Modern Candlesticks
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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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
all' Eden Handmade Crystal Candlestick
By Art Decor
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 Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Large Candleholder, Varnished Brass
By DAY Studio
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Kubbe collection was designed with inspiration from the domes of the courtyards, shops and workshops of the Grand Bazaar, which has been the center of silver-smiting in Istanbul for ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Navy Candle Holders, Set of 2
By DAY Studio
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 t...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sheet Metal
Contemporary Hand Repoussé Tang Candlestand in Black Copper by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tang candlestand
Black copper
Hand repoussé
Contemporary
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering...
Category
2010s Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Copper
Japanese Modern LAAB Tamu Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic Black Green
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Tamu candle holders
A metallic effect cover these two tall candle holders so masterfully crafted that these pieces have a mirror effect along their ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Modern LAAB Stelo Wake Set of 2 Candle Holders Raku Ceramic White Green
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Stelo Wake Candle Holders
Turquoise and crackle' effect are the main colors of these candle holders but the black and burnt effect is present on both the outside of the pieces and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Crystal Colorful Candleholder, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A unique piece
Crystal candleholder made in Venice
Colroful and bright this candleholder will make your table spark.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Set of Contemporary Turquoise European Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
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 which are used to create moulds in three sizes. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in three different sizes depending on the number of pearls: three, five and seven.
The candlesticks are cast in resin 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 lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Green Marble Votive Candleholder, circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern green marble votive candleholder, circa 1980.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Sculpted Green Block & Pearl Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl and block shaped designs.
Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted components which are used to create moulds in different sizes. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in different sizes depending on the number of blocks.
The candlesticks are cast in bio-resin with 30% recycled components and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure color 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 lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Seguso Murano Glass Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic set of Seguso Murano glass candlesticks will make a statment with their size, form and use of materials.
Note: The tallest has silver/pewter colored accents ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair of 20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Champagne Flutes-Vases-Candlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver hammered champagne flutes
They can be transformed into mono flowers vases or 1 light candlesticks.
By Brenta Argenteria - Padua - Italy.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Brass and Polished Steel Candlesticks Attributed to Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic pair of candlesticks are fabricated in brass and steel, and they are attributed to Karl Springer. The pieces have a weighted bottom and the castings are crisp a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Signed Renata Gandini Modernist Clear Glass & 24kt Gold Candlesticks
By Arte Verto
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold
Swedish Craft, Candlesticks, Turned Solid Pine, Copper, Sweden, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of Swedish candlesticks / candleholders. In turned solid pine. Copper nozzles.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Pine
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting on a polished nickel base (base measures 7...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Nickel
Italian Scavo Murano Glass Candlestick by Karl Springer for Seguso
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s glamorous Italian Scavo Murano glass candlestick designed by Karl Springer for Seguso.
Constructed of rough texture amber and clear M...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Green Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Light up your table with our palm trees candlestick
Size small 15cm
Size medium 25cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Candle Fig Amber Scented, Grey Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Achi Grey Candle Fragrance, Luxury Modern Ceramic Decor Container Box with Lid
Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space thanks to its eye-catching container design. The natural composition of scents promises to excite sensorial experiences through your home.
ACH advisors recommend you continue the experience by using the container as a vase plant.
Plus, the lid is to be used as an incense burner.
About ACH Collection
ACH Collection, a signature brand by Hommés Studio, presents magnificent handmade objects, from tabletop decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Pink Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Light up your table with our palm trees candlestick.
Size: small 15cm
Size: medium 25cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Red Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Bamboo Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano Hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shade with a red swirl motif resting on gold gilt bamboo form base (Base measur...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Fabulous Large Modern Lorin Marsh Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shade Nickel Base
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous modern Italian Murano hurricane with hand blown urn-shaped glass shades having a green swirl motif resting on polished nickel bases (base 7...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ljuders Nickelsilverfabrik, Pair of Candlesticks, Brass, Sweden, 1976
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass candlesticks designed and produced by Ljuders Nickelsilverfabrik AB, Hovmantorp, Sweden, 1976.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Blenko Glass Candlesticks
By Blenko Glass
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of two hand blown glass candlesticks date to the 1970s-1980s and were created by Blenko glass.
Note: Dimensions are 26"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Finnish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Set of Three Gold Leaf Brass and Chrome Candlesticks by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous set of three gold leaf brass and chrome candlesticks design by renowned American designer Karl Springer in the 1980s. The gold leaf brass finish is very unusual as they a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
New Modern Candleholder in Green 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Pair of Crystal Candleholders by Iittala, Finland
By Iittala
Located in Rijssen, NL
This pair of candleholders designed by Iittala Finland in the 1990s heavy, substantial and gorgeous. Inspired by nature. Also gorgeous on a holiday tab...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Clear Murano Glass Candleholder by Karl Springer
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Glamorous 1980s hand blown Murano glass candleholder designed by Karl Springer. Hand signed by Karl Springer (see detail photos).
Measuremen...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Tessellated Stone and Brass Candlesticks
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage set of three candlesticks in the style of Maitland Smith. A combination of brass and stone
used candles are included if desired.
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone, Brass
Fig Amber Scented Candle, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Bois Oud Scented, White Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Thanks to its eye-catching container design, Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space. The natural composition of scents promises to excite sensorial experiences through your home.
ACH advisors recommend you continue the experience by using the container as a vase plant.
About ACH Collection
ACH Collection, a signature brand by Hommés Studio, presents magnificent handmade objects, from tabletop decor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Clear and Gold Turned Acrylic Candleholders Candlesticks - Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Modern clear and gold turned acrylic candleholders, candlesticks a pair.
The base reflects in Gold.
They come with decorative candles which are not to ignite.
Great for any table set...
Category
2010s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Acrylic
Candle Bois Oud Scented, Green Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Bois Oud Scented, Green Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space than...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Candle Fig Amber Scented, Yellow Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance In Stock
Located in Porto, PT
Candle Fig Amber Scented, Yellow Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance, In Stock
Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
1990s Finnish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Modern Pillar Candlesticks in Metal & Brass
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern metal pillar or pricket candlesticks / candleholders, with pewter tone body and brass accents. The set is on round bases. 2 pieces in different siz...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Karl Springer Style Brass and Lucite Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, large scale pair of candlesticks are very much in the style of pieces created by Karl Springer in the 1980s.
Note: The brass has been professionally polished and lac...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Fabulous Modern Pair Lorin Marsh Green Blown Glass Hurricane Shades Nickel Bases
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fabulous pair of modern Italian Murano hurricane hand blown urn-shaped glass shades with a green swirl motif resting on polished nickel bases (base ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Luna Handmade Blown Glass Candleholder Designed by Aldo Cibic
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Fiamma High Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Fiamma is an elegant candle holder in blown glass consisting of two elements: a tapered and slim base on which a cylindrical lampshade lays. Fiamma, designed by Aldo Cibic, is availa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Exquisite Jay Strongwater Tall Undulating Leaves Enameled Metal Candleholder
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite Jay Strongwater Tall Undulating Leaves Enameled Metal Candleholder
Very large, elegant, leaf motif candleholder from the Jay Strongwate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Ghidini 1961 "There" Push Pin White Candle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There (push pin) spare candle.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Fiamma Low Blown Glass Candlestick Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Milan, IT
Fiamma is an elegant candle holder in blown glass consisting of two elements: a tapered and slim base on which a cylindrical lampshade lays. Fiamma, designed by Aldo Cibic, is availa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Crystal Glass Votive Candleholders, Bowls by Holmegaard, 1980
By Holmegaard
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful sparkling candleholder by Holmegaard in Denmark, 1988. Step like indented pattern creates a mesmerizing optical effect and scatters light under the piece. Candle socket is ...
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Crystal
Rare Polished Stainless Steel Candle Tree by Xavier Feal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare polished stainless steel candle tree by Xavier Feal for Inox Industrie.
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Modern Candlesticks
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of sterling silver candlisticks with one light.
The structure has been realized by a smooth sheet of silver.
The wave movement is realized with manufacturing by handmade.
On the...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Enrique Garcel Tessellated Bone Shell Lacquer Brown Brass Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
Enrique Garcel tesselated bone shell lacquer brown brass candleholders, 1970 1980.
Four candleholders that each have a different type of organic materia...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 There 'Push Pin' Candlestick in Wax by Studio Job
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
There (push pin) candlestick in wax by Studio Job.
Materials:
Wax
Net weight:
0.7 kg
Dimensions:
Diameter 5 x 39 height cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Albert Paley Blossom Candlesticks
By Albert Paley
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of blossom candlesticks by Albert Paley Studio. Forged and blackened steel with brass. Signed and dated [Albert Paley 1994].
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Diver Tall Candlestick in Polished Brass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This delightful polished brass tall candlestick is a creative accent for any modern interior. Ideal for displaying tall dinner candles, the minimalist design is marked by a bulbed bobeche with a wide rim supported by a short column and a flat base. A small figurine stands...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Cónico Black Marble Carved Candleholder Set
Located in Mexico City, MX
Two candleholders in Monterrey black marble. Handmade in México by local craftsmen. Dimensions: Small: 10 D x 10 W x 10 H cm Large: 6 D x 6 W x 15 H cm. Production time: 6-8 wee...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Ghidini 1961 Omini the Walkman Short Candlestick in Brass by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Candleholder in brass.
Omini is a family of products that plays on the inclusion and the relationship between the human figure with a series of monolithic objects from geometric and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Handmade Candle Holder "Potamos" in Brass Cutout Pattern by Anaktae
By ANAKTAE
Located in Athens, GR
Contemporary, handcrafted, cylindrical candle holders model "Potamos" in oxidized brass with perimetrical cutout linear patterns.
The "Potamos" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Candlestick by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A glamorous pair of clear lucite and polish chrome candlestick by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones.
Dim: 18.75 high 3.25” wide 3.25” deep.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Chrome
Modern candlesticks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern candlesticks 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 candlesticks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern candlesticks 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 candlesticks, popular names associated with this style include Dan Yeffet, Ghidini 1961, Stefano Giovannoni, and AIREDELSUR. 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 candlesticks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $39 and tops out at $32,954 while the average work can sell for $750.