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
Midcentury Teak Candleholder for 7 candles, Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Stunning candleholder in solid teak, probably unique or made to order, handcrafted in Denmark. Amazing quality of wood and finishing. Signed underneath "AFA".
Holds seven candles.
H...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Teak
Anders Pehrson Candlesticks Model Origo by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlesticks model Origo designed by Anders Pehrson. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell Large Candelstick Model 67 for Skultuna circa 1980, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Large vintage candelstick designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna in Sweden. The candelstick support 4 candels and is made in solid brass. The condition is original and good, good p...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Tealight Candle Holder "Sfär Midnight Blue" in Glass and Glazed Porcelain
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sfär is a tealight holder composed of three parts. A two-part spherical shape in porcelain made in the porcelain factory in Lidköping, Sweden. A sheet of glass in between that is wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Cut Glass
Ceramic candlestick by Axella, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Balen, BE
Ceramic candlestick by Axella, Denmark, 1960's
This stunning ceramic candlestick by Axella, Denmark, from the 1960s beautifully captures the essence of mid-century Scandinavian desi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Tealight Candle Holder "Sfär White Sand" in Glass and Porcelain
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sfär is a tealight holder composed of three parts. A two-part spherical shape in porcelain made in the porcelain factory in Lidköping, Sweden. A sheet of glass in between that is wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Cut Glass
Pierre Forssell Pair of Candel Holder circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of candleholders, Brass, Skultuna edition. Engraved 'Skultuna 1607 Sweden' and signed 'Forssell' Creation date: circa 1970. H 4×L 4×P 4cm (each elem...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Lars Holstörm Brass Candleholder
Located in Malibu, CA
Brass candleholder designed by Lars Holmström. Produced by Lars Holmström in Arvika, Sweden circa 1950’s.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Lars Holmström Candlestick Produced in His Own Workshop in Arvika, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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
Contemporary Black Stoneware Ceramic Candlesticks by Rachel Peters, In Stock.
Located in Wirral, GB
Contemporary Black Stoneware Ceramic Candlesticks by Rachel Peters, Unglazed Clay, In Stock.
This pair of Candlesticks have been hand built from Medium Vulcan Black Stoneware Clay u...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Pair of Circular Candleholders in the style of Dansk
By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of solid teak candleholders in the style of Dansk designed by Quistgaard circa 1970s. Great condition. Circular shape that is both sculptural and minimalist. Vintage p...
Category
20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Teak
Set of 3 Candlesticks in Glass by Bengt Edenfalk, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 Candlesticks in Glass by Bengt Edenfalk, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Skruf glasbruk...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Arthur Pe Candlesticks Produced in His Own Workshop Kolbäck in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A set of 3 candlesticks designed by Arthur Pe. Produced in his own workshop Kolbäck in Sweden.
Dimensions large (W x D x H): 14 x 6 x 8,5 cm.
D...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Candlestick Model L-54 Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large candlestick model L-54 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Hans-Ange Jakobsson 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
Hans-Ange Jakobsson Glass And Brass Lamp
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A lamp / lantern designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB sometime in the 1970’s. The candlestick mechanism is solid brass...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Lars Holmström Candlestick Produced in His Own Workshop in Arvika, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Erik Hoglund for Boda Glass Candlesticks
Located in Stockton, NJ
A rare pair of double tier glass and black painted metal candlesticks by Erik Hoglund for Boda. Consisting of two tiers of blue and clear glass.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Two wall-mounted candle holders in brass. Scultuna, Sweden. 21st C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
Produced in the 2000s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Height: 48.5 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna, Sweden. Two wall-mounted candle holders in brass. 21st C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
Produced in the 2000s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Height: 48.5 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Anders Pehrson Floor Candlestick Model Ofir Octav by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare floor candlestick model Ofir Octav designed by Anders Pehrson. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Metal
Candlestick Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Wall Candlestick Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall candlestick by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Gunnar Ander Early Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and early candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Johnny Mattsson Candlesticks Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of candlesticks designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pine
Bengt Edenfalk Candlesticks / Vases Produced by Skruf in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of candlesticks / vases designed by Bengt Edenfalk. Produced by Skruf in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
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
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass, Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna, two "Liljan" candle holders in brass. Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna, Sweden. "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Modern design. 21st C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of "Liljan" candle holders in brass, 21st C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of "Liljan" candle holders in brass. 21st C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Swedish design. 21th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of candlesticks model "Valvet" by Gunnar Ander for Skultuna
By Gunnar Ander, Skultuna
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, ES
Pair of brass candlesticks model “Valvet” ...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Swedish modern design. 21th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Candlestick Produced by Holm Sørensen Co. in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen Co. in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Heavy candlestick in brass produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and heavy candlestick in brass produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Swedish modern design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in plated silver. Swedish modern design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in plated silver.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ys...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
A pair of Mid century brass candle sticks, Kara Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
A pair of Mid century brass candle sticks, Kara Denmark.
Solid brass and quality made in Denmark. Marked by the maker at the bottom.
A vintage pair with some age and patina marks.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of brass candleholders, model 70, by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Pair of brass candleholders by Swedish master designer Pierre Forssell. Model no 70 and produced by Skultuna. Marked and signed underneath. Several sets available.
Pierre Forssell's...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modernist Brass Candlesticks, Late 20th C
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish design. A pair of modernist brass candlesticks.
Handmade.
Late 1900s.
Dimensions: H 16.0 x W 8.0 x Depth 5.0 cm.
Fits candles with a diameter of 2.3 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Tenn. a Pair of Brass Candlesticks for 4 Candles with Hearts
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish Tenn. A pair of brass candlesticks for 4 candles with hearts.
Fits lights with a diameter of 15mm.
Approx. 1960s.
Unstamped.
In excellent condi...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candle Sticks in Brass by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, 1950s
Located in Genarp, SE
Candlesticks designed by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Made In Denmark during the 1950s. Solid polished brass. The candlesticks are signed with hallmark.
In vintage condi...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Kähler, Denmark, Candlestick with Heater in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kähler, Denmark. Candlestick with heater in glazed stoneware.
Beautiful orange uranium glaze. Mid-20th century.
Heater measures: 20 x 8 cm.
The candlestick measures: 10.5 x 7 cm....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stoneware
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
Candle Holder "Perform Silver" in CNC Milled Aluminum and Perforated Steel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Perform is a solid metal candle holder in two parts, a CNC-milled base in aluminium and a perforated steel tube made in a factory in Sweden.
The light transmits through the perforat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Candle Holder "Perform Black" in CNC Milled Aluminum and Perforated Steel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Perform is a solid metal candle holder in two parts, a CNC-milled base in aluminium and a perforated steel tube made in a factory in Sweden.
The light transmits through the perforat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Tealight Candle Holder "Sfär Dark Night" in Glass and Glazed Porcelain
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sfär is a tealight holder composed of three parts. A two-part spherical shape in porcelain made in the porcelain factory in Lidköping, Sweden. A sheet of glass in between that is wat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Cut Glass
Turned Wenge Candle Holder for Laurids Lonborg
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and finely turned candle holder made of richly grained wenge.
Category
1960s American Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wenge
Sigurd Persson Candlesticks Model Rhomb by Sigurd Persson Design in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 brass candlesticks model Rhomb designed by Sigurd Persson. Produced by Sigurd Persson Design in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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.