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Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Up to 8 Arne Jacobsen Triangular Candle Holders by Stelton Denmark, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Up to 8 identical curved Mid century Danish modern candle holders / candlesticks from the 1960s. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, executed by Ste...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Stainless Steel

Ivar Åhlenius Björk, Lily / Liljan Candlesticks, Ystad Metall, Brass, Sweden
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Ivar Åhlenius Björk, Lily / Liljan Candlestickscandle holders made by Ystad Metal in Sweden. Please note these are the much rarer smaller versions. Price is for a pair. Sold in ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

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

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Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Carl Auböck Patinated Brass Candle Holders
Located in Utrecht, NL
Pair of patinated candle holders designed by Carl Aubock in 1948. This signature piece from the Auböck collection is hand made manufactured in Vienna Austria workshop ever since 1948...
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1940s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Rare Carl Auböck #3470 Polished Brass Candleholder
Located in Glendale, CA
Rare Carl Auböck #3600 polished brass candleholder. Designed in the 1940s, this incredibly clean and refined Viennese candleholder is executed in polished brass by Werkstätte Carl Au...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Carl Auböck #3469 Brass Candleholder
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck brass '#3469' candleholder. Designed in the 1950s, this versatile and Minimalist Viennese candleholder is executed in polished and patinated brass by Werkstätte Carl Aubö...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Van Keppel Green Iron Tripod Candelabra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California timeless modern design. From a post + beam house estate in the Hollywood Hills. Limited production. VKG pieces were featured in the interiors of the "case study houses" pr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

1970's Dorothy Thorpe Lucite & Chrome Pretzel Candle Holders Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely pair of Lucite candle holders designed by Dorothy Thorpe, circa 1970's. Exceptional condition with no flaws to note. Both sparkle like jewelry.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Brass Candlesticks by Max Bruel for Torben Orskov
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern brass candlesticks, designed by Max Bruel for Torben Orskov, Denmark, circa 1960s. They retain their warm original patina. They are priced at $175 each.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

1960 Italy Mid-Century Scandinavian Pair Sterling Silver Candleholders
Located in Brescia, IT
This pair of elegant sterling silver candleholders, have been hand made in Sweden in 1960. Their linear shape give a sense of modern and these pieces are an example of the internati...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Silver

Tommi Parzinger (1901 - 1981) Pair of Brass and Glass Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tommi Parzinger (1901 - 1981) Pair of Brass and Glass Candle holders. Parzinger's works were referred as "high-style modernism", which represented a "more idiosyncratic, rarefied m...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Brass Candleholders in Hurricane Shades
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of brass candle holders from Dorlyn Silversmiths' early 1950's brass ware collection designed by Tommi Parzinger including a pair of shaped hurricane g...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Large Modernist Brass Floor Candle Holder, 1950's
Located in London, GB
Large 1950's floor candle holder handcrafted in brass with stamped circle pattern surface for pillar candles. Possible designed for a church altar. Dimensions are without the candles...
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Italian Tole Lemon Tree Candelabra / Chandelier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Italian Florentine tole candelabra / chandelier with lemon motif (ca. 1950, Italy). Presently configured to accommodate six candles and can either sit ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

Hammonia-Motard "Vogelflug" Candleholders, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic stackable candleholders Vogelflug (birdflight) by Hammonia-Motard, Germany, chrome-plated. Priced individually.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Chrome

Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal, Gold Leaf

Portable copper Candle Holder for Wine Cellars vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Portable copper Candle Holder for Wine Cellars vienna around 1950s Polished and stove enameled
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Copper

Felix Agostini Style Brutalist Gilt Bronze Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 1960s modern heavy bronze candlestick, candleholder, or candelabra has a design reminiscent of Felix Agostini's (1919-1980) work. The brutalist design is in a handmade-f...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Bronze

Mid-20th Century Signed Orrefors Twisted Crystal Candles Holders, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern crystal candlestick holders made by Orrefors unusual twist crystal. Nice vintage piece for your living space.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Set of Three Silver Plated Candleholders by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool zig-zag pattern silver plated tapered candleholders designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Each holder holds 12 tapers. Two are stamped France and the other is stamped Japan.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

French 1970’s large glazed ceramic candlestick
Located in London, GB
French 1970’s large glazed ceramic candlesticks.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Chrome Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian Chrome Candlesticks probably dating to the 1960's. Have an Sottsass Feel to them. Marked Italy on bottom
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Japanese Iron Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of wonderful iron candle holders from Japan. Triangular form supported by a tripod base. Great patina. 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

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

Pair of Mid-Century Brass Candle Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brass and black metal candle sconces by Tony Paul. Circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brutalist cast iron and brass candelabra by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This iconic candelabra or candle holder was designed by Jens Quistgaard in the 1960s. A brutalist design that is made out of cast iron and brass. It has 7 adjustable arms that can ro...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Iron

1960's Solid Brass Large Modernist Swedish Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Amazing pair of large solid brass and very heavy modernist Swedish candle holders, in vintage condition lightly hand polished with some wear and patina to the brass due to age and use.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning PAIR OF CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed.....Minor fleck to one (see photo 7) DI CANDELIERI, VENINI PER PIERRE CARDIN, ANNI '70 in vetro tras...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

A Pair of Vintage Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A Pair of Vintage Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces. Enhance the ambiance of your living space with these elegant brass candlestick Holders. Featuring ywo arms each. Crafted with atte...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of 3 CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Set 3 OF CANDLESTICKS VENINI FOR PIERRE CARDIN 1970s/ art glass/ signed..... DI CANDELIERI, VENINI PER PIERRE CARDIN, ANNI '70 in vetro trasparente con fascia in blu. Firma...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

large flexible candelabra with 8 candle holders and 8 heavy brass balls weights
Located in London, GB
A vintage flexible brass candelabra with 8 candle holders and 8 heavy brass balls weights. it is quite large and impressive ... the dimensions given are for one of the different arra...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wrought Iron Wall Sconces Attributed to Van Keppel-Green, A Pair, 1960s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Wrought Iron Candelabra Wall Sconces by Van Keppel-Green, A Pair, Circa 1960s. Brutalist in design, these wall sconces are formed from square-cut rods of wrought iron. Each p...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

MCM Rosenthal Porcelain Triple Candle Holder
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century porcelain triple candle holder from the "Classic Modern White" pattern by Rosenthal, Germany. Circular with a minimalist tapered profile, finished in a glossy white gla...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of Large Floor Standing Ceramic Floor Candle Holders
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Pair of large candle holders, the perfect addition to any modern or minimalist home decor. These candle holders exude a sleek and contemporary aesthetic, adding a touch of sophistica...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Large Scandinavian Mid-Century Candle Holder
By Odel
Located in Oslo, NO
Charming candle holder in brass and colored glass. Designed and manufactured in Norway by Odel, circa 1960 second half. In excellent vintage condition.
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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Lucite and Metal Scroll Candlesticks - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Illuminate your space with a dash of Bohemian elegance and modern flair. This vintage set of Lucite and metal scroll candlesticks adds a touch of sophistication to any room. With the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Hand-forged bronze / brass design tree of life sculpture candle holder, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Hand-forged bronze / brass design tree of life sculpture candle holder, 1960s A beautifully perfectly shaped tree of life made of bronze. Artful craftsmanship. We have a matching ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Danish Gunnar Cyren Candle Holder
Located in Asheville, NC
Danish cast iron candleholder designed by Gunnar Cyren in Denmark
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Tommi Parzinger, Mid-Century Modern, Candleholder Sconces, Brass, USA c. 1955
Located in Stamford, CT
Tommi Parzinger for Dorlyn Silversmiths, Mid-Century Modern, Candleholder Sconces, Brass, USA c. 1955 Pair of candleholder sconces designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by Dorlyn...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Signed Mid Century Modern Swedish Candelabra
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Mid Century Modern Swedish Candelabra. Classic design to this heavy 7 light candelabra. Perfect piece for that mantel or dining table. Stamped but artist unknown.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Iron

Flower Floater Candleholder by Pipsan Swanson Saarinen, 1948
Located in San Diego, CA
Flower Floater candleholder designed by Eva Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson and manufactured by U.S. Glass Company in 1948. Eva Lisa (Pipsan) Saarinen Swanson is part of an influent...
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1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Vintage French Style Brass and Metal Candelabra With Sculpted Lillie’s and leave
Located in Seattle, WA
Beautiful Candelabra with 5 Candle Holders. Intricate French design, possibly Antique. Heavy for its size, no Makers mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensi...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

1960s Crystal Glass Modern Cube Candle Holder Pair
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Pair Crystal Glass Cube Candle Holders 3.75 x 3.75 x 3.75 candle .75 Preowned original vintage condition See all images provided.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Brass Candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of solid brass candlesticks by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk. Signed on the interior. Made in Denmark, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Pair of Midcentury Tulip Candleholders
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of Midcentury Brass ‘Tulip’ Candelholders. Sweden, circa 1960. Stamped “Made in Sweden” on the bottom.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Mid Century Alsterfors by Per Olof Ström Set of Candle Holders
Located in VALENCIA, ES
A set of three beautiful Scandinavian Modern amber cased glass candle holders by Per-Olof Ström for Alsterfors Glass. Handblown in Sweden, circa the 1950s. Per-Olof Ström was a Swed...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Pair of Lalique France Crystal Candelabras, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Lalique France crystal candelabras, 20th Century. A pair of Lalique France crystal candelabra, flowers and birds, 20th Century. h:18...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

3 tall candelholders Erik Hoglund Sweden circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A rare set of 3 tall candelholders in brass and glass ( clear and light pink) by Erik Hoglund Sweden Impressive Size H 54 cm
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Iron with Cane Candelabra by Arthur Umanoff C1965
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic three arm iron Candelabra with cane wrapped base along with the candle arms at the top. Paint is original and in fabulous condition.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

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 of tapered Dansk candles.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Pretzel Artydec candle holders, Spain, 1970's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Recalling the work of Dorothy Thorpe, this pair of transparent candlesticks will be placed at your table to accompany your guests around a candlelit meal with a seventies taste.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Mid Century Modern Danish Brutalist Candle Holder by Dansk Jens
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Cast Iron. Makers Mark at the Bottom. Produced by Dansk. Circa 1960s. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 4 1/2 Diameter ; 1 1/2 H
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Cast Stone

Wrought iron and blown glass chandelier, Bolin Smide, Sweden, 1970's
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
Like an oxymoron, this chandelier combines brutalism and delicacy. The curved and hammered wrought iron structure is connected to thin and unalterable rods which are cleverly hooked...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tommi Parzinger Candlestick Candelabra
Located in Ft 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

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

1950s Michelsen Danish Sterling Silver 6 light Candelabra
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1950s handmade sterling silver 6 candle candelabra/candelabrum designed by Ib Trier Morch for Anton Michelsen of Denmark. Known as the "Bolgeslag" ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Candleholder by Yves Bosquet, Belgium
Located in Brussels, BE
Candleholder by Yves Bosquet, Belgium
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Unusual Sterling Silver and Blue Enamel Chanberstick-Dragsted
Located in New York, NY
Lovely, unusual, sterling silver and cobalt blue and gold enamel chamberstick, Copenhagen, Denmark, Ca. 1940's, A. Dragsted - maker. The cobalt blue and gold enamel rim of the candle...
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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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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