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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 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

Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder from Harjes, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Candleholder from Harjes, Germany, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Material: ...
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20th Century German Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Set of 2 Vintage Brutalist Metal Candleholders, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Brutalist Metal Candleholders, 1970s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Brutalist Item Ty...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Set of 2 Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholders, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholders, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Material: Metal Color: Black Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Ce...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Set of 4 Vintage Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholder from Hysteria, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholder from Hysteria, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark, I am sure that it is completel...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Metal Brutalist Candleholder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Metal Brutalist Candleholder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Metal Style: Brutalist Color:...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Mid-Century Brutalist Scandinavian Wooden Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Scandinavian Wooden Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Styles: Brutalist,...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wood

Vintage German Brutalist Metal Candleholder from Dalbeck, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Candle Holder from German Manufacturer Dalbeck. This heavy Candle Holder has 5 arms and follows an organic form language. have official proof of authenticity such as vintag...
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20th Century German Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Mid-Century Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard for Paro, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additio...
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Minimalist Candle Holder From Lehmann Pottery, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Minimalist Candle Holder From Lehmann Pottery, Langeland, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece...
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20th Century Danish Brutalist Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Candleholder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Vintage Brutalist Danish Wooden Candleholder
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Brutalist Danish Wooden Candleholder, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Styles: Brutalist Item Type: Vinta...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wood

Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Bronze Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Gold Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Style: Brutalist Color: Gold Item Type: Vin...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Vintage German Brutalist Metal Candle Holder from Harjes, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Candle Holder from German Manufacturer Harjes. Three thin arms in organic forms. Additional information: Materials: Metal Style: Brutalist Country of Origin: Germany Perio...
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20th Century German Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Mid-Century Brutalist Metal Candleholder 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Elegant Slim Brutalist Candle Holder handmade from Metal. Marked with WN. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Silver Styles: Brutalist, Mid-Century Modern Period: 1960s ...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Vintage German Brutalist Metal Candleholder from Harjes, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Brutalist Candle Holder from German Manufacturer Harjes. This flat candle holder follows an organic form language. Official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs, designer r...
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20th Century German Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

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

Set of Five 1950s German Brutalist Gold Chromed Metal Church Candleholders
Located in London, England
Set of five 1950s German candle holders featuring gold-chrome metalwork with a distinctive Brutalist aesthetic. Each piece showcases the movement's characteristic geometric compositi...
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Mid-20th Century German Brutalist Candle Holders

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Aluminum, Chrome

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

Wrought Iron Candle Holder in Brutalist Giacometti Style
By Diego Giacometti
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Cirac 1970. We offer this Wrought Iron Candle Holder in Brutalist Giacometti Style. Fantastic Patina.
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1770s Mexican Antique Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

X-Large, Vintage Rami Zamir Torch Cut Hand Forged Brutalist Copper Menorah Israe
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
X-Large Vintage Rami Zamir Torch Cut Hand Forged Brutalist Copper Menorah Israel The menorah is raised upon curled tubular copper posts, affixed to an ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Brutalist Candle Holders

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Copper

Pair Hand Crafted Brutalist Iron Candelabra With 5 Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully designed, and very large, Pair of Brutalist Wrought Iron Candelabras The unique and architectural pieces have platforms for 5 - 3" candles, with arms that are twisted...
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20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Iron

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

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

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 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

Paire de bougeoirs en fer forgé attribués à l'Atelier Marolles, années 1950
Located in Meyrin, Switzerland
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

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Steel

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

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Wrought Iron

Set of 2 Horst Dalbeck candle holder , 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 Horst Dalbeck candle holder , 1970s
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

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

brutalistic candleholder by an unknown artist
Located in Kiel, SH
decorative candleholder by an unknown artist in steel, cast iron and ceramic
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1980s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Cast Stone, Steel

Corry Ammeriaan Brutalist Candlestick for Artihove
Located in San Diego, CA
Corry Ammeriaan Brutalist Candlestick for Artihove, brutalist metal candle stick holder . rare piece by Dutch artist .
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21st Century and Contemporary English Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Vintage rock form candleholders in real stone, 1970s
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of bouldercore candelaria, 1970s. Tones of basalt, moss, and aubergine. Real stone - heavy. Felted bases. Pick up in LA or worldwide delivery option...
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Late 20th Century Brutalist Candle Holders

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Stone

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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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

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Bronze

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

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

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

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

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

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Ceramic

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

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

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

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

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Copper

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

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Brass

Brutalist Bronze or Brass Candle Holder for Large Candle, Stamped, Modern Design
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage brutalist style candleholder for one large and thick candle. The candleholder is made from bronze or brass. It is stamped on the bottom: GK and number and letters Unfortun...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Wrought Iron Large Brutalist Candelabras, Circa 1970s, France
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Pair of Wrought Iron Large Brutalist Candelabras, Circa 1970s, France. Handcrafted brutalist floor candelabra, with hammered wrought iron sculptural structures. Excepti...
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Late 20th Century French 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

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Brass

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

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Brass, Nickel

Wrought iron candle holder in the "Atelier De Marolles" style - France 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Wrought iron candle holder in the "Atelier De Marolles" style - France 20th Jean Touret Style - Henri Vion Style - Decorative objects Measures : 59x53cm H:90cm
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20th Century French Brutalist Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Paul Evans style. Brutalist bronze candle holder, Italy, 1960s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Brutalist candelabra in the style of Paul Evans, 1960s. Frmed by a thick sheet of bronze bent on several sides forming 4 candle holders. Textured surface, with varnished finish. Poss...
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1960s Italian Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Design Brutalist Candle Holder, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Nice heavy brutalist candle holder.
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1970s German Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Metal

Mid Century Brutalist Pair of Candle Holders in Patinated Solid Brass 1970s
Located in Meer, VAN
Mid Century Brutalist Pair of Candle Holders in Patinated Solid Brass 1970s. Wonderful pair of mid century brutalist candle holders in solid brass. Great freeform design - very mid ...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Candle Holders

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Brass

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

Candleholder by Rosette Bir
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
1970s massif steel candleholder signed by the French artist Rosette Bir. Great condition Unique piece.
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1970s French Vintage Brutalist Candle Holders

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Steel

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

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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