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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
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 ma...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Concrete

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

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Crystal

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 ...
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2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

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

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Marble

Modern Italian Murano Blue Torchiere Candlestick Holder Table or Floor, Large
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian Murano 'torchiere' art glass candlestick holder, relatively large, Moder style/Postmodern period, made in Italy by Cenedese Vetri, circa late-20th century. A be...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Art Glass, Murano 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

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Silver Plate

Ghidini 1961 There Push Pin Candleholder in Brass 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

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Brass

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

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Shell, Eggshell

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

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Shell, Eggshell

VERTIGO Flat 2 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

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

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Brass

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

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Leather, Blown Glass

Ghidini 1961 Sticks Candleholder in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Three crossed twigs are the memory of fire. An evocative and emotional object, a small table poetry. As always Campana Brothers take their inspiration by the lush and wild Brazilian ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

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

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Blown Glass, Oak

Venetian Transparent Murano Glass Candle Holder Contemporary 1980s Italy
Located in Villaverla, IT
Venetian Transparent Murano Glass Candle Holder, Contemporary 1980s Italy, Signed Cenedese. This elegand candlestick was entirely handcrafted in the Venetian island of Murano by the ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candle Holders

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano 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

Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary White 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 are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres and cuboids which are used to create moulds in different sizes. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in low and tall sizes depending on the number of blocks. The candlesticks are cast in bio-resin with 30% recycled content 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders

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Brass

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

Materials

Leather, 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

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Marble

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

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

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

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

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

Contemporary Serpentine Candlestand in Copper & White Bronze by Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Serpentine Candlestand Copper White Bronze Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Each piece is individually crafted and is unique. Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorati...
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2010s Modern Candle Holders

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Bronze, Copper

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

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Concrete

Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Triple Candle Holder, Pink
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

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...
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2010s Argentine Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Pair of English Modern Classical Sterling Silver 3-Light Candelabra, 1926-1928
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George V sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Crichton Brothers in London in 1926-28. Each: Tapering columnar shaft on stepped foot; urn socket has domed cover with vasiform...
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1920s British Vintage Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mathias for Baccarat, Ltd. Edition "Orpheus" Torchère Candle Holder, France 1996
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Orpheus" torchère candle holder by Mathias for the Baccarat Maison, signed by the manufacture and designer. Limited edition of 25 pieces, this one numbered 13. Comes with ...
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1990s French Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

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

Pair of Vintage Terracotta Candle Holders
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of vintage terracotta pillar candle holders with a simple tapered shape that blends seamlessly into any style interior. Use on your dining table, coffee table, entry cons...
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Candle Holders

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Terracotta

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

Pila Crystal Candle Holder Clear & Black Onyx 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Aether Copper Oil Lamp by Jaime Hayon
Located in Milan, IT
Aether is a copper oil lamp with brass stand. This product is part of the collection New Roman, by Jaime Hayon: inspired by the vessels of the Roman E...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

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

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Brass, Nickel

Crystal Modern Pillar by KA Glass
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chaos Pillar by KA Glass is a stunning embodiment of craftsmanship and artistry, made from meticulously hand-crafted crystal glass. This exquisite pillar candle holder captivates...
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2010s American 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Stainless Steel

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

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Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s Indian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

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

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

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Steel

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

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Brass

Tealight Holder Monkos in Shiny Brass 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 ...
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2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Interlocking panels Candleholder 1
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

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Brass

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

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Murano Hurricanes
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic pair of 20th century Italian Murano hand-blown glass hurricanes with a swirled pattern. Perfect for candles, but would be stunning if they were electrified and made into lamps!
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20th Century Italian Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Night in Venice Candleholder in Red Balloton Glass by Venini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The warm glow of candles meets glass etched using the special Balloton technique. Its light flickers and dances, casting a multitude of reflections on the refined Tea, Red, Grape or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders

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Glass

Soft Candleholder, Black 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

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Ceramic

Floating Frames Candleholder 04
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Kiki van Eijk designed Floating Frames as a collection of handmade objects in anodized aluminium wire. Each piece is meticulously handmade in her worksh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Candle Holders

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Aluminum

Pair of Finnish Crystal Candleholders by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of Finnish crystal candleholders design by Timo Sarpaneva for Iittala in 1994. Both candleholders are signed, dated and retain the Iit...
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1990s Finnish Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Set of Three Clear Crystal Tapered Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 3 clear crystal taper candlesticks with square bases, tapered bodies, and wide, square tops in two heights (2 Small 6" H, 1 large 8" H) (Oleg Cassini) (PRICED AS SET).  
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20th Century American Modern Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Asha Tall Brass Candlestick – Hand-Turned Sculptural Dome Candle Holder (H 83)
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

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

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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