Candelabra from Ystad Metall in Sweden

Candlestick in massive brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced in his own factory in Markaryd, Sweden.  

Table lamp in brass and elm. Made in the 1940s by Stockholms leading warehouse, Nordiska Kompaniet, at their own factory in Nyköping, Sweden.

Table lamp in metal and wood. Made in Sweden during the 1930s.

Handcrafted glass vase by Vicke Lindstrand, made during the 1950s at Kosta Glasbruk. Signed Kosta LH 5864.

Coffee table with inlaid wood in graphical patterns. With our knowledge about Swedish furniture very likely made in Tranås. A town well known f...

Vase decorated in a technique using a colored slurry of clay as the paint. This vase is a very fine, early, example of the production at Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden.

A brass candelabra designed and produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1940s.

A brass and black-painted metal candelabra designed and produced by Ystad-Metall, Sweden, 1940s. fits 0.7” diameter candles

Swedish Modernist candle holder by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden. Stylised flowers in brass on 6 asymmetrical black enameled steel ...

Swedish Modernist candle holder by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad-Metall, located in the town of Ystad in Sweden. Stylised flowers in brass on 4 asymmetrical black enameled steel ...

These brass candelabra was made in 1960s at Ystad Metall in Sweden. Designed by Gunnar Ander. Nice, lined brass with holders for small candlesticks. Good condition with wear of ag...

Gunnar Ander was an industrial designer and architect, and one of the brightest stars of 20th-century Swedish metal, wood, and glass design. His most well-known models are the innovative designs for Ystad Metall, such as this unique pair of candle holders. His designs are represented in numerous museums in Sweden. This branched candle holder, or ‘ljusstake’ in Swedish, is a modern interpretation of the classic candlestick that was once found in most Swedish homes. The versatile shapes and forms of this model come alive thanks to the modern materials and the colour choice. The black lacquered metal structure is composed of 6 asymmetrical arms that share the same curve except for the central pair that are perfectly straight. The arms connect at the base in the middle and are wrapped by a sculptural brass piece. This creates a neat, seemingly gravity defying visual effect. The candles’ cups are made of brass that stand out beautifully against the black structure. The cups are formed so that the dripping wax is caught inside of them, similarly to chambersticks. Arranged carefully at different heights, the cups make the design dynamic and quite organic as well. With home improvements...