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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Contemporary Oval Green Marble Incense Plate by Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Guatemala Incense Plate by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 28 x H 4 cm Materials: Green Guatemala Marble The Incense plate is carved from solid Green G...
Category

2010s Australian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base) USA, Late 20th Century Each measures: 4"W x 4"D x 8"H. Good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

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

Steve Cozzolino Modern Candle Stick Holder for Nambe
Located in Miami, FL
Modern single polished alloy candle stick holder designed by Steve Cozzolino for Nambe.
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Vertigo Short Cream 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 ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Wooden Candle Holder Set, Cedar – SOFRA
Located in Orlando, FL
The SOFRA Series solid cedar wooden minimalist candle holder set stands out with its unique design, handcrafted from natural cedar wood. This modern wooden candle holder set consists...
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2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Wood, Cedar

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

Nestable and Convertible Candlesticks in Chrome-Plated Metal, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nestable and convertible candlesticks in chrome-plated metal, 20th century. Candlesticks with a 1970s design, transformable with its original chromed metal box. H: 12cm, W: 7cm, D:...
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20th Century French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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

Materials

Iron

Artist Made Sculptural Freeform Brass Candleholders by Daniel Miller - A Pair
By Daniel Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of unique brass candle holders by American artist Daniel Miller 1984 Delicate freeform design in coiled brass that seamlessly flows into conical taper candle holders Set includ...
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20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Sacred Lotus Glass Candle – 2 scents / Large
Located in Cairo, EG
Scent is the invisible layer that completes any beautifully designed space. In a special collaboration with Candle Connection, Shewekar brings her artistic touch to the world of scen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Bucket, Dark Brown Leather Candleholder, Oud Wood & Roses Scented Candle 21 Oz.
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry, vegetable tanned using waxes, tree barks and natural pigments for dyeing. Slightly diverse markings that may occur, show the seal of the craftsman manufacturing. Our leathers pass over a tumbled process that praises the natural grain pattern and does not have a uniform grain structure, the grain structure of skins varies and skins within the same production batch differ from one to the other. Our scented bespoke candle collection is hand-poured in Spain, following a centennial artisan formula that combines smoke-free vegetable waxes, cotton wick and genuine aromas, on a hand-blown glass case, obtaining a sustainable and one-of-a-kind product. Our candleholders and candles are presented as a decorative home accessory, choose the ideal combination for your spaces, available in 2 different sizes, 3 designs, 5 leather main colors and 4 aromas. A combination of highly scented and refined artistic craftsmanship to make the perfect decorative piece to adorn any space. Sizes: 21 oz. (600 gr.). Burning time 80 / 85 hours. 2 cotton wicks. 5"x5" (12x12 cm.) Designs: JARR – BUCKET – BASKET Main leather colors: Natural Tobacco – Cognac – Dark Brown – Navy Blue – Black Aromas: HUG ME TIGHT Oud Wood...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Glass

Vertigo Tall 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 ar...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Gilded Bronze Candleholder by Pierre Casenove
Located in North Miami, FL
Gilded bronze candleholder by Pierre Casenove. Signed on the bottom piece. Has some wear on some joints.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Crafted Candelabra with Genuine Mother-of-Pearl and Massive Oak Wood
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-crafted candelabra with genuine Mother-of-Pearl and massive Oak wood. With the core shaped like a twirling tornado, this candelabra is an embodiment of the winds of change and t...
Category

2010s Egyptian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Oak

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce di Luna in Crystal for RSVP
Located in Turin, Turin
Very elegant candle holder designed by the italian maestro Ettore Sottsass at the end of '90s for RSVP. The candle holder is the model "Luce di Luna". The candle holder is entirely i...
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1990s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Baccarat Clear Crystal Candle Holder for 2 Candles, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this candleholder crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the crystal produce a magic ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Renzo Tray + Efesto Concrete and Blown Glass Candleholder Christmas Edition
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition! The Efesto candleholder is a design product of craftmanship from the concrete accessories collection by Forma & Cemento. This candleholder is mad...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Candlesticks, Designed by Astrid Fog for Geust Andersen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of candlesticks, designed by Astrid Fog for Geust Andersen, Denmark, 1960's Polished pewter. Signed Astrid Fog. Numbered: 573046 Measures: H: 18.3 cm/ 7 14" W: 6 cm/ 2 3/8"...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Pewter

Serge Mansau, Set of Two Gradual Candelabras / Soliflor vases, France 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful set of two metal candelabras that can also double as soliflor vases by Serge Mansau, circa 1980s. In very good condition. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 28 x 20 x 8 Se...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Small Cast Bronze Daisy Candlestands in Silver by Elan Atelier in Stock
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! SILVER bronze daisy candlestands are cast using the lost wax method. Each daisy comes as a set of two candlestands ...
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2010s European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Pewter Sculptured Candelabra by Prof. Ceccherini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Dramatic 1970s Mid-Century Modern Gilded Pewter Sculptural Candelabra by Prof. Ceccherini Make a striking statement with this exceptional 1970s Mid-Century Modern candelabra, a true ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

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...
Category

1970s English Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver

Vertigo Tall Cream 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 ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Pierre Giraudon photophore
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Photophores en résine fractale par Pierre Giraudon.
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Resin

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

Little Fan as Wall Sconce or Candle Object Art Glass Silvered and Glass Cup
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
Little fan wall sconce lighted with led light on the back side, with candle holder on the front side art glass, Sabrina’s silvering, ivory metal body. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Vertigo Tall Bordeaux 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 are made by hand. One of a kin...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Set of 3 Handmade Cast Brass Textured T-light Candleholders
Located in London, London
Each of these original brass tealight holders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using very traditional techniques, they are polished revealing...
Category

2010s Indian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

Mirrored Two-Arm Wall Light Sconce
Located in New York, NY
A semi-gloss white 2-arm wall sconce with a center candle holder. Mounted on a clear beveled mirror on a wood base. Supplied with 2 white paper translucent shades.
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1990s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Mirrored Two-Arm Wall Light Sconce
Mirrored Two-Arm Wall Light Sconce
$650 Sale Price / item
31% Off
Set of 2 Vintage Stem Glasses Handblown Studio Glass with Abstract Color Swirl
Located in Bochum, NRW
Pair of artisan handblown wine glasses showcase a unique abstract swirl of color embedded within the glass. Each signed on under the bottom "SJ-03". Crafted by a vintage studio arti...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Seletti "Burlesque - The No Evil Monkeys" Five-Arm Chandelier, Black
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Resin

Beautiful Baccarat Clear Ruby Red Crystal Candle Holder for 2 Candles, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this candleholder crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the crystal produce a magic ...
Category

1970s French Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

pair of 21th concrete brutalist design candlesticks table lamp by Les usagers
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Les Usagers Large pair of 21th century brutalist concrete design candlesticks by Les Usagers Handmade unique production Sold with certificate Height 43 cm Large 33 cm Depth 15 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Concrete

Set of Three Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders by Kenzo Takada , Italy
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
This set of votive candleholders designed by Kenzo Takada for K3 are heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Because of the structured crystal glass, light reflects beautifully on it. Also...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Under The Banyan Gold Candelabra Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Under The Banyan Gold Candelabra Stand Small in Brass, Viya by Vikram Goyal Echoing ancient whispers of worship, each object captures the essence of the Banyan tree, believed to hol...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Tall Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of tall crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base) USA, Late 20th Century Each measures: 5.25"W x 4.75"D x 11"H. Very good original vintage condit...
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Silver Dipped Bronze Sculptural Flower Candle Stick Holder, Brazil 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern silver dipped bronze candle holder with flowers on vines. Signed by unknown artist, 1990s.
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver, Bronze

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...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
$288 Sale Price / item
20% Off
4 Various Size and shaped Nambe Polished Aluminum Candleholders
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is various size and shaped candleholders by Nambe. The candleholders are made of polished aluminum. They're signed on the bottom. Priced per item.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Aluminum

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 ...
Category

2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Amber
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

Vertigo Flat 2 and 3 Candles, Black Onyx Stone Candleholder
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 so...
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2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

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...
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2010s Mexican Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Onyx

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses holders. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Korean Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

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...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Concrete

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

Black Friday-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...
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Set of 2 Maat Candleholder M, L by SB26
Located in Geneve, CH
Maat candleholder by SB26 Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 65 cm 8 x 8 x 50 cm Materials: Polished blue steel, brushed and oxidized brass Maat candleholder, both balanced and structured, c...
Category

2010s French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Steel

Claesson Koivisto Rune for Skultuna, Set of 3 Kin Votives in Box, 2010
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Kin is a series of votives or tea light holders with different models, created by the design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune. It is their original series for Skultuna, designed in 201...
Category

2010s Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

JAAR, Black Leather Candleholder, Spring Flowers & Citrus Scented Candle 123 Oz
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
We introduce our leather candleholder’s collection designed at our atelier, hand-made by leather artisans using top grade European cowhides that become sub-product from food industry...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

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

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 ...
Category

2010s Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Ellipses Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
Ellipses Handmade Crystal Candle Holder
$296 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
Category

2010s Korean Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Gold Baccarat Harcourt Our Fire Candle Holder by Philippe Starck, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this candleholder crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The candelabra is made up of three sections: the ...
Category

2010s French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

1 of the 2 Beautiful Baccarat Clear Crystal Candelabras for 2 Candles, France
Located in Rijssen, NL
A crystal masterpiece of beautiful proportions, this candleholder crystallize the extraordinary know-how of the Baccarat craftsmen. The different cuts in the crystal produce a magic ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

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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