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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Vibert II Candleholder in Burnished Brass with Glass Funnel by Lluis Clotet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These candleholders come in two different sizes and shapes, a phial and a bell, that symbolize a hurricane by Lluìs Clotet. It’s perfect for outdoor windy summer evenings. Lluis Clo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Michael Aram Original Vintage Modern Sculptural Bronze and Brass Candle Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare decorative object- a brass modern candlestick holder in sculptural shape. it holds three candles. Constructed with brass. Functions as...
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1990s Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Goran Warff 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Orrefors Sweden Crystal Glass Ice Cube Votive Candle Holder Design by Goran Warff - a Pair. Vintage 1980 Orrefors Crystal Cube candle holder designed by Göran Wärff. Crystal Votive C...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Mykes Glass Candleholder by Giorgio Bonaguro for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Mykes is a collection of refined handblown glass candle stands produced in three different sizes with the shape of a mushroom. Inspired by ancient Greek culture, the mushroom was co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Candle Stand, Lamp in Gilt Brass and Glass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A French candle table lamp featuring a Tristan base in gilded brass and a thick glass shade decorated with birds. Imprint/marking from unidentified French Work shop. Signed made in F...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Modern Metropolis L Candle Holder Sculpture Raku Ceramic White Crakle
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Metropolis sculptures represent civilization at different stages, starting from contained elements of smaller dimensions getting taller. The cracklè exalt the geometric shapes of these candle holders, result of the Japanese Firing...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Silver Plated Candelabras by Mesa, Italy
By Mesa
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of silver plated candelabras designed and produced in Italy by Mesa. Each candelabra is stamped on the bottom. They each me...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of Candlesticks with Anemone Design, white Enamelled Gilt Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candlesticks with anemone design, white enamelled gilt metal and marble base. Pair of contemporary anemone candleholders in white enamelled gilded metal with marble base. Em...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair Georg Jensen Gold Glow Candle Holders, Metal Pillar Candle Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
These beautiful candleholders were specially designed for a Christmas collection of Georg Jensen. The timeless design by designer Maria Berntsen made it return in several collections...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Stainless Steel

Oud Eclipse Candle by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Oud Eclipse from Greg Natale’s divine Solar Collection lures the senses with an intriguing blend that hints at chance encounters in the passing shadows. Earthy frankincense brings a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Gold

Pair of Cast Bronze Daisy Candlestands in Matte Gold by Elan Atelier 'Preorder'
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Includes a pair of two (1 small and 1 large) Serpentine, alert, and lending itself in a cluster to visual cacophony, the Daisy is an exciting ...
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2010s European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Candle Holder, Turquoise
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Esnaf collection is inspired by the ever-curios carts and tools of street vendors of Istanbul. The collection takes its cues from the colorful and quirky geometric compositions of th...
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2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sheet Metal

Butterfly Ginkgo Candlesticks, Long Model made from Oxidised Nickel-plated Brass
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Butterfly Ginkgo candlesticks, long model - made from high quality natural and oxidised nickel-plated brass. Introducing the exquisite Butterfly Ginkgo candleholder, long model, cra...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Manually Carved Multi Faced White Onyx Candle Holder
Located in Stratford, CT
Although there are a few other places in the world where the semi-precious stone Onyx exist, we found our collection in Mexico. A bit of information on the semi-precious stone ony...
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2010s Mexican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx

Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Candlesticks for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bjorn Wiinblad White Porcelain Candlesticks for Rosenthal, Germany, 20th Century
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20th Century German Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Bronze Candle Pillar by Rick Owens
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze candle pillar by Rick Owens 2007 Dimensions: L 7.5 x W 7.5 x H 28 cm Materials: Bronze Weight: 2.3 kg Rick Owens is a California-born fash...
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2010s French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Cacao Cabosse Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Candle Holder 1125
Located in Hellerup, DK
A modern sterling silver candle holder, design #1125 by Annette Howdle from circa 1964. Additional information: Material: Sterling silver Styles: Moder...
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20th Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
Enrique Garcel tesselated bone shell lacquer brown brass candleholders, 1970 1980. Four candleholders that each have a different type of organic materia...
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1980s North American Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Calebasse Candle / Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Fruitwood

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

Candleholders with Pomegranate Decorations, Silver, Oxidised and Gilded Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of candleholders with pomegranate decorations, crafted from high quality silver, oxidised and gilded metal. Evoking the allure of nature's beauty, these pomegranate-shaped cand...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Thinker Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass tall candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. Embodying classical allure and imaginative flair, this sl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Clear
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Brass

Shamadan Medium Candleholder in Brass by Mann Singh for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An arrangement of flowers or leaves tied together with a collection of small branches. These are the precious, bowl-shaped, centrepieces created by Mann Singh in silver plated brass....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
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 ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Boeltz Candelabra Centerpiece in Gold with Rock Crystals 1970s 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional rare candelabra centerpiece model No. 16, 24-karat plated "exploded bronze" design with rock crystals and glass center bowl, by Claude Victor Boeltz, France 1970s (signed...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Small
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shades having a green swirl motif resting on polished nickel bases (base 7...
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Modern Holiday Decor Gold Metal Antler Candle Holder
Located in Charleston, SC
Perfect touch of rustic glam for a centerpiece or in a library. This caste metal 3 candle holder antler has some weight to it and has been painted gold.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

European Studio Ceramicist, Tealight Candle Holder Shaped like the Moon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
European studio ceramicist. Tealight candle holder shaped like the moon in glazed ceramics. Beautiful marbled glaze in orange and mother of pe...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Modern 3 Light Candelabras.
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candelabra with three lights. The structure has been realized by a smooth sheet of silver. The wave movement is realized with manufacturing by handmade. On the top three rounds candle-holders are placed to complete the object This modern style is suitable both for a house with minimalist furniture and in a baroque or empire style home, to lighten the visual impact and to stand out particularly from the dominant style. Italian silverware...
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1990s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

21st Century Federico Peri Candlestick Plissé Murano Glass Brass Various Colors
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
21st century, design Federico Peri, candlestick Plissé in Murano glass, various colors. Lume is a blown glass and satinated brass candlestick available in two different variants: Lume linear and Lume Plissé. The glass, prevalent material made with the same technique as the submerged glass of the ashtrays and Lumino, is proposed by combining two distinct finishes: in Lume Plissé the wide vertical pleating - similar to a cog wheel...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Maruzia Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Ceramic

Maruzia Candle
Maruzia Candle
$83 / item
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

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
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 ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Soft Teapot, 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

Large Matte Gold Bronze Daisy Candleholder by Elan Atelier (IN STOCK)
Located in New York, NY
AVAILABLE NOW AND READY TO SHIP! Textural, matte gold daisy candlestand, cast in bronze using the lost wax method. Each Daisy comes as a set of two candlestands joined at the base....
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2010s European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Manually Carved Layered Onyx Candle Holder with Horizontal Band
Located in Stratford, CT
Although there are a few other places in the world where the semi-precious stone Onyx exist, we found our collection in Mexico. A bit of information on the semi-precious stone ony...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx

Contemporary Pair of Gilded Steel "Tusk" Candelabras by Alex Drew & No One 2016
Located in Detroit, MI
The “Tusk” Candelabras are from the 2016 collection of Alex Drew & No One. Inspired by traditional craftsmanship while incorporating a modern edge, AD&NO's...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Steel

Tom Dixon Swirl Candelabra
Located in Toronto, CA
By Tom Dixon Swirl is a series of geometric forms stacked upon one another to create multi-dimensional, functional sculptures. The unique process involves recycling the powdered res...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Resin

Karl Springer Set of 3 Unique Candle Holders in Lucite, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Unique set of 3 artisan candle holders in tinted and textured lucite designed to look like hand-blown scavo glass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These were done as prototypes. ...
Category

1980s American Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Lucite

Tessellated Stone and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage set of three candlesticks in the style of Maitland Smith. A combination of brass and stone used candles are included if desired.
Category

20th Century Philippine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Brass

Tessellated Stone and Brass Candlesticks
Tessellated Stone and Brass Candlesticks
$600 Sale Price / set
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Lucite Vintage "Spiral Staircase" Sculptural 12-Light Candelabra Springer Style
Located in North Miami, FL
The stepped and graduated vintage lucite twisted spiral staircase 12 light candelabra is very sculptural. It has been attributed to the work of Karl Springer. It twists in form to gi...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Lucite

Calebasse Candle / White Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Fruitwood

Arin II Candleholder by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Arin II Candleholder by Ayse Zelal Tugrul One of a Kind Dimensions: W 20 x H 60 cm. Materials: Copper. “Arin” refers to light or illumination in Kurdish. Zelal, born in Diyarbakir,...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Copper

Altar Candle Holder by Camila Apaez
Located in Geneve, CH
Altar Candle Holder by Camila Apaez One-of-a-Kind Materials: Stoneware Dimensions: W 26 x D 9 x 24 H cm Ila Ceramica emerged from a process of inner inquiry where ceramics became a ...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Brass Drift Candle Stick Holder by Mutuus Studio
Located in Seattle, WA
The Drift candle holder’s moniker comes from the steep angle of the face which gently reflects candlelight on the polished brass face. Inspired by the scale of early Jens Quistgaard candleholders...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Karl Jørgen Otteren Norwegian Sculptural Church Candleholder in Twisted Pewter
By Karl Jorgen Otteren
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare church candleholder for bloc or ball candles. It is designed and made by the Norwegian silversmith Karl Jørgen Otteren. Executed in twisted pewter. Stamped/inscribed Otteren. ...
Category

1970s Norwegian Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pewter

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass. Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass Omini is a family of products that plays on the insertion and relationship between the human figure and a series of monolithic objects with a geometric and min...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
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 ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Round 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 ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Silver-Nickel Plated
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 ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Tealight Holder, Varnished Silver Nickel Plated
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 ...
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Square Layered Onyx Candle Holder
Located in Stratford, CT
Although there are a few other places in the world where the semi-precious stone Onyx exist, we found our collection in Mexico. A bit of information on the semi-precious stone ony...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx

Round White Onyx Candle Holder Manually Carved
Located in Stratford, CT
There are 2 sizes for this item. This is the larger one. Please check dimensions and photo of the 2 side by side Although there are a few other places in the world where the semi-...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx

Pair of Silver Plated Candlesticks, Regency Style, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of silver plated candlesticks, Regency style, contemporary work. Pair of Regence style silver plated candlesticks, 17th century style, contemporary work. D: 13,5cm H: 24,5cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

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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