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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
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

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Brass

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

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Copper

Handcrafted Copper Candle Holder by Mussbach Metall, West Germany
Located in Göteborg, SE
Handmade copper candle holder by Mussbach Metall, West Germany, mid-20th century. Features a hammered copper base with a warm, speckled patina and a sculptural form. The top holds a ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Copper

J. Antony Redmile Pair of Rare Ostrich Egg Wall Sconces 1970s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Pair of rare and exceptional sconces in silver with ostrich eggs, amethysts, and animal horns by J. Antony Redmile, England 1970's (signed in metal "Redmile London"). These rare cand...
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1970s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Amethyst, Silver

Erik Hoglund for Yastad Four-Light Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Interesting Hoglund for Yastad for arm candelabra constructed of metal and glass. Swedish Modern design classic, in excellent original condition.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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Plaster

Set of 3 Candlestick by Fritz Nagel & Ceasar Stoffi and manufactured by BMF 1960
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 3 Candlestick by Fritz Nagel & Ceasar Stoffi and manufactured by BMF 1960’s
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

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

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

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Brass

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

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Collectible Stoneware Candlestick Candle Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Stoneware Candlestick Candle Holder. California Studio Handcrafted ceramic candle holder in blue glazed color. Vintage California studio art stoneware candle stick holder or ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Pottery

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

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Ceramic

Hagenauer Vienna Brass Candelabra Mid-Century Candle Holder, Austria, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Austrian two-arm mid century brass candleholder / candlestick, designed and executed by Karl Hagenauer / Werkstatte Hagenauer in the 1940s. In very good condition, marked...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Winchcombe Studio Pottery Pair Oatmeal Glazed Chamber Sticks
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A pair Winchcombe Pottery wood fired studio pottery chamber sticks decorated in oatmeal glazes dating from the 20th century. The chambersticks have ...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Stoneware

Pair of Mid Century Vintage Silver-Plated Candle Sticks by Fisher
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Mid Century Vintage Silver-Plated Candle Sticks by Fisher. In the manner of Tommi Parzinger. Some Tarnishing. Polishing may be desirable.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Set of 8 Blue Memphis style candle sticks , 1980s
Located in Delft, NL
Set of 8 Blue Memphis style candle sticks , 1980s
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

1970s Aqua, Green, Light Beige Ceramic Candle Holders
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two midcentury Scandinavian Modern ceramic candle holders in aqua and white colors. Vertical striped glaze in light beige white, aq...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Dancing Danish Modernist String Candleholders by Laurids Lonborg
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative and sculptural trio of candleholders for bloc or ball candles. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lonborg in Denmark during the 1960s. Composed of blackened string iron ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Silver-Plated, Lapis & Lucite Tennis Motif Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of Italian Silver-Plated, Lapis & Lucite Tennis motif candlesticks Italy, circa 1970s A whimsical pair of Silver-plated Candlesticks, the design...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Lapis Lazuli, Silver Plate

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"D x 1.5"H. Very cool piece! #3358
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Teak, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak candlesticks designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s. Candle Diameter (inches): 0.75”
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Teak

Charles Piguet wrought iron candlestick 30s 40s
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Wrought-iron candlestick from the 30s/40s by Lyon-based wrought-iron artist Charles Piguet. Sober, uncluttered designer with attractive work on the scrolled base. Beautiful patina of...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Mid Century Murano Art Glass Dancing Figure Candlesticks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty vintage pair of Italian art glass, fancy dressed women two light candlesticks hand blown in a dramatic color scheme of red, black, white and clear with gold flecks. Attributed ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Candle Holder Vienna Brass and Copper Combination around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder Vienna brass and copper combination around 1960s Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass, Copper

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

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

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Vintage Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien ‘Starlight’ Art Glass Candle Holder Sculpture
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Kosta Boda Bertil Vallien ‘Starlight’ Art Glass Candle Holder Sculpture Head
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1990s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Los Artesanos Pottery Candleholder Medium Size Centerpiece
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Los Artesanos Pottery Candleholder Centerpiece. It depicts a white three trumpet shaped arms candleholder with a center bo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

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

Candlestick Articulated Midcentury Italian Design Brass and Wood, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Candlestick articulated midcentury Italian design brass and wood, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Peter Pepper Products Palos Verdes California Surfboard Candle Holders ca 1950s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Peter Pepper Products Palos Verdes California Surfboard Candle Holders ca 1950s Fun and original set of four 1950s wall sconces manufactured by Peter Pepper Products in Palos Verdes, California, ca 1950s. The sconces are purple, orange, green and blue carved wood planks...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

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

Swedish Designer, Candlesticks, Pine, Sweden, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of pine candlesticks designed and produced by a Swedish Designer, Sweden, 1960s.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pine

Kosta Boda "Skyline" Candleholders by Anna Ehrner, a Pair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage pair of triangular "Skyline" clear glass candleholders designed by Anna Ehrner in 1989. Fits tea candle diameter candles. Kosta Boda labels attached to both candleholders. ...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Los Artesanos Pottery Candleholder Centerpiece
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Los Artesanos Pottery Candleholder Centerpiece. It depicts a white color ceramic trumpet shaped three arms candleholder wi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Signed ARCHIMEDE SEGUSO Aventurine Murano Candlesticks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A spectacular pair of mid 20th Century vintage Murano hand blown candlesticks with gold flecks Italian art glass Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. It has original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass

Svenskt Tenn Star Shaped Candle Holders in Pewter - a Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Gorgeous pair of small star shaped candle holders in pewter. These were produced by Svenskt Tenn circa 1940s. Great traditional yet atomic design.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pewter

Set of Two Mid Century Light Green 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 green glass.
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Candle Holders in Burnished Metal, Set of 3, Italy, 1980s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Enhance your interior decor with these incredible sculptural candle holders, a set of three exquisite pieces from Italy, crafted in the 1980s. These candle holders are a stunning exa...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Carl Aubock Ball Tripod Candlestick Walnut Candle Holder, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Midcentury Modern candleholder from the 1950s, designed and crafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna Austria. This nice piece features a ball-shaped design with a tripod ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Vintage American Midcentury Iron Rabbit Candle Holders with Green Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage pair of American iron candle holders from the mid 20th century, with rabbit sculptures and green patina. Made in the USA during the Midcentury period, each of this pair of ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

1960's - 1970's JK Kunstkeramik Ceramic Candle Holder
Located in Bern, CH
Decorative ceramic candle holder produced by JK Kunstkeramik (W.Germany) in the late 60's to mid-1970s. Features a relief pattern with a olive green glaze. Maufacturer's mark on base.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Geometric Art Deco Candle Holder
Located in South Charleston, WV
Production date unknown. Assumed 1950's. comprises of welded brass tube with 2 removable candle spouts for insertion of candles. No markings. Work would compliment a machine age or F...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Pair of Polished Vintage Swedish Brass Candlesticks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of brass polished candlesticks with a molded hexagonal base. Pair of Swedish 20th century hand-tooled brass candlesticks. Handcrafted cast brass candle sticks, candle holders,...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

1950s Pierre Forsell Model #1607 Brass Candleholder for Skultuna
Located in Glendale, CA
1950s Pierre Forsell Model #1607 brass candleholder for Skultuna. Executed in solid brass, this exquisitely refined and versatile sculptural candleholder is rightly celebrated as o...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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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

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

Jens Quistgaard Silver and Brass Candlestick Holders by Dansk - A Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of silver and brass plated candlestick holders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Japan.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver, Brass

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder vienna around 1960s Cherrywood and glass Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cherry

Gusum Bruk 'Attribution' Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks; design and production attributed to Gusum Bruk, Sweden, 1940s.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Hugo Grun Prima Kidney Shape Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 3 vintage silver plated candle holders by Prima from Denmark. These pieces feature kidney bean shapes with single candle sconces near the l...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Late 20th Century Original Larry Brown Walnut and Ceramic Candlebra, Signed
Located in Charleston, SC
Larry Brown, a well known woodworker based out of Oregon, designed this custom commissioned 6 light Candlebra. Beautiful walnut wood grain and a sexy curvy shape, this piece has a r...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Walnut

Vintage Mushroom-Shaped Red Art Glass Tea Light Holder or Candle Lamp or Vase
Located in Barntrup, DE
Adorable red art glass mushroom-shaped tea light holder or candle lamp, consisting of two parts and with a white opaque interior. Can be also used as a vase. Dimensions: Height 27 cm...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Candleholder for 4 Candles Execution in Copper and Brass, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Candleholder for 4 candles execution in copper and brass, circa 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

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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