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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
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

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Metal, 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

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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, 1950s. Fits 0.80” diameter candles
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, 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

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

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Brass

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

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Teak

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

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Brass

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
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

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
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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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

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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

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Metal

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

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Gold

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

Vintage 1960s Wedgwood Jasperware Cream on Blue Ceramic Collection
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury small collection of four pieces Wedgwood Jasperware diamond cream on blue. Comprising 2 lidded boxes, a cachepot, an ashtray and a pair of candleholders. Vintage, 1960s. A...
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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Porcelain

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

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

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Brass

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

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Gold Toned Candelabra With Lion Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Candelabra Features a Motif of Two Lions. May need to be Cleaned as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age. Dimensions. 7 W ; 3 D ; 12 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

20th Century Candleholder designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall
Located in Søgne, NO
Presenting a delightful round, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish candlestick, exquisitely handcrafted from white metal. This elegant piece was designed by the renowned Gunnar Ander ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Chrome

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

Candlestick Design by Timo Sarpaneva Iittala glass, 1960 Finland
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Glass Candlesticks Design by Staffan Gellerstedt, 1960s Vintage iittala glass candlestick.Scandinavia: signed Iittala festivo candlestick with multip...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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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

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

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

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

Pair of Candlesticks with Hurricanes Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn
Located in Doraville, GA
An obscure design by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths. A pair of vintage brass candlesticks listed in the Dorlyn Silversmiths catalog as "Hurricane Console No. 66". The candle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

3 Bolero Timo Sarpaneva Kandelaars Finland, 1970
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 3 Bolero Timo Sarpaneva Kandelaars Finland, 1970 This is a very nice set of 3 Iittala BOLERO candlesticks Designed by Timo Sarpaneva Vintage Finnish glass Finland 1970s. To...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mid Century Pair of Mixed Metal Sculptural Candlesticks or Candelabras
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of vintage candlesticks or candelabras with a sculptural form crafted in mixed metals having aluminum candle cups over copper and brass bobeches on hammered iron stands...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

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

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

Modern Brass Colseth sconces round bold shape mid century Norway
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of modern stylish sconces for transitional interiors. Round 10 inch circular back plate with bold candle holder. Statement piece. . Depth 4.5 inches
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Danish Designer, Small Candle Holder, Silver Plate, Rubber, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A very small silver plate and rubber candle holder, designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1950s. Fits 0.4" diameter candles
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

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

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

Materials

Crystal

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

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

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Ceramic

Set of Three Silver Plate Column Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three silver plate column candlesticks - a handsome trio ready for your next dinner party or soiree! 3 sizes all 3" x 3" x 12"/9"/6".
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Mid Century Modern Brass Candle Snuffer Wand - India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A long brass candle snuffer, made in India. Created from brass, this long candle snuffer will be a beautiful accent on any side table. With a long twisted handle, it will make snuffi...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Candlestick No 3433 by Carl Auböck Austria 1937
Located in Munich, DE
A real collectors item. Extremely rare and lovely Mid-Century Modern candlestick. Model No 3433. Designed by Carl Auböck for Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Vienna, Austria, 1937. Executed...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

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

Pair of Ostrich Egg Mounted Silver Plate Candlesticks, Style of Anthony Redmile
Located in East Hampton, NY
A pair of ostrich egg candlesticks with silver plated mounts very much in the manner of Anthony Redmile, London. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR EAST HAMPTON, NY SHOWROOM.
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

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

Arrow Wall Sconce
Located in London, England
Height: 53cm Depth: 10cm Width: 24cm Date: 1960s. Materials: Brass, Metal. Description: Arrow wall sconces are stylish and versatile lighting fix...
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Chrome

Pair of Cesare Lacca Brass Candelabra
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of solid brass Italian 1950's candelabra by architect-designer, Cesare Lacca. Each holds four candle tapers. Look closely at the phenomenally skillful brass work using solid bra...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Vintage Glass Candlestick Design by Staffan Gellerstedt, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Glass Candlesticks Design by Staffan Gellerstedt, 1960s A glass candlestick from Scandinavia: candlestick/candle holder with multip...
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20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

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

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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