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Modern Candle Holders

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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pair of Handblown Glass Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of Belgian handblown glass candle sconces with wide bobeches, curved arms, and mounted to a modern oak wall mounts. Etched 'Cleybergh'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass, Oak

NSNG Stainless Candlelabrum
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No screw no glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tealight Holder Monkos in Shiny Silver-plated 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

Silver Plate

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

Materials

Blown Glass

NSNG Stainless Steel Candleholder Extra Large
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stainless Steel

Arthur Court Pair of Aluminum Ram Horn Candlestick Holders 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast aluminum ram horn candlestick holders by Arthur Court, American 1970s. These are very stylish.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Aluminum

Royal Goedewaagen Dutch Minimalist Candle Holder
Located in Meer, VAN
Royal Goedewaagen, candle holder, The Netherlands, early 20th century. A very minimal and therefore distinct piece. This candle holder has a very honest and straightforward shape ...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Modern Candle Holders

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Pottery

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

Crystal Diamond Votive by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Octagonal Diamond Votive by KA Glass is an exquisite masterpiece, meticulously hand-crafted from the finest crystal glass. Its faceted design mirrors the elegance of a finely cut...
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2010s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Lobster Red Handmade Ceramic Candle Lamp, by Barbro Sundelin for Basun Keramik
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This handmade earthenware candleholder, crafted by Barbro Sundelin for Basun, Sweden in the 1990s, features a striking lobster-red glaze. Its organic design includes a ball-shaped top, a larger circular opening surrounded by drop-shaped cutouts, and small circular openings on the roof. When you light a tea light inside this lobster-red glazed candleholder, the light shines through its various openings, creating intricate patterns that dance across the surrounding surfaces. The combination of circular, drop-shaped, and small openings, results in a captivating display of light and shadow. This unique effect highlights the artistry and craftsmanship of Barbro Sundelin, making the candleholder not just a functional piece, but also a decorative work of art. The combination of cut clay and vibrant red glaze makes this piece a unique and eye-catching addition to any space. ABOUT BASUN KERAMIK Barbro Sundelin (1930-) is a Swedish ceramist, teacher, and speech therapist born in Halmstad. Influenced by her father, who was the head of St Erik...
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1990s Swedish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Earthenware

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 ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

20th Century, Ettore Sottsass Candle Holder Luce di Sera in Crystal for RSVP
Located in Turin, Turin
Ettore Sottsass grew up in Turin, and graduated in architecture from the Turin Polytechnic in 1939. In 1947, he founded his own studio in Milan. In 1956, Sottsass moved to New York w...
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1990s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

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

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Crystal

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

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

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

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

Karl Springer Set of 4 Candleholders in Gunmetal and Brass, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 candle holders in polished gunmetal with brass accents by Karl Springer, American 1980s. These iconic Springer candle holders are the epitome of chic. Reference Karl Sp...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal, 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

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

Pair of Japanese Modern Sterling Chambersticks, Mitsuwa & Co. Ltd
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Japanese Modern Sterling Chambersticks, Mitsuwa & Co. Ltd Japan, Circa 1950s Each one a sleek design of typical chamberstick form, with...
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20th Century Japanese Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 3
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Leaf Candleholder in Brass, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Naturalistically shaped candleholder in solid brass. Cast with leaf details to the base and both sides/arms. Made in Italy circa 1970-80. Measurements: W: 20 cm, H: 12 cm.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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: avg. 1kg Every piece is hand-made, color and measurement may slightly vary. Color Black Production time is 5 weeks. Tempera series Candle Holder...
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2010s North Korean Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Eggshell

Basket Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Oud Wood & Roses Scented Candle
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 b...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Glass

Interlocking Panels Candleholder 2
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Interlocking panels is an elegant and inventive furniture collection. The pieces are designed with interconnected elements modelled on pebbles and includes candle holders, consoles,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Circle Candle
Located in Chicago, IL
It is possible to have a candle that is circular, I guess so.
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2010s American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Circle Candle
Circle Candle
$870 / item
pair Aluminum 3 arms Spider Candle sticks De Bijenkorf 1970s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Polished Aluminum 3 arm Spider Candle sticks De Bijenkorf 1970s Beautiful design
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1970s Dutch Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Aluminum

JAAR, Dark Brown Leather Candleholder, Oud Wood & Roses 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

Trio of Vintage Egg Shaped Blister Glass Candleholders by Ingegerd Råman
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of candleholders for tea or bloc candles. Composed of clear and white blister glass, blown and shaped by hand. Designed by Ingegerd Råman and manu...
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1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Modernist Candlesticks in Translucent and Acquamarine Glass by Littala
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of candlesticks were realized by the esteemed design firm Littala in Finland. They feature volumetric elliptic bodies in translucent glass with acquamarine glass in...
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20th Century Finnish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Materials

Marble

Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Spring Flowers & Citrus 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Glass

Basket, Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Sweet Cinnamon 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Glass

Basket, Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Spring Flowers & Citrus 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Glass

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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

Lily Candle Holder Silver by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With softly undulating edges reminiscent of floating lily pads, the Lily Candle Holder brings a sculptural elegance to any surface. Cast as a high-polished dish, the Lily Candle Hold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Jaar, Navy Blue Leather Candleholder, Spring Flowers & Citrus 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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

Lily Candle Holder Brass Lacquered by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
With softly undulating edges reminiscent of floating lily pads, the Lily Candle Holder brings a sculptural elegance to any surface. Cast as a high-polished dish, the Lily Candle Hold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Candelabra, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Tommi Parzinger Silver Plate Three-Light Candelabra, with column form body on round bowl from base, unmarked. 20" H x 13" W x 8.25" D. Provenance: From a 5th Avenue Estate.
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

JAAR Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Fresh Spices, Saddle & Cedar 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...
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2010s European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

UNISM - candleholder - brass - brushed 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

Modernist Black Steel Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist black steel candle holder, circa 1980s. The piece measures 6.25"D x 6.5"H and holds a 4"D candle. #3361   
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Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Steel

Basket Natural Tan Leather Candleholder Fresh Spices Saddle Cedar 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, Glass

Jaar Natural Tan Leather Candleholder, Sweet Cinnamon 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 European Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

Jaar, Black Leather Candleholder, Sweet Cinnamon Scented Candle
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 b...
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2010s Spanish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass

Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Smoke
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass and glass put together is a beautiful combination. This small candle holder hurricanes a sculpted glass fop and vibrant marble base which will will bring a glowing cozy atmosph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, 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 ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Lele Candleholder in Transparent Red Balloton Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Catfish candleholder in transparent red balloton glass by venini, 2020 Additional information: Material: Glass Color: Transparent red Dimension: Ø 8 x H 18 cm Candle provided.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

Asha Medium Brass Candlestick – Hand-Turned Sculptural Dome Candle Holder (H 28)
Located in London, GB
Asha is a vessel for flame and meaning. Named after the ancient Persian concept of divine truth and cosmic order, each candlestick is a standalone sculpture that holds light with qui...
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Signed Renata Gandini Modernist Clear Glass & 24kt Gold Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of signed modernist candlesticks was designed for Arte Vetro Soffiato by Renata Gandini in Murano Italy. They feature cup form striat...
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20th Century Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Gold

Set of 3 1930's Modern Signed&Stamped Maison Bagues Enamelled Candlesticks
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1930's French Modern style Futuristic Enamelled Candlesticks. Boldly marked Bagues. These are a very rare form from Bagues.
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1930s Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Metal

21st Century Federico Peri Stilla Cerae Small Steel Grey Murano Glass
Located in Brembate di Sopra (BG), IT
Stilla, like a drop of wax. Dense, silky, fragrant. With a word borrowed from the Latin dictionary, meaning 'drop,' Federico Peri designs in spring 2024 Stilla Cerae, the first coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Ghidini 1961 There Push Pin Candleholder in Copper by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candlestick in brass. The push pin as a representation of the struggle for achievement day by day, months by months, till we conquer. The push pin sconce is e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Ghidini 1961 Omini Thinker & Walkman Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
"Candles holder 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 a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Pair of Clear Murano Glass Candle Holders by Archimede Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s large pair of Italian clear Murano glass by Archimede Seguso. Both candle holders are signed ‘Archimede Seguso Murano’(see detail phot...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Vintage Centrepiece Candlestick, Italian Glass, Candle Nozzle, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage centrepiece candlestick. An Italian, glass candle nozzle, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1990. Appealing blown form with...
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1990s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

fferrone Set of 2 Contemporary Czech Clear Glass Trio Candelabras/Bud Vases
Located in Chicago, IL
The contemporary handcrafted set of two clear glass Trios Candelabras can serve as either a candelabra or bud vase. When used in multiples, endless playful arrangements can be create...
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Glass

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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