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Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of Two Steuler Blue Candleholder by Cari Zalloni
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Two beautiful, in a stunning blue glaze, candleholders from the designer Cari Zalloni for Steuler Keramik. The candle holders are signed on the base with the company’s trademark and ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Mid-Century Candle Holder Att. to Karl Hagenauer, Austria, 1930/50's
Located in Vienna, AT
This thin, delicate nickle-plated brass candle holder dates from the late 1930's to the 1950's and thus elegantly shows the marriage of Mid-Century and Art-Deco forms. It is attribut...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Nickel

Liberty & Co., Pair Modernist Silver Plated Candlesticks, c. 1950 / 1960
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and rare pair of candlesticks made from silverplate made by the well renowned silversmith, Albert Edward Jones for the stylish top-notch London retailer, Liberty and Co. ...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Candlesticks by Riedel Austria from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Architectural cast clear glass set of two candles, made by Riedel Austria in the 1970s Set of five.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Set of Two Pottery Vases "red yellow" Objects by Steuler Ceramics Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two ceramic vase elements Producer: Steuler, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: These original vintage Vase was produced in the 1970s in ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Painted Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand painted ceramic candle holder, circa 1960 By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Six Textured Bark Candle Holders Circa 1970 Gerald Benney Manner
Located in Norwich, GB
Six textured bark decorated small candle holders, in the Gerald Benney manner. Circa 1970. Five with the same candle dimension (12mm) , one larger (20mm). The holders have brown b...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Light Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient light wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Huge Green Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holder by Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, tall and huge green colored (coloured) vintage Italian Murano glass candlestick holder by Cenedese. Beautiful craftsmanship and stunning bright ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceasar Stoffi e Fritz Nagel Candleholders for BMF in Chromed Metal, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Brutalist chromed metal stackable candleholders design Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel for BMF Nagel, made in Germany, 1960s Please note that the items are original of the ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Pottery Candleholder by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of four ceramic candleholder elements Producer: Steuler, Germany Design: Cari Zalloni Decade: 1970s Description: These original vi...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Lino Sabattini Pair of Candle Holders in Silvered Metal 2 Holders
Located in Turin, Turin
Set of two Candle Holders model "Fiamma" ("Flame" in italian) by Sabattini was designed in '70s. It has two holders each. The pair of candle ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Floor Candelabra, Anonymous, Denmark, 1920s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Floor candelabra, anonymous, Denmark. 1920s. Patinated bronze. Dimensions: H: 178 cm / 5' 10" W: 88 cm / 2' 10 1/2" D: 36 cm / 14"
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Candles Holders in Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of heavy candle holders (1 kg each) in travertine marble by Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s.  
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Travertine

Cute Little Figure Angel Candleholder by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass blackened candleholder in form of angel figurine made in Austria in the 1950s.  
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

WMF, Germany, Modernist Ikora Candleholder in Plated Silver, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
WMF, Germany. Modernist Ikora candleholder in plated silver. Mid-20th century. Measures: 41.5 x 6.5 cm. Height: 9 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Scandinavian Midcentury Teak and String Brass Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Sleek Scandinavian String candelabra made from teak and brass. Its shape mimics a sputnik/satellite. It was made in Denmark during the 1950s or early 60s in a style reminiscent of Ha...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Group of Four Brutalist Candelabras
Located in London, GB
Group of four identical 1970's candle holders in cast various metals including bronze each with a different original patina holding two arms for 4 cm wide candles. All together will make a great impact on a large dinner table...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Green Candlesticks Made of Aluminum by Emalox Norway
By Quist Präsente
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This pair of candlesticks is made of aluminium with a layer of green enamel. They are made by Emalox Norway and were sold by Quist Präsente which is also marked on the bottom.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Candles Holders or Ashtrays Travertine Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of squared ashtrays or candle holders in travertine marble attributed to Fratelli Mannelli. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Travertine, Marble

Set of Two Pottery Vases Objects by Steuler Ceramics, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two ceramic vase elements Producer: Steuler, Germany Decade: 1970s Description: These original vintage Vase was produced in the 1970s in ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Candlesticks Josef Frank Svenskt Tenn 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage candlesticks or candleholder attributed to Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn 1950s Sweden from brass. An amazing candlestick from brass with curved circular li...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder, Vienna, around 1960s. Brass and copper combination Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Brass Candleholders Made By Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Elegant pair of Tommi Parzinger solid brass candleholders made by Dorlyn Silversmiths New York, manufacturers hallmark engraved on the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of Porcelain Vases by German KPM, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Bavaria porcelain vases and candle holder by KPM 'Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur', Germany, 1960s The set is composed by a pair of white unglazed textured porcel...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Rare and Large Mid-Century Silver Candelabrum Centrepiece by Gerald Benney
Located in London, GB
An impressive and unique silver nine-light candelabrum or centrepiece made by the prominent and highly regarded 20th century silversmith, Gerald Benney, in 1976. The silver candel...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of Fiery Orange West German Ceramic Flower Pots / Cachepots
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three fiery orange ceramic flower pots / cachepots, "fat lava" style, fabricated in West Germany, 1970s. The perforations makes them function splendidly as candleholders as well.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Large Heavy Duty Pinewood Candlesticks, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A set of 3 Swedish very large wooden candleholders from the 1970s. The massive candlesticks are made in thick pine wood and each supports one 2 1/2 inch thick candle (6.5 centimeter ...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pine

Pair of Midcentury Faience Candleholders by Ivan Weiss for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Midcentury Faience candleholders by Ivan Weiss for Royal Copenhagen These candle holders were designed by Nils Thorsson as part of the Baca series. Ivan Weiss designed the ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Hertha Baller Candle Vienna Around, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hertha Baller candle vienna around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Erik Hoglund Attributed
Located in Weesp, NL
Erik Hoglund Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian chandelier Chandelier holds eight glass candleholders. Measurements : D.60 x H.133 adjust...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Vintage 1960s Brass Candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Made in Sweden
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Candleholder Markaryd Sweden, 1960s This candleholder was designed by Hans-Agne Jakobbson in the 1960s and manufactured by Hans Agne Jakobsson AB in Mar...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Brass Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass candle holder, Vienna, around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Massive Brass Austrian Brass Candelabra, Signed
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade and probably no longer find so. Solid brass, beautifully patinated. Simple and elegant.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Candleholder, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candleholder, Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Scandinavian Lacquered Wood Candlesticks
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of lacquered Scandinavian wooden candlesticks. Pine, mid 20th century. A beautiful pair of remarkable and special candlesticks. Made of pine and lacquered in thick and glossy...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Huge Seguso Vetri d'Arte White Scavo Murano Glass Candlestick Holder Candelabra
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, large and elegant vintage Italian 21 inch tall 'a Scavo' white colored / coloured glass Candelabra or candlestick holder / stand by Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano, Italy. Ele...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Brass Floor Standing Candle Stands Holders with Flared Scalloped Uppers
Located in Norwich, GB
A pair of brass fluted floor standing candle stands with flared scalloped uppers. Circa early to mid 20th century. The candle stands are made of...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Glass, Brass and metal Leaf Candle Holders, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of glass, brass and metal leaf candle holders, 1960's.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brass Hammered Candleholder for 4 Candles, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass hammered candleholder for 4 candles, circa 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Winchcombe Studio Pottery Pair Oatmeal Glazed Chamber Sticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A pair Winchcombe Pottery wood fired studio pottery chamber sticks decorated in oatmeal glazes dating from the 20th century. The chambersticks have ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stoneware

Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s Set of 4
Located in Asaa, DK
Candleholders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs 1960s set of 4 Set of four vintage brass candleholders designed by Danish designer Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. Be...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Torciglione Candle Holder with Submerged Gold Attributed to Seguso
Located in Villaverla, IT
Murano glass Torciglione candle holder with submerged gold attributed to Seguso. This is a very special artistic candle holder, a masterpiece attributed made by the renowned Murano ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Gold

Erik Hoglund Pair of Candle Holders, Blue and Clear Glass, Mid-Century, Sweden
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of candle holders with clear and blue glass on a black iron body by Erik Hoglund for Boda, Sweden, 1960s. Base and top made of black painted metal. Body made of ribbed blue art...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Brutalist Bronze Candle Holder, Germany Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
A large single candleholder, in brutalist style, of cast metal, which looks to be bronze. Found in Germany, 20th century. The shape has heavy surface texture and minor asymmetrie...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Set of Five Freddie Andersen Clear Drops Oil Lamps Brass Candleholder, Denmark
Located in Krefeld, DE
Five beautiful clear drops modernist brass oil lamps designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s. In good condition. Price for the set. Looks beautiful with c...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Midcentury Brass and Wood Candleholders, European
Located in London, GB
A pair of large candleholders with wood detail on the stem, early to Mid-20th Century. European, found in Germany, designer unknown. These pieces are nicely made of spun brass an...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Upsala-Ekeby Set of Three Ceramic Pieces
Located in Bochum, NRW
A set of 'Red Rubin' ceramics with red glaze, gilded, Upsala-Ekeby, Gefle. Design Arthur Percy. Consisting of a vase and a pair of candle holders. Perfect condition. Each marked wit...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Vintage Royal Copenhagen Glass Designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Søborg, DK
A rare set of vintage Royal Copenhagen vases designed by Per Lutkin for Holmegaard in a beautiful green tinted hand blown glass. All signed and engraved. Per Lütken was a Danish gl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Three Iconic Modern Silver Plated Vessels 1960s Italian Design by Lino Sabattini
Located in London, GB
A very iconic trio of vessels candle holders by Lino Sabattini silver plate 1960s Italian design at its top. Lino Sabattini born in 1925 is a dreamer craftsman designer that has a ve...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Pair of Hand Produced Midcentury Padouk Candleholders 1960s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A pair of exceptional quality candle holders from the 1960s. Made from solid Padouk, with metal candle holder inserts and baize to the underside of each holder. Very well produced. I...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Padouk

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Red Enamel Candlesticks by Emalox Norway, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Vintage mid-century modern pair of candlestick holders by Emalox Norway. Aluminium with red enamel. Very good condition with felt on the bottoms and each measures 4 inches tall.
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1960s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Enamel, Aluminum

Candle Holder 'bird' by Walter Bosse, around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder (bird) by Walter Bosse, around 1950s Original condition The candle is only for the photoshoot (not included).
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Copper and Brass Candle Holders, Denmark 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Small candle holders in brass and copper. Wear consistant with age and use Sold without the candles.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Blue Abstract Ceramic Sculpture Candlestick by Sebastien Quimper
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Sebastien - Quimper Mid-century abstract ceramic candlestick sculpture Signed under the base Original perfect condition, circa 1960 Blue ceramic glaze color Measures: ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Bronze Candle Holders, France, 1940
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candle holders made of solid bronze.
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Huge Cobalt Blue Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holder by Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, tall and huge cobalt blue colored (coloured) Italian Murano glass candlestick holder by Cenedese. Beautiful craftsmanship and stunning bright cobalt blue color with a rip...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Set of Two Pottery Candleholder by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two ceramic candleholder elements Model: 150-25 Producer: Steuler, Germany Design: Cari Zalloni Decade: 1970s Description: The...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century Modern candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Tommi Parzinger, Jens Quistgaard, Dansk Designs, and Gunnar Ander. 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 $28 and tops out at $43,358 while the average work can sell for $790.

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