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Brutalist Candle Holders

BRUTALIST STYLE

The design of brutalist furniture encompasses that which is crafted, hewn and worked by hand — an aesthetic rebuke (or, at least, a counterpoint) to furniture that is created using 21st-century materials and technology. Lately, the word “brutalist” has been adopted by the realms of furniture design and the decorative arts to refer to chairs, cabinets, tables and accessory pieces such as mirror frames and lighting that are made of rougher, deeply textured metals and other materials that are the visual and palpable antithesis of the sleek, smooth and suave. 

ORIGINS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGN 

  • Use of industrial materials — tubular steel, concrete, glass, granite
  • Prioritizes functionalism, minimalism and utilization of negative space
  • Spare silhouettes, pronounced geometric shapes
  • Stripped-down, natural look; rugged textures, modular construction
  • Interiors featuring airy visual flow and reliance on neutral palettes

BRUTALIST FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE BRUTALIST FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was coined by architecture critic Reyner Banham to describe an architectural style that emerged in the 1950s featuring monumental buildings, usually made of unornamented concrete, whose design was meant to project an air of strength and solidity.

Le Corbusier essentially created the brutalist style; its best-known iterations in the United States are the Whitney Museum of American Art, which was designed by Marcel Breuer, and Paul Rudolph's Yale Art and Architecture Building. The severe style might have been the most criticized architectural movement of the 20th century, even if it was an honest attempt to celebrate the beauty of raw material. But while the brutalist government buildings in Washington, D.C., seemingly bask in their un-beauty, brutalist interior design and decor is much more lyrical, at times taking on a whimsical, romantic quality that its exterior counterparts lack.

Paul Evans is Exhibit A for brutalist furniture design. His Sculpture Front cabinets laced with high-relief patinated steel mounts have become collector's items nonpareil, while the chairs, coffee table and dining table in his later Cityscape series and Sculpted Bronze series for Directional Furniture are perhaps the most expressive, attention-grabbing pieces in American modern design. Other exemplary brutalist designers are Silas Seandel, the idiosyncratic New York furniture designer and sculptor whose works in metal — in particular his tables — have a kind of brawny lyricism, and Curtis Jere, a nom-de-trade for the California team of Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels, the bold makers of expressive scorched and sheared copper and brass mirror frames and wall-mounted sculptures.

Brutalist furniture and sculptures remain popular with interior designers and can lend unique, eccentric, human notes to an art and design collection in any home.

Find authentic vintage brutalist chairs, coffee tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Brutalist
Brutalist Brass Candle Holder by Klaus Ullrich, Faber and Schumacher, 1950s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage brutalist brass metal candle holder with three arms designed by Klaus Ullrich for Faber and Schumacher. Heavy item. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Germany P...
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20th Century German Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Brutalist Aluminum & Brass Desenos Candlestick by David Marshall
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Brutalist aluminum and brass "Desenos" candlestick by David Marshall, circa 1970s. The piece is the creation of the internationally renowned artist David Marshall, based ...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Rustic Loop Wrought Iron Tripod Candle Stick Holder Candlestick, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Rustic black wrought iron candle stick holder from France This is a rare shaped wrought iron tripod candlestick...dating most probably from the mid century, 1950s Vintage Rustic can...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Bronze Geometric Wall Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
Bronze Geometric Brutalist Wall Sconces, features up-and-down light sources, solid metal, made well. DIMS: 38" high 10.50" wide 5.50" deep
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1950s Italian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of XXL Wrough Iron Brutalist Candleholders Circa 1940
Located in BARCELONA, ES
This pair of wrought iron brutalist candleholders from the 1940s, crafted by Comte in the style of Jean Michel Frank, embodies a rare fusion of historical significance and timeless e...
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1940s Argentine Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Vintage 1970's Handmade Art Studio Pottery Eclectic Design Candle Holder
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Eclectic Design Handmade Art Studio Pottery Candle Holder. Made in the 1970's, probably Italy. Brutalist in style, hand made large candle holder with leafs and petals in diff...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Ceramic

BMF Nagel Quist Variomaster Brutalist Stockable Modular Candleholder
Located in Vienna, AT
Stackable modular candleholder by BMF Quist Nagel, the candleholders were designed by Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel and manufactured by BMF (Bayerische Metallwaren Fabrik) in West Ge...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass, Chrome

Paul Evans Style Brutalist Hand Wrought Copper Candlesticks, Circa 1970s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful pair of mid-century modern Brutalist hand wrought copper large candlestick holders In the manner of Paul Evans USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 13"H. Very g...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Copper

3 Brutalist Brass Candle Holders from Staffan Englesson Ab Sweden, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of 3 vintage brutalist brass candle holders or vases from Staffan Englesson AB Stockholm. Heavy. Additional information: Country of ...
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20th Century Swedish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of 2 Black Twisted Metal Candle Holders, 1970s
Located in Rīga, LV
Set of two vintage brutalist metal candle holders with three and two arms. Black iron base, brass cups. Additional information: Country of manufacture: Latvia Period: 1970s Dimensi...
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20th Century Latvian Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Extra Large Brutalist Iron Chain Candlestick Holder, France 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extra large Brutalist candlestick holder made of iron chain. It features a large holder of 20cm or 8 inches in diameter that can hold a very large ca...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Pair of Brass Brutalist Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of solid brass candlesticks. The pair of beautifully patinated candlesticks feature thick round bases with narrow stems and the same thick round candle holder with a prong like ...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Vintage Brutalist Thomas Roy Markuson Twisted Copper Candlesticks - Set of 3
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this set of 3 vintage Brutalist twisted copper candlesticks by Thomas Roy Markuson, showcasing quintessential American craftsmanship and bold design. Add a to...
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Candle Holders

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Copper

A pair of Spanish brutalist candelabras, circa 1950s
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Spanish brutalist candelabras, circa 1950s. In good condition. 13” H x 9” W
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1950s Unknown Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wood

Pair of Signed Iron Brutalist Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice pair of signed iron brutalist candle holders, circa 1970s. The set is signed on the base "Perry", is in good vintage condition and measures 3"W x 3"D x 3"H. Cool well cr...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

1960s 70s mid century brutalist brass CANDLEHOLDER for one big candle
Located in Mannheim, DE
Fantastic 1960s 70s candleholder for one big candle with a max. diameter of 4.33" (11 cm). Made of brass. A perfect addition to any mid century interior. Dimensions in cm: Height 1...
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Puzzle Candelabra G047 solid cast brass and alumium designed by David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Candelabra was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass and aluminium. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycl...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Aluminum, Brass

Sculptural Candlestick by Carlos Penafiel for Fondica, 1990s.
Located in Lille, FR
Patinated Aluminium Cast Sculptural Candlestick by Carlos Peñafiel for Fondica, 1990s.
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1990s French Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:2
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The surrealism inspired Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Designed by Aad Bos and hand crafted in Amsterdam from solid oak wood and s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candle Holders

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Steel

G067 Candelabra Sinuoso, Gold and Silver coloured Brass and Aluminium Handmade
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Candelabra was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled materials....
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Beautiful cast iron Candlestick Holder Brutalist Era, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A large candlestick holder for four candles. Made of cast iron with a nice patina. Typically made in Germany in the 1960s, as a statement piece on a cupboard or credenza. Found at an...
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1960s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal, Iron

mid century modern brutalist design iron CANDLE HOLDER 1970s
Located in Mannheim, DE
Outstanding brutalist candle holder for 3 candles with approx. 2.75" diameter. It is made of iron and has a very eccentric shape and surface. The colors are black and a metallic gray...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Brutalist church bronze candle stick , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Brutalist church bronze candle stick , 1970’s Dimensions: 37,5 W, 22cm D, 26,5cm H Condition: Good Material: Metal
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Candle Holder R:4
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:4 features a rhythmic architectural interplay of cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Designed by Aad Bos and hand crafted by our carpenters from solid oak w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candle Holders

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Steel

Mid Century Candelabra by Donald Drumm
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Candelabra by Donald Drumm. Classic Sculptural Brutalist style.. Holds four candles. Perfect for that collector. Don Drumm w...
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1960s Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Aluminum

Candelabra Cobra G022 Cast Brass Gold coloured made in Spain by David Marshall
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Candelabre was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled materials. ...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Menorah G046 two Coloured Gold Silver Handmade in Spain Tabletop Candlestick
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Menorah was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. We can engrave this piece with your Initials or Logo, makes a beautiful W...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Aluminum, Brass

Menorah G048 Abstract Candelabra Cast Brass Gold Coloured Made in Spain
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Menorah was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled materials. Ce...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Jack Brubaker Iron Calla Lilly Sculptural Candle Holder Pair
Located in Westfield, NJ
Vintage pair circa 1980s of sculptural hand forged iron candle holders in the shape of calla lillies by 20th century brutalist artist Jack Brubaker. Each sc...
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Late 20th Century North American Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Wrought iron brutalist candlestick 7 candles French 60's
Located in Lyon, FR
French Brutalist candleholder from the 60s, handmade and handcrafted, folk art. Wrought-iron candleholder structure with seven candle bases and a quadripod foot. Beautiful vintage c...
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Pair of brutalist candlesticks in wood and wrought iron, Spain, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Adorable pair of brutalist candlesticks made in Spain in the 1970s, in wrought iron chains and wood, for 3 candles. Overall good condition, traces of use. Dimensions : H32, D11, W26
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1970s Spanish Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century French Handcrafted Brutalist Iron Chain Link Candleholder
Located in COLMAR, FR
An authentic, brutalist, mid-century modern chain candleholder sourced in France. This is a spiked candleholder made for pillar candles (up to a max...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Brutalist wrought iron candelabra folk art 50's in style of atelier de marolles
Located in Lyon, FR
Large French Brutalist candlestick from the 1950s, handcrafted in the style of the De Marolles workshops. Wrought-iron candleholder structure with seven candle bases and a quadripod ...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Brutalist Concrete Candle Lantern, White
Located in Camp Meeker, CA
Cast concrete with semigloss finish. Fits a 3" diameter candle up to 6" tall. Candle not included. Small batches, with limited quantities available. Chris has recently shifte...
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2010s American Brutalist Candle Holders

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Concrete

Scandinavian Brutalist Candleholder in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Exceptionally decorative tri-fitted candle in vibrantly glazed brown ceramic. It's signed indistinguishable by an unknown Scandinavian artist/ceramist. It's in fine and intact condit...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Mid Century Brutalist Candle Holder, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Brutalist candle holder from the 70s era. In very good condition with signs of use. Dimensions: H 29cm W 20cm D 19 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Spanish Pair of Iron Candlesticks with Four Legs
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Pair of Iron Candlesticks with Four Legs
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Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Pair of Swedish Mid Century Brutalist Candlesticks 1960s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of hand hammered mid-century brutalist candlesticks, mid 20th century, Sweden. Very elegant and simple pair of candlesticks with perfect proportions and great details. Wonderfu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Rare Brutalist Candlestick Holder shaped as a Horse, East Germany 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Brutalist candlestick holder shaped as a horse. It features straight, edgy lines typical for Brutalist era. It is done in bronze plated aluminum....
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Aluminum

Hanging cast bronze candelabra by Michael Harjes, Germany 1960s
Located in ECHT, NL
Cast bronze candelabra. It has 4 arms that are set on a central rod. The arms can rotate around the rod. At the bottom it is capped with a cast bronze cap and at the top it has a cas...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Gilded & Red Sculptural Bird Candlestick by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, 1990s.
Located in Lille, FR
Gilded Aluminium Cast Sculptural Bird Candlestick by Pierre Casenove for Fondica, 1990s.
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1990s French Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Sculptural Brutalist Bronze Candle Holder designed by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare and absolutely extraordinary sculptural Brutalist candle holder done in gilt bronze, shaped as a coral. It was designed by Austrian designer Heinz Goll...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Brutalist Modern 29.5" Tall Floor Candlestick Holder Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Bronze Brutalist Modern 29.5" Tall Floor Candlestick Holder Stand. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H x 8" Diameter Base x 5" Diameter Top.
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Late 20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Set of 3 Brutalist style Candlestick Holders Cage Design
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing our set of 3 rugged Brutalist-style cast bronze cages—a perfect fusion of industrial charm and ambient lighting. Meticulously crafted in the shape of riveted strap iron c...
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20th Century North American Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Sculptural Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare and absolutely extraordinary sculptural Brutalist candle holder done in gilt bronze. It was designed by Austrian designer Heinz Goll...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Sculptural Brutalist Iris-shaped Candle Holder by Heinz Goll, Austria 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an extremely rare and absolutely extraordinary sculptural Brutalist candle holder done in gilt bronze, shaped as Iris flower. It was designed by Austrian designer Heinz Goll...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Vintage Brutalist Style Gilt Wall Sconce Candle Holder
Located in Seattle, WA
Three Pronged Wall Sconce . Possibly Spanish Based on Research. Spiked Poles That’s are pointed at the bottom. Back Plate has Holes to Place Screws Through. Dimensions. 14 W ; 4 D ;...
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1970s Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Sermon Verdigris LE Candlelabra, by Aristotelis Barakos, Patinated
Located in Athens, GR
Sermon Verdigris is a limited-edition brass candleholder by Studio Aristotelis Barakos. It is a meticulously finished object that exudes an antique allure, its surface transitioning...
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2010s Greek Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Casted Bronze and Oaxaca Clay Quemador Oil Burner by C. Nuñez
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Quemador by C. Nuñez Hand Patinated Casted Bronze Set of 2 Unique Oaxaca Clay Plates 18W x 18D x 40H cm 7W x 7D x 15.7H in CURRENTLY IN STOCK C. Nuñez ex...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Mid Century Modern Brutalist Style Candlestick Holders- Set of 3
Located in Cordova, SC
Set of three candlestick holders. Two are the same height and one is much shorter than the matching pair. Unusual brutalist style. Appears to be hand forged.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair of French metal brutalist candlesticks from the 1980s
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful pair of metal candlesticks made in France in the 1980s, brutalist style, with lots of details. Good condition, nice patina. Dimensions : H26,5, W14cm
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1980s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Puzzle 3 Pieces Candelabra Solid Cast Aluminium and Brass Handmade
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Candelabra was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast aluminum and sand cast brass. Beautiful piece to Decorated your Home, makes a beautiful Wedding Gift...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Wrought Iron Tall Floor Candle Holders in Brutalist Giacometti Style
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Carimate, Como
Pair of wrought iron tall floor candle holders in brutalist Giacometti style
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Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

outstanding three-legged mid century iron brutalist CANDLE HOLDER fantoni era
Located in Mannheim, DE
Outstanding brutalist candle holder for 3 candles with approx. 3" diameter. It is made of iron and has a very eccentric shape and surface. The colors are black and a metallic gray. A...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Five Vintage Brutalist Candle Sconces of Wrought Iron, Italian, 1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Five vintage wrought iron candle sconces in the Brutalist style will certainly light up a room and create interesting shadows. Sculptured and patinated, each iron piece holds a singl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Hanukkah Lamp By David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
An impressive hand forged Hanukkah lamp inspired by Brutalist aesthetic. Hand crafted in Jerusalem, Israel circa 1960, the iron lamp stands with nine rustic candleholders in the shap...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Brutalist Wrought Iron Candle Holder, 1950's
Located in Zagreb, HR
Sculptural brutalist wrought iron candle holder with two arms, each holding a circular plate measuring 8 cm in diameter with the candlestick holder in the center. Inner diameter of t...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Mid-20th Century Israeli Iron Shabbat Candle Holder by David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Iron Shabbat candle holder crafted in brutalist style by David Palombo. Made for two candles, each of the holders is decorated with petals-like s...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Brutalist candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Brutalist candle holders 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 candle holders created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Brutalist candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include David Marshall, David Palombo, Christopher Norberg, and Fondica. 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 candle holders differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $42 and tops out at $11,000 while the average work can sell for $750.

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