Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Gunnar Ander Candlestick Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Candlesticks Attributed to Gunnar Ander Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlesticks attributed to Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
59cm Modernist Sculptural Brutalist Floor Brass Candleholder, Germany, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Sculptural floor candleholder
Origin:
Germany
Material:
Solid brass
Decade:
1950s
This original super large vintage candleholder, was pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$851 Sale Price
20% Off
Pierre Forssell Large Candelstick Model 67 for Skultuna circa 1980, Forsell
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Large vintage candelstick designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna in Sweden. The candelstick support 4 candels and is made in solid brass. The condition is original and good, good p...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Candlesticks in Glass by Bengt Edenfalk, 1960's
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 Candlesticks in Glass by Bengt Edenfalk, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Glass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Skruf glasbruk...
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Candlestick, Designed by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden, 1960s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Candlestick, designed by Erik Höglund for Boda, Sweden, 1960s.
Erik Höglund was a Swedish artist known for his experimentative work with amber glass. His glass bottles, chandeliers, and candelabras are characterized by their delicate, geometric designs. At age 25, Höglund became the youngest artist to ever receive the Lunning Prize, awarded annually to up-and-coming Scandinavian designers. He created rustic designs that allowed for everyday, multiple uses of glass, allowing it to be both functional and aesthetic...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pierre Forssell Pair of Aniara Candel Stick Holders, Skultuna, circa 1970
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Pair of Aniara candel holders stick in solid brass produced by Skultuna in the 70's. Both candelsticks are stamp by the editor and by Pierre Forssell / Pierre Forsell. Dimensions : h...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Gunnar Ander Candlesticks Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden
By Gunnar Ander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of candlesticks designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Pair of Candle Holders by Pierre Forsell for Skultana
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of brass candle holders designed by Pierre Forsell, produced by Skultana, Sweden. Stamped with maker's mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Skultuna, Sweden. Two wall-mounted candle holders in brass. 21st C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
Produced in the 2000s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Height: 48.5 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$336 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Skultuna, Sweden. Two wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
Produced in the 2000s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Height: 48.5 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$336 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass. 21st C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna, Sweden. A pair of wall-mounted candle holders in brass.
Designed by Pierre Forsell in the 1970s.
Produced in the 2000s.
Marked.
In perfect condition.
Height: 48.5 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$336 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Heavy candlestick in brass produced in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare and heavy candlestick in brass produced in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Svend Aage Holm Sørensen Candlestick Produced by Holm Sørensen Co. in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen Co. in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Brass
Skultuna, Sweden, "Liljan" candle holder in brass, modern design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
Skultuna, Sweden. "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Modern design. 21st C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
Skultuna, Sweden. "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Modern design.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of "Liljan" candle holders in brass, 21st C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$308 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Skultuna, Sweden. Pair of "Liljan" candle holders in brass, 21st C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna, a pair of "Liljan" (Lilly) candle holders in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$308 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Swedish design. 21th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass. Swedish modern design. 21th C
Located in København, Copenhagen
Skultuna "Liljan" candle holder in brass.
Swedish modern design.
Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905-1978) for the New York Worlds Fair in 1939.
It was manufactured by Ystad Metall...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$168 Sale Price
30% Off
Pierre Forsell Candlestick Model Variabel Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlestick in brass model Variabel designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Lars Holmström Candlestick Produced in His Own Workshop in Arvika, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Brass Floor Candleholders by Ystad Metall, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
A pair of very large and impressive brass candleholders designed by Ivar Ålenius-Björk. Manufactured by Ystad Metall in Sweden circa 1950s.
Rare pair with beautiful patina. Signed, e...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Anders Pehrson Candlesticks Model Origo by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlesticks model Origo designed by Anders Pehrson. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Tall candlestick holder made of glass and cast iron
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda. Tall candlestick holder made of mouth-blown glass and cast iron.
Produced in the 1970s.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: H 36.0 cm x D 18.5 cm (base)....
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Porcelain
$420 Sale Price
30% Off
Arthur Pe Candlesticks in Brass Produced in His Own Studio Kolbäck in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 10 candlesticks designed by Arthur Pe. Produced in his own studio Kolbäck in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Candelabra by Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candelabra designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB in Markaryd, Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Steel
Two Modernist Brass Candlesticks. Late 20th C. Swedish Design
Located in København, Copenhagen
Swedish design. A pair of modernist brass candlesticks.
Handmade.
Late 1900s.
Dimensions: H 16.0 x W 8.0 x Depth 5.0 cm.
Fits candles with a diameter of 2.3 cm.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$210 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Candlesticks in Brass Designed by Pierre Forsell Produced by Skultuna in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Candlesticks in brass designed by Pierre Forsell. Produced by Skultuna in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Wall Candlestick Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall candlestick by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Erik Höglund for Kosta Boda, Large Candle Holder in Cast Iron and Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Erik Hoglund for Kosta Boda.
Large candle holder in cast iron with mouth-blown glass.
Mid-20th Century.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: B 43.0 x H 40.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Hans-Ange Jakobsson Candlesticks
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
A pair of candlesticks designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson and produced by his own company, Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB sometime between 1960 - 1970. The candlesticks are solid b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea, Maljakko Candlestick in Smoky Art Glass
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pentti Sarpaneva for Turun Hopea.
Maljakko candlestick in smoky art glass with brass mounting. Finnish design, 1960s.
Measures: 15.5 x 9.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$210 Sale Price
30% Off
Olle Brozén for Kosta Boda, Three "Floating Flowers" Candleholders
Located in København, Copenhagen
Olle Brozén (b. 1963) for Kosta Boda.
Three "Floating Flowers" candleholders in mouth-blown art glass. Late 20th century.
Largest candleholder measures:...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Art Glass
$350 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Style Taito (Paavo Tynell) Candle Holders
By Paavo Tynell
Located in Hyvinkää, FI
two brass legs with a wonderful presentation. in both three places for a candle. Finnish handicraft in Taito style.
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
$1,514 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg, Two Pairs of Candlesticks, Sweden, circa 1970s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Karin Björquist for Gustavsberg, two pairs of candlesticks,
Sweden, circa 1970s.
Hallmarked.
Measures: 8.5 x 3 cm.
In perfect condition, 1s...
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Edith Sonne for Saxbo Pair of Candlesticks, Art Pottery, Denmark, Mid-20 Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Edith Sonne for Saxbo pair of candlesticks, art pottery.
Stamped with Yin Yang, Denmark, mid-20 century.
Glaze in dark blue shades.
Measures 3.3 cm.
In perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Carrara Home Design Candle Holder in Portoro Marble
Located in Carrara, MS
Organic and elegant shapes for this candle holder with sinuous lines.
"Candle Holder by CARRARA_HOME_DESIGN® can accommodate different formats of candles, to create relaxing moments...
Category
2010s Italian Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Marble
$85 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Set of Six Swedish Modern Brass 'Liljan' Candleholders by Ivar Ålenius Björk
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Three pairs of "Liljan" brass candleholders by Ivar Ålenius Björk.
Newly polished condition -- only the most minor of wear and wax residue to the interiors from use remain.
Brande...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Stuart Devlin, Sterling Silver Centrepiece, London, 1978
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1978 by Stuart Devlin, this stylish, modernist design, sterling silver centrepiece, features four holders for candles (or flowers), and a cast and gilt flower...
Category
1970s English Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Candlesticks Designed by Sigurd Persson, Sterling Silver, Sweden, 1964
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of candlesticks designed by Sigurd Persson,
Sweden. 1964.
Sterling silver.
Measurements:
H: 21.5 cm/ 8 1/2"
D: 9.3 cm / 3 2/4"
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Gunnar Ander Candleholder
By Gunnar Ander
Located in London, England
Height: 27cm
Width: 29cm
Depth: 6cm
Designer: Gunnar Ander
Date: 1950s
Materials: Teak, brass, patinated brass
Description: Six candleholders flay the central post in this design....
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal, Brass
Solid Wood Candle Holder – Large
Located in Orlando, FL
The minimal and modern solid wood candle holder is handcrafted to showcase the natural beauty of cedar wood. Each piece features the unique patterns and textures of the wood, highlig...
Category
2010s Turkish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Lars Holmström Candlestick Produced in His Own Workshop in Arvika, Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick designed by Lars Holmström. Produced in his own workshop in Arvika, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Arthur Pe Candlesticks Produced in His Own Workshop Kolbäck in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A set of 3 candlesticks designed by Arthur Pe. Produced in his own workshop Kolbäck in Sweden.
Dimensions large (W x D x H): 14 x 6 x 8,5 cm.
D...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Candlestick Probably Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare candlestick by unknown designer. Probably produced in Sweden.
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Johnny Mattsson Candlesticks Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of candlesticks designed by Johnny Mattsson. Produced by Johnny Mattsson in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Pine
Bengt Edenfalk Candlesticks / Vases Produced by Skruf in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of candlesticks / vases designed by Bengt Edenfalk. Produced by Skruf in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian 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, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern candle holders made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original candle holders, popular names associated with this style include Gunnar Ander, Ystad-Metall, Skultuna, and Hans-Agne Jakobsson. 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 $48 and tops out at $27,446 while the average work can sell for $748.
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