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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
1950s Mid Century Amber Crystal Baccarat France Candle Holder/ Candle Lamp
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Stunning 1950's Mid Century Crystal Amber Tone Candle Holder by Baccarat France. Nice piece for the collection.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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Metal

Studio-Line Vita Grooved Vase by Johann Van Loon for Rosenthal
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and rare Studio-Line vita grooved vase by Johann van Loon for Rosenthal, circa 1970s. The vase is made of white porcelain with a matte finish a...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Dansk Mid-Century Modern Spiral Candleholder, made in France
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Dansk mid century modern spiral candleholder, made in France, design of Bertil Vallien. Plated on brass. 4 3/4" dia., 5 1/8" h. Whitehall Antiques i...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate, 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

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Brass

Pair of Fry Foval Opalescent Art Glass Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
A matching pair of blown art glass candlesticks by Fry Foval, featuring opalescent glass with blue threading. Dimensions: 11”H x 4.75”W x 4.75”D Period: 20t...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Large brutalist bronze hanging candle holder , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Large brutalist bronze hanging candle holder , 1970’s Dimensions: 100 cm Height,52cm Diameter Condition: Good Period: 1970’s Condition: Good Material: ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

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

Arne Bang Decorative Candle Holder Bowl, 1950s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Oval shaped stoneware ceramic candle holder / bowl by acclaimed Danish artist Arne Bang (1901-1983). Round base and organic floral decor on each side. Beautiful speckled earthy smoke...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Tall Candle Holders in Bronze Signed A.K.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous pair of bronze candle holders with incredible design details made in solid bronze with ram heads, flowers and other figures. The pieces are marked A.K. on the inside. ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Sottsass Mid Century Candlestick Center Piece
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A well crafted candlestick center piece in a mixed blue toned copper enameled metal with step down design and three copper candle holders. The holders have great age and patina which...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

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 French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Lucite

20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Candle Holders by Barovier & Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of candleholders made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed and produced by Barovier & Toso, in good condition. Wear consistent with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Nittsjo Sweden Pottery Midcentury Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
This pottery was founded in 1843 in the village of Nittsjö Sweden. It made mostly utility goods. The Lofgren family took over in 1917 and its descendant...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Bakalowits Table Candleholder Candelabra, Crystal Glass Nickel, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A six arm candlestick by Bakalowits & Soehne, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. It is made of a round naturally aged nickeled brass frame decorated with cut crystal gl...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Nickel

Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and rare "Pompadour" line porcelain vase by Selb / Rosenthal with a rare "US Zone" marking, circa late 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Bronze Candle Holder by Alexander Lamont
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Bronze Candle Holder by Alexander Lamont - a striking addition to your home décor that effortlessly combines elegance and f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Set of Three Silver Plated Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool zig-zag pattern silver plated tapered candleholders designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Each holder holds 12 tapers. Two are stamped France and the other is stamped Japan.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders in Brass, Denmark 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern candle holders in brass, Denmark 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Mid-Century Barovier Green Murano Glass with Gold Leaf Candle Holder, Italy 50s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very fine Murano glass candle holder with green leaves above and transparent below, all with inclusions of gold leaf. Venetian manufacture attributed to Barovier from the 1950s. Wear...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Archimede Seguso Murano Gold Flecks Flower Italian Art Glass Double Candlestick
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown gold flecks with attached flower Italian art glass double candlestick. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. It has 2 original lab...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Gold Leaf

Modernist 3 Arm Curvilinear Candelabra by Fisher Silversmiths
Located in Ferndale, MI
Modern Fisher Silversmiths curvilinear 3 arm candelabra. Impressed with manufacturer's mark to underside. c.1960s Perfect for a low table scape. G...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Midcentury Rare Rosewood Candleholder Casa Finland, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare - marked by label
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Rosewood

Jean Marais Black Enamel Glaze Ceramic Candlestick France, C. 1950, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Marais (1913-1998), Signed “Jean Marais’, France, c. 1950 candlestick, black enamel glaze, Vallauris red clay Measures: height: 10, diameter 8.5 i...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Brass Austrian Brass Candelabra, 1950s
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

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

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Art Glass

Pair of Red Folk Art Wood Candelabras from Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of hand painted red "folk art" wood candelabras from Sweden, circa 1970s. Beautiful ornate design with three openings for the candles. The set is in very good condition and each...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wood

Lisa Larson stoneware "Medallion" chandelier, Gustavsberg Sweden 1970
Located in Paris, FR
For 3 candles, partially glaze, painted gold-colored decor. Height approx. 263 cm. Good condition Price for 1 candlestick a pair available
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Stoneware

Val St. Lambert Mid-Century Large Clear & Submerged Cranberry Crystal Candelabra
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial three arm candelabra was made by the renowned Val Saint Lambert factory of Belgium in approximately 1950 in the period Mid-Century Modern style. This candl...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

Pair of Large Art Deco Style Candle Holders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two large Art Deco style candle holders. Made in bronze with beautiful original patina.
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

1960s Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Bronze Votive Candle Holder
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fascinating piece Don Shoemaker Votive Candleholder Mexico 1960s Bronze & Exotic Cocobolo Wood. Fine Mexican Modernism Original Preowned Vintage Unrestored...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

1960s Pedro Friedeberg Hand-Carved Gilded Four Arm Candelabra
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Pedro Friedeberg Hand-Carved Gilded Stem Candelabra Mexico Four Stem candle holders for Candle .75 24 h x 12 x 12 Signed Original preowned vin...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Gold

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones Candleholders in Lucite and Nickel, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of Charles Hollis Jones Lucite & Nickel candle holders designed and manufactured in the 1960's. These candle holders are in excellent original condition, the Lucite h...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Wood-Turned Flared Tulip Candlestick Holders in Ash, Denmark, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a quintessentially Danish Modern set of wood-turned candlestick holders carved from solid blonde ash. Replete with stunning old-growth woodgrains, elegantly sculpted flar...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ash

Midcentury Brass Candleholders from the USA
Located in Vienna, Austria
These candleholders are composed of minimalistic forms that are made in solid brass. They have been polished to a high sheen. The candleholders were made in the 1960s and were produ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of Three Tall Lucite and Brass Candleholders by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of three of candleholders designed by Charles Hollis Jones in Lucite and solid brass. The pieces are part of the "Box" line are signed and dated by the artist. They are...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of Three Bronze Candle Holders by Christian de Beaumont, France 1980s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a set of three candlestick holders done in bronze. Candlestick are designed by Christian de Beaumont in France in 1980s. They...
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Set of Four Lucite and Brass Candlesholders by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of four of candleholders designed by Charles Hollis Jones in Lucite and brass. The pieces are part of the "Box" line are signed and dated by the artist. The pieces ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

20th Century Max Ingrand Candlestick in Crystal and Brass for Fontana Arte, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

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

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Metal

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

1960s Murano Sommerso Art Glass Votive Candle Holder Green and Amber
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Murano Green and Amber Sommerso Art Glass Votive Candle Holder 1.5 tall x 2.75 diameter Preowned vintage condition. Refer to all images.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Danish mushroom, wood carved candle holder
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful mid-century, modern danish candlestick in the shape of a mushroom carved from wood 3.5” height
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

1960s Sculpted Brass Oversized Brutalist Candle Holders
Located in Bensalem, PA
Super unique heavy solid brass candle holders that give you the option of narrow or wide candles.These were rescued out of a church in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handblown Candlestick by Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern Murano glass candlestick was hand blown by the venerable artisans at Seguso Vetri d'Arte. Founded in the fourteenth century, Seguso Vetri d'Arte continues to ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Light Blue, Caramel Midcentury Vintage Ceramic Vase, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Smooth curvy vintage ceramic vase with from the 1960s. Beautiful handmade piece. Light blue, caramel brown and lilac organic asymmetrical running glaze. In beautiful vintage conditio...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic

Mid-Century Glass Candlestick/Bohemia, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Glass Re-polished Original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Signed Mid Century Modern Swedish Candelabra
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Mid Century Modern Swedish Candelabra. Classic design to this heavy 7 light candelabra. Perfect piece for that mantel or dining table. Stamp...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Iron

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Candleholders, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of five cast iron candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, black patina with brass accents, one candleholder stamped.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Iron

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

Marcello Fantoni Bird Candle Holder, Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare Marcello Fantoni bird candle holder from the 1950s. Glazed spotted design. Signed. Made in Italy.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Slim Tapered Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Delft, NL
Slim Tapered Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Contemporary Georg Jensen Polished Stainless Steel Candle Holder or Candelabra
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large double candleholder was designed by the Georg Jensen studio in approximately 1990 and done in an organic Mid Century style. The two towered candelabra is done with a polis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Glass Candlesticks, With Relief Work
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This elegant pair of glass candlesticks features intricate relief work, adding texture and dimension to their refined design. Each candlestick stands tall with a hexagonal base, prov...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Four Candle Candelabra in Wrought Iron and Cane by Arthur Umanoff, 1950s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Completely original four branch table top candelabra / candle holder designed by Arthur Umanoff. Very good original condition. No breaks in the can portion. Some areas of discolorati...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Vintage Swarovski Faceted Crystal Triple Pin Candlesticks Art Deco Style 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Swarovski Crystal Triple Pin Candlesticks in the Art Deco Style made in Austria in the 1970. Features faceted Crystal Balls with Flower Saucers...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal, Metal

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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