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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
Vintage Mid Century Modern Candle Holders by Jens H. Quistgaar for Dansk Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Eight Arm Candle Holder. Brutalist Design. Possibly Cast Iron . Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 5 1/2 W ; 5 1/2 D ; 6 3/4 D
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Steel

Set of Two Pottery Vases "Red Black" 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

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Ceramic

Raymor Midcentury Candelabra Wall Sconce
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, wall mount, candelabra or candle sconce by Raymor with elliptical shape walnut back and wrought iron candle holders.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Extra Tall Seguso Vetri D’arte Murano Glass Scavo Style Candleholder
Located in Troy, MI
Extra tall white Scavo style Murano glass candleholder with gilded detail by Seguso Vetri d’Arte, circa 1980s. Original label still affixed.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Candlestick holders, pair, mid-century modern Danish teak wood
Located in San Francisco, US
Embrace the timeless elegance of mid-century Danish design with this beautiful pair of vintage teak candlestick holders. Crafted from rich, warm teak wood, these pieces exemplify the...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Teak

Candle Sconce from Gallotti and Radice in chrome metal and Glass Italie 1970s
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Large centerpiece candle holder with 9 candles in glass and chrome metal. Consists of a thick, slightly beveled glass resting on a chrome metal circ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair of Swedish Brass Starburst Style Candlesticks
Located in North Miami, FL
This is a pair of ORIGINAL brass Swedish candlesticks with removeable candle holders, also can be just displayed as lovely brass accents. D...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Two ceramic candlesticks from the Karlsruher Majolika by E. Roser. 1950 - 1955
Located in CADALSO, ES
Two angels from the Karlsruher Majolika by E. Roser. Hard to find both in perfect condition Big figurines hand painted
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Big Pair of Candelabras, 1955, Germany
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Hutschenreuther Selb LHS Kunstabteilung ------------------- Hutschenreuther Kunstabteilung 1722/1 Selb -------------------------------------- The Hutschenreuther porcelain fact...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Five-Armed Silver-Plated Candlestick From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
This five-armed silver-plated candlestick from around the 1940s is a striking example of mid-20th-century craftsmanship. The candlestick features five elegantly curved arms, each des...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Chodzież Porcelain Candleholder
Located in Chorzów, PL
A porcelain candleholder from the Chodziez Company, created after 1964. Size: Height 15 cm Width 23 cm.
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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Candelabra Candle Holder, Midcentury, Elegant Metal and Teak Sculptural Piece
Located in London, GB
Candleholder for 3 candles, circa 1960 Teak, black metal. A lovely midcentury item. Overall very good with good age and patina. Slight split in wood to central holder, but thi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Bronze Candlesticks, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 bronze cylindrical candleticks Measuring approx 3.5" - 7" Scandinavian Modern circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak and Brass Standing "Prickets" Candlesticks
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of teak and brass standing "Prickets' or candle stands. These finely constructed brass and teak Mid-Century Modern standing candlesticks are ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Great Pair of Tommi Parzinger Candlesticks
Located in Montreal, QC
Great pair of Tommi Parzinger design solid brass candle sticks .
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Danish Style Candle Holder With Wood Accents.
Located in Seattle, WA
Mid Century Modern Style Burl style wood base,possibly Olive or teakwood but not confirmed.This Vintage Danish style candle holder has nice patina and character and can hold 3 candle...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wood

Elegant mid century modern style Brass-Toned Candleholders pair
Located in Seattle, WA
The decor consists of a pair of brass-toned candleholders. They feature a classic design with a slender, elongated body and a broad octagonal base. Each candlestick has a flared top ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Lucite and Metal Scroll Candlesticks - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with a dash of Bohemian elegance and modern flair. This vintage set of Lucite and metal scroll candlesticks adds a touch of sophistication to any room. With the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Iron Candelabra
Located in London, GB
A black wrought iron three-arm candelabra. France, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Modernist Black Enameled Metal and Brass Candleholders, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage set of three black enameled metal and brass candleholders in varying size. Origin: USA Year 1950-60s Dimensions: (15" tall x 3.25 diameter) (13" tall x 3.25" diamet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Candelabra With Ornate Detailing and Floral Design.
Located in Seattle, WA
Candelabra Perfect For Two Candles, Designed to look like the Candles Sitting on the Flowers. Possibly Cast iron or Similar Material. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Picture...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Charles Hollis Jones Style Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
These are Lucite with metal tips to hold candles. Thick Lucite. Charles Hollis Jones or Karl Springer style. Measures: All are 2.25 square, smallest is 6.38", medium is 8.38" and tal...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Silver Toned Primitive Style Candelabras.
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of 3 Arm Candelabras. Beautiful Petina and Aging. Weighted in the Base. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 7 W ; 4 D ; 9 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Vintage Primitive Wood Carved Candelabra. Circa 1970s.
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Candelabra Solid Wood, Intricate Carvings, Cover the Entire Piece. Round Base. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 13 1/2 W ; 13 1/2 D ; 15 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

American Modern Four Light Candelabra, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Queens, NY
American Modern Four Light Candelabra, Tommi Parzinger
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Anders Pehrson Candlestick by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick designed by Anders Pehrson. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Faceted Crystal Candleholders, circa 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of four Mid-Century Modern lead crystal candleholders with faceted design. The candlesticks have a stylized floral design resembling a lily or an iris with a six point star forma...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal, Lead

Mid-Century Modern Italian Black and Purple Murano Glass Candle Holders, 1960s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful set of two thick Murano glass candle holders in black purple reflections colors. Both still in perfect condition.   
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Rare Vintage Black Iron Midcentury Candlestick by Van Keppel Green
Located in Doraville, GA
A black bent iron candlestick designed by Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green of Van Keppel - Green, Beverly Hills, California. The candlestick is black painted iron, designed / manu...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brutalist Style Decorative Wall Hanging.
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Used as a Candle Holder.Appears to be Handmade. Made From Iron or Similar Material. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 10 W ; 7 D ; 37 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Hans Bergström Candlestick Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Hans Bergström candlestick in brass, glass and black lacquered metal. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Metal

Vintage Norwegian Pewter Candlesticks, 1960s
Located in Bergen, NO
Set of three pewter candleholders, made in Norway in the 60s. Made by Haugrud Tinn.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pewter

Small Austrian Ceramic Figure Collection / Candleholder by Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Chicago, IL
A group of 3 Austrian ceramic figures attributed to Leopold Anzengruber. Manner of Walter Bosse and the Wiener Werkstatte Dimension is of dancing large figure. Note: They are all ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Large Brass Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A nice size of candle sticks. Solid brass construction with a modern /deco design on the hexagon base. No makers marks found. Heavy castings and well made. They are well made and can hold large candles. Possibly made for a Church! Look at bottom photo's. Have been well taken care of. At 19" height would look good on a large dining table or large fireplace mantel...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

candlestick by Lisa Larson 'Medallion' Gustavsberg Sweden 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Candlestick, 3-armed, "Medallion", chamotte stoneware, partly glazed. Stamped and labelled, Gustavsberg Sweden. Height 26.5 cm Width approx. 23 cm. Good condition, manufacturing mark...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Earthenware

Modernist Turned Aluminum Candleholders
Located in Denton, TX
Mid century crescent shaped aluminum candleholders.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Pair of Candle Holders Lacquered Metal and Brass. Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Unusual mid century pair of candle holders or candlesticks in black metal , lacquered red and blue metal and brass. In the mood of Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii for Esperia, Arteluce, Arred...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Large Pair of Mid-Century Pivoting Cast Iron Candleholders
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Graceful and ingenious pair of cast iron candleholders. Each candleholder has four extending arms, which can each be pivoted 360°. Very well mad...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Italian Made Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian hand made set of 2 candle holders.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Heirloom 700 Oneida Silver Plate Candelabra
Located in Chicago, IL
Silver plated example from the Heirloom 700 series produced by Oneida in 1955. Heirloom 700" was the line produced by Oneida, which purchased the rights to produce Parzinger desig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Two-Armed Candelabras, in Portuguese Silver
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A stunning pair of two-armed candelabras, crafted from marked Portuguese silver, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. Each candelabra features a round base and candle holder, beautifu...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver

Candlesticks All Brass After Tommy Parzinger Antique Brass Finish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern design candlesticks in solid brass with an antique finish. After Parzinger.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Timo Sarpanveva Set of 4 Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
1960s Timo Sarpaneva candlesticks. A nice set of 4 in complimentary heights.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Pair of 1950s French Candle Holders
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950 candle holders on silver plated metal with. Great vintage condition for this elegant pair of candle holders.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Marble Candle Holders
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The set is of three marble candle holders. Heights: 5.5"H, 7"H and 9"H. More sets are available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

Sterling Silver Menorah by Ben-Zion David Yemenite
Located in North Miami, FL
This sterling silver Menorah by the renowned artist Ben-Zion David Yemenite is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and spiritual significance. Metic...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver

12 charming little ceramic candle holders circa 1950 Vallauris style
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
12 charming little ceramic candle holders circa 1950 Vallauris style some small chips,
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Los Castillo Brass and Copper Candle Sconces
Located in Pawtucket, RI
A rare pair of Los Castillo candle sconces in copper with swirling inlaid brass design, Taxco, Mexico. Signed.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Gilt Turned Wood Candlesticks- a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous pair of wooden candlesticks. Chic wood turned design with a bright gilt finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Gold

Vintage 1960s Brass Candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Made in Sweden
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1960s brass candleholder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson made in Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Studio Handwrought Bronze, Brass and Copper Candlesticks Mid-Century Modern
Located in North Miami, FL
These substantial and very heavy one of a kind handwrought Mid-Century Modern machine parts studio candlesticks are 3 metals of bronze, brass and copper. This pair of most unusual ca...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Jens Quistgaard "Onion" Candleholders, Set of 12
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 12 Jens Quistgaard "Onion" candleholders. 1960s Manufactured of brass by Dansk, Denmark; each bearing the impression: "DANSK/DESIGNS/DENMARK/IHQ."
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Candelabra in Polished Brass, 1950s, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candelabra, each holding 1 candle, in polished brass with engraved concentric circles, by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American, 1950’s (signed on bottom “Dorlyn ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Large Candlestick in Wrought Iron and Brass, circa 1960
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large candlestick in wrought iron and brass, circa 1960.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury Tommi Parzinger Candelabras for Dorlyn Silversmiths
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Born in Munich, Tommi Parzinger was a prominent European designer and artist. He received an education in design from the school of arts and crafts, Kunstgewerbeschule, and began his...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of 2 Vintage Italian Decorative Brass Candlestick 1980
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 2 Vintage Italian Decorative Brass Candlesticks: A set of two antique candle holders from Italy made of brass, featuring intricate and ornate decorative designs, adding a tou...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Solid Brass Candlesticks Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
Located in Doraville, GA
An obscure design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of vintage solid brass candlesticks with removable bobeche's list...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Wilson's Carmel Midcentury American Silver Leaf Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 6 midcentury American wood and silver leaf candlesticks with brushed silver metal removable bobeches. (WILSON\'s CARMEL) (PRICED AS SET).
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Silver

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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