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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
Playful Candleholders by Waylande Gregory
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of five (5) playfull candle holders by Waylande Gregory. Vintage ca' 1960's. One gold, signed and 5 finished in shiny white unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Vintage Dansk Jens Quistgaard Teak Wood Brass Candleholder
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Dansk International Designs Teak Wood & Brass Candle Holder By Jens Quistgaard Midcentury Danish modern teak and brass candleholder by Dansk. Mi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brass and Teak Candleholders by Lindholm of Finland
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage brass and Thai teak table candelabras/candle holders by Lindholm of Finland (ca. 1970s). Each is composed two flat brass 'branches' adjoined vi...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Candlesticks by Lars Holmström
Located in Karlstad, SE
The Holmström candlesticks are a beautiful addition to any holiday décor, particularly during the Swedish tradition of Lucia. Made by Lars Holmström in Arvika, these candlesticks are...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Mandruzzato Murano Glass Faceted Sommerso Votive Bowl
Located in Winter Park, FL
Murano faceted geode sommerso glass votive, or small caviar bowl, by Alessandro Mandruzzato. Cobalt blue and yellow cased glass with diamond cut exterior and smooth center. Circa 197...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Midcentury Candleholder in Brass from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
Decorative midcentury candleholder from Austria. It comes as a set and includes scissors for controlling the wick and another element for snuffing the fra...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of 2 lucite twisted candle sticks, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 2 lucite twisted candle sticks, 1970’s Dimensions: 23cm H, 9,5cm Diameter Condition: Good
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Lucite

Italian Chrome Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian Chrome Candlesticks probably dating to the 1960's. Have an Sottsass Feel to them. Marked Italy on bottom
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Chrome

Set of Three French Crystal Candlestick by Daum
By Daum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s set of three French crystal candle holders by Daum. This are hand blown with a triangular shaped bases. They are all signed Daum ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

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

Monumental Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble Stone and Gilt Candlestick 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale candlestick in neoclassical form rendered in tessellated marble stone and gilt by Maitland smith. 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Marble

Vintage three-armed brass candlestick, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
This is an elegant three-armed brass candlestick with intricate details. The design is classic and ornate, with decorative elements on the arms and base. A beautiful decorative item...
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

California Modern Van Keppel Green Iron Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Van Keppel Green iron candleholders for their company VKG (Van Keppel-Green) of Beverly Hills. A rare matched pair from the 1950s. Partners Hendr...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Three Midcentury Lucite and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Set of three midcentury Lucite candlesticks with polished brass candle cups on acrylic bases with architectural appeal. Measures: SM- H 13, W 3.5, D 3.5, MED- H 17, W 3.5, D 3.5, LG...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

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

Materials

Metal

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

Brass Candelabra by Paavo Tynell for Taito Oy, 1920s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Brass candelabra by Paavo Tynell. Made in Finland by Taito in the 1920/1930s. This piece is a classic Paavo Tynell chandelier for Taito Oy, which was made in different sizes. Mar...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Salviati Glass Candle Holders, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Salviati sommerso blown glass candle holders.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of 3-Light Brass Candelabras
Located in Antwerp, BE
A elegant pair of brass gilt candlesticks of 3-light arms. Height 25 cm. Width 26 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mdina Candle Stand, Maltese, Art Glass, Candlestick Holder, Circa 1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Mdina Candle Stand. A Maltese, art glass candlestick holder and wax dish, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Striking Maltese glass with a distinctive d...
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Late 20th Century Maltese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Vintage Jarvie-Style Brass Candlesticks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century brass turned candlesticks, each with bulbous bobeche and cylindrical stem on circular, disk base. Beautifully aged, showing natural patina, a few scuffs/tarnish spots (un...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Star-Shaped Candleholders with Embedded Mirrors
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this fantastic 100% handmade Mid-Century Modern pair of star-shaped candleholders with embedded mirrors, circa 1960.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Mirror

Paul Evans Attributed Welded Steel Brutalist Candlestick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Really nice Brutalist candlestick that is made of welded steel and looks quintessentially brutal!
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Sculptural Danish String Design Teak Candleholder Candlestick
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Wonderful and teak and string design candleholder for six candles. Condition: very good vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Teak

Danish Candlestick
Located in San Diego, CA
A single and elegant Danish wood candlestick, circa 1960s. The piece is 11" tall and is ebony in color.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Hardwood

Sleek Trio of Mid Century Modern Stainless Steel Candle Holders
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sleek set of 3 columnar stainless steel tall candle holders. Votives work well, or chunky candles.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stainless Steel

1970s Sculptural Design Modern Amber Single Candle Holder Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage amber candle holder with sculptural shape. Will hold one candle. 9.25 x 4.88 d x 10.63 tall Signed at base. Unable read signature. Ori...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Plastic

Pair of Ibex Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of brass ibex candlesticks with a single center candle sleeve. Each candle stick has been painted to give it a patinated appearance. Dimensions Each candlestick: 6.5" width x 6...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of Four Brass Candleholders
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four patinated brass candlesticks in the style of Pierre Forsell for Scultuna
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

Brass Candle Holders by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark
Located in London, GB
Two circular brass candle holders by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1950s. Their elegant shape is tapered. The small one holds 5 and the large one 9 taper candles Dimensions; diameter 9 a...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Japanese Cast Iron Candleholder inspired by Quistgaard Denmark, Midcentury
Located in San Diego, CA
Japanese cast iron candleholder inspired by Quistgaard, Denmark Cast iron 1960s candleholder. Mid-Century Modern Brutalist spider MCM Style mad...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

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

Mid Century Modern Cone Brass Candle Holders, Two Sets Available
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool mid century candle holders in a double cone shape. These candle sticks are made of solid brass and have a lightly textured finish. One has the original label - A Venus Cre...
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1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1940s Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Pewter Candlesticks
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen mid century candle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1940 - 1950´s. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and marked with Jus...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Pewter

Austrian Designer, Candle Holders, Brass, Austria, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candle holders designed and produced in Austria, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 13.5” H x 5” diameter  Holds .75” diameter candles
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Set 3 OF CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed..... DI CANDELIERI, VENINI PER PIERRE CARDIN, ANNI '70 in vetro trasparente con fascia in blu. Firma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

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

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

Villeroy & Boch Paired Porcelain Naif Christmas Collection Small Candlesticks
Located in Bastogne, BE
Vintage porcelain Villeroy & Boch Candlesticks. Christmas Series by French artist Gerard Laplau. Candlesticks look very exquisite. They will help to create a romantic atmospher...
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1980s Luxembourgish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

"Photophore" Candle Lamp by Gabriella Crespi, certificated
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Huge rock and Murano glass Barovier e Toso candle lamp designed by Gabriella Crespi. Brass candles support. Expertise by Archivio Gabriella Crespi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Brass

Ostrich Egg Candlestick
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty mid century candlestick with a found object composition having an ostrich egg candle cup over three metal leaves and a pedestal in a classical...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

Italian pair of silver plated/anodized aluminum 2-candle candlesticks
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Sculptural pair of metal alloy candle holders in the style of Piero de Vecchi (see the 1947 Triennale model from the de Vecchi atelier). lightweight silver/anodized metal tube hot be...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Huge Studio Pottery Vase Object by Heiner Balzar for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Ceramic vase object Design: Heiner Balzar Producer: Steuler, Germany Decade: 1970s This original vintage cera...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of small Mid Century Modern candle holders done in solid brass
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of beautiful Mid Century Modern candle holders done in solid brass. They feature gorgeous design with 5 candle holders, creating a ring shaped fo...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Swarovski Crystal Star Flowers Pin Candlesticks Faceted Balls Base
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Swarovski crystal pin candlesticks in the Art Deco Style made in Austria in the 1970. Features a three faceted Crystal Balls Base with ...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Midcentury Italian Brass/Bronze Candlesticks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These midcentury Italian brass/bronze candlesticks exude elegance and sophistication. Featuring intricate details and claw feet, they showcase exquisite craftsmanship typical of the ...
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1860s Italian Antique Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wood Candel Holder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient wood candel holder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1890. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, pre...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Chrome and Brass Midcentury Candlesticks, Set of Seven, 1970s
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chrome and brass midcentury candlesticks, Set of seven, 1970-80s Stunning brass and chrome Mid-Century Modern candlesticks. Each ch...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Candle Holder, 1960s
Located in Delft, NL
Large Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs candle holder, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Deer shaped candle holders, Italy 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of stunning Mid Century Modern Deer or Stag shaped candle holders. These attractive figurines are made of ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Silver Plate Dansk Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Midcentury sleek, architectural Danish design by Jens H Quistgaard and produced by Dansk Designs Copenhagen. Pair of silver-plate ‘saucer’ candle holders, the pair can easily work in both casual and formal settings, Dansk Designs Denmark IHQ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Jens Quistgaard Silver Plate Crown Candle Centerpiece by Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Original Jens Quistgaard silver plate crown candle centerpiece by Dansk. Comes in the original box. Shows a warm aged patina which can be polished to perfection. Dimension centerpiec...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Group of Mid-Century Modern Brass Curvaceous Candelabras
Located in London, GB
Group of four brass candelabras with organic curves. One for six regular candles, two for three regular candles and one for three wider candles (D 3-4 cm).
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Pottery Vases Objects by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two ceramic vase elements Model: 5103 and 5101 Producer: Steuler, Germany Design: Cari Zalloni Decade: 1970s Description: Thes...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Stilnovo Attributed Six Arm Chandelier with Opaline Box Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's Italian chandelier attributed to Stilnovo with six arms with suspended opaline glass box shades. Brass, black enameled brass and walnut. Completely restored. Height adjustab...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pair Hand-Carved Goose Candlesticks
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Stunning rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted pair of goose Candlesticks by Mid-Century New Jersey Decoy Artist Carl R. BECKER (1929-2013) This Pair it’s not only rare it’s very well c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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