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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
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

Pair of Candlesticks by Tommy Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of two candlesticks re-finished in antique bronze. Designed by Tommy Parzinger for Dorlyn-Silversmiths.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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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

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

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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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swag Hanging Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pendant light by Paul Secon for Sompex. Total height measure: 90 cm.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Fiberglass

Pair of Swedish Iron Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
1960s Swedish iron and glass candleholders.
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Freddie Andersen Mid-Century Oil Lamp Brass Candleholder, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful modernist brass oil lamp candlestick, designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s. In excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pineapple Polished Nickel Candle Holder
Located in Stamford, CT
Large pierced pineapple candle holder newly re-plated in polished nickel.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Nickel

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

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks by Schneider France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of mid-century modern candlesticks by Schneider, France. These modern candlesticks or candle holders are absolutely beautiful and in very good condition. They embody a unique a...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal

Vintage Delft Blue and White Ceramic and Brass Candlestick 1950
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand painted ceramic Delft Blue and White with Brass fitting Candle Holder, 1950s.Hand painted Delft Blue and White Ceramic and Brass Single Candlestick.Great collectible pie...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Two Large Freddie Andersen Midcentury Oil Lamp Candleholders, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Two beautiful 14 in high modernist brass oil lamp candlesticks, designed by Freddie Andersen, made in Western Germany in the 1970s. In very good condition. Two candleholders are avai...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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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

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Pine

Pair Of Vintage Low Candlesticks, English, Silver Plate, Candle Nozzle, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage low candlesticks. An English, silver plated candle nozzle, dating to the mid century, circa 1950. Brilliant shine to this attractive pair of nozzles Displ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Pair of Tommi Parzinger Polished Nickel Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Classic candlesticks in polished nickel designed by Tommi Parzinger.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Nickel

Set of Six Timo Sarpaneva Festivo Candlesticks for Iittala
Located in Vienna, AT
Festivo candlesticks by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala. One of the glasses glued see last two pictures. Glass with bubbles.
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Pair of Brass and Glass Candle Holders by Bijørn Wiinblad
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Pair of solid brass and glass candle holders by Bijørn Wiinblad for Bambercer. They are marked Exclusively for Bambercer. New hurricanes glass shades. The brass is not lacq...
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1970s German 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

Pair of Decorative Candle Holders
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A unique pair of candle holders, presumably made in the 1960s/70s. Country of origin remains unknown. The pair contains one dark and one lighter coloured piece. The candle is held b...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Burl

Gucci Vintage Quail Candle Holder 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Gucci Vintage quail teal light candle holders in silver plated metal and little sapphire glass eyes and signed with Gucci. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Tommi Parzinger Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tommi Parzinger Candlestick Candelabra Trident form, art deco lines and geometry. Silver plate over brass. Unsigned.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver Plate, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Translucent Glass Doric Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks was realized in the United States, circa 1960. Modeled after the Doric columns of ancient Greece, the piece offers a circular bas...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Set of 5 Erik Hoglund styled Glass Face Masks Wall Sconces Multicolor Midcentury
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A special set of five candle sconces in vibrant colored glass.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

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

Danish Designer, Candelabra, Brass, Denmark, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small brass candelabra designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1960s.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Signed Seguso Vetri d'Arte Tall Art Glass Candlestick Holder Murano Italy
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Fabulous tall candle stick signed "Seguso Vetri d'Arte" on base. Gold fleck in clear glass. Flawless condition. Measure: 25-1/2" tall.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of Modernist Black Lacquer Wood Midcentury Candleholders
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful pair of Japanese Mid-Century Modern, black lacquer wood candleholders circa 1950s in a glossy finish and very nice condition retains old label. Each candleholder has an ope...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Lacquer

Erik Hoglund Hanging Candelabrum / Candelabra / Chandelier. Blown Glass, Iron
Located in Kansas City, MO
Erik / Eric Hoglund hanging candelabra / candelabrum / pendent / chandelier. Blown glass and wrought iron. Includes four original drop down extensions. This is an excellent example o...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Sculptural Three-Arm Candelabra in Forged Steel
Located in London, GB
Sculptural forged steel candelabra made in the 1960's looks monumental and architectural. It has three arms is suitable for candles diameter 4-5 cm. The piece is signed by the artist.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Seguso Vetri d’Arte Murano Black and White Scavo Glass Candle Holder
Located in Troy, MI
Single tall Murano glass candle stick in black glass with white speckles by Segusa Vetri d’Arte, circa 1970s. Excellent vintage condition wit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Three-Light Candelabra in Portuguese Earthenware
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Three-light candelabra, in Portuguese faience. Polychrome decoration, raised central body and two symmetrical side arms, forming a balanced set with three candle holders. The decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Earthenware

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

Materials

Brass

Ostrich Egg Candlestick
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty mid century candlestick with a found object composition having an ostrich egg candle cup over three metal leaves and a pedestal in a classical...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ostrich Eggshell

Midcentury Gaudí Style Vallauris Signed Ceramic Candelabra, France, 1950s
Located in Valencia, VC
Pair of Whimsical Vallauris Ceramic Candleholders, France, circa 1950s An exceptional pair of sculptural ceramic candleholders from Vallauris, France, dating to the 1950s. These str...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware

Pair of American Silver Plate Candlesticks, Robert A. M. Stern for Swid Powell
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Modern Silver Plate Candlesticks, Robert A. M. Stern for Swid Powell
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Willy Ceysens Brutalist Aluminium Candle Holder
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This candle holder was created by Willy Ceysens (1929-2007) in the 1960s. Willy Ceysens was a Belgian artist who created abstract aluminium sculptures and design objects in the 1960...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Aluminum

Guido Andlovitz for SCI Laveno Mod. 1278 Ceramic Candle Holder, Italy 1935
Located in Naples, IT
Ivory-colored glazed ceramic candelabrum with four lights and an elliptical base with rounded corners, surmounted by two crossed circles to which the candle holders are attached. Fac...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Large Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Tripod Floor Candleholder, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Mid-Century Brutalist Wrought Iron Tripod Floor Candleholder, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Metal Color: Black Styl...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Snake possibly brass Candle Holder with Ornate floral patina
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Brass in material, not Confirmed. Depicting a Snake adorned with ornate floral detail and patina. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H3 ...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Luciano Vistosi two candle holders from the candelabra series italy 1960
Located in Vigevano, PV
Rare set of two candle holders from the candelabri series made in Italy in the early 60s excellent furnishing accessories. the elegance of these two objects is magnificent and a cle...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Pair Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso Cordonato D Oro Murano double candles
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Ercole Barovier for Barovier and Toso Cordonato D’Oro gold leaf pair of double candles. Very large and impressive pieces in a great technique. The nearly fifty year tenure of E...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Alberto High Candleholder by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alberto High Candleholder designed by Oscar Tusquets. Manufactured by Bd Barcelona (Spain). Candleholder in cast brass finish. Alberto designed by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona i...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

iittala Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron and Glass Ceiling Candle Holder
Located in Weesp, NL
Elevate your interior design with this exquisite mid-century modern wrought iron and glass ceiling candle holder, a timeless piece produced by Iittala, Finland, in the 1970s. Measuri...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Ehlen Johansson Red Decorative Candle Holder
Located in Seattle, WA
This listing is for a single red decorative candle holder, possibly metal, by designer Ehlén Johansson. A great vintage design from Sweden from the 90's. This piece has nice patina a...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Seashell Candlesticks and Bowl Set
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Gorgeous set of vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass conch shell centerpiece bowl and matching seashell candlesticks...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Gold Leaf

Tommi Parzinger Candle Holder
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century brass adjustable 6 light Candle Holder (Tommi Parzinger)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Pair of Impressive 5 Arm Wall Sconces in Polished Brass, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive 5 arm candelabra in polished brass by Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, American 1950's. These are just exquisite in person.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Cast Plaster 'Coquina Stone' Spiral Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Cast Plaster 'Coquina Stone' Spiral Candlesticks USA, Circa 1980s We are please to offer this hard to find pair of Michael Taylor style candlesticks, I...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Plaster

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

Materials

Stone

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

Pair of Bronze Circular Candelabra for Six Candles
Located in London, GB
Pair of organic bronze cast candelabras form a circle of six alternating candles with original patina. They will make great sculptural decoration on the...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Vintage Danish Ship Brass Oil Lamps by Ilse Ammonsen (8 Avail - Priced Each)
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage brass midcentury solid brass oil lamps designed by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma - Denmark. These lamps used for ships swing to keep them level, they are adjustable at the stem....
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Vintage Italian Gilt Tole Florentine Sconce / Candleholder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single circa 1970s Italian gilt tole sconce / candleholder with grape and leaf motif. Holds two candles. Nice patina to the gilt and light wear consistent with age / use.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

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

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Brass

Pair of Anthony Redmile Designer Marble and Silverplate Dolphin Candlesticks
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish pair of Anthony Redmile green marble and silver plate candle sticks having his recognizable iconic entwined dolphins.
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Marble, Silver Plate

Studio Art Pottery Candle Holder Cactus Shaped Ceramic Object, signed F.B. 1960s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Studio Art Pottery ceramic candle holder cactus shaped art object, signed F.B. Made in the 1960's. Brown and orange glazed ceramic free form object which can be us...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Handmade David Palombo Menorah or Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique Handmade Iron and Stone Menorah or Candelabra, made by David Palombo, Israel, circa 1960s.
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1960s Israeli Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Iron

Alberto Low Candleholder by Oscar Tusquets for Bd Barcelona
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Alberto Low Candleholder designed by Oscar Tusquets. Manufactured by Bd Barcelona (Spain). Candleholder in cast brass finish. Alberto designed by Oscar Tusquets for BD Barcelona is...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

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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