystad Metal. The candleholder is marked on the bottom. The price is for one candleholder.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Rare Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Solid Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Sweden
Located in London, GB
Stunning, modernist brass candlesticks designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Stamped with makers mark. Five available. Price is per piece.
Measures: Weight 1020 g.
14 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candle Holders SC41, in Bronzed Brass by Space Copenhagen for &tradition
Located in Lebanon, LB
This bronzed brass candle holder is the biggest of the candle holders, within the Collect series, a curated line of beautifully crafted soft furnishings and home objects.
Designed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden, a Pair of Modernist Candlesticks
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark
Wiwen Nilsson Lund, Sweden (b. 1897, d. 1974). A pair of modernist candlesticks in silver. Dated 1963.
Measures: 13 x 3 cm.
In excellent condition. One with slight wear.
Stamped.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Danish Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candelabras, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Danish Midcentury Modern sterling silver plate candlestick holders/candelabras by designer Carl Frederik Christiansen, circa mid-20th century, Denmark. Both are m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Candle Holders, Cast Pewter, Sweden, 1930s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of cast pewter candle holders / candle sticks produced by GAB, Sweden, 1930s. Maker's mark impressed to underside.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Pair of Brass "Variabel" Candlesticks by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of heavy, solid brass “Variabel” candlesticks by Pierre Forssell. Interesting design where the diagonal arm slides through the base to fasten the candle. The design springs from...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Designer Scandinavian Modern Crystal Candlestick Holders, Sweden, Set of 3
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of three (3) of Scandinavian Modern clear crystal candlestick holders by designer Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda, Sweden. With maker's mark, designers signature, and num...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Scandinavian Brass Serpentine Candlestick for Illums Bolighus Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This elegant and curvaceous brass candlestick was manufactured and retailed by Illums Bolighus in Denmark. Concerning the Designer others often attribute it to Carl Aubock, but with ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Lars Holmström Candlestick in Brass by Lars Holmström in Sweden
Located in Malmo, SE
Brass candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced by Lars Holmström in Arvika, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
