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
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
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
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
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
Holds a 0.875” candle
Overall Dimensions (inches): 6.5"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
All items ship from High Point, ...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Chimney Candleholders
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 3 danish modern chimney shaped candleholders. Made from 24 carat gold plated brass. they can be installed with either tea lights (one side) or c...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold Plate
Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Candelabra by CESO, 1930s
Located in Göteborg, SE
Each piece features three arms with flared candle cups and a sweeping, symmetrical silhouette grounded in a sculpted conical base. The central motif evokes stylized foliage, a signat...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Mid Century Turned Pine Wood Scandinavian Candle Holders Sweden 1960s
Located in Västra Frölunda, SE
A lovely pair of turned wood candle holders in pine.
Handcrafted in Sweden, in the 1960’s
Good condition.
H: 23cm & 22cm
W: 8,5cm
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pine
$306 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Asaa, DK
Mid-Century Danish Brass Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard, 1960s. Set of 2.
Danish Mid-Century Modern candle holders in solid cast brass designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Danish Teak Candlesticks Candleholders 1950s Set of 5
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very nice set of 5 candlesticks, modernist design from Denmark.
Measures: Heights 30 -29 - 29 - 22 - 19 cm.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Teak
Solid Wood Candle Holder – Small
Located in Orlando, FL
The minimal and modern solid wood candle holder is handcrafted to showcase the natural beauty of cedar wood. Each piece features the unique patterns and textures of the wood, highlig...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood, Cedar
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
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
Vintage Danish Shooting Star Candleholder in Black Iron, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large 1970s Brutalist - sculptural iron candleholder for up to 15 regular sized candles. Made in Denmark by the metal-art design company Dantoft kunstartikler (trans.: art objects). ...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Jens Quistgaard Dansk Brass Candlesticks
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jens Quistgaard Solid Brass Candlesticks with fitted rings to allow for 2 sizes of candles. Nice Original condition, signed on bottom.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$345 / set
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
Brutalist Sunflower Glass Candlestick by Göran Wärff, Kosta Boda, Sweden 1970s
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Crystal glass candlestick, design by Göran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1970s.
Groovy mid-century design classic from Scandinavia. Great design in colourless glass with a bru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
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
Set of 2 Pierre Forsell Aniara Brass Candlesticks for Skultuna Sweden, 1960s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of 2 vintage "Aniara" candlesticks designed by Pierre Forsell for Skultuna, Sweden. Made from solid brass. Made ca 1960s.
They hold slim sized tapers.
Measurements
height: 19,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Modernist Pewter Candlesticks by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1932
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant pewter candlesticks by Niels Fougstedt. Clean cut lines and decorative details.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Vintage Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 9
Located in KUTNO, PL
The set of vintage brass candlesticks is an elegant proposal that catches the eye with its timeless aesthetics and nobility of the material. The brass from which they are made gives ...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dansk Designs Silver Plated Modern Crown Candleholders J. Quistgaard
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
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
$165 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Three Glass Votive Candleholder In Hammered Iron by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful three glass votive candleholder in hand hammered iron by Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
$300 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Swedish Designer, Small Candlesticks, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small metal candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
Fits 0.8” diameter candles
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Daish Modern solid Teak Dansk Butcher Block Candle Holder by Quistgaard
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
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
Uno Westerberg for Pukeberg, Sweden. Two candle holders in clear art glass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
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...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Dansk Jens Quistgaard Danish Modern Tall Teak Candle Holder With Brass Rim
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage sculptural teak candle holder with brass rim designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. 9.5 inches tall
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in France. It is made of solid bronze, and has a lovely patination due to the age of about 50 years. It is a high quality French production with a fantastic surface structure and sculptural Brutalist optic. With its original formed shape, it can hold 3 candles...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern “Mjölby Intarsia” Advent Candleholder in Inlaid Wood, 1940s
Located in Göteborg, SE
A striking example of Swedish craftsmanship, this Scandinavian Modern “Mjölby Intarsia” Advent candleholder from the 1940s combines artistry, tradition, and functionality. The rectan...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brass Candlesticks, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in KUTNO, PL
The set of vintage brass candlesticks is an elegant proposal that catches the eye with its timeless aesthetics and nobility of the material. The brass from which they are made gives ...
Category
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze Art Deco Candlesticks by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
Pair of bronze Art Deco / Swedish Grace candlesticks with amazing patina.
Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
Great condition.
Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Pair of Brass Wall Candlesticks Holmström, Arvika, Sweden, 1950s
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. The amount of time and ...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Pierre Forssell Adjustable Candleholder, Model Variation, Skultuna
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Pierre Forssells adjustable candleholder, Model Variation, Skultuna.
The "Variable" candlestick is an iconic design creation and known for its simple and timeless design....
Category
1950s Swedish 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, ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian teak and string 6-place candle holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
just wow
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Dansk International Pair of Lead Crystal Glass Candle Holder
By Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs round Lead Crystal glass candle holders.
Marked underneath Dansk International Designs LTD IH...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Brutalist Bronze 1.8kg Candleholder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960
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
$910 Sale Price
20% Off
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 prod...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Set 3 Mid-Century Modern Purple Glass & Brass Candlesticks Ystad Metall Sweden
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Set of 3 Swedish Modernist candle holders. A stem in polished brass, fixed on a base of clear glass with an irregular surface pattern. Glas shades in different shades of purple whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard Modernist Tripod Iron Candle Incense Holder Dansk Original Box
By Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Jens Quistgaard tripod cast iron candle or incense holder by Dansk with original box. The modernist design looks great as just an object. 1950s. Made in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Pair of Solid Brass & Oak Scandinavian Candlesticks
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Pair of candleholders from unknown maker,
most likely Scandinavian from the 1960s.
Made from brass and oak. Very good vintage
condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Lars Holmström Geometric Brass Candlestick Holder
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern candlestick holder by Lars Holmström, Arvika Sweden. The candlestick holder has seven arms and boasts a geometric but simplistic design. It is made in brass and h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Candlesticks by Carl-Einar Borgström, Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful “Tyfon” candlesticks by Carl-Einar Borgström, made from brass in a whimsical design. Pikes are caught in stylized waves with a dynamic expression.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Ring Candle Holder, Kirsten Clemann, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Frederiksberg C, DK
Scandinavian Modern Ceramic Ring Candleholder by Kirsten Clemann, Denmark, ca. 1970s
A sculptural ring-form hand-crafted candleholder by Danish ceramic artist Kirsten Clemann (1932–...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk - Set of 4
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk - set of 4
Mid Century Danish - Decoration
Vintage candle holders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk in silver metal. Designed by Jens H. ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
A pair of pewter candle sticks model '1165' by Just Andersen, 1930s
Located in Balen, BE
Pair of Pewter Candlesticks Model ‘1165’ by Just Andersen, Denmark, 1930s
A pair of pewter candlesticks designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s, model 1165. Each candlestick is set o...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pewter
Modernist Vintage Sculptural Brutalist Brass Metal Candleholder, France, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in France. It is made of solid brass, and has a lovely patination due to the age of about 50 years. It is a high quality French production with a fantastic surface structure and sculptural Brutalist optic. With its original formed shape, it can hold 3 candles...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
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
$1,042 / set
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...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Paavo Tynell Candelholder circa 1960, Nikel Brass
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
At the end of his artistic journey Paavo Tynell himself handcraft one last collection of candelholder that this model is part of. Made in nickel brass this candel holders is made of ...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Iron and Glass Candelabra by Erik Höglund, Boda Smide, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful candelabra by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The rustic iron stem is adorned with four pear shaped glass medallions that bring rain drops on a bare tree to mind. Fits regular candles.
Erik Höglund was one of Sweden’s foremost glass artists, whose innovative designs and glass making techniques revolutionized the scene of both art glass and serve ware in the 1950s. His bold and personal designs gave him and the glassworks Boda worldwide acclaim. Erik Höglund is considered the most influential Swedish glass artist of the 1950s and 1960s, alongside Ingeborg Lundin.
Höglund was admitted to the prestigious school Konstfack at the age of 16, first studying to become an art teacher, but later changing to the sculptor’s line. He rebelled against many of what he considered to be conventional ideas at the school, and was almost expelled. His nonconformism would follow him through his career, aiding him in following his own path and repeatedly breaking new ground.
Erik Höglund started working at Boda glassworks in 1953. At the time, Boda focused on producing high-quality serve ware in ethereal, cut-glass designs under the direction of Fritz Kallenberg. Höglund brought new perspectives and ideas, experimenting with the glass mass to give it a bubbly look and introducing colored glass and irregular finishes. These ideas were in direct opposition to the traditional ideas of what quality glass is, and Höglund was initially met with skepticism. He created rustic designs that allowed for everyday, multiple uses of glass, allowing it to be both functional and aesthetic. This down-to-earth IDEA appealed to both critics and collectors, although it took some years into the 1950s to win over the general public. In 1955, Erik Höglund’s glass was presented at the H55 Exhibition and one of his vases, whilst considered scandalous due to its suggestive decor, was purchased by the Swedish king. In 1957 he was awarded the Lunning Prize, its until then youngest awardee. Following that, his glass was exhibited in the Georg Jensen store on 5th Avenue in New York, making Erik Höglund and Boda world renowned.
Erik Höglund was a master of all artistic trades. His glass murals...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 1.3kg Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Metal Candleholder, France, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Brutalist candleholder
Origin:
France
Material:
solid bronze
Decade:
1970s
This original vintage candleholder, was produced in the 1970s in France. It is made of...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Elf Girl in Glazed Stoneware, Late 20th Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg. Elf girl in glazed stoneware, late 20th century.
In very good condition.
Signed.
Measures: 14 x 10.5 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stoneware
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk MCM Teak set of 6 Graduated Sizes - Candle Holders
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in St. Louis, MO
Nice set of six sold teak wood & brass Jens Quistgaard for Dansk mid-century modern graduated in size candle holders or candlesticks. In fine original condition, one owner set, show...
Category
1970s Thai Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors. Four art glass candle holders in crystal glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Sven Palmqvist for Orrefors, Sweden.
Four art glass candleholders in crystal glass, two different sizes.
Mid-20th century.
Partly signed OF.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions small: Hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Candlesticks 'Margareta' Designed by Lars Holmström Sweden, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This beautiful and sophisticated modular brass candlestick was designed by Lars Halmström and produced by Arvika, Sweden, in the 1950s. Despite its mid century origin, the design fee...
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Iron & Brass Candlesticks
By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Denton, TX
Jens Quistgaard For Dansk Iron & Brass Danish modern Candlesticks.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron, Brass
Set of 10 Brass Scandinavian Candlesticks, Gunnar Ander Ystad Metall Sweden 1950
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Set of 10 modernist candlesticks designed by Gunnar Ander. Their formal language remind the Swedish Grace style. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden.
C...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Candlesticks for AB Sweden c1970's, Set (3)
Located in Miami, FL
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass and Glass Candlesticks for AB Sweden 1970s, Set (3)
Offered for sale is a set of three Hans-Agne Jakobsson brass and glass candlesticks for AB Sweden circ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Scandinavian Modern candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian 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, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern candlesticks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candlesticks, popular names associated with this style include Skultuna, Pierre Forssell, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, and Pierre Forsell. 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 $48 and tops out at $16,687 while the average work can sell for $640.
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Hans Agne Jakobsson Hurricane
Hermes Candlestick
Horse Candlestick
Ivory Candle Holder
Pairpoint Candlesticks
Paris Porcelain Candlestick