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: 21st Century and Contemporary
Skultuna, Sweden. Two wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
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. Two wall-mounted candle holders in brass. Designed by Pierre Forsell
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. Pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
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. Two wall-mounted candle holders in brass. 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, pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass. 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. A pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
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
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
Skultuna, a pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass. 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. Pair of 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
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of 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
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. Pair of "Liljan" candle holders in brass
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.
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 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, Sweden, "Liljan" candle holder in brass, 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, 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 "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, Sweden. "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Designed by Ivar 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, 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. "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. "Liljan" candle holder in brass. 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, 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, 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
Skultuna, pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) 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 plated silver. Swedish modern design. 21th C
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 Yst...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
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
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
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
Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in plated silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in plated silver.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Silver Plate
Skultuna, pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) 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
Set of 3 Collect Candle Holders SC57-SC59 by Space Copenhagen for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Inspired by the striking simplicity of Doric columns found in Ancient Greece, these gleaming brushed brass candleholders are a sculptural addition to the home.
They sit within Coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candle Holder SC39, H10 in Bronzed Brass by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
This bronzed brass candleholder sits within the Collect series, a curated line of beautifully crafted soft furnishings and home objects.
Designed by Space Copenhagen, for a hands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candle Holder SC40, H13 in Bronzed Brass by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
This bronzed brass candleholder sits within the Collect series, a curated line of beautifully crafted soft furnishings and home objects.
Designed by Space Copenhagen, for a hands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candle Holder SC41, in Bronzed Brass by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
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
"Liljan", Ivar Ålenius Björk for Skultuna, a Pair of Candlesticks
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Liljan", Ivar Ålenius Björk for Skultuna, a pair of candlesticks in patinated brass.
2000s.
Swedish classic design.
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: W 20.0 x H 13.0 cm.
The Liljan candlestick was designed for the World Exhibition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Modern Georg Jensen Large Stainless Candleholder Copenhagen
By Georg Jensen
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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
Collect Candle Holder SC57 H11 by Space Copenhagen for & Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
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 smallest size ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Collect Candle Holder SC58 H13 by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
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 medium size of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Collect Candle Holder SC59 H18 by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
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
Candle Holders SC41, in Bronzed Brass by Space Copenhagen for &tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
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
The Nordic Candleholder in High Polished Brass, Quadruple
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the creators' Scandinavian heritage, "The Nordic" candleholder is the ultimate minimalistic chameleon perfectly blending into any env...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
The Nordic Candleholder in High Polished Brass, Singular
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Inspired by the creators' Scandinavian heritage, "The Nordic" candleholder is the ultimate minimalistic chameleon perfectly blending into any env...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American 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.
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