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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 Candle Holder R:2 - Solid Black Oak - by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Made out of solid wood and steel, showing signs of handcraft. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candle Holders

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Steel

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

Brutalist Postmodern Candlestick by Jonathan Christian, France, 2024.
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Brutalist candlestick by Jonathan Christian.   
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2010s French Brutalist Candle Holders

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Carrara Marble

Brutalist Postmodern Candlestick by Jonathan Christian, France, 2024.
Located in Lille, FR
Sculptural Brutalist candlestick by Jonathan Christian.   
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2010s French Brutalist Candle Holders

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Carrara Marble

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

Rare Huge Monumental David Palumbo Forged Iron Mid Century Modern Menorah
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Very Rare, Vintage David Palumbo designed, enormous, wrought iron, 9-arm brutalist, industrial Mid Century Modern Hanukkah Menorah. One of 2 Rare David Palumbo Menorahs...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

Mid-Century brutalist hand-forged candlestick
Located in Herentals, BE
Hand-forged, twisted and hammered candlestick. The candlestick has 4 different, forged and hammered legs that are attached under a twisted center piece. Above this, the scalloped dri...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Sculptural Acer Candle Holder R:2 - Solid Walnut - by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:2 features architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Made out of solid wood and steel, showing signs of handcraft. Designed by Aad Bos and crafted...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candle Holders

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Steel

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 o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candle Holders

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Steel

Luxury square candlesticks Italian design 1960s Solid brass Brutalist
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of Solid Brass Candelabra with Stones Itaia 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Brutalist Candle Holder R:4 - Solid Black Oak - by Mokko
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Acer candle holder R:4 features a rhythmic sequence of architectural cubic volumes and semi arched voids. Made out of solid wood and steel, showing signs of handcraft. Designed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Candle Holders

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Steel

Large Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron floor candelabra candle holder, knot
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large mid century and brutalist style wrought iron floor candelabra.
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Large Brutalist Ceramic Candlestick, Swedish Design, 1970s Era Perignem
Located in Camblanes et Meynac, FR
Large Brutalist ceramic candlestick, Scandinavian design, Mid-century, 1960's Large Brutalist candlestick in glazed stoneware in red-brown and black. The work on the glaze, its sc...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Enamel

Rare Candlesticks Large, 10 Candles , Wrought Iron Gold Leaf Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Very original candlestick, for 10 candles, made in wrought iron It is an unusual piece. From the beginning of the 20th century or earlier It is very original and decorative Gold...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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

Set of 3 Brutalist Rare Hand Hammered Brass Austrian Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare set of 3 candle holders solid hand hammered brass, made in austria beautiful and unique retains label.
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20th Century Austrian Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Pieter Spruyt Handmade Brass Candle holders 1980s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of 3 Handmade Brass Candle holders . oxidized brass Two Wall Candle holders .Comes with Frosted Glass shades .and One standing candle holder signed . 1980s . Made by Pieter Spr...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

Brutalist Concrete Candle Lanterns, Set of 3, White
Located in Camp Meeker, CA
Cast concrete with semigloss finish. Large: 8" dia x 8" tall, fits a 3" diameter candle up to 6" tall. Medium: 5" dia x 5" tall, fits a 2" diameter candle up to 4" tall, votive, t...
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2010s American Brutalist Candle Holders

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Concrete

Pair of Sculptural and Brutalist Candlesticks Made in Brass and Copper, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of sculptural candlesticks probably made in Italy between the 60s and 70s. The irregular texture created like a bas-relief by small and irregular signs engraved in the surfac...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass, Copper, Aluminum

Pair of Brutalist Nickel Candle Holders by Thomas Roy Markusen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of sculpted pounded nickel plated Candle holder/ vases by Thomas Roy Markusen Brutalist. Large-15" high 6" diameter Small-10" high 6" diameter
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1980s American Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal, Nickel

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

Tall Brutalist Black / Gold Ceramic Candle Light Candelabra, Norway, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painted black and gold ceramic candle light candelabra, made in Norway, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Candle Holder by Horst Dalbeck, 1970s, Germany
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 26cm W, 16,5cm H, 8,5cm D. Material: Bronze. Designer: Horst Dalbeck. Period: 1970’s. Origin: Germany.
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Unique Hand Forged in Fire Artistic Design Candlestick with Three Frog like Legs
Located in Lisse, NL
This is the kind of unique artwork that brings a smile to your face. We bet you have never seen such a candlestick. This artistically designed and very well made candlestick dates f...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jens Quistgaard, Brutalist wrought iron candle holder, Dansk Denmark
Located in BELFORT, FR
Brutalist style wrought iron candelabra, in the style of Jens Quistgaard for Dansk.
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1960s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bronze Candle Holder by Alexander Lamont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Bronze Candle Holder by Alexander Lamont, a luxurious and exquisite piece of furniture that will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any space. Standing tal...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Iron

20th Century French Pair of Brutalist Candle Holders, Wrought Iron Sticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French pair of handsome brutalist iron candleholders hand forged and hammered with their original painted finish. These elegant and simple pair of candle sticks have perfec...
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Paire de bougeoirs en fer forgé attribués à l'Atelier Marolles, années 1950
Located in THONON-LES-BAINS, FR
Paire de bougeoirs à trois branches en fer forgé attribués à l'Atelier Marolles, Travail manuel, France, années 1950. Les bougeoirs reposent sur quatre pieds en forme de volutes se ...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Large Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron floor candelabra candle holder
Located in BELFORT, FR
Large mid century and brutalist style wrought iron floor candelabra.
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Set of Three Brutalist Blackened Copper Candle Holders by Thomas Roy Markusen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trio of Brutalist-style graduated candleholders by famed metalsmith, Thomas Roy Markusen, who was previously commissioned to create a pair of candle-holders for the White House colle...
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Copper, Nickel

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

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Aluminum

Brutalist Collection of Welded Iron Chain Candeholders 1970s, The Netherlands
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A collection of 6 impressive sized brutalist 1970s candleholders Iron chains and wrought iron has been welded and forged by hand to make these brutalist forms The origin is fr...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Pair of Brutalist Rare Hand Hammered Brass Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare pair of candleholders solid hand hammered brass, we got these pair in Norway beautiful and unique.
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20th Century Norwegian Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Iron

Brutalist tripod candlestick in wrought iron, France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Tripod candlestick made in France in the 1950s, in wrought iron. Brutalist style, with nice details (corollas, twist, feet), for 3 candles. Good condition, nice patina. Dimensions :...
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 1970s Brutalist Bronze Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Bronze cast pair of round low candle holders on square feet with geometric pattern on the surface, suitable for 4-5 cm wide candles.
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Tall Torch Cut Brutalist Copper Candleholder by E.Schran
By E. Schran
Located in San Diego, CA
Tall torch cut brutalist copper candleholder by E.Schran, circa 1989. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.25"D x 7.5"H. #2451.
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Late 20th Century American Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Copper

Brutalist Bronze Candlestick for 3 Large Candles
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Stylish bronze candlestick of the rough Brutalist kind. It almost seems as if the molten bronze did not go into a mold but found its own way to shape up into an object. Four eleg...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

Mark Brazier Jones Guardian Candle Holder
Located in Čelinac, BA
Mark Brazier Jones Bronze Candle Holder
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1990s British Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 5-arm wrought iron candle holder - 1970s
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage 5-arm wrought iron candle holder - 1970s Brutalist - Sculptural - Chandelier Measures : Ø 30cm - H : 48,5cm Wear consistent with age and use
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20th Century French Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Mid Century wrought iron candelabra candle holder
Located in BELFORT, FR
Mid century and brutalist style wrought iron candelabra.
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1950s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Brutalist Candlestick Holder done in solid brass Austria 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a gorgeous Brutalist candlestick holder done in solid brass. It features striking design typical for the era. Made in Austria in 1970s. Very good vinta...
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1970s Austrian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

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

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

Paul Evans Style Brutalist Candleholder, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Paul Evans style Brutalist candleholder, 1970s.
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

G073 Original Candelholder by David Marshall Handrafted Cast brass / aluminium
Located in Benahavis, AN
A striking and sculptural piece , The Tronco G073 Candleholder is an original design by renowned artist and designer David Marshall. Crafted entirely by hand in our workshop, piece ...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-20th Century Israeli Brass and Iron Memorial Candle by David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Pierced brass cylinder and iron base form this beautiful Memorial candle, crafted in brutalist style by David Palombo. Reminiscent of the Pillar of Fire, which provides a scared elem...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Iron

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 Mid-Century Modern Craftsman / Brutalist Candelabra in Bronze
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated pair of Mid-Century Modern, handmade Brutalist candelabra / candlesticks in solid bronze. Soft, natural golden brown patina. Each piece complimenting the other with t...
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Mid-20th Century North American Brutalist Candle Holders

Set of Four Brutalist 1970s Oak & Brass Candlesticks
Located in Norwich, GB
A set of four Brutalist brass and solid oak candlesticks. Circa 1970. There are a few signs of use to the finish as expected with age and use, the brass having the original patina. ...
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1970s European Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Heavy Copper Candle Stick in Brutalist Style
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very tactile and heavy candle stick probably of Scandinavian origin. It is made of cast copper and has a star shaped foot that fluently turns into a round organically shaped top. Bot...
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1980s Scandinavian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Copper

Decorative Pair of Brutalist Candle Sticks
Located in Cork, IE
We bought this unusual pair of candlesticks or candleholders from a private seller in Germany. Unfortunately we could not find out where they originated. Their naive and textured l...
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Candlestick Holder Done in Brass and Nickel, Italy, 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Brutalist three-arm candlestick holder done in bronze and chrome. It features sculptural form, with thick bronze sticks curved in symmetrical dir...
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1970s Italian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Brutalist Bronze Candelabra or Menorah by Daniel Gluck, California, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Solid bronze menorah candelabra for nine candles. Extraordinary piece of Brutalist design by California artist, Daniel Gluck. 1970's.
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1970s American Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Iron Shabbat Candlesticks by David Palombo
Located in New York, NY
Small iron Shabbat candle holder crafted in brutalist style by David Palombo. Made for three candles, the holders come together in their middle, ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candle Holders

Materials

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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