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
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; 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
Period: 1970s
Swedish Sunflower Crystal Candlesticks Set by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda
Located in Örebro, SE
This is a Swedish set of 6 pieces Sunflower candlesticks set by the glass artist Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Glasbruk.
It comes with 6 crystal candlesticks in different sizes and sh...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
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
Thelma Zoéga Candlesticks Produced in Sweden
By Thelma Zoéga
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 candlesticks designed by Thelma Zoéga. Produced in Sweden.
Dimensions (Ø x H): 4 x 10-18 cm.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Architectural Scandinavian Candlesticks in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and manufactured in Scandinavian during the 1970s. Interesting architecturally inspired 'Ball' shaped center pieces. The candlesticks are to be ...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Iittala Finnish Candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 3 staggered in size Iittala candlesticks. Textured clear molded glass composed as a column with projecting bands, a flared mouth and a round base. Designed by Timo Sarpaneva f...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
2 Ann Warff Glass Crystal Candle Holders Scandinavian Modern Kosta Boda Style
Located in Miami, FL
This is a set of 2 vintage 1970's Kosta Boda Snowball Candle Holders styled after Goran and Ann Warff attributed to Kosta Boda, Sweden.
Crafted o...
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Mid Century Sterling Silver Candlestick & Tray Set - JJ McGreal London 1977
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1977 by John James McGreal, this very stylish, Sterling Silver Pair of Candlesticks & Tray Set, are in the Mid Century Modern style, with textured detailing t...
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1970s English Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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...
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1970s Thai Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candle Holder by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala Finland, "Arkipelago" Series
Located in Turku, FI
Iittala's Arkipelago 2642 candleholder is part of the "Arkipelago" series designed by Timo Sarpaneva in 1979.
Made of clear moulded glass featuring lovely air bubbles.
Item Comes ...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Pierre Forssell Set of Three Brass Tulip Candlesticks from Skultuna Sweden 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of three elegant brass candlesticks model Tulip by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Sweden 70s.
Skultuna was founded by King Karl IX in 1607 and has been a...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden. Impressed Design G. Magnusson and dated 1976.
Holds 0.65” diameter candles
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell Set of Three Nickel Tulip Candlesticks from Skultuna Sweden 1970
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of three rare nickel candlesticks model Tulip by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Sweden 70s.
Skultuna was founded by King Karl IX in 1607 and has been a P...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Nickel
Pierre Forssell, set of 3 early Candelsticks for Skultuna circa 1970 Forsell.
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Early set of 3 candelstick designed by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skultuna in Sweden during the 1970s. All of candelsticks are made in solid brass and arein good condition. They...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Krona Brass Candelholder by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, circa 1970, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Nice pair of Krona candel holder made in solid brass in Skultuna in Sweden during the 70's. The krona model is one of the coner stone of Pierre Forssell collection. This typical for ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Silver Plated Candle Holder by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk
By Dansk
Located in Charleston, SC
Dansk silver plated Wave candle centerpiece. Gunnar Cyren designed candle holder makes a statement on any table. Holds total of 12 thin .25 inch wide taper candles. Slight discolorat...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
Triangular Danish Candle Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage stainless steel candle holder has a faceted triangular base, adding dimension to the tablescape.
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Teardrop Danish Candle Holder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The candle holder's modern teardrop silouhette makes for a sculptural tabletop piece. Designed by Danish sculptor and designer Jens Quistgaard.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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
Trio of Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A trio of solid brass candlesticks manufactured in Denmark during the 1970s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sixed candles. They have not been polished recently and di...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of three Pierre Forssell candle sticks in brass
Located in Valby, 84
Rare set of three patinated brass candle sticks by Swedish artist Pierre Forssell manufactured by Swedish metal workshop Skultuna in Sweden in the 1970’s.
All the three candle stick...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Tall candlestick holder made of glass and cast iron
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Tall candlestick holder made of mouth-blown glass and cast iron.
Produced in the 1970s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 36.0 cm x D 18.5 cm (base)....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Sculptural, Abstract & Symbolic Candleholder in Bronze, Scandinavia, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A well-made heavy stock candleholder for regular sized candles, block or ball candles. Its fashioned from solid bronze that has patinated during the last 50 years. It doubles as a sc...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern Set of 14 Kosta "Sunflower" Candlesticks Göran Wärff Sweden
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
A nice set of 14 candlesticks from Kosta signed Göran Wärff and with the name Sunflower. Nice set of 14 candlestick holders handmade in the Kosta factory. Together as a group this se...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Bertil Vallien 1970 Danks Design Vintage Swirls Candlesticks in Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of swirl candlestick designed by Bertil Vallien (1938-).
Beautiful pair of sculptural swirls candlesticks, created in Sweden by Bertil Valli...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate, Silver
Pierre Forssell, Pair of Early Candelstick for Skultuna circa 1970 Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Early pair of candelstick designed by Pierre Forssell and produced by Skultuna in Sweden during the 1970s. Both candelsticks are made in solid brass and are both in good condition. T...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Sunflower Crystal Candlesticks Collection by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda
By Göran Wärff
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish 12 pieces Sunflower candlesticks collection by the glass artist Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Glasbruk.
It comes with 12 crys...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Set of 8 Iittala Festivo Glass Candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Beautiful set of 8 Festivo glass candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva and manufactured in Finland by Iittala. This set includes two 12 5/8 inch tall (8 rings), two 7 1/8 inch tall...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Glass
Stuart Devlin, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, London, 1978
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1978 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish, modernist design, sterling silver centrepiece, features four holders for candles (or flowers), and a cast and gilt flower...
Category
1970s English Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Vintage Scandinavian Figural Man & Wife Ceramic Candlesticks in Blue glaze
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Cute nostalgic set of figural man and wife candlesticks in blue glazed ceramic. Unknown Scandinavian maker circa 1970. They are fitted with regular sized candles. Measurements: H: 11...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Scandinavian Large Brutalist Metal Candleholder for Three Candles 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and highly decorative brutalist metal candle holder for cube candles or larger tealights. From Scandinavia around the 1970s. The candle holder has a charcoal colored lava s...
Category
1970s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
1970s Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Pair of Sculpturally Modern Candle Holders Arkipelago Round Ice Glass
by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala Finland
Tall holder11.88 x 2.63 diameter Short holder 5.25 tall 2.63 diameter
...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Stainless Steel brutalist pair of cube candleholders by Olav Joa for Polaris 197
By Polaris, Olav Joa
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful and highly decorative brutalist pair of Stainless Steel candle holders for cube candles from the "Steel Art" series designed by Olav Joa for Polaris in Sandnes- Norway in t...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
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
Pair of Swedish Mid-Century Silver Candlesticks, Jarl Ölveborn, 1972
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant silver candlesticks by Jarl Ölveborn, in a sleek modernist design. Hand hammered surface add a beautiful, subtle liveliness.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver
Pierre Forssell, candel Holder in brass, Skultuna circa 1970, model number 70
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of candlesticks n° 70 designed by Pierre Forssell manufactured by Skultuna in Sweden. Circa 1970. Solid polished brass. good condition. The candel holder has been ...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Crystal Glass and Iron Candleholder by Willy Johansson, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely crystal glass and cast iron candleholder by Norwegian designer Willy Johansson for Hadeland Glassverk in Norway 1970s. The candleholders are made of crystal glass and named ...
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1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Iron
Pierre Forsell, Candel Stick Model Rosett
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
A brass Rosett candlesticks by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna - circa 1950 Dimension : 13,5 × 6,5 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Rosewood Scandinavian Centerpiece Candle Holder
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern centerpiece candleholders in rosewood circa 1970's. This unique piece includes 10 candle settings that can be arranged in multiple configurations. Perfect for acce...
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Rosewood
Bjørn Wiinblad, Large Hurricane Candlestick, 1970s/80s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006). Large Hurricane candlestick in yellow lacquered metal with blue-tinted glass.
1970s / 80s.
Measures: 62 x 11 cm.
...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
1970s 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
Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg, Large Candlesticks-Dish for Eight Lights
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg, large candlestick-dish for eight lights.
Sweden, circa 1970.
Beautiful royal blue glaze.
Marked.
Measures 27.5 x 2.5 cm.
In perfect c...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg, Two Pairs of Candlesticks, Sweden, circa 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg, two pairs of candlesticks,
Sweden, circa 1970s.
Hallmarked.
Measures: 8.5 x 3 cm.
In perfect condition, 1s...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Three Large Seven Armed Swedish Design Candlesticks in Metal with Brass Top
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Three large seven armed Swedish design candlesticks in metal with brass top.
In minimalistic Scandinavian design.
In perfect condition.
1970s.
Measures: 27 x 29 cm.
Un...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Tapio Wirkkala Scandinavian modern silver Trumpetti candlesticks Finland 1970's
Located in EL Waalre, NL
Tapio Wirkkala Scandinavian modern silver Trumpetti candlesticks Finland 1970's
A pair of Sterling silver “Trumpetti” candlesticks, model TW 284. Designed by Tapio Wirkkala in 1963 ...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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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