Hilkka-Liisa Ahola Decorative Objects

A pair of Art Nouveau or Secessionist WMF 'Britannia metal' (pewter) and silver plate candle holders. Both marked to the interior of the base 'WMFB' and 'OX'. This finish was used be...

Pair of Organic Stoneware Candle Holders 1960s French Studio Pottery An attractive pair of studio pottery candle holders in ‘Grès Pyrité’ from 1960s France. Two handcrafted ceramic c...

LEVE candleholders, a creation by the renowned designer Birgitte Due Madsen, are inspired not only by her former work centered around geometry and abstract sculptural fragments...

Production date unknown. Assumed 1950's. comprises of welded brass tube with 2 removable candle spouts for insertion of candles. No markings. Work would compliment a machine age or F...

Polished brass crescent like shape, candle holders. Solid Bronze Candle Holders; Medium sized candle holder dimensions H: 3.75" W 1" D 2.25" Small sized candle holder dim...

LEVE candleholders, a creation by the renowned designer Birgitte Due Madsen, are inspired not only by her former work centered around geometry and abstract sculptural fragments, but also the old Italian masters like Tobia Scarpa, futuristic architecture and brutalism. The designer scaled her sculptures to smaller pieces and gave them direct function and purpose, seeing them as fragments that can be pulled apart. LEVE candleholders are available in three sizes – for tealights, pillar candles...

Mid-Century Pukeberg Walther art glass candle holders in a transparent "iceberg" modernist motif made of solid glass in Sweden, 1970's. Large Pukeberg Walther candle holder measures ...

Monumental 1930's candlestick patinated bronze and brass from Belgium or the Netherlands. Suitable as floor candle holder. Hand made bees wax candle available on request.

Handmade ceramic candle holder has a beautiful modern shape and is decorated with a combination of different kinds of glaze. The neck and the body are done in semi-matte traditional...

MARKINGS Each candle holder is fully marked on the bottom, including date XX (ca. 1920) and model number (2304). ROOCKWOOD POTTERY Roockwood is the synonym of the American Art Pottery. Founded on Thanksgiving Day in 1880 by Maria Longworth Storer, Rookwood made history – the first large manufacturing enterprise founded and owned by a woman in the United States and launching the art pottery movement in America. Within a decade, Rookwood pottery gained international acclaim, rivaling European and Asian firms that had been in existence for hundreds or thousands of years. Maria Longworth Nicholas, was the daughter of a wealthy art collector, she was inspired by Japanese pottery. When she discussed her desire to create fine pottery with her father, he provided the means and environment that allowed her to pursue her creative passions. And although it may have started as a hobby, the talented Maria quickly managed to establish Rookwood pottery as a quality producer of fine ceramic art potter. She setup the Rookwood company, hired artists like Japanese artist Kataro Shirayamadani who came to work for the company in 1887, and talented art students and encouraged them to use their creativity to experiment and create unique pottery pieces. Almost every piece designed by these artists sold for hundreds of dollars, and today they are regarded as highly collectible. A Rookwood piece by Japanese artist Kataro Shirayamadani sold for $198,000 in 1991. He was a Rookwood artist from 1887 until 1948. The Rookwood airbrush, called the mouth atomizer, was developed by Rookwood to apply glazes in an innovative way. The technique helped the company develop its own individual look. The atomizer helped add the beautiful layers of color Rookwood is known for, and the technique is still used at the Rookwood pottery today. More well-known pottery manufacturers and recognized artists doubted this female led company would have what it takes to succeed, but much to their surprise Rookwood turned out to be one of the best. By combining extraordinary attention to detail and innovative design Maria Longworth Nicholas made Rookwood the standard for ceramic pottery manufacturers to aim for. Today antique and vintage Rookwood Pottery...

Sculptural Art Deco candle holder. Early 20th century. Very decorative and sculptural art deco candle holder. A great elegant yet simple design featu...

Hilkka-Liisa Ahola (1920-2009) for Arabia. Bowl in glazed ceramics with hand-painted flowers. Finnish design, 1960s. Measures: 14 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.