Modern Candle Holders
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona 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
Blue Onyx Sphere Candle Holders - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A set of 2 vintage blue onyx stone candle holders. Simple sphere shapes. Beautiful blue and tan coloring and veining to the stone. Felted bottoms. Made to hold standard taper candles.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Stone
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
Late 20th Century
Measures: 3.5"W x 3.5"D x 9.25"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal 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 Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Anthony Redmile Silverplated Figural Frog Mounted Ostrich Egg Candlestick
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Anthony Redmile Silverplated Figural Frog Mounted Ostrich Egg Candlestick
Stamped 'Redmile London'
London, Circa 1970s
Fashioned as a standing a 17.5...
Category
20th Century English Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Votive Holder in Clear Quartz Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Three Graduating Swedish Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum, BK, 1984
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Three Graduating Swedish Brass Candlesticks by Lars Bergsten for Gusum Signed and dated 1984
Sweden, Late 20th Century
Add subtle design to your home decor with this stunning set o...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
fferrone Contemporary Modern Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scone
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary, modern, asymmetrical candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect which perfe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sons of Marble Candle Holder Hurricane, Amber
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Brass
Menorah Jewish Candelabrum in Blown Murano Glass, Vintage Murano Gallery 1970s
Located in Villaverla, IT
High-End Menorah Jewish Candelabrum in Blown Murano Glass, Vintage Murano Gallery 1970s.
This unique Murano glass masterpiece is one of the most...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Satin Chrome Modern Design Metal Candelabra - Chorus by Karim Rashid 2004
By Umbra, Karim Rashid
Located in Glasgow, GB
"Chorus" a modern-style candelabra, designed in 2004 by award winning industrial designer Karim Rashid in collaboration with Umbra.
A wonderful and innovative shape: the candelabr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Chrome, Zinc
Pair of Mirrored Candle Sconces
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of early 21st-century mirrored candle sconces brings understated elegance to any wall. The oval backplates feature beautifully etched starburst patterns radiating from the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Sons of Brass Candle Holder Hurricane, Army
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair candlelight holder cobalt blue glass and brass by Villeroy & Boch
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
Pair candlelight holder cobalt blue glass and brass by Villeroy & Boch
Category
1980s German Vintage Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Sweetsop Candle / Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Martinican Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick Black Marble - Large
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere.
Includes large clear...
Category
2010s British Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Carrara Marble
Japanese Yugen Scented Large Candle Raku White and Black Ceramic
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Yugen in Japanese literally means "slightly dark " and it stands for the charm of all the things that are in dim light. It means the dark light and the beauty of remaining in the dar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Handmade Glass Rose Candelabra Flower Pink Leaves Green Romantic
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
A Hand-Blown Glass Candelabra by Simone Crestani, featuring 6 Candle Holders
The Rose Candelabra is a breathtaking piece by Simone Crestani, where the artistry of glassblowing trans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Glass
Crystal Balls Colorful Candleholder, Made in Italy
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
A unique piece
Crystal candleholder made in Venice
Colorful and bright this candleholder will make your table spark.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Simon Large Silver Plated Seven-Branched Candleholder by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The seven branches of the candleholder by Borek Sipek design are pushing up with sinuous curves, as if they were shoots of a wild plant.
Borek Sipek (1949-2016) studied interior des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Silver
Japanese Komorebi Scented Candle Cup Black Base Raku Crackle
By LAAB Milano
Located in monza, Monza and Brianza
Komerobi, in Japanese, means: " the sunlight that passes through the leaves of the trees ". This cup by its extremely clean design is a reminder of the zen essentiality and the use of the cup for its most sacred purpose during ceremonies. Featuring a wooden wick, that enables the flame to expand itself also horizontally and with a sound reminding the crackle of the fire. Citrus top notes mixed with Ginger, Almond, and Spices heart notes give this fragrance an irresistible appeal. A black burnt Raku band and its raku crackle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Modernist Flower Blossom Candlesticks
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Mid-Century two-light table candleabra or candle holders.
In sterling silver.
Retailed by Cartier.
Likely designed and manufactured by Abbiati Gioacchino fu Carlo f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
fferrone Contemporary Pair of Mirror Polished Stainless Steel Candle Wall Scones
Located in Chicago, IL
Strikingly simple and minimal, the contemporary asymmetrical Candle wall sconce, made from mirror polish stainless steel, reflects the light doubling it’s effect. This listing for a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arin Candleholder by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
Located in Geneve, CH
Arin Candleholder by Ayse Zelal Tugrul
One of a Kind
Dimensions: W 20 x H 60 cm.
Materials: Copper.
“Arin” refers to light or illumination in Kurdish.
Zelal, born in Diyarbakir, in...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Copper
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 Candle Holders
Materials
Murano Glass, Art Glass
Brass Tea Light Cups 'Set of 5'
Located in Paonia, CO
The (wh)ORE HAüS STUDIOS small goods collection was made for those that wanted to experience the (wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. Our brass tea light...
Category
2010s American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Spring Is Coming II Aluminium Six-Piece Candleholder by Laudani & Romanelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Spring is coming and it’s time to have flowers decorating the table. Laudani & Romanelli involve the light of a candle in the project.
Marta Laudani and MarCo Romanelli are architec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Aluminum
Candle Snuffer, Made from Silver, Gold and Patinated Metal, Contemporary Work.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Candle snuffer, made from silver, gold and patinated metal, contemporary work.
A delicate and artistic candle snuffer, designed to extinguish candles with grace. Made from silver, g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 Exquise Baccarat items, Sky Blue Crystal, France
By Baccarat
Located in Rijssen, NL
Glorifying the effects of refracted light for 170 years, the iconic Baccarat pieces are well-know over the world.
A crystal masterpiece set of exceptional proportions, the set cryst...
Category
1990s French Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Solid Brass Aesop Oil Burner by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid Brass Aesop Oil Burner by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: W 13 x D 11 x H 7 cm
Materials: Brass
An object of substance and beauty, a unique, refined alternative to traditional burners. Designed for Aesop by Studio Henry Wilson...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Sterling Silver
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan
Located in Geneve, CH
Saman Candle Holder by Chandler McLellan
Dimensions: D 19.05 x W 21.6 x H 45.1 cm.
Materials: Metal.
A sculptural candle holder. Inspired by grounded whimsey and the hug of a rain tree...
Category
2010s American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Votive Holder in Pink Quartz Large
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Indulge in the captivating allure of Kathryn McCoy's Rock Crystal Collection, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends nature's raw beauty with exquisite craftsmanship. Available in vari...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Turner Cast Aluminium Candleholder by Xavier Lust for Driade
By Xavier Lust, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Graceful and charming by itself; romantic in a pair (like a pas-de-deux); mysterious in a group of six, like in a forest: this candleholder by Xavier lust knows how happily spend dif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Aluminum
Brass Trio Candle Holder by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Trio Candle Holder by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 18 x H 3 cm
Materials: Brass
Trio holds three candles in a solid, hand poured, brass form.
Trio candleholder is manufactured...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Hand Cut Crystal Candlestick Set Ambrosià
Located in Glendale, CA
The Ambrosià Crystal Candlestick is designed to intersect modernity with classicism, giving any environment a sense of the most luxurious and novel atmosphere. This high-end luxury c...
Category
2010s Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary Candleholder, Black Ceramic, Contemporary Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary candleholder, black ceramic, contemporary art.
Contemporary black ceramic candleholder inspired by the Cobra art movement of the 1960s. This original candleholder featu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Ceramic
European Contemporary Gold Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick White Marble - Large
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere.
Includes large clear...
Category
2010s British Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Carrara Marble
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick White Marble - Small
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere.
Includes large clear...
Category
2010s British Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Carrara Marble
Lee Broom - Fulcrum Candlestick Black Marble - Small
By Lee Broom
Located in New York, NY
A play on the concept of pivots and supports, Fulcrum is a sculptural and monolithic candlestick whose cylindrical stem appears to balance on a central sphere.
Includes large clear...
Category
2010s British Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Carrara Marble
Brass Almendres Candle Holder by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Almendres Candle Holder by Henry Wilson
Dimensions: D 11 x H 3 cm
Materials: Brass
Almendres candleholder is a solid, hand poured brass form with an almond shaped profile.
Almendres candleholder is manufactured in small batches, slight variations will occur from piece to piece. Production marks may...
Category
2010s Australian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
Handmade Cast Brass T-Light Candle-holder with Three Birds
Located in London, GB
Each of those original and elegant brass t-light holders is handmade individually. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are polished revealing the lustrous finish of this bea...
Category
2010s Indian Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Brass
24-Karat Gold Triple Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz, Pair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
Category
20th Century French Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Brass
Set of 3 Chromed Metal Hexagon Candle Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish set of 3 chromed metal hexagonal candle holders. The set can be set aside with each piece of placed apart. The hexagonal design and chrome finish give a very industrial clean...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Chrome
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks With Dragon Motif, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks with Chinese dragon motif
By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base)
Late 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 4.25"D x 8.25"H.
Very good original v...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Metal Candlesticks by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of metal candlesticks by Vincent Darré & Monoprix.
Pair of metal candlesticks by Vincent Darré for Monoprix, 21st century.
H: 51cm, D: 14cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Pair of Albert Paley Darkened Forged Iron Botanical Candlesticks, 1993
By Albert Paley
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of 1993 Forged Iron Floral Candleholders by Albert Paley. Featuring elegant floral shapes with flowing tendrils in heavy bronze patina. Organic. Blossoms. Art Nouveau style. Sta...
Category
1990s American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Iron
Pair of 24kt Gold Double Branch Candlesticks with Rock Crystals, Claude Boeltz
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern candlesticks were realized in France by the esteemed artisan Claude Victor Boeltz. They offer an exploded form sculpted, by hand, and cast in...
Category
20th Century French Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, 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 Candle Holders
Materials
Wood
Les Immobiles N°4 Candleholder by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Les Immobiles N°4 candleholder by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 37.2 x W 43.4 x H 61 cm
Materials: Black, yellow, blue, and red powder coated metal mirrors in glossy silver metal. C...
Category
2010s French Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Original Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder
Located in Germantown, MD
An Original, discontinued Waterford Cut Crystal Ball Candle Holder in excellent condition. Measures 4" in diamter and stands 3.5" tall. This item...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Crystal
Les Immobiles N°1 Candleholder by Thomas Dariel
Located in Geneve, CH
Les Immobiles N°1 Candleholder by Thomas Dariel
Dimensions: D 27 x W 22 x H 60 cm
Materials: base in black powder-coated metal Parts in plated metal coated with glossy Copper fini...
Category
2010s French Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Metal
Studio Signed Sea Green Glass Tiered Candlesticks Pair Of 90's
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of studio artist signed light sea green tiered glass candlesticks are from 1993. They are signed in cursive S manger'93 then copyright 1992. They do not swivel and ...
Category
1990s North American Modern Candle Holders
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Modern candle holders for sale on 1stDibs.
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