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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
Swedish Designer, Candle Holder, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candle holder designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick holder by Lynda Feman Circa 19
Located in Van Nuys, CA
California Art Pottery Yellow Speckle Candlestick Holder by Lynda Feman Circa 1998, United States Discover the charm of our Vintage California...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

1960 Vase and candlestick, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- All-glass vase and candlestick made of multi-colored layered and cut opal glass - original undamaged condition - height of candlestick 22cm, diameter 10cm
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Opaline Glass

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

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Sterling Silver

Midcentury Candlestick and Ashtray, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Metal, Brass Re-polished With aged patina Good Original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Sculptural candlestick, wrought iron & glass, attr. Bolin Smide, Sweden, 1970s
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
The alliance of brutalism and delicacy. The curved wrought iron structure is connected to thin and unalterable rods welded to each other. The glass candlesticks, encased in iron rin...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Big Candleholder for 4 Candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Big candleholder for 4 candles by Hertha Baller, circa 1950s Brass and partly black painted Original condition Heavy piece.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Vintage Candlestick Holders by Charles Hollis jones
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The vintage candlestick holder by Charles Hollis Jones seamlessly combines timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Crafted with meticulous at...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Vintage Candle Holders Round Amber with removable Glass Set of 3
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Infuse warmth and a touch of nostalgia into your space with this captivating set of Vintage Round Amber Candle Holders. Crafted to perfection, eac...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Swedish Modern Candlesticks in Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
These candlesticks are made of brass with rounded stems, designed to fit small candles. Condition: Good vintage condition, with a lovely patina that adds to their charm.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of 2 Acid-Etched Candlestick Holders in Porcelain, Japan, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a splendid set of solid porcelain candlestick holders. Featuring an acid-etched surface and sporting lovely tulip-shaped tops this artfully crafted Danish-styled set is t...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Porcelain

Pair of Gilded Iron and Mirror Sconces with Glass Drops, 1950-1960.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of gilded iron and mirror sconces with glass drops, 1950-1960. Large pair of sconces by Maison Delisle, 1950-1960, in mirror and gilded iron with glass pendants. h: 85cm, w: 33...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Brass Sculptural Diamond Shaped Candlesticks Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of vintage brass candlesticks can be placed in many different ways. They have been professionally polished and have new felt on the bottom. They have good weight to them. T...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Large Vintage Black Acrylic and Teak Candle Scones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique pair of black acrylic candle holders / wall scones with teak holders (ca. 1970s). Impressive size: H: 31" x L: 5.25" x D: 9.75" (including the back wall mounting brackets) an...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Acrylic, Teak

Pair of Timo Sarpaneva for Littala Finland Arkipelago Candlesticks
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of glass candlesticks designed by Timo Sarpaneva for Littala Finland . Solid clear glass in a pinched waist form with internal controlled bubble detail .
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Set of Ceramic Vase & Candle Stick Ditmar Urbach, Czechoslovakia 1960’s
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of mid century Ditmar Urbach vase and candlestick, made in former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's. In very good condition. The vase is approximately 21.5 cm (8.5 inch) high, 10 cm...
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Tommi Parzinger Elegant Candelabrum in Brass 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant engraved candelabrum in polished brass holding 3 candles by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Polished Brass Three-Piece Candelabra Set by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1950s polished brass candelabra set by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmith. Both candelabra and candle holders are marked Dorlyn Silversmiths. This elegant set is newly polished a...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Burl Maple Hand Lathed Candleholder
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautifully crafted candleholder. It's made of burl Maple and hand is hand crafted on a lathe. It was made in Iceland.
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Late 20th Century Icelandic Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Birdseye Maple

Silver Candelabra, 9 Candle, Signed Umbra on Bottom, Plated Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good size candelabra in silver finish. Marked and signed under Neath umbra design. See close up photos. Not many around now.
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Italian Midcentury Giltwood Candle Sconces with Carved Feathers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian giltwood candle sconces from the mid 20th century, with two arms, carved feathers and acanthus leaves. Created in Italy during the Mid...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Giltwood

Set of 2 Bauhaus Candlestick Holders Attributed to Günter Kupetz, Germany, 1950s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a gorgeous set of Bauhaus candlestick holders forged from solid brass and bent into a these fantastic shapes. Attributed to the renowned Günter Kupetz, a German-born indu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

1950's Italian Walnut & Brass Chandelier Attributed to Arteluce
Located in Hanover, MA
Impressive three light suspension chandelier attributed to Arteluce with three monumental opaline diabolo shades on a triangular form brass structure em...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Nesting Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Lucite Handmade Round Candleholders
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three Mid-Century Modern Lucite candleholders in graduated sizes. Large, 7.38 inches height x 2.5 inches diameter. Medium, 5.63 inches height x 2.5 inches diameter. Small, 4.0...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Lucite

Pair of Candlesticks Polycarbonate Brass Candleholder, French, circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French polycarbonate pair of candle sticks. The transparency of the material gives an airy aesthetic to the whole. circa 1980 Good condition. Shipping: 10 x 20 x 31.5 0.3kg.
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Stiffel Enamel Brass Candlestick Lamps with Dupioni Silk Shades
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Lighting Acquisitions Of A Pair of Vintage Stiffel Enamel...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Enamel

Eye-Catching Trio of Mid-Century Modern Marble and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Great looking trio of burnt orange and dark green marble candlesticks with brass decoration. 9 inches high, 12 inches and 15 inches 5 inches ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Marble

In the Style of Paul Evans Wall Torch
Located in Chicago, IL
Brutalist wall sculptural Torchere, can be wired for electric or used as candle torch. Cast aluminum with brass anodized prong light holder grooved and d...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Aluminum

Wonderful Murano Art Glass Bronze Candle Hurricane Shade Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful oversized hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting on bronze base Measures: Base 10 1/2" round x 1" H Hurricane 9" opening on top x...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Vintage Mid-Century Studio Pottery Candelabra Unknown Artist Voulkos Soldner
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large stoneware piece. Unknown artist, procured years ago from an older 1950s estate. A clean crack through one of the neck or candlestick pieces, but threads onto steel rod and stay...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Clay

Brass Candlestick in the Shape of a Fish
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This antique-style brass candlestick features an elegant fish motif, showcasing an intricately detailed design. The fish's head rests gracefully on a round, textured base, while its ...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Gunner Ander Brass Candlesticks 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Art Déco brass candlesticks 1940s by Gunner Ander.
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Mid Century Scandinavian Candelabra in Pine
Located in Karlstad, SE
Studio craft candle stick manufactured in Sweden, ca 1960, signed "CG”. Condition: Very good condition with light signs of use and age.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Copper

Mid-Century Modern Two-Armed Candlestick by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This iced glass candlestick indeed seems to be made out of ice. The bubbles and irregularities in the glass are part of the design and ensure a natural authentic look. Once filled wi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Pair of Silver-Plated Metal Candlesticks
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Pair of silver-plated metal candlesticks. They have a wide base with four rounded supports and embossed decoration with curved shapes. The body is narrow in the centre and widens aga...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Silver Plate

Pair of Modular Candle Holders in Brass, Margareta Slingam, Sweden, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Decorate your festive table with this pair of flexible candelabras, each for 9 candles ( 10 mm diameter), by Margareta Slingam for Ljusstake, Sweden 1960s. Th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Red Acrylic/Lucite Geometric Candle Holders
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of italian mid-century modern red acrylic/lucite geometric candle holders By: unknown Material: acrylic, lucite, synthetic, plastic Technique: cast, molded, polished, hand-crafted Dimensions: 3 in x 4.5 in x 11 in Date: mid-20th century Style: Mid-Century Modern, Op Art, Space Age Place of origin: Italy Striking pair of mid-20th century italian...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Synthetic, Acrylic, Lucite, Plastic

Modernist South American Rosewood Candlesticks Hourglass Studio Craft Woodwork
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful South American turned wood candlestick holders.
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Rosewood

Mid Century Design Hurricane, Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom Designed and Custom made for a designer in Los Angeles. The square base is cast in bronze with a Silver painted finish. Mounted with round pad ...
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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Brazilian Modern Candle Lamp in Silver Metal, 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Experience the sheer beauty of a Brazilian modern candle lamp, available for purchase today. Prepare to be amazed by its stunning design and exceptional craftsmanship. This lamp is c...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver

Mid-Century Modern Heavy Black Copper High Table Model Candlestick
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Heavy black copper candlestick for one thick candle. This wonderful mid-century modern item has an openwork brutalist foot consisting of 24 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

Sciarrotta Bailey, Banks & Biddle Sterling Silver Candlestick Mid-Century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Rare candlestick in sterling silver by Sciarrotta for Bailey, Banks, and Biddle in riveting, modern design. Measuring 7'' tall by 5'' in width by 3 1/8'' in depth. Weighing 6.4 ozt. Bearing hallmarks as shown. Sciarrotta’s handmade silver was sold at high-end American retailers in the mid-20th century, including Georg Jensen, Cartier, Black Starr and Gorham...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Green Ceramic Candleholders by Vallauris, France Mid-Century Modern
Located in Paris, FR
Two pairs of double original Vallauris French midcentury ceramic double candleholders beautifully decorated in a deep green and gold colors ornaments and golden pine nuts. Signed ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Sterling Midcentury Pair of Candelabras
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of two-branch candelabras are probably the finest we have ever had; elegant, understated and very unique. A U-shaped piece holds both lights and stands on two balls just ab...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

French Mid Century Modern, Star Sconces, Hammered Brass, Copper, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Brass and Copper Star Sconces, Hand Hammered, Olympia English, 1960s A magnificent pair of hand hammered copper and steel Olympia wall sconces each having a starburst frame...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

4 glass candles lantern Sweden 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice set of 4 glass candle lanterns Sweden circa 1970 Base for candle in brass Nice condition
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Vintage Modern Silver Plate Designer Candlestick Holders by Sheffield
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage silver plate designer trumpet form and fluted candlestick holders by Sheffield. In the manner of Tommi Parzinger. These can be arranged in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Large Modernist Brass Floor Candle Holder, 1950's
Located in London, GB
Large 1950's floor candle holder handcrafted in brass with stamped circle pattern surface for pillar candles. Possible designed for a church altar. Dimensions are without the candles...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Anodized Brass Lotus Candlesticks, USA, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A duo of anodized brass candlesticks, each featuring a round base, stem and a lotus flower that contains a regular size candle. Manufactured in the USA during the 1960s. The cand...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pepe Mendoza Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
José Mendoza ran a foundry called Pepe Mendoza in the 1950s and 60s in Mexico City, manufacturing modernist home accessories using a modified cloisonné technique more suited to the t...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

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

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Brass

Pair of Fine French 1960's Silver Plated Candelabra by Ercuis
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of fine French 1960s silver plated candelabra by Ercuis.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Vintage CHINOISERIE style abstract decorative Candle Holder or Vases
Located in Seattle, WA
A pair of Lovely aged green color with gold color highlights. Vintage condition consistent with age as Pictured.Box H15 Dimensions. 4” W ; 3” D ; 6.50” H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair of Large Oversize Tall Swiss Made Candlesticks
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice oversize candleholders. Stand 25 inches tall. Stamped made in Switzerland.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

1960s Bengt Edenfalk Candlesticks for kosta Boda
Located in Madrid, ES
1960s Bengt Edenfalk for kosta Boda Crystal Candleholders designed by Bengt Edenfalk for kosta Boda. Sweden, 1960’s. They present a versatile Hexagonal shape that is perfect for dif...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

Vintage Mid Century Modern style decorative Candle Holder. Possibly Brass.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Box H15 Dimensions. Approximately 2.75” W ; 2.75” D ; 8.75” H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Portuguese Faience Candle Holders by Sant'Anna
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Portuguese faience candle holder from Sant'Anna. Polychrome decoration, made up of five small, interconnected containers, each with an upper opening to accommodate small candles. The...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Earthenware

Flavio Poli Green Raw Glass Candle Holder Duck Seguso, 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Duck sculpture candle holder designed by Flavio Poli in the 1950s. Seguso paper sticker included.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

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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