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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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Max Brüel 'Jazz' Candleholder in black by Karakter
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant and with a hint of whimsy, the modular candleholder Jazz was conceived in 1961 by Danish architect, ceramist and jazz musician Max Brüel. A slender, ...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

César Stoffi and Fritz Nagel 1960 for BMF Nagel Germany Sculptural 18 Stackable
Located in Miami, FL
Stackable candle holders designed by Caesar stoffi for Nagel Quist. An iconic modular design and a very popular item produced in germany by the BMF Nage...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel, Chrome, Silver

Haeger Canary Yellow Abstract Tiered Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A stunning rare abstract Haeger bright canary yellow tiered sculpture. This piece coordinates with a catchall in the same color, listed separately, see photos. Beautiful on its own, ...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Candlesticks made of brass and stamped accordingly. Priced per pair and two pairs are available.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage figural candlestick by Giovanni Desimone Italy is a unique and eye-catching piece of decorative art. DeSimone was a renowned Italian ceramicist and designer who worked in the mid-20th century, known for his whimsical and colorful ceramic sculptures...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Italian Ceramic Candleholder from Vibi, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Italian ceramic candleholder by Vibi, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hand Carved Alabaster Marble Candlesticks, a Pair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Gorgeous pair of vintage hand carved Alabaster marble candlesticks. Each weighs 2.7 pounds Beautiful classy design that would go with any decor.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Hans-Agne Jakobbson L65 Kerzenhalter 6 Flammig Messing Mit Lila Glaskolben
Located in Hamburg, HH
Skandinavische Moderne Hans-Agne Jakobsson hier ein sechsarmiger Kerzenhalter aus Messing entworfen von Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd, AB Schweden, 1950er Jahre. Poliertes Messing u...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Continental Brass and Onyx Five-Arm Candelabra
Located in Germantown, MD
A unique pair of Italian patinated brass and onyx candleholders in Good vintage condition.Measure 11" in width, 11" in depth and stand 12" tall.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Hans-Agne Jacobsson Kerzenhalter Mit Farbigen Glaskugeln
Located in Hamburg, HH
Seltenes Set von 5 Stück Model L 24 Kerzenhaltern designed von Hans-Agne Jakobsson ca. 1959. Von Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd Schweden in der zweiten Hälfte des 20ten Jahrhunderts hergestellt. Messing und mundgeblasenes Glas in seltener wunderschöner Lila Färbung. Hervorragender Vintage Zustand mit geringen Gebrauchsspuren. Maße : (B x T x H) 13,5 cm x 13,5 cm x 26 cm bzw. 30 cm bzw. 42 cm Herstellerlabel unter dem...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Nickel - Plated Candle Holder Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Nickel - plated Candle holder vienna around 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Walnut and Pewter Candlesticks by Paul Evans and Phillip Powell. circa 1950s. A design from Designer's Inc, an early collaboration between Paul Evans and Phillip Lloyd Powell...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pewter

Hammered Bronze Candelabrum Attributed to Tommi Parzinger, circa 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Hammered Bronze Candelabrum attributed to Tommi Parzinger for Rena Rosenthal circa 1930s great patina .
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1930s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Wall Mounted White Glazed Ceramic Cherub Candleholder by Goldscheider, Austria
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Wien, Austria, 1930s. It is made in white glazed ceramic. This candleholder is vintage, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
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1930s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Silver Plate Candlestick Candleholder, a pair by Donna Detmer, 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Donna H. Detmer designed these modernist silver plate candlesticks or candleholders in the 1960s. They feature a refined streamlined geometric shape with four silver plate insert hol...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Set of Twenty Four Silver Plated Pilar Candlesticks by Dansk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of thirty eight silver plated pilar candlesticks. Designed by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Goran Warff Kosta Sweden Unique Signed Art Glass Candle Holder Vibrant Color
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Goran Warff Kosta Sweden Unique Signed Art Glass Candle holder in very vibrant colors. Signed as pictured.
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Kerry Irish Art Glass Ice Block Votive Candle Holders a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage modern “Ice Cube” art glass taper candle holder pair. Set of 2 Vintage Kerry Glass Ireland swirl art Glass candlestick candle holders Vintage Kerry ...
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Mid-20th Century Irish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of R&Y Augousti Midcentury Continental Shagreen Wall Hung Candle Sticks
Located in New York, NY
Matched Pair of midcentury Continental green shagreen wall-hung candle sticks (R&Y AUGOUSTI) (PRICED AS PAIR).
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Shagreen

Midcentury Teak and Brass Rare Table Candle Holder / Stick, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
-Rare type.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Candlesticks, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Akashi -Shi, Hyogo
Antique Danish candlestick - featuring an elegant modern design Denmark 1960s. Excellent vintage condition, minor scuffs, no loss, no damage, no restoration.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Teak

20th Century Ceramic White and Blue Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Made of ceramic. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Mid Century Wrought Iron and Rattan Candlestick by Umanoff for Raymor c 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Rare floor model candelabra designed by Arthur Umanoff for Raymor, circa 1950s. The four arm candle features a wrought iron structure, with wicker weaving. This example is in excelle...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Huge Hand Forged 'Hammered' Metal Artist Wall Candle Holder, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Huge hand forged (hammered) metal artist wall candle holder. A unique piece, a masterpiece. Massive, wonderfully shaped and a real eye-catcher.
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Copper

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

Materials

Ceramic

Stunning Handmade Ceramic Candelabra Candle Holder Beate Kuhn Style Mid-Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This brutalist object has a unique and creative design, featuring an arrangement of 12 candle holders, each in the shape of a mushroom, arranged in different levels to create a visua...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Candlesticks, Signed, Denmark, circa 1960s
Located in Chatham, ON
Pair of midcentury Danish teak candlesticks - featuring an elegant modern design in a medium brown finish - each signed on the base (unidentif...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Wood Brown Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Made of wood. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Vintage Crystal Set of 4 Candlesticks, Germany
Located in Bastogne, BE
These candlesticks are made of high-quality crystal a whole work of art. Burning candle installed in the Nachtman candlestick evokes romantic tender feelings in a person. And th...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

20th Century Max Ingrand Candlestick in Crystal and Brass for Fontana Arte, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
Some notes about the author Max Ingrand: a famous French master glass worker and decorator, he was artistic director of FontanaArte for one decade, starting from 1954. During that ti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Products Pierre Forssell Crown Candlesticks in Brass for Skultuna, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Iconic pair of small taper candleholders in heavy stock brass/bronze. They are called Crown or Krona in Swedish and was designed by Pierre Forssell and made by Skultuna in Sweden cir...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass candelabra designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1930s.
Category

1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1970s Brutalist Candlesticks by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila, Finland
Located in Tystberga, SE
Mid Century Modern 1970s brutalist designed Candlesticks designed by Pertti Santalahti for Humppila Finland. Very heavy and robust. Clear glass, fit...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Italian Midcentury Sculptural Vase in the Style of Gio Ponti for Krupp
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian vase/pen holder, made in chromed metal and designed in the style of Gio Ponti for Krupp. The three pipes have different lenghts, and can each hold ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Steel

Ceramic Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Ceramic candle holder, Vienna, around 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Swedish Designer, Candelabra, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A painted iron candelabra designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Swedish Designer, Candle Sticks, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of MCM Modernist Sterling Silver Candleholders by Juvento Lopez Reyes
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular pair of MCM modernist sterling silver candleholders by Juvento Lopez Reyes, circa 1960s. This rare set is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W (each one is 5"...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Midcentury Brutalist Tealight Candle Screens in Blue Glass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of sculptural candle-screens in pressed blue relief glass. Suitable for your inside window sills or shelf. Made in Scandinavia during the 1960s or 1970s possibly by Orrefors or...
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1970s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Pair of Candlesticks Designed for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of candlesticks designed for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s. Brass. Stamped. H: 40 cm Diameter: 9 cm.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Gunner Ander Brass Candlesticks 1960s
Located in bari, IT
Set of two Art Déco brass candlesticks 1940s by Gunner Ander.
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1980s Brass and Lucite Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of 1980s Mid-Century Modern brass and lucite cnadle holders, lightly hand polished with some wear and patina to the brass.
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1970s Sculptural Design Modern Amber Single Candle Holder Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage amber candle holder with sculptural shape. Will hold one candle. 9.25 x 4.88 d x 10.63 tall Signed at base. Unable read signature. Ori...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Plastic

French Wrought Iron Candle Holder, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wought iron double candle holder. The candles will be delivered with the candleholder Good condition. Shipping: 16 x 33.5 x 48 cm 2.7 kg.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pompadour Porcelain Vase by Selb Rosenthal, Rare "US Zone"
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice and rare "Pompadour" line porcelain vase by Selb / Rosenthal with a rare "US Zone" marking, circa late 1940s. The vase is in very good vintage condition with no chips or ...
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Two Mid-Century Deep Blue Glass Candlesticks, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of two mid-century Polish modern glass candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Beautiful deep blue glass.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Vintage Italian Gilt Tole Grapeleaf Wall Sconces / Candelabrum
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian triple candle candelabrum/wall sconce in gilt tole with grape-leaf and grape motif (ca. 1970, Italy). Natural patina present with spots of gilt and paint loss, as shown. Rem...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Gunnar Cyren Lysestager Iron Candle Holder and Candles by Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
Gunnar Cyren designed iron candle holder by Dansk. Part of the Lysestager line. This is a rare form. Includes a box tapered Dansk candles.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Gusums Bruk, Candelabras, Brass, Sweden, C. 1990s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candelabras designed and produced by Gusums Bruk, Sweden, c. 1990s.
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Timo Sarpaneva, Iittala Finland Four Candlesticks
Located in Rijssen, NL
Textured clear molded glass. Composed as a column with projecting bands, a flared mouth and a round base. Designed by Sarpaneva for Liitala, Finland. The tallest, four-ring candle...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Wood Brown Chair Decorative Sculpture Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. One damage shown on picture. Made of wood. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Classic Rosenthal Turnus 24 % Lead Crystal Glass Vase Vessel Studio Line Germany
Located in Miami, FL
Striking original Rosenthal Turnus Geometric Lead crystal glass vase, Vessel by Rosenthal Studio Line made in Germany. Marked with black foil label Rosenthal classic, 24% lead-crys...
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Set of Three Candle Holders by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of three candle holders with a circular saucer base and side handle. All refinished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn-S...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Metal, Silver

20th Century Ceramic White Candlestick, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Midcentury French modern candlesticks, circa 1960. Very good condition. No damages. Made of ceramic. Beautiful decoration and good gift. Only one unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Candlesticks, Bronze, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of bronze candlesticks designed and produced by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

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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