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MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of Four Vintage German Metal Variomaster Candleholder Elements, Quist, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: 4 metal candleholder elements Producer: F. W. Quist. Esslingen am Neckar, Germany This original vintage set of 4 metal candleholders, was produced in the 1...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal

1940s Grouping Pair Candleholders & Center Piece Abingdon Pottery Flower Motif
Located in Miami, FL
Grouping of a pair of candleholders and center piece bowl from the mid-1940s by Abingdon Pottery. The two porcelain candleholders hold two candles eac...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Danish Candle Holder, in Teak, Signed Dismed, Denmark, circa 1950, Brown
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This pair of candle holder, has been made in Denmark around 1950. They are in Wood, more precisly in Teak. The color is brown, and they are signed DISMED DENMARK.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Teak

Blackened Brass Bear Candleholder/Figurine by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Viennese bear figurine designed by Walter Bosse and Herta Baller as part of “Black Golden Line" (Austria, ca. 1950). Composed of solid brass patinated in a black finish,...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

20th Century Italian Pair of Murano Glass Candle Holders by Barovier & Toso
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of candleholders made of hand blown Pulegoso Murano glass, designed and produced by Barovier & Toso, in good condition. Wear consistent with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Pair of 24K Gold Single Branch Candleholders w/ Rock Crystals by Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic and stunning pair of modernist candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cas...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Gold

Pair of 24Karat Gold Low Branch Candleholders w/ Rock Crystals by Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and stunning pair of modernist candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, an...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Gold

Pair of Crystal Candle Holders
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950's candle holders in crystal de vannes, good original condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Crystal

Adrian Contemporary Sculptural Handmade Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 2015
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sculptural handmade ceramic candle holder by Adrian, circa 2015.Mixed-media on wood. Materials: Ceramica Dimensions: Ø 9 cm x H 8 cm.
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Wrought Iron Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient wrought iron candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Set of 4 Candleholders Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This set of 4 candleholder was designed in Sweden at Ystad Metall and by Gunnar Ander in the 1950s. The base is made of glass and the holder in brass. The pieces give that look of ...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Large Pierced Ceramic Tabletop Orb Sculpture, Cobalt Blue
Located in Oakland, CA
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, this piece is wheel thrown and hand pierced stoneware with a glossy cobalt glaze with black highlights. Smaller holes are created when the clay...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic, Clay

Chain Link Brutalist Candle Holder in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Brutalist Candle Holder with Chain Link Motif, 1950s. Beautiful hand forged candlelabra with two arms chain link design standing on a four footed squared base. It has an inte...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron, Iron

Vintage Distressed Cast Iron Japanese Pagoda Lantern
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage distressed cast iron Japanese pagoda lantern, circa 1950s. The lantern has a great distressed rust patina and a wonderful look. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Iron

Candelabre 1960s Made În Austria
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage modernist candelabra, 1960s. Geometric iron and metal work. Holds 4 candles. Dimensions: 26W x 23H x 6D cm.Labeled Made in Austria.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Modernist Rosewood Candlesticks
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of modernist rosewood candlesticks, circa 1970s. The pair are in very good condition and are capped with a round brass candle liner. The diameter of the holders are 3.75" and th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Rosewood

Hand Painted Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand painted ceramic candle holder. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautifu...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Brass Austrian Brass Candelabra, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade and probably no longer find so. Solid brass, beautifully patinated. Simple and elegant.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Candle Holder Vienna Brass and Copper Combination around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder Vienna brass and copper combination around 1960s Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Copper, Brass

Sculptural Brass Candleholder Object by Günter Kupetz for WMF, Germany 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Candleholder Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Günter Kupetz Decade: 1950s Material: brass Description: ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal

Set of Three Rustic Metal Candle Holders, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of three rustic metal candle holders, circa 1930 By unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal

Tall Swedish Glass Block Candleholder by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda
Located in New York, NY
Tall 1980s Swedish glass block candleholder by Goran Warff. Votive candle appears to float within the crystal block, creating a beautiful ambiance. Signed and numbered with engraved...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Art Glass Candleholder by Staffan Gellerstedt for Pukeberg Sweden C.1970
Located in London, GB
A textured art glass candleholder by Staffan Gellerstedt For Pukeberg Glassworks of Sweden C.1970. Designed to hold regular sized candlesticks. I...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Danish Modernist Female Black String Candleholder by Laurids Lonborg, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative and sculptural candleholder for bloc or ball candles. Designed and manufactured by Laurids Lonborg in Denmark during the 1960s. Composed of blackened string iron and rattan.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Wrought Iron

Candle Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder vienna around 1960s Cherrywood and glass Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Glass, Wood, Cherry

Large Brutalist Candle Holder in Solid Oak
Located in Tilburg, NL
Brutalist candle holder in solid oak, mid-20th century. Very graphical and sizable candle holder in a distinct brutalist style. Due to the size and shape, this candle holder will ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Wood, Oak

Pair of Candlesticks Polycarbonate Brass Candleholder, French, circa 1980
Located in Labrit, Landes
French polycarbonate pair of candle sticks. The transparency of the material gives an airy aesthetic to the whole. circa 1980 Good condition. Shipping: 10 x 20 x 31.5 0.3kg.
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1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

20th Century Swedish Svenskt Tenn Brass Slingan, Candle Holder by Josef Frank
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Slingan, candle holder made of handcrafted polished brass, designed by Josef Frank and produced by Svenskt Tenn in good condition. Each of ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Steuler Red Candleholder by Cari Zalloni
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
One beautiful, in a stunning red glaze, candleholder from the designer Cari Zalloni for Steuler Keramik. The candle holder are signed on the base with the company’s trademark and model number. Steuler was founded by Georg Steuler in Höhr-Grenzhausen in 1917. Steuler reached the very top artistically in the 60s and 70s and gained most fame by the 'Zyklon', 'Facette', and 'Çontinua' series from designer Cari Zalloni. Cari Zalloni (August 20, 1937– July 3...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Stained Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient stained wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Wood

20th Century Swedish Ystad-Metall Candlestick, Golden Holder by Gunnar Ander
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Ljusstake, candlestick made of hand crafted white-metal, designed by Gunnar Ander and produced by Ystad-Metall in good condition. The golden Scandinavian candle...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Translucent Glass Doric Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks was realized in the United States, circa 1960. Modeled after the Doric columns of ancient Greece, the piece offers a circular bas...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Glass

Big Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Stained Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient stained wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Wood

Two Candle Holders Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Two candle holders vienna around 1950s Size bigger one: H: 15cm W: 30cm D: 7cm Size smaler one: H: 14cm W: 24cm D: 6cm.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Set of Two Pottery Vases Objects by Cari Zalloni for Steuler, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Set of two ceramic vase elements Model: 5103 and 5101 Producer: Steuler, Germany Design: Cari Zalloni Decade: 1970s Description: Thes...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Iittala, Finland Pair of Art Glass Candleholders
Located in New York, NY
Iittala Finland. Midcentury pair of candleholders or candlesticks. Excellent condition. Complimentary free domestic shipping for this item.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Glass

Vintage 1950s-1960s WMF Kerzenständer Candleholder by Günter Kupetz Wagenfeld
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Candleholder Producer: WMF, Germany Design: Günter Kupetz Decade: 1950s Material: Metal / silver plated ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal

Hans-Agne Jakobsson Brass Candleholders Collection, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brass candleholder set designed and manufactured by Hans-Agne Jakobsson in Sweden, circa 1960. Hans-Agne Jakobsson (1919-2009) Swedish interior decorator and furniture designer Ha...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass

Modernist Signed Turned Wood Candle Holders, 1978
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of Modernist turned candle stick holders. On the bottom it reads "Christmas 1978" along with the initials CHW.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Walnut

20th Century Max Ingrand Pair of Candleholders for Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
Pair of candleholders designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte. The couple of candleholders are in metal with a handmade decoration in glass. Each Candleholder has the original Fontana Arte markbrand as shown in photos. Great idea for wedding's gift or in general item of vertu...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Crystal, Metal

Candle Holder, Vienna, Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Candle holder, Vienna, around 1960s. Brass and copper combination Original condition.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Brass, Copper

Black Orchid Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite "Black Orchid" Candlestick Holders by Michael Aram, a captivating addition to your home décor collection. Crafted with meticulou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Nickel

Mid-Century Modern 'Eldorado' Signed George Briard Silver Candlestick Holder
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid Century Modern "Eldorado" candlestick was realized by the celebrated studio of George Briard in the United States circa 1960. Realized in lustrous silver plate it fe...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Silver Plate

Hand Painted Ceramic Candle Holder, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Hand painted ceramic candle holder, circa 1960 By Unknown manufacturer. Spain. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina...
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1940s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Mid Century Design Hurricane, Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Custom Designed and Custom made for a designer in Los Angeles. The square base is cast in bronze with a Silver painted finish. Mounted with round pad ...
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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Glass

Vintage Mid-Century Hugo Grun Prima Kidney Shape Candle Holders
By Hugo Grün & Co. 1
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 3 vintage silver plated candle holders by Prima from Denmark. These pieces feature kidney bean shapes with single candle sconces near the l...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal

Red Murano Tealight Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian red Murano glass tealight holder hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using Bollicine technique / Made in Italy, circa 1960s Measure...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Murano Glass

Set of Three Marble Candle Holders
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
The set is of three marble candle holders. Heights: 5.5"H, 7"H and 9"H. More sets are available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Marble

Pair of Glass, Brass and metal Leaf Candle Holders, 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of glass, brass and metal leaf candle holders, 1960's.
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1960s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal, Brass

Ceasar Stoffi e Fritz Nagel Candleholders for BMF in Chromed Metal, 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Set of two Brutalist chromed metal stackable candleholders design Ceasar Stoffi and Fritz Nagel for BMF Nagel, made in Germany, 1960s Please note that the items are original of the ...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal

American Mid Century Modern Atomic Age Pair of Candleholders Set
By Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Great simple design on these pair of atomic age welded black enameled metal, striking design circa 1950's.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal

Contemporary Candle Holder Arch and Ball, Extra Large Black Steel, SET of 10
Located in London, GB
Louis Jobst' arch and ball extra large candle holder. The candle holder is machined from solid steel and patinated black. The candle holder shows of...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Metal, Steel

Big Spanish 'Hachero' Traditional Ancient Stained Wood Candleholder, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Spanish 'Hachero' traditional ancient stained wood candleholder. By unknown manufacturer from Spain, circa 1930. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and u...
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1930s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Wood

Candlesticks by Riedel Austria from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Architectural cast clear glass set of three candles, made by Riedel Austria in the 1970s Set of three.
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1970s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Art Glass

Glazed Ceramic Candle Holder by Adam Sadulski, Europe, 1960s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful glazed ceramic candle holder, designed by Adam Sadulski for Mirostowice Ceramic Factory in Poland, in 1970s. Signature on the bottom. A small chip of the glaze. Besides tha...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Set of Vintage Royal Copenhagen Glass Designed by Per Lutken for Holmegaard
Located in Søborg, DK
A rare set of vintage Royal Copenhagen vases designed by Per Lutkin for Holmegaard in a beautiful green tinted hand blown glass. All signed and engraved. Per Lütken was a Danish gl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Glass

Set of Two Steuler Blue Candleholder by Cari Zalloni
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Two beautiful, in a stunning blue glaze, candleholders from the designer Cari Zalloni for Steuler Keramik. The candle holders are signed on the base with the company’s trademark and ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Ceramic

Set of Colorful Danish Candlesticks
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A great set of four Danish turned wood candlesticks. The taller ones are 11.75"H, the yellow are 7.75"H.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

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Teak

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