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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
Mid-Century Candleholders in Bronze by Kara Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Two slightly different candleholders fashioned from solid bronze (heavy stock). One for two candles and one for 3. Both uses regular sized candles. Designed and made by Kara in Copen...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Walter Bosse Candleholder 'Bear', circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candleholder (bear), circa 1950s (The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the photo shooting) Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of Nine Candle Holders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of nine silver-plated 'saucer' candle holders. The set can work in both, causal and formal settings. Designed by Jens Quistgaard and produced by Dansk Designs Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

WMF silvered candle holder germany around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
WMF silvered candle holder germany around 1960s Brass silvered Original condition
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Large Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for Twelve Lights 1960's Metal Glass
Located in Krefeld, DE
Skandinavien Design twelve lights chandelier from ca 1960's. Iron base with clear glass candle holders. Measurement: with four extensions ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Two Candle Holders Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two candle holders vienna around 1950s Size bigger one: H: 15cm W: 30cm D: 7cm Size smaler one: H: 14cm W: 24cm D: 6cm.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Småkunst, Candelabra, Brass, Norway, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced by Småkunst AS, Norway, c. 1950s. holds .80 candles 
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1950s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Candle holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder vienna around 1950s Original patina The opening ( hole ) is 2cm
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Luigi Massoni 1970s Iconic Candle Holders Guzzini in Red & Yellow, Set of 2
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Rare set of two candle holders by Luigi Massoni for Fratelli Guzzini, created in 1973. Crafted in transparent PMMA, each piece features a striking colored insert—one in vivid red, t...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Acrylic

5x Palwa Gaetano Sciolari Style Brass & Crystal Candle Holder Candlestick, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to five beautiful candle holders in the style of Gaetano Sciolari. Manufactured in the 1970s by Palwa Germany. Made of gold-plated brass with huge faceted crystals. In excellent c...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal, Brass, Gold

Set of 3 Georg Jensen by Verner Panton Candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in New York, NY
Set of 3 Georg Jensen by Verner Panton candlesticks, graduated sizes, made from polished aluminum small candlestick - 4 and 3/4 inches in height medium candlestick - 7 inches in heig...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Aluminum

Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Translucent Channeled Glass Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern candleholder was realized in Sweden, circa 1960. It features a cylindrical body with two sculptural volumetric circular details approaching its base; a circular canvilevered mouth and conical all in translucent channeled glass...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Italian Silver Plated Mesa Candleholder Candlesticks, 1970s
By Mesa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Pair of candleholders, silver-plated metal Italian tulip-shaped candlesticks designed and produced by Mesa Italy, signed Mesa Italy on the base, 1970s production. Please note that t...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Silver Plate

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Impressive Pair of Antonio Pineda Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of modernist design candlesticks by master silversmith Antonio Pineda. One candlestick is marked". 999 silver not solid Pineda Taxco S.A. de C.V." The metal is silver over a bas...
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1950s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver

Mid-Century Set of 4 Candleholders Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 4 candleholder was designed in Sweden at Ystad Metall and by Gunnar Ander in the 1950s. The base is made of glass and the holder in brass. The pieces give that look of ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Bronze Antropomorphic Candlestick, circa 1970, France.
By Jean Arp
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural antropomorphic candlestick, circa 1970, France. Polished gilded bronze. Dimensions: 25 cm H, 8 cm diameter. All purchases are covered by our Buyer Protection Guarantee. Th...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

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

Carl Aubock Ball Tripod Candlestick Walnut Candle Holder, Austria 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Midcentury Modern candleholder from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck. This nice piece features a ball-shaped design with a tripod base and is made f...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Walnut

Lars Holmström, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass candelabra designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1930s. Holds 0.5” diameter candles
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Rare Pair of Five-Light Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Ultra-modernist design in polished pewter with five-light. Porter George Blanchard was an American silversmith living and working in Pacoima, California. He is considered to be par...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Pewter

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.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Set of 3 Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Pink and Smoked Glass Candleholders
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese Pink and Smoked Glass Candleholders
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Hammered Bronze Candelabrum Attributed to Tommi Parzinger, circa 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Hammered Bronze Candelabrum attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Rena Rosenthal circa 1930s great patina .
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Rosenthal Netter Candleholders and Bowl Set
Located in New York, NY
1960s Mid-Century Modern Italian pottery candleholders and decorative bowl by Rosenthal Netter. Bowl measurements: Width 8", height 5.5.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Pottery

Danish Brass Candlesticks with Rainbow Patina by Hans Bolling, Torben Ørskov
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This pair of candlesticks was designed by Hans Bolling and manufactured by Torben Ørskov in Denmark during the 1960s. They are made from solid brass and feature the manufacturer's ma...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Maitland Smith Tesselated Stone And Brass Candle Holders 1980's Design
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful set of 3 1980';s Tesselated stone and brass candle holders by Maitland Smith, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina due to age and use. Medium candle hol...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Stone, Brass

Pair of Claw Footed Antique Brass Storm Lamps
Located in Montréal, QC
Pair of Claw Footed Antique Brass Storm Lamps. Nicely patinated. Includes glass shades.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver, Brass

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

Decorative Object Brass Candelabras Candle Holders Midcentury Italy 70s Set of 4
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant Set of 4 monocera / candelabra of considerable size produced in Italy in the 70s, made entirely of brass and adaptable to any environment. Base width: 12.8 cm. Weight of 1 c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of Nine Candle Holders by Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of nine candle holders by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Thune Norwegian Silver Pair 2-Light Candelabra Mid-Century Modern Jensen Style
Located in New York, NY
N.M. Thune, Norwegian 0.830 silver pair of 2-light candelabra in Mid-Century Modern style reminiscent of the work of the great silversmith Georg Jensen. With its elegant proportions ...
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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver

Swedish Designer, Adjustable Candelabra, Oak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable oak candelabra, designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Holds 0.76” diameter candles.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Oak

Kinetic Candelabrum by Thomas Hellström
Located in London, GB
A handmade, kinetic candelabrum adorned with hanging brass candle holders counterweighted by painted wooden balls. This candelabrum is attribute...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Iron and Rattan Floor Candelabrum
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron and woven rattan curved candelabrum designed by Arthur Umanoff, circa 1950.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Large Scandinavien Wrought Iron Chandelier for Four Lights 1960's Metal Glass
Located in Krefeld, DE
Skandinavien design four lights chandelier from ca 1960's. Iron base with clear glass candle holders. Measurement: with three extensions s...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

925 Sterling Silver Candelabra Mazzuccato Milan Mid 1900s approx
Located in Milano, IT
Five-flame silver candelabrum finely chiseled and worked by burin with plant motifs and leaf volutes decorations. Below the base silver and silversmith's marks. 3540 grams.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mottahedeh Pear Tree Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of silver plate stylized pear and leaf motof candlesticks on a traditional central post. Stamped Mottahedeh. We have left the patina on the silver, cou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco-Style Gunmetal Brass Candlestick by Karl Springer
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful mid-century modern candlestick by renowned designer Karl Springer combines Art Deco inspiration with clean, minimalist lines for a truly sophisticated piece. Crafted in gun...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of Three Pieces, Tulip Candlesticks by Pierre Forssell / Skultuna Sweden
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Set of three pieces. Tulip candlesticks no. 1607 in graduated heights designed 1970 by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden. Skultuna was founded 16...
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1970s Swedish Vintage 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

Materials

Bronze

1940s Grouping Pair Candleholders & Center Piece Abingdon Pottery Flower Motif
Located in Miami, FL
Grouping of a pair of candleholders and center piece bowl from the mid-1940s by Abingdon Pottery. The two porcelain candleholders hold two candles eac...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair Of Mid 20th Century Silver Plated Horn Candlesticks
Located in Stamford, CT
Great looking pair of silver plated horn candlesticks with black lacquered wood bases. The horns, possibly water buffalo, have a wonderful color and patina. Mounted on silver plated ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Pair of French Modern Organic Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of Modern and organic crystal chandeliers from Paris France. The pair are a stunning match to any table or cocktail table, console o...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Murano / Venetian Glass Candlestick or Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern handblown Murano / Venetian glass candlesticks / candleholders / Candelabra / Tableware / Table ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Pair of Porcelain Dual Figurative Candlesticks for Nymolle
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find pair of porcelain figurative dual candlesticks by Nymolle of Denamark, circa 1960s. #3186 The pair are in very good vintage condition with no chips, cr...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Italian Large Mid Century Regency Gilt Iron Wall Candle Holder Li Puma Firenze
Located in München, DE
Very large elegant Mid Century Regency wall candle holder made of gilded iron. For three candles. Manufacturer is Li Puma Firenze. Made in Italy. M...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Gold Plate, Iron

Kaija Aarikka, Small Candlestick, Pine, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small candlestick designed and produced by Kaija Aarikka, Finland, 1950s. Holds 0.5” diameter candles
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pine

Gunnar Ander 6 arm Candlestick Brass by Ystad Metall in Sweden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Single 6 arm brass candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Danish Designer, Small Candlesticks, Wenge, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of small wenge candlesticks designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Fits 0.45” diameter candles ”DENMARK“ stamp on bottom
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wenge

Richard Rohac Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian modernist three-arm candelabra candleholder / candlestick, made of brass, partly black-finished. Designed by Richard Rohac, manufactured by Atelier Rohac in the...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Large Art Deco Bronze and Brass Candle Holders, France, 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of large Art Deco bronze and brass candle holders, France, 1930's.
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and Produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1940s. Holds 0.53” x 0.4” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Beige Faux Horn Candlesticks Mounted in Nickel
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning pair of beige faux horn candlesticks, brass decorations and nickel plated tips, circa 1970. These stylishly design candlesticks would enhance any table, counter, console...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Nickel

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper Low Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one medium thick candle. This wonderful Mid-Century Modern item has an openwork Brutalist foot consisting of 4 silhouettes of hammered moons stacked on top of each other. Together they carry the round plateau...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Copper

Midcentury Wood Brown Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Made of wood. 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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Wood

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s. fits 0.5” diameter candles  
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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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