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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositio...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Fig Amber Scented Candle, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Bois Oud Scented, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock Thanks to its eye-catching container design, Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space. The natural composition of scents promises to excite sensorial experiences through your home. ACH advisors recommend you continue the experience by using the container as a vase plant. About ACH Collection ACH Collection, a signature brand by Hommés Studio, presents magnificent handmade objects, from tabletop decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Luna Handmade Blown Glass Candleholder Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Luna is a handmade transparent candle stick in mouth blown glass designed by Aldo Cibic, it is available in three different sizes. This piece is a timeless object whose curvy Silhoue...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Blown Glass

Set/2 Pots, Ceramic Pots, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chaucer Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two waterproof ceramic pots with lid, perfect to be displayed together and enrich your room decor. Each piece has its own elegant silhouette in white glazed ceramic with gloss finish plus hand turned natural beech wood base and lid. Set of 2 Ceramic Pots Chaucer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candle Holders

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Wood, Ceramic

An Early 20th Century American Brass Hanukkah Menorah
Located in New York, NY
This Early 20th-century "Der Tog" Menorah rests on a dome-shaped stepped base adorned with two fierce Lions of Judah separated by laurel branches. Surmounted by a foliate saucer kno...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

A Modern Brass Hannukah Menorah, Israel circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
This modern designed menorah was made at the start of the modern era in Israel in the 1930's Menorah rests on a curved C-shaped base and has eight connecting pipe-shaped stems branc...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Modernist Quartz Crystal and Green Apophyllite Hurricane Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
These powerfully scaled and materially exquisite Modernist Quartz Crystal and Green Apophyllite Hurricane Candleholders originate from Brazil during the latter half of the 20th Centu...
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20th Century Brazilian Modern Candle Holders

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Quartz

Ralph Lauren Saddle Leather Brass Hurricane Candle Holder Glass Lantern RL 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Glass and patinated brass hurricanes, these pieces are no longer in production and very unique. The sculptural hurricane candleholders are part of the timeless home collection by Ral...
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Late 20th Century Modern Candle Holders

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Leather, Glass

Set of Eva Zeisel Candlesticks, USA 2007
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Bronze candlesticks by Eva Zeisel in 2007 at 101 years of age, this is the complete set of sizes at 6”, 8” and 11”, From the “Originals” line, signed to base and no longe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Vanilla Lune Candle by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Vanilla Lune from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection summons the shimmering purity of moonlight on water. The classic, creamy scent of vanilla warms and soothes, creating a mood o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Candle Holders

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Silver

Travertine Tea Light Holder Set of Two
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Travertine Tea light holders are sold in a set of 2. Stunning, aesthetic, timeless are words that can be used to describe this elegant and modern ...
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2010s Dutch Modern Candle Holders

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Travertine

Modern Glass Sphere Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of transparent glass candlestick holders with a round sphere design, in the Modern style, circa mid-late-20th century. Very good condition as shown in images. Dime...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Solid brass candle-holder handcrafted in Italy by 247LAB
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted candle-holder model "HIDE CANDLE", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Proudly Made in Italy, w...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Solid brass candle-holder handcrafted in Italy by 247LAB
Located in Saonara, IT
Handcrafted candle-holder model "C'ERA", made in brass; with its sober and elegant design, this piece perfectly fits into modern-contemporary context. Proudly Made in Italy, without...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

Danish Handcrafted Sterling Silver Candlesticks Large
Located in Hellerup, DK
A pair of new handcrafted sterling silver candlesticks, designed and produced by Greg Pepin Silver and contemporary Copenhagen silversmith Manuel Sjodahl Andersen. Unlike a filled ca...
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2010s Danish Modern Candle Holders

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Sterling Silver

Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick Black Marble - Large
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere. Includes large clear...
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2010s British Modern Candle Holders

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Carrara Marble

Contemporary Pair of Glass Candlesticks
By James McCray
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Contemporary Glass Candlesticks in Bright Colors Shaft (Purple, Blue, Green and Yellow) and Yellow foot. The Glass candle pilar is in Black. Signature: Cray
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Set of 4 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 4 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 17.6 W x 9.2 D x 14 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Eggshell

Set of 2 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 2 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 17.6 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight:...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candle Holders

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Eggshell

Set of 3 Candle Holders. From The Tempera series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Set of 3 Candle Holders, 2023 From The Tempera series Material: Duck egg yolk, binder Overall size: 26.4 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Individual Dimensions: 8.8 W x 9.2 D x 7 H (cm) Weight:...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candle Holders

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Eggshell

Daisy Candleholders with Matte Silver Finish by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Includes a pair of two (1 small and 1 large) Textural cast bronze candleholders, with matte silver finish. Serpentine, alert, and lending itself in...
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2010s European Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze

Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary Yellow Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candle Holders

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Shell, Eggshell

Les Prismatiques Attributed Impressive Pair of Large Lucite Candle Holders 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large solid cast lucite candle holders by Les Prismatiques, American 1980's. These are beautifully made and very heavy. Dimensions for Each: Diam: 11 inches H: 50 inches...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candle Holders

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Lucite

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses holders. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder, 2023 From the Oygg series Material : Egg Shells, Jesmonite Dimensions: 30 W x 13.6 D x 0.6 H (cm) Individual size: 10 W x 6.8 D x 0.6 H (cm) W...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candle Holders

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Shell, Eggshell

Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan Dimensions: D 19.05 x W 21.6 x H 45.1 cm. Materials: Metal. A sculptural candle holder. Inspired by grounded whimsey and the hug of a rain ...
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2010s American Modern Candle Holders

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Metal

all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
Located in Glendale, CA
all' Eden is a stunning hand-cut crystal tea light holder that seamlessly blends intricate craftsmanship with architectural innovation. This modern crystal candlestick pushes...
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2010s Unknown Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Pair of "Adam & Eve" Candlesticks by Marsha Plafkin for Art as Responsa
Located in San Diego, CA
A stunning pair of "Adam & Eve" Candlesticks by Marsha Plafkin for Art as Responsa, circa 2000. These wonderful sticks are made of black and blue anodized aluminum and can "connect"...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

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Crystal, Aluminum

Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick Black Marble - Small
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere. Includes large clear...
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2010s British Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Carrara Marble

Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick White Marble - Small
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere. Includes large clear...
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2010s British Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Carrara Marble

Modern Three Light Glass Candle Holder Globe
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Three Light Glass Candle Pendant Hanging Globe 12 h x 7 diameter Preowned Vintage Condition Unrestored See all images for details.
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Early 2000s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick White Marble - Large
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere. Includes large clear...
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2010s British Modern Candle Holders

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Carrara Marble

Modern Candle Holder Silver Art Deco Style Candlesticks, 1997s
Located in Hampshire, GB
Modern silver pair of Art Deco-style silver candlesticks, pressed, cast, and chased. Circular, curved feet with hinged. Tested with the scratch test, height approx. 24cm, diameter 21...
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1990s Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf

Candleholders Marble Travertine Design Set Two Candle Holders Mother’s Day Gift
Located in VALVERDE DEL MAJANO, CL
Candleholders Marble Travertine Design Set Two Candle Holders Mother’s Day Gift. Immerse yourself in timeless elegance with our travertine marble candle holders, a perfect fusion of ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

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Travertine, Marble

Raspberry Glass Candleholders by Anne Nilsson for Orrefors, Set of 5
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 5 first series tea light candleholders designed by Anne Nilsson in 1992. These dates from the 1990s and was manufactured by orrefors in Sweden. M...
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1990s Swedish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Solid Brass Aesop Oil Burner by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid Brass Aesop Oil Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 13 x D 11 x H 7 cm Materials: Brass An object of substance and beauty, a unique, refined alternative to traditional burners. Designed for Aesop by Studio Henry Wilson...
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2010s Australian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Decorative Tea Light Stand, English Art Glass, Votive Candle Holder
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a contemporary decorative tea light stand. An English, art glass and straw silk votive holder by Margaret Johnson. Striking colour accentuates this delightful tea light stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Petite Marble Round Candle Stick
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-carved round marble candlestick sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Modern, yet transitional
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

German Stainless Steel Minimalist Design Candle Holder set of 9
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Elevate your home decor with our exclusive Stainless Steel Candle holder set, crafted in Germany this set of 9 embodies the iconic design styles of the 80s and 90s. Each piece is han...
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Mid-20th Century German Modern Candle Holders

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Iron

Modern Pillar Candlesticks in Metal & Brass
Located in New York, NY
Modern metal pillar or pricket candlesticks / candleholders, with pewter tone body and brass accents. The set is on round bases. 2 pieces in different siz...
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Late 20th Century Modern Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Set of 4 Italian Varying-Sized Blown Glass Two-Tone Candlestick Holders, 1970
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an artfully crafted set of four Italian Modern blown glass candlestick holders. Like snowflakes no two are alike and each is ever so slightly different in size and shape...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candle Holders

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Blown Glass

Ellipses Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
Located in Glendale, CA
Ellipses is a modern hand-cut crystal candlestick with an exquisite combination of abstract dark gray and clear crystal parts. The black balls around the base make it a stunning and ...
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2010s Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

White Marble Flair Candle Stand
Located in West Hollywood, CA
White Marble Flair Candle Stand, Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Made of hand formed marble with a iron candle spike
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
Located in Glendale, CA
all' Eden is a stunning hand-cut crystal tea light holder that seamlessly blends intricate craftsmanship with architectural innovation. This modern crystal candlestick pushes...
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2010s Unknown Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Set of Contemporary Turquoise European Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds in three sizes. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in three different sizes depending on the number of pearls: three, five and seven. The candlesticks are cast in resin and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure colour consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

In Stock in Los Angeles, Blue Spire Candle 1001 Lights Unbreakable Spirit Scent
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Blue spire candle 1001 lights. Unbreakable spirit scent In stock in Los Angeles Home candle with tower design, translucent porcelain container and lid in blue and gold luster. It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
Located in Glendale, CA
all' Eden is a stunning hand-cut crystal tea light holder that seamlessly blends intricate craftsmanship with architectural innovation. This modern crystal candlestick pushes...
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2010s Unknown Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Candle Fig Amber Scented, Grey Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Achi Grey Candle Fragrance, Luxury Modern Ceramic Decor Container Box with Lid Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space thanks to its eye-catching container design. The natural composition of scents promises to excite sensorial experiences through your home. ACH advisors recommend you continue the experience by using the container as a vase plant. Plus, the lid is to be used as an incense burner. About ACH Collection ACH Collection, a signature brand by Hommés Studio, presents magnificent handmade objects, from tabletop decor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Green Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Light up your table with our palm trees candlestick Size small 15cm Size medium 25cm.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Large Cast Bronze Daisy Candlestands in Gold Bronze by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Gold bronze daisy candlestands are cast using the lost wax method. Each daisy comes as a set of two candlestands joined at the base. Combine severa...
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2010s European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Tommaso Barbi Candlestick
Located in Lugo, IT
Candelabra by Tommaso Barbi Very good condition Thank you
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

New Modern Candleholder in Red Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian
Located in Milan, IT
The value of change in a simple act. Karen Chekerdjian’s new creation puts design front and centre: from one foundation, multiple possibilities. Light casts a magical, eternal glow o...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Marble

Tête-à-tête Set of Two Candleholder in Metal Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Tête-à-tête is a set of two metallic candleholder available in two materials: silver plate metal and brass. It is a small object which gives the illusion that the candles are floati...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Seletti "Burlesque - The Wise Chimpanzee" Five-Arm Candelabra, White
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Resin

Fiamma High Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Fiamma is an elegant candle holder in blown glass consisting of two elements: a tapered and slim base on which a cylindrical lampshade lays. Fiamma, designed by Aldo Cibic, is availa...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Tealight Holder Monkos in Brass with Black or White Outside by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Monkos is a tealight holder designed by Jaime Hayon, a tableware piece made to be remembered. The details show the sophisticated crafting technique of metal, feature that makes Monko...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Modern candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Dan Yeffet, Jover + Valls, Ghidini 1961, and Stefano Giovannoni. 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 $27 and tops out at $37,164 while the average work can sell for $678.

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