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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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Modernist Candle Holders Kosta Boda Amber Glass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare and unusual candlesticks or candle holders by Gunnar Ander, with beauatiful amber glass by Kosta Boda.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

P. Chiesa for Fontana Arte Thick Glass and Chromed Brass Candel Holder 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Very stylish five-prism candle holder, with ladder heights, in thick Nile green glass, with compartments for candles and connecting elements, in chromed brass. Attributable to Pietro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

20th century brutalist black metal candlesticks circa 1960 french unique design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
20th cnetury french design Pair of metal candlesticks realised circa 1960 Handmade brutalist deisgn Original condition Height 32 cm Large 14 cm Depth 11 cm
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

1970s Capiz Shell Tea Light Candle Holders, Set of 2
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of 2 vintage midcentury tea light candle holders with brass tone metal. This set comes with 2 different shades of green. Acquired from a Hilton Head Island estate.
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1970s Philippine Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

2 Candle sticks ceramic figurine ( Angels ) Vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Candle sticks ceramic figurine ( Angels ) Vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of J. Packness Tawny Ceramic Candle Sticks, 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic modernist ceramic craft. Set of two slender matte glazed tawny ceramic candle holders. Handmade by Danish ceramic artist Jesper Packness in the late 1970s. Beautiful vintage...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

matched pair Vintage Murano Scavo Glass Candlesticks by Cenedese
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of vintage Italian glass candle holders by Cenedese of Murano. Heights: 18.75 and 16.5 inches. Each signed with their original labels.
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Ruscha Keramik Advents Candle Holder - West Germany, 1960's
Located in Bern, CH
West German ceramic Advents candle holder produced by Ruscha Keramik (W.Germany) in the late 1960's to mid-1970s. With four candle holders. Number...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

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

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Metal, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and white, red and blue lacquered wood candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Set 3 Travertine Vintage Candleholders by Fratelli Manelli for Raymor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set 3 Travertine Candleholders by Fratelli Mannelli Raymor, with incised geometric pattern, staggered in height 5" 6.5" and 8' all the same dia...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Travertine

Pair of Torben Ørskov Candle Holders in Patinaed Brass & Nickel
Located in East Hampton, NY
EXTRA Rare Pair of Torben Ørskov candle holders in mixed-metals (patinaed brass and nickel). The candle holders are designed by Danish designer, Torben Ørskov In solid brass and nickel. This model is not a very common model and only one candle holder...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Kaija Aarikka, Small Candlestick, Pine, Finland, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A small candlestick designed and produced by Kaija Aarikka, Finland, 1950s. Holds 0.5” diameter candles
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1950s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pine

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

Brutalist cast iron and brass candelabra by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iconic candelabra or candle holder was designed by Jens Quistgaard in the 1960s. A brutalist design that is made out of cast iron and brass. It has 7 adjustable arms that can ro...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Tiffany Faux Rock Crystal Candlesticks by Van Day Truex, 20th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
These elegant candlesticks, designed by Van Day Truex (1904-79), Head of Design for Tiffany's in the 1950s and 60’s. Inspired by nature to resemble scabrous rock crystal, the prototypes were fabricated by atelier of Archimede Seguso on the Venetian Island of Murano. This pair signed on bottom "TIFFANY & CO.", with JR for Josef Riedel, and "FL WRIGHT...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Brass Candel holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Candle holder vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1940s. fits 0.5” diameter candle
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Glass Candlesticks Design by Staffan Gellerstedt
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Glass Candlesticks Design by Staffan Gellerstedt, 1970s A glass candlestick from Scandinavia: candlestick/candle holder with multiple rings design by Staffan Gellerstedt made by Puk...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Lars Holmström, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass candelabra designed and produced by Lars Holmström, Sweden, 1930s. Holds 0.5” diameter candles
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Erik Höglund, Candelabra, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine candelabra designed by Erik Höglund and produced by Boda Trä, Sweden, 1960s. fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pine

Vintage Italian Mid Century Murano Glass Candlesticks
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant pair of candles holders in Venetian Murano hand blown glass, decorated with 24 karat gold flecks. Beautiful quality and in...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Modernist Candle Holders Designed By Lenox
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Metal

Kern, Candelabra, Sterling Silver, Germany, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sterling silver candelabra designed and produced by Kern, Germany, 1950s. Fits 0.80”-0.85” diameter candles
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Mid-Century Geometrical single flame candle holder in alexandrite, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century modern Geometrical single flame candle holder in alexandrite, 1970s Single flame candle holder with geometric polyhedral structure entirely of purple alexandrite....
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Painted Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A five-armed black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s. Fits 0.5” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hammered Brass Candel holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hammered Brass Candel holder vienna around 1950s Partly hammered Polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Svenskt Tenn Midcentury Candleholders: Swedish Timeless Pewter Craftsmanship
Located in Søgne, NO
Svenskt Tenn Candleholders: A Timeless Testament to Swedish Design Heritage Since 1937. Founded by Estrid Ericson in 1924, Svenskt Tenn's rich history intertwines with the visionary...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Tin, Pewter

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

Materials

Brass

Seven Candle Ceramic Menorah, 1970's
Located in Austin, TX
Seven candle handmade ceramic menorah or candelabra. Unglazed matte surface has a warm organic texture with natural earth tone coloring. Pedestal base...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, c. 1950s. Fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Modern Bronze Candle Stick Holder, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern bronze candle stick holder with rising sun design. Unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Crystal

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

Paint, Wood

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

Materials

Iron

Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-lacquered metal candelabra designed and produced by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, Denmark, 1960s. Fits 0.9” diameter candles
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s. fits 0.5” diameter candles  
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Fits 0.8” diameter candles
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

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

Hammonia-Motard "Vogelflug" Candleholders, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic stackable candleholders Vogelflug (birdflight) by Hammonia-Motard, Germany, chrome-plated. Priced individually.
Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Silver Plate

Stig Sandqvist, Candlesticks, Teak, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candlesticks designed and produced by Stig Sandqvist, Sweden, c. 1960s. fits 0.75” diameter candles
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Teak

Gunnar Ander, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1950s. Fits 0.80” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Gold

Ystad-Metall, Candelabra, Brass, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s. fits 0.7” diameter candles
Category

1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, 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

Materials

Art Glass, Glass

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

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

Materials

Metal

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Metal, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal and brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Fits 0.5” diameter candles
Category

1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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