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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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
French Wrought Iron Candle Holder, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wought iron double candle holder. The candles will be delivered with the candleholder Good condition. Shipping: 16 x 33.5 x 48 cm 2.7 kg.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Danish Brass Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1960s solid brass Danish candelabra. It fits two difference size candles.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Tall Pair of Viking Epic "Taperglow" Tangerine Art Glass Candle Sticks
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Large American Mid-Century Modern pair of Viking glass company translucent taperglow art glass candlesticks in deep orange. Sculptural. Statuesque. Glass unmarked. Label no longer ev...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

1960s Crystal Glass Modern Cube Candle Holder Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Pair Crystal Glass Cube Candle Holders 3.75 x 3.75 x 3.75 candle .75 Preowned original vintage condition See all images provided.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

Poul Havgaard Brutalist Candle Holder in Iron and Steel
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare freestanding Patinated iron and steel candle holder by Poul Havgaard with heavy brutalist influence. Features two steel rings on the outside and an iron frame. Marked on inter...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Steel, Iron

Candel holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candel holder vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Big Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Stained Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient stained 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

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Wood

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

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Iron

Portable copper Candle Holder for Wine Cellars vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Portable copper Candle Holder for Wine Cellars vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Copper

Vintage Mushroom-Shaped Red Art Glass Tea Light Holder or Candle Lamp or Vase
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable red art glass mushroom-shaped tea light holder or candle lamp, consisting of two parts and with a white opaque interior. Can be also used as a vase. Dimensions: Height 27 cm...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Set of 2 Caravell lucite candle sticks, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 Caravell lucite candle sticks, 1970’s
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Lucite

Handcrafted Solid Rosewood Candle Holder
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage solid rosewood candle holder. Hand carved with a beautiful grain pattern.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak & Raffia Candleholders Attrib Laurids Lonborg, Denmark
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak & Raffia 1960s candleholders. Purchased in Sweden in the 1980s. Made of solid turned teak and handle with wrapped raffia. Me...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Raffia, Teak

Danish Midcentury Gold-Plated Candlesticks by Hugo Asmussen, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
- A pair of 24-carat gold-plated candleholders with faceted crystal beads - One is in yellow gold plating and one in white - Designed by Hugo Asmussen - Manufactured by the Asmuss...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal, Gold Plate

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A lacquered metal and brass candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds .75" diameter candles.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Ceramic Candleholder by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of candleholders designed by Liisi Beckmann for Gabbianelli in ceramic, red and white. Made in Italy, circa 1960. Signed on the bottom with "Gabbianelli - Ceramiche d'Arte - Di...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Decorative Object Candle Holder Glass and 800 Silver Mid-Century Modern Italy 70
Located in Palermo, IT
Thick transparent glass candle holder. The candle is placed in the center. The circular base is covered with a silver 800 sheet. Made in Italy in the 70s. Please watch the video and...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal, Silver

20th Century Metal Gold Decorative Candlesticks, Menora, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Mid-century french modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Made of metal in golden color. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM eight candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a rare form has a great patina and measures 8.5"D x 5"H and holds .25"D tapered candl...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Scandinavian Modern Hand Turned Teak Candlesticks, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of organically shaped candlesticks with original deep rich patina to hand-turned teak wood. Anonymous Scandinavian design/maker, circa 1960 in the style of rude Osolnik and Il...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Teak

Wrought Iron WAVE Handmade Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Wrought Iron WAVE Handmade Artist Brutalist Candleholder, 1960s Austria Super decorative, very puristic.  
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Brutalist Brass Wall Candleholder by Emil Funk KG, Germany, 1950s
By Emil Funk
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Brass wall candleholder Producer: Emil Funk KG Neuruppin, Germany This original vintage wall candleholder was produced...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Monumental Danish Church Candleholders in Brass, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of large church candlesticks in sculpted brass. These came out of a Church near Tjaeborg in the western part of Denmark. The design is very plain and almost has an Art Deco ap...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Lobmeyr Silver Plated Candleholder, Faceted Swarovski Crystals, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Midcentury modernist candlestick / candle holder for three candles, designed in the 1963 by Hans Harald Rath, executed by...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal, Silver, Brass

Gijs Bakker Rare Candle Holder in Patinated Silver and Enamel for Keltum 1963
Located in Tilburg, NL
Gijs Bakker rare candle holder in patinated silver and enamel for Keltum. The Netherlands, 1963. Wonderful and very rare candle holder by Gijs B...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver

Patinated Bronze Candle Holder Sculpture Mid Century
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical petite horse sculpture candle holder in brass and bronze finish, circa 1950s.
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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Massive 2Ft Mid Century Modern Iron Brutalist Noguchi Insp Sculptural Candelabra
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Massive 2Ft Mid Century Modern Brutalist Isamu Noguchi Insp Sculptural Abstract Cast Iron Candelabra Japan circa 1950 Extraordinary, hand forged, massive, 22" long, curved, hamme...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Pair of Stylized Tiered Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Heirloom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three stylized tiered silver plated candle holders. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Heirloom.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Large heavy Mid Century Modern bronze candlestick in Brutalist design
Located in München, DE
Extraordinary large, heavy Mid Century Modern table candlestick made of bronze in a typical Brutalist design. Beautiful, rare decoration for all living areas. The high-quality design...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Pair of Midcentury Design Swan Candlesticks by Matthew Hilton, England, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Beautiful decorative objects.
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1980s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Aluminum

Collection of Timo Sarpaneva Littala Finland Festivo Candlesticks
Located in Ferndale, MI
Collection of 31 vintage " Festivo " candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva produced by the Littala glassworks Finland . Glass textured in ice like shapes . Handcrafted work each...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Set of Four Swedish Crystal Candlesticks, by Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four (4) sunflower candlesticks designed by glass artist Göran Wärff for Kosta Boda Glasbruk. Made in Sweden, 1970s.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

Pair of Tommi Parzinger 3-Arm Nickel Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury elegant and Classic 3-arm polished nickel candelabras designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. Professionally plated and polished.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Nickel

Pair of Porcelain Candlesticks in Bavaria, 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Pair of porcelain candlesticks in Bavaria 1960 modern design.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Black Enameled Standing Candle Holder with Wire Tripod Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black enameled standing candle holder with wire tripod base. Fits 1 inch candle. In original condition with visible wear consistent with its age and use.
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Swedish Mid-century Pair of Brass and Lacquered Steel Candelabra by Gunnar Ander
Located in Downingtown, PA
Swedish Mid-century Pair of Brass and Lacquered Steel Candelabra, By Gunnar Ander, Sweden, 1955 Swedish Mid-century Pair of brass and lacquered steel candelabra are made by Gunnar A...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Steel

Wrought Iron Modernist Candleholder by Gregory Litsios
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare wrought iron modernist triple candleholder by Gregory Litsios, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.5"W x 9.5"D x 23"H. Litsios was mentored a...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Swedish Designer, Candle Sticks, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s. Holds .75" diameter candles.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Candelabrum by Seguso for Veronese, 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful candelabrum in fine Italian transparent Murano glass by Seguso Vetri d'Arte for Veronese, Paris, 1940s. The beautiful Seguso candelabra was m...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, metal candelabra designed and produced by a Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1950s. Holds .5" diameter candles.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Antique Lie / Candleholder, late 19th century
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Antica Bugia / Candleholder, Made in Italy, late 19th century.  Particular Lie / Brass candle holder with Original patina. It can be used for a romantic dinner or for a lack of light...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of Four Candlesticks by Tommy Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four candlesticks re-finished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

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

Materials

Brass

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

Modernist Blacksmith Welded Iron Candelabra, United States, c.1970
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Modernist Blacksmith Welded Iron Candelabra, United States, c.1970 ( The teak wood pedestal is for display and not included. )
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1950s Italian Brass and Glass Candlesticks Fontana Arte Style
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
Beautiful pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern brass pedestal candleholders with glass bases in the manner of Fontana Arte.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

4 rare large heavy Mid Century brass candlesticks from a Bavarian Church
Located in München, DE
Four rare large heavy Mid Century Brass candlesticks. For decades they stood in a Bavarian church. Entirely made of solid brass. S...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Felice Antonio Botta Cylindrical Candleholder in Lucite, 1970s Florence, Italy
Located in Rome, IT
Florentine candleholder by the Italian designer F.A. Botta made in Lucite and metal, Florence, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Nickel - Plated Candle Holder Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Nickel - plated Candle holder vienna around 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Nickel

20th Century Ceramic White and Blue Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Made of ceramic. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Glass

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

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Brass

Large, heavy 50s floor candle holder made of wrought iron in Mid Century design
Located in München, DE
Extraordinary large, heavy 1950s floor candlestick made of wrought iron in a typical Mid Century Streamline design. Beautiful rare decoration for all living areas. The heavy design p...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Tall Swedish Glass Block Candleholder by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Tall 1980s Swedish glass block candleholder by Goran Warff. Votive candle appears to float within the crystal block, creating a beautiful ambiance. Signed and numbered with engraved...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Pair Van Keppel Green VKG Iron Candelabras Candleholders with Varying Heights
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of iron candelabras or candleholders by Van Keppel Green (VKG) are two different variations from the same line of decorative accesso...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

American Modernist Patinated Wrought Iron Candelbra
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual modernist candelabra which can be used table top or hung. Heavily patinated wrought iron. Four candlestick holders.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd 2 Brass Candlesticks L 159 Sweden
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Rare Set of 2 model L159 brass candlesticks by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s. Height of the candlesticks: 11 cm Diameter of the standard candles of 2 cm Very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

1970s Suspended Ice Art Glass Candelabra Staffan Gellerstedt Pukeberg Co Sweden
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s suspended Art Glass candelabra Staffan Gellerstedt Sweden Swedish candle holder (hanging candelabra) made of heavy sculptural ice art glass. 18 t...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Large Mid-Century Modern Wire Steel Candle Holder in the Shape of a Cello
Located in Doornspijk, NL
" And now, highly honored audience, the wonderful Cello Concerto Romance in e minor! " The lines of this wire steel cello-candle holder, that was made in the 1960s, are very attract...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Steel

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

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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