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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Votive Holder in Smoky Quartz Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Chandelier 3 bras Garance Vallée X MONOPRIX, métal et bois France Série Limitée
Located in London, England
La collection exclusive de Garance Vallée en collaboration avec Monoprix présente un magnifique chandelier à trois bras, alliant harmonieusement le bois et le métal. Cette pièce embl...
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2010s French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Brass
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Votive Holder in Black Quartz Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

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

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

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., "Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection" (signed to the underside) New York, USA...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Contemporary European Block & Pearl Candlestick In Green 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 and block shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted components which are used to create moulds in different sizes. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in different sizes depending on the number of blocks. The candlesticks are cast in bio-resin with 30% recycled components and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure color 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

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Candleholder, Black Ceramic, Contemporary Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary candleholder, black ceramic, contemporary art. Contemporary black ceramic candleholder inspired by the Cobra art movement of the 1960s. This original candleholder featu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern Candleholder in Marble creator Michele Chiossi STOCK
Located in Milan, IT
Candleholder in red alicante, Blu Sodalite and Egyptian yellow marbles. Geometrical way of life A hundred years and it feels like yesterday, a hundred years of a school that changed ...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

Vertigo Flat 3 Candles Black Onyx Stone Candleholder
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo stability. Our pieces ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Villeroy & Boch Brass Candle Sticks Germany 1980s Set of 3
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice set off Brass candle sticks. Three pieces. Three sizes. good quality. Made for Villeroy & Boch. 1980s Measures: large Height 44.5 cm Diameter 16 cm middle Height 36 cm...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

24-Karat Gold Triple Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz, Pair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
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20th Century French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Brass

Modernist Gradient Emerald, Amethyst & Sapphire Murano Glass Candlestick Holders
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of modernist candlesticks were handblown by the esteemed studio of Signoretti in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its s...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Studio Signed Sea Green Glass Tiered Candlesticks Pair Of 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of studio artist signed light sea green tiered glass candlesticks are from 1993. They are signed in cursive S manger'93 then copyright 1992. They do not swivel and ...
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1990s North American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Handmade Cast Brass T-Light Candle-holder with Three Birds
Located in London, GB
Each of those original and elegant brass t-light holders is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished revealing the lustrous finish of this bea...
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2010s Indian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Mayan Stone Incense Burners by ACOOCOORO —COPALERA N.° 5
Located in Mexico City, MX
Part of ACOOCOORO’s Ceremonia special series, Copaleras (incense burners) create a play between their soft appearance, their ceremonial function and natural material: Yucatán Peninsula's Crema Maya...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone

Solid Brass Candleholder, Eleven, Handcrafted and Designed in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Milled from a solid piece of brass, the candelabrum is strikingly simple with its pair of passionately mated candles. Available in polished brass or darkened brass, these hand finish...
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2010s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Votive Holder in Pink Quartz Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Pair of Candlesticks with Iris Design, Gilt Metal, Patina and Marble Base.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks with iris design, gilt metal, patina and marble base. Pair of contemporary candlesticks with iris design, gilt metal, patinated and marble base, 20th century. ...
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20th Century French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pillar Candlesticks with Three Sizes, Handcrafted in Chicago
Located in Chicago, IL
Spring tension holding up a pillar of wax wrapped around a fiber of cotton ready to be lit on fire. Sizes: Small diameter 1.5" x height 6-9/16" - $205.00 Medium diameter 1.5" x hei...
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2010s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Candle Snuffer, Made from Silver, Gold and Patinated Metal, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candle snuffer, made from silver, gold and patinated metal, contemporary work. A delicate and artistic candle snuffer, designed to extinguish candles with grace. Made from silver, g...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Tiered Structure Black Skyline Candle Light in Iroko Wood by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black skyline candle light in iroko wood by Arno Declercq Dimensions: D 40 x W 80 x H 20 cm Materials: Burned and oiled African walnut Arno Declercq Belgian designer and art de...
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2010s Belgian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood

Black Granite & Brass Candle Holders by Maitland
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Large glamorous black granite column candle holders with brass detailing by Maitland Smith. Constructed of wood covered with black granite and brass detailing. In beautiful ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Granite, Brass

Pila Crystal Candle Holder Clear by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The Pila Crystal Candle Holder presents a playful stacked arrangement in reference to the work of modernist architect Paul Rudolph. Reflecting the tension between built and organic f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Votive Holder in Amethyst Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Amethyst, Rock 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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

New Modern Candleholder in Black Marble, creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
Located in Milan, IT
Candle Holder in Nero Marquinia marble, designed by the internationally renowned designer Karen Chekerdjian - it is available also in other colours. It is part of the Inside Out Coll...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

Vertigo Short and Tall Black Onyx Stone Candleholders
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measures: 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.9" 9.4" x 3.5" x 3.5" A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of soli...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Bronze Cast Magnolia Twig Tea Light Holder with Light Patina, Tall
Located in London, GB
Original, unique and cast in bronze, creating sumptuous and unusual decorative elements for beautiful homes. Each of these splendid bronze Magnolia Twig T-light holders is handmade ...
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2010s Indian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Pampaloni of Florence Italian Modernist Silver Candlestick
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A exceptional quality and heavy gauge Italian silver modernist twin candlestick by Pampaloni of Florence with London silver import marks for 2003. The candlestick stands on thick flat rounded base with a narrow rounded column stem supporting a undulating asymmetrical silver strip mounted with two rounded candle sconces...
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Early 2000s European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Pair of 24kt Gold Double Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
Category

20th Century French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Bronze

Candle Fig Amber Scented, Yellow Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Fig Amber Scented, Yellow Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

New Modern candleholder in Green Marble, Creator Karen Chekerdjian Stock
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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modernist Flower Blossom Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mid-Century two-light table candleabra or candle holders. In sterling silver. Retailed by Cartier. Likely designed and manufactured by Abbiati Gioacchino fu Carlo f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Garrard & Co Silver Four Sconce Three Branch Candelabra
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality silver three branch candelabra with four candle sconces by Garrard & Co of Regent Street, London and dated 1978. Often refe...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

UNISM - Candle Holder - Textured Brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The Fluid Series Candle Holder, crafted using the sand-casting technique, is elegantly designed to host a single candle. Its integrated surrounding tray enhances the organic aestheti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pin Candle Sticks with Three Sizes, Handcrafted in Brass with Patinated Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
With an 12”, 16”, or 20” height, the candlesticks appear to almost float. Machined from solid brass both top and bottom, each one is hand polished and tarnished to just the right poi...
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2010s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tealight Candle Holder "Sfär Matt Green" in Glass and Glazed Porcelain
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sfär is a tealight holder composed of three parts. A two-part spherical shape in porcelain made in the porcelain factory in Lidköping, Sweden. A sheet of glass in between that is wat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Modern Candle Holders

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Porcelain, Glass, Cut Glass

Murano Glass Pair of Candlesticks by Alberto Donà
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Murano glass pair of candlesticks by Alberto Donà, both signed.
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary Pink Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which ar...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Murano Glass Candle Holders with Submerged Gold, Attributed to Striulli
By Striulli
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Murano glass candle holders with submerged gold, attributed to Striulli. This unique set of two candle holders will bring beauty and...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Gold

Efesto Concrete and Blown Glass Candleholder 100% Handmade in Italy
Located in Rome, Lazio
The Efesto candleholder is a design product of craftmanship from the concrete accessories collection by Forma & Cemento. This candleholder is made of concrete and blown glass to crea...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Concrete

Set of Contemporary Dark Berry 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass tall candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. The streamlined design features a flat base and a long co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Set of 3, Constantin Candle Holders, Circles by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Constantin Candle Holder Set Round by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni Dimensions: H.30 D.7 W.7 cm Materials: Ia- RN - Round; brushed solid oak wood and brass IIa - RT - Cross; b...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

UNISM - Candle Holder - Aged Brass
Located in Warszawa, PL
The product is made by sand casting - pouring molten aluminium or brass into sand moulds. Product surface is finished by hand-polishing to desired smoothness (brushed or polished) an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Vertigo Short and Tall Bordeaux Onyx Stone Candleholders
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Measures: 6.6" x 2.9" x 2.9" 9.4" x 3.5" x 3.5" A composition of onyx with alpaca metal. Inspired by the pure and essential lines of a structure of solid stones, with a vertigo sta...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

Materials

Brass

Les Immobiles N°2 Candleholder by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Les Immobiles N°2 candleholder by Thomas Dariel Dimensions: D 15.5 x W 19.5 x H 60 cm Materials: base in black powder-coated metal parts in plated metal coated with glossy copper ...
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2010s French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Votive Holder in Galena Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Rock Crystal

Giacometti White Bronze Leaning Candlestick by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Giacometti white bronze leaning candlestick by Mary Brogger. Dimensions: W 33 cm x D 5 cm x H 196 cm. Materials: white patinated bronze. Also available in other finishes and dimen...
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2010s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Votive Holder in Galena Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Dahlia Candlesticks, Gilded Metal, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Dahlia candlesticks, gilded metal, contemporary work. Pair of Dahlia candleholders, made from gilded metal. This collection evokes the essence of romance, complexity and op...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Pair of Modernist Handblown Murano Smoked Glass Candlesticks with 24-Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of candlesticks were realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. They feature subtly...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Gold

Set of 3 Exquise Baccarat items, Sky Blue Crystal, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat pieces are well-know over the world. A crystal masterpiece set of exceptional proportions, the set cryst...
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1990s French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Albert Paley Darkened Forged Iron Botanical Candlesticks, 1993
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of 1993 Forged Iron Floral Candleholders by Albert Paley. Featuring elegant floral shapes with flowing tendrils in heavy bronze patina. Organic. Blossoms. Art Nouveau style. Sta...
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1990s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Iron

Soft Candleholder, White Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Soft is a collection of sensual and tactile ceramic pieces in which Kiki looks at vernacular shapes to re-imagine them. The Netherlands has a long history of craft and Dutch designer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

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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