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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
Da Ros for Cenedese Italian Red Murrine Sommerso Murano Glass Candlestick Holder
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Very rare Antonio da Ros for Cenedese vintage Italian yellow uranium Murano glass candlestick stand, holder or Candelabra made circa 1960s with red sommerso top for holding the candl...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair Nickel Murano Glass Bancone Candleholders Midcentury, Italy, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of Bancone nickeled brass candleholders with Seguso glass balls, Italy, 1960. Nice pair of candle holders for the table or over the fireplace. Both are in very good condition ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Nickel

Pair Vintage Hand Carved Black Stone Candlesticks
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome pair of vintage hand carved black stone candlesticks. Timeless design in unusual color. Beautiful natural dark gray coloring and veining. T...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Stone

Swedish Mid-century Pair of Brass and Lacquered Steel Candelabra by Gunnar Ander
Located in Downingtown, PA
Swedish Mid-century Pair of Brass and Lacquered Steel Candelabra, By Gunnar Ander, Sweden, 1955 Swedish Mid-century Pair of brass and lacquered steel candelabra are made by Gunnar A...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Steel

Large ceramic candlestick by Jean Derval Vallauris
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large candlestick from the 1950s by French ceramic artist Jean Derval. Candlestick with two arms holding 3 candles, glazed in white tones. A very rare, high-quality piece. Very fine ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Tiffany Style Solid Brass Modern Candle Holders Set Of 4
Located in New York, NY
1970's mid-century modern solid brass candle holders set of 4 in the style of Tiffany, in vintage original condition with some wear and patina...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Wooden Saucer Tray Candle Holders by Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two wooden candle holders by Dansk. Saucer tray in wood and candle cap in bronze. Not stamped.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful mid-century modernist Japanese iron candle holder, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 4.75"D x 1.5"H. Very cool piece! ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Rustic Metal Candle Holder, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic metal candle holder, circa 1940. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Josef Frank Brass Adjustable Candelabra for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Although electricity has relegated candleholders to decorative use, interior designers continue to favour candelabra for their cosy light and eye-catching appearance. Josef Frank modernized the classic...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Zoltan Pap Cast Bronze Brutalist Candlestick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brutalist cast bronze candlestick by Hungarian sculptor, Zoltán Pap. The piece is so special, when it's not being used as a candlestick it is still an intriguing sculptural tre...
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20th Century Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Brutalist Menorah Jewish Judaica Candelabra
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
A seven-branch menorah Brutalist style menorah made of brass.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Mid Century Light Rose Pink Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two midcentury Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Beautiful light pink glass.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Dansk Danish Modern Sterling Silver Plate Candelabra Made in France
Located in New York, NY
A Midcentury Modern or Danish/Scandinavian Modern Dansk Designs sterling silver plate twelve (12) candle holder/candelabra, circa mid-20th century, made in France. Piece also makes a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Pair Mid Century Dansk Jens Quistgaard Iron Brutalist Candle Holder Candelabra
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair Mid Century Dansk Jens Quistgaard Iron Brutalist Candle Holder Candelabra Pair of Mid Century Jens Quistgaard JHQ Iron Brutalist Candle Holders Candelabras for Dansk. Made i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

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

Materials

Glass

Mid-Century Danish Teak Candlesticks
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of elegant vintage 1960's candlesticks. Turned teak wood, made in Denmark. Brass candleholders inside. The teak has a really nice graining and vintage patina.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Teak

Carl Aubock Modernist Walnut Leather Candlestick Candle Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A rare midcentury candleholder from the 1950s by Carl Auböck. It is completely handmade and has a cylindrical top, made of walnut with a brass interior on leather covered stem and a ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Awesome Metal and Copper Ceiling Candle Holder, 1960s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The hanging height can be adjusted using the 3 hooks. There are three chain links of 10cm each. The lamp can therefore be shortened by 10cm each. Theoretically, the candlestick coul...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Copper

Vintage Candleholder in Green Glass and Silver Plate from Carl Cohr, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare candlestick lamp for regular sized candles. It''s special features is that the hidden candle is spring-loaded within the tube. As it burns the spring pushes the candle upwards. Its very similar to Hans Agne Jakobsson's Restaurant lamp...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

"Antonietta" by Borek Sipek for Driade Italian Design 1980 Candleholder
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare candleholder five brass arms with polished nickel finish. Model Antonietta Designed by artist Borek Sipek for Driade Italy, 1980 New...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Pair of Solid Brass Anchor Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of anchor candlesticks. The pair are a nice addition to a dining table, console or flanking a mantle. The Anchor motif is ideal with spaces around or near the water. Solid and...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Midcentury Amethyst Color Hurricane Lamp Glass Shades, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Midcentury American Amethyst color glass hurricane lamp shades. This pair of Midcentury American hurricane lamp shades, crafted in a radiant Amethyst hue, is a statement in...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

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

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

Materials

Brass

1970's Hammered Copper Modernist Candle Holder
Located in New York, NY
Large 1970's solid hammered copper studio made candle holder, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Copper

Midcentury Set of 4 Candlesticks in Birch Carl Malmsten Sweden 1960s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Set containing 4 candlesticks designed by the famous Carlm Malmsten. Made in lacquered birch are these modest yet highly crafted candlesticks made in Sw...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Birch

Mid-Century Iron Wall Mounted Triangular Candlestick Holder with Square Plates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century iron candlestick holder with square plates. This versatile piece holds up to six candles and can be wall mounted or placed on the ground providing a calm and warming ligh...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Brass Candle Holder vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass Candle Holder vienna around 1950s Original condition Original patina
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

MCM Iron Candle Holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage MCM six candle iron holder by Gunnar Cyren Lysestager for Dansk, circa 1960s. This is a rare form has a great patina and measures 4"D x 5"H and holds .125"D tapered candles....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Tommi Parzinger Candlesticks, Brass, Signed, Dorlyn
Located in New York, NY
Tommi Parzinger candlesticks brass signed. Small scale pair of candlesticks both signed on the undersides: "Made by Dorlyn Silversmiths" with conjoined cypher - PR. In good original ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Vintage Danish Church Candleholders in Oak and Bronze, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of church candlesticks in oak and partially cross drilled bronze. These came out of a Church Near Vejen in the Eastern part of Denmark. The desig...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Silver Candelabra 800 Mazzuccato Milan mid 900
Located in Milano, IT
Five-flame silver candelabrum finely chiseled and worked by burin with plant motifs and leaf volutes decorations. Below the base silver and silversmith's marks. 3365 grams.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Model Vogelflug Candleholder by Hammonia Motard, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 official proof of authenticity such as vintage cat...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Large Pair Italian Murano Glass Figural Tulip Vases / Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of Italian Murano glass figural tulip vases or candlesticks,  Italy, 1970s  A beautiful pair of large Italian Murano glass figural tulip vases or candlesticks, crafted in ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Dansk Candleholder by Jens Quistgaard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Wonderful Danish designed multi-head candleholder. Designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Candleholder heads can be adjusted horizontally in a spiral.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Revival wrought iron floor torchieres. On top feature five lights. Measures: Height 178 cm. Width 56 cm. Depth 50 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Sculptural Iron and blue glass candle sconce for Dantoft, Denmark 1960's/1970's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iron and glass candle candle sconce was made by Dantoft Kunstartikler (art pieces) in Denmark. A stunning piece of wall art of Danish design. It is made out of lacquered wrought...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed )
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder by richard rohac ( signed ) Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Dino Martens Murano Red White Ribbons Gold Leaf Italian Art Glass Candle Holders
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and red-orange Filigrana ribbons, gold flecks, Italian art glass footed candlesticks. Attributed to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Gold Leaf

Pair of silver-plated metal candleholders, 20th century
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of silver-plated metal candleholders, 20th century.   Pair of silver-plated metal candle holders with modern shapes.Condition is excellent, may show slight signs of time due to ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Italian Gold and Emerald Green Glass Candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian handblown gold and emerald glass candlesticks by Flavio Poli for Seguso, Italy, circa 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

American Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Pair of Candleholders Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Great simple design on these pair of atomic age welded black enameled metal, striking design circa 1950's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Candleholder Walter Bosse Cow, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candleholder Walter Bosse cow Good original condition. (The candle is only for decoration for the photo shooting not for sell).
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of large Minimalist Brass Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of Minimalist brass Mid-Century Modern candle holders for 4-5 cm diameter candles. They would have been designed for an altar table in the 1960's but their timeless design and ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Bottled Perfume Modernist Display, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This antique display counter is a rare and beautiful piece of the Modernist movement in Barcelona, Spain. The ornate forged iron structure is s...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Two Hertha Baller Candle Holder Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two Hertha Baller candle holder vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Travertine Candle Holder by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Manelli, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Italian modern travertine candle holder made in Italy in the 70s. Designed by Enzo Mari for Fratelli Manelli
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Travertine

Huge Cobalt Blue Venetian Murano Glass Candlestick Holder by Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Monumental, tall and huge cobalt blue colored (coloured) Italian Murano glass candlestick holder by Cenedese. Beautiful craftsmanship and stunning bright cobalt blue color with a rip...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Modern Pair Lorin Marsh Murano Clear Silver Flake Art Glass Seguso Candlesticks
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Pair Of Lorin Marsh Murano Clear & Silver Flake Art Glass Candlesticks In The Manner And Style Of Seguso / Barovier & Toso. They Are Signed, Difficult Making Out T...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Fiery Orange West German Ceramic Flower Pots / Cachepots
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of three fiery orange ceramic flower pots / cachepots, "fat lava" style, fabricated in West Germany, 1970s. The perforations makes them function splendidly as candleholders as well.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Massive Vintage Rueven Gafni One of a Kind Hand Wrought Brutalist Menorah Israel
By Reuven Gafni
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rueven Gafni Massive Hand Wrought Brutalist Menorah Israel Massive Hand Wrought Iron and Copper Brutalist Menorah by Canadian/Israeli Sculptor, Reuven Gafni. (1946-2015) Candle hol...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Copper, Iron

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

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Ceramic

Sculptural Ate van Apeldoorn Style Mid-Century Pine Candelabra with Steel Chain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century sculptural pine hanging candelabra with oxidized steel chain. Handsome candelabra made with multiple pine cubes. In original condition with visible wear consistent with i...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Metal Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Danish Brutalist Cast Iron Candleholder by Jens H. Quistgaard, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information:...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Italian Modern Candleholder in Porcelain and Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Delicate looking candelabra for small (0.5 inch) candles. It has a practical black 'ball' made of bakelite, a stem in solid brass and the base and 'candle holders' are made from whit...
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1950s Vintage 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

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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