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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 legendary 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.

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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Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. fits 0.75” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Laurids Lønborg, Candelabra, Metal, Rattan, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and rattan candelabra designed and produced by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark, 1950s. Holds 0.75” candles
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Danish Designer, Candlesticks, Walnut, Metal, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and metal candlesticks designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Holds 0.75” candles
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Teak, Copper, Tin, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, copper and tin candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Fits 0.75” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Copper, Tin

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Wrought Iron, Oak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wrought iron and oak candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s. Fits 0.75” diameter candles
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Pair of Tony Evans Ceramic Bronze Conical Pillar Candlesticks 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Amazing pair of sculptural candlesticks by ceramic artist Tony Evans circa 1980s Tall tapered conical form with bases of brutalist style ceramic in dark bronze and olive tones Finished with patinated bronze pillar holders...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Sigurd Persson, Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 4 candlesticks designed and produced by Sigurd Persson, Sweden, 1950s. Fits 0.80” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. fits 0.9” diameter candle
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

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

1950's Vintage Pair of Red Hand Painted Crystal Medallion Series Candle Lamps.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Vintage French Baccarat Candle Holders/ Table Lamps with Red Shades. The shades are hand painted floral relief. Clear Medallion Series Base. French estate purchase. Unmarked.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Nesting Candle Holders by Fratelli Mannelli Italian Travertine Marble Puzzle
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The vintage Fratelli Mannelli travertine nesting candle holders are exquisite examples of Italian craftsmanship and design. Fratelli Mannelli is a renowned Italian company known for ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Travertine, Marble

Dantorp, Candlesticks, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced by Dantorp Design, Denmark, c. 1950s. Fits 0.45” & 0.80” diameter candles
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Dantorp, Candlesticks, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced by Dantorp, Denmark, 1950s. Fits 0.75” & 0.45” diameter candles
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Jens H. Quistgaard, Scandinavian Cast Iron Candelabra by Dansk Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Illuminate your space with a touch of Scandinavian mastery with our singular Sphere-Shaped Candelabra, crafted by the inimitable Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Design. A celebration of...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

elegant 1950s mid century CANDLE HOLDER klaus ullrich faber & schumacher
Located in Mannheim, DE
Mid century modern candle holder designed by German goldsmith and industrial designer Klaus Ullrich in the 1950s and manufactured by Faber & Schumacher Duisburg. Made of brass, part...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Murano Art Glass Stem Vase or Glass Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant pair of Murano art glass stem vases or glass candlesticks were realized by craftsmen in Murano, Italy. With their clean moderni...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass, Glass

Arthur PE Kolbäck, Candle Holders, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of candle holders or candlesticks designed and produced by Arthur PE Kolbäck, Sweden, c. 1940s. “Arthur Pe KOLBACK” engraving on bottom Fits ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Brutalist Solid Polished Brass Menorah
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant beautiful solid polished brass menorah elegant and classic circa 1970's.
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20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Ilse D. Ammonsen, Candlestick, Brass, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass candlestick designed and produced by Ilse D. Ammonsen, Denmark, 1950s.  Counter weight function protects from candle grease spill when moved.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Laurids Lønborg, Small Candlesticks, Iron, Rattan, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of two small candlesticks designed and produced by Laurids Lønborg, Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Carl Christiansen Danish Mid-Century Trio Silver Plated Candlesticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish mid-century set three Danish silver-plated candlesticks by renowned silversmith Carl F Christiansen who produced designs between 1943 – 1...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

2 hammered candle holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 hammered candle holder vienna around 1950s Original patina Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Up to 8 Arne Jacobsen Triangular Candle Holders by Stelton Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 8 identical curved Mid century Danish modern candle holders / candlesticks from the 1960s. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, executed by Ste...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Stainless Steel

"Photophore" Candle Lamp by Gabriella Crespi
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

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Stone, Brass

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

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Brass

Scandinavian Brass standing candle stick 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Mid Century modern standing candle stick . Ten candle holders For Tea Lights or others . Hand forged Steel upright ,comes with cone shaped Copper candle holders . So decor...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

pair of rare brass candle sticks for Cohr, Denmark 1960s
Located in Kiel, SH
Pair of solid brass candle sticks by Carl M. Cohr
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

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

Materials

Brass

1960s Nagel Candle Holder, West Germany by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Nagel Candle Holder, West Germany by Fritz Nagel and Caesar Stoffi. Nagel candle holder, West Germany, polished nickel-plated. Rare set of three Nagel-KG modular candle holders...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Oggetti Murano Large Murano Glass Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of large 1980's Oggetti Italy Murano glass cnadle holders, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use. Smaller candle holder height 2...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Vintage Bronze Silverplated Fleur de Lis Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage bronze candle holder. This substantial piece has a trio fleur de lis design that surrounds the candle holding base. Th...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

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

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Gold Plate, Iron

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

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Wenge

1960s Donald Drumm for Raymor American Modernist White Candelabrum
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large scale, powder coated metal candelabrum designed by Donald Drumm for Raymor. Piece measures 31.75" by 28" by 8.5" and has been powder coated white in recent years. In very goo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Tilt Candleholders By Jens H. Quistgaard for Dansk Designs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

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

Materials

Brass

Grouping of Five Italian Ceramic Owls by Ado Londi for Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1960’s Rare grouping of five Italian “ Rimini Blue” ceramic owls by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. They are in beautiful vintage condition. The grouping consist of three vases and two cand...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders Opalescent glass
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
PAIR Ercole Barovier Murano Art Glass Shell Candle Holders in Opalescent glass. Both are hand blown and show slight difference due to being hand made. Rare to find a pair.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Blown Glass

4 solid brass candelholders Skultuna sweden 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A wonderfull set of solid brass candelholders by Skultuna Sweden circa 1970 Stamped Skultuna number 58
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Candelabra by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Mid-Century modern candelabra by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Features solid cast iron with brass accents, holds eight candles. Made in Denmark circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Midcentury Scandinavian Candlesticks in Brass, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of solid brass candlesticks designed and manufactured by Hyslop in Copenhagen, Denmark during the 1960s. The candlesticks are to be fitted with regular sized candles. They hav...
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

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

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Crystal, Brass, Gold

Vintage Chalk White Ceramic Candleholder, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handmade ceramic three arm candelabra with shiny greyish white glaze. Soft organic modern shapes with swirling decor. Small crackles in glaze. Handmade in Denmark in the 1970s. Beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Stoneware, Pottery, Ceramic

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass and glass candelabra, designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Candle Diameter (inches): 0.45”
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Archimede Seguso Attr. Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Archimede Seguso Attr. Glass Candle Stick with Dolphin ca. 1960s A vintage Murano glass candle stick with dolphin sculpture. Executed most probably by Archimede Seguso ca. 1960s. Cl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass, Art Glass

Sigurd Persson, Candle Holder, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candle holder designed and produced by Sigurd Persson, Sweden, c. 1950s. Fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass Anchor Nautical Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Brass Anchor Nautical Candlesticks. Made of marine brass, which has a higher copper giving the candlesticks a rosier appearance. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Sinuous Mid Century Sterling Candelabras by Duchin Creations
Located in New York, NY
This pair of sinuous sterling candelabras from the middle of the 20th century manufactured by Duchin Creations. The central candle holders rise from ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Very Elegant Mid-century Minimalist Brass Candlestick Holders
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of vintage Mid-century solid brass candlestick holders in shiny gold color Small size, sophisticated slender minimalist form, but cannot get unnoticed diameter of the candle ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Candlestick by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful faience candlestick with amazing geometric pattern. Designed by Stig Lindberg in Gustavsberg Studio, Sweden, 1950s. Excellent condition. Signed with the Gustavsberg stud...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Pair of Mid Century Cast Iron Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Mid Century modern pair of cast iron taper candle holders in lovely vintage condition with no chips, cracks or rust. These pair of rough hewn, cast iron "spider" style candle holder...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Crystal Votive Candle Holders by Goran Wärff for Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Crystal Votive Candle Holders by Goran Wärff for Orrefors, Mid-Century Modern. Pair of crystal votive candleholder Goran Wärff for Orrefors, Sweden. A pair of stylish tea light holde...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Scroll Form Ceramic Candle Holders by Marius Giuge
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Mid Century Modernist candle holders were created by Marius Giuge for Vallauris originate from France C. 1960. Composed in three primary scroll form elements forming the...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Set of Four Solid Brass and Glass Hurricane Candles Holders by Bijørn Wiinblad
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful set of four hurricane candle holders designed by renowned Danish designer Bijorn Wiinblad. Constructed of solid brass and glass. In original vintage condition, they show m...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Amethyst Midcentury Period Hurricane Lamp Glass Shades, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Midcentury American Amethyst color glass hurricane lamp shades. Evoke a sense of Midcentury magic in your home with this exquisite pair of American Amethyst-colored glass hurricane...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Gift Set 5 GLASS OBJECTS, Monica Bratt, Ruby Red Candle Holder / Jug Reimyre
Located in Hampshire, GB
a Set of 5 Piece GLASS OBJECTS, Monica Bratt, Ruby Red Candle Holder / Jug Reimyre, Elme Gift Set Including two candle holders, a jug, a bowl, and a ...
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1930s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Candle Diameter (inches): 0.75”
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Teak

Vintage Porcelain Candle Holder by Karl Tutter for Hutschenreuther, Germany
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Germany, 1930s. This high-quality two-arm candle holder is made in white and gold glazed porcelain by Karl Tutter for Hutschenreuther. It is. vintage piece, therefore it m...
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1930s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Gold

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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