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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Selenite Candle Holder by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite candle holder by Aver
Dimensions: D 14 x H 20 cm
Materials: Selenite, steel.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Geoprimitive 005 Ceramic and Brass Candelstand by Niclas Wolf
By Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Geoprimitive 005 ceramic and brass candelstand by Niclas Wolf
Unique piece, numbered
Materials: Ceramic, brass
Dimensions: H37 x Ø18cm
Weight: 4.5 kg
Certificates are issued f...
Category
2010s German Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich.
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm
Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Geoprimitive Ceramic and Brass Candelstand by Niclas Wolf
Located in Geneve, CH
Geoprimitive ceramic and brass candelstand by Niclas Wolf.
Unique piece, numbered.
Materials: ceramic and brass.
Dimensions: H 29 x Ø 13 cm.
Weight: 2.1 kg.
Certificates are i...
Category
2010s German Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
White Candle Holders, Set of Four Marble White Candlestick Holders by P. Mathieu
Located in New York, NY
Paul Mathieu designed these elegant white candle holders in marble for Stephanie Odegard Co. Ltd.
Solid pieces of marble are turned to create these delicate designs. The marble is hand-carved to make these marble candle sticks...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich.
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm.
Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich.
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm
Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm
Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Apple Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Apple candleholder by Fakasaka design
Dimensions: W 13.5 cm D 13.5 cm H 41.5.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on pr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Existencia White Quarry Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier
Located in Geneve, CH
Existencia White Quarry Stone Candleholder by Andres Monnier
Dimensions: D 40 x W 50 x H 60 cm.
Materials: White Quarry stone.
Andrés Monnier, born in Gu...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Stone
Leo Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Leo candleholder by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 11 cm D 10 cm H 30.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Natural Skyline Candle Light in African Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural skyline candle light in African walnut by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 80 x H 20 cm
Materials: African walnut
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who ma...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Gui Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gui candleholder by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 14 cm D 10.5 cm H 40.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Bunker Candleholder 2.0 by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Bunker Candleholder 2.0 by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 32 x L 32 x H 52 cm
Materials: Burned and waxed oak
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects w...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Black Skyline Candle Light in African Walnut by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Black skyline candle light in iroko wood by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: D 40 x W 80 x H 20 cm
Materials: Burned and oiled African walnut
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art de...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
Alexia Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Alexia candleholder by Fakasaka design.
Dimensions: W 20 cm D 19 cm H 30.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furnit...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Hun Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hun Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 9 cm D 6 cm H 33 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a desig...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Opal
By Design By Us
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Debbie Candlestick by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Debbie candlestick by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 6 cm D 5 cm H 24 cm each.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused o...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3 Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich.
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm
Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Adri Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Adri candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 12.5 cm D 10 cm H 36.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in dark bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused o...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Set of 4 Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm
Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Unique Sculpted Steel Candleholder “Caged”, Signed by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculpted steel candleholder “Caged”.
Finish: patinated steel with brass details
Measures: 8 x 8 H 31 cm.
Finish: patinated steel with brass details
Limited Edition of 100
...
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Unique Sculpted Steel Candleholder “Feather”, Signed by Lukasz Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculpted steel candleholder “Feather” signed by Lukasz Friedrich.
Steel candleholder “Feather”
Dimensions: 35 x 8 x 8 cm.
Finish: steel wi...
Category
2010s European Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Debbie Candlesticks by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Debbie candlesticks by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 6 cm D 5 cm H 24 cm each.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-e...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Janis Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Janis candleholder by Fakasaka design.
Dimensions: W 8 cm D 8 cm H 41 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Murano Glass
Gui Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gui Candleholder by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 14 cm D 10.5 cm H 40.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Pair of Candle Holders in Brass with Chrome Accents, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of candle holders in brass with chrome accents by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These iconic Karl Springer candle holders are both chic and beautifully made.
Reference
Ka...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
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
Alexia Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Alexia candleholder by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 20 cm D 19 cm H 30.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Heather Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Heather candleholder by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 9.5 cm D 5.5 cm H 29.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focus...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Large
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 2 Metis Vase Candleholders by LK Edition
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Metis vase candleholders by LK Edition
Dimensions: diameter 32 x height 4cm
Materials: Oak, Glass, and patinated Bronze base.
It is with the sense of detail and requiremen...
Category
2010s French Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Set of 3, Constantin Candle Holders, Circles by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Constantin Candle Holder Set Round by Colé Italia with Agustina Bottoni
Dimensions: H.30 D.7 W.7 cm
Materials: Ia- RN - Round; brushed solid oak wood and brass
IIa - RT - Cross; b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Candle Holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle holder, large quartz points by Aver
Dimensions: D 18 x H 40 cm
Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Contemporary Modern, Esnaf Triple Candle Holder, Pink
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 th...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sheet Metal
Artistan Glass Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale, hand-blown glass candlestick is very much in the style of pieces created by Steuben.
Note: The piece is signed by the glass artisan on the verso and is dated 99'.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Blown Glass
Dark Bronze Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark bronze candleholder by FAKASAKA Design.
Dimensions: W 9.5 x D 5.5 x H 29.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
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
Sons of Marble Candle Holder, Double
By Design By Us
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sons of Marble is a series of candleholders made of deep black marble, all with brass detailing. Sons of Marble are made to create a cosy atmosphere and can be mixed in different siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 2 Long Candleholders in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 long candleholders in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 41 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Dark Bronze Candleholder by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark bronze candleholder by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 9 x D 6 x H 33 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Candlestick in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candlestick in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 20 x D 19 x H 30.5 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Long Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long candleholder in Polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 41 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 13.5 x D 13.5 x H 41.5 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Luxury Candle Bois Oud Scented, Black Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance
Located in Porto, PT
Luxury Candle Bois Oud Scented, Black Ceramic Candleholder Natural Fragrance
Achi candle releases a hypnotic perfume adding extra value to a space thanks ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
Candlestick in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Candlestick in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 20 x D 19 x H 30.5 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Karl Springer Set of 3 Unique Candle Holders in Lucite, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Unique set of 3 artisan candle holders in tinted and textured lucite designed to look like hand-blown scavo glass by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These were done as prototypes.
...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Lucite
Curro Claret Contemporary Candleholder Brass Limited Edition
By Curro Claret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Candleholder in polished varnished brass limited edition of 75 designed by Curro Claret for BD Barcelona.
Dimensions: cm 28 x 28 x 9 H.
Remix project Vol.1 & Vol.2.
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Incense Plate, Travertine Sculpted Marble by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Incense plate, travertine sculpted marble by Henry Wilson
The incense plate is carved from solid green Guatemala marble and uses a central brass inser...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
Babel Vase by Arno Declercq
Located in Geneve, CH
Babel vase by Arno Declercq
Dimensions: W 32 x L 32 x H 65 cm
Materials: burned and waxed oak
Arno Declercq
Belgian designer and art dealer who makes bespoke objects with pass...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Wood
J. G. Durand, France, Two Candlesticks in Clear Crystal Glass, 1980s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
J. G. Durand, France. Two candlesticks in clear crystal glass. 1980s.
Measures: 10 x 6 cm.
In excellent condition.
Sticker.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Art Glass
Incense Plate, Green Guatemala Sculpted Marble by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Incense plate - Green Guatemala sculpted marble by Henry Wilson
The Incense plate is carved from solid Green Guatemala marble and uses a central brass...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble
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
Marble Stairs by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Stairs by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Material: Carrara marble, brass
Dimensions: 15 x 20.5 x 5 cm
Weight: 2.5 kg
Aparentment is a space for creation ...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 2 Marble Stairs by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 marble stairs by Joseph Vila Capdevila
Material: Carrara marble, brass
Dimensions: 15 x 20.5 x 5 cm
Weight: 2.5 kg
Aparentment is a space for creation and innovation, exper...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Modernist Sterling Candle Holders by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Modernist sterling silver candle holders were realized by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co, circa 1985. They feature circular bodies with curved raised sides and a sinuously curved depression on end of each candleholder. The center of each piece offers a cylindrical candle holder...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Sterling Silver
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.
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