Josef Frank Knot Of Friendship
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
People Also Browsed
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s Table Lamps
Iron
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
2010s French Modern Side Tables
Wood, Elm
2010s American End Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...
Brass
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
2010s German Baroque Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Recent Sales
Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Art Deco Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Candelabras
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks
Brass
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s South American Mid-Century Modern Candle Holders
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Brass
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras
Brass
Josef Frank for sale on 1stDibs
Austrian architect and furniture and fabric designer Josef Frank was a leading voice for a gentle, humane modernism. His advocacy of warm, comfortable, eclectically styled environments was highly influential in his adopted country of Sweden, and it’s now widely regarded as a harbinger of the backlash against doctrinaire modernism and the embrace of the homespun that occurred in the late 1960s.
The son of a successful Viennese textile manufacturer, Frank studied architecture at Vienna University of Technology, graduating in 1910. From the first years of his practice, he marched counter to the orderly, symmetrical architectural layouts and decors prescribed by contemporaries such as Adolf Loos.
Frank drafted rooms of varying shapes and called for flexible interior-design arrangements. His furniture pieces are light and easy to move — and his chairs are always made of wood, most often with lushly curved steam-bent arms and slatted backs. Frank openly loathed the tubular steel furnishings and “machine for living” aesthetic promoted by Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and other Bauhaus principals. “The home must not be a mere efficient machine,” Frank once said. “It must offer comfort, rest and coziness…. There are no puritan principles in good interior decoration.”
Frank — who was Jewish — sensed the dire implications of the rise of Nazism in Germany and Austria, and in 1933 he moved to Stockholm with his Swedish wife, Anna. He became the design chief for the furnishings maker Svenskt Tenn and found a perfect match culturally for his brand of simple, relaxed and bright creations. Like many modernists — notably Charles and Ray Eames and Alexander Girard — Frank had a deep love of folk art, which influenced his designs for a wide array of colorful, richly patterned upholstery fabrics, many based on the classic “Tree of Life” motif.
In all his designs, Frank took inspiration from a broad variety of sources. In his furniture, one can discern traces of Asian patterns, Rococo, Italian Renaissance, Scandinavian handicrafts and even Chippendale pieces. As such, the work of Frank — the friendly modernist — is at home in any type of décor.
Find vintage Josef Frank pillows, armchairs, floor lamps and other furniture on 1stDibs.
Materials: brass Furniture
Whether burnished or lacquered, antique, new and vintage brass furniture can elevate a room.
From traditional spaces that use brass as an accent — by way of brass dining chairs or brass pendant lights — to contemporary rooms that embrace bold brass decor, there are many ways to incorporate the golden-hued metal.
“I find mixed metals to be a very updated approach, as opposed to the old days, when it was all shiny brass of dulled-out silver tones,” says interior designer Drew McGukin. “I especially love working with brass and blackened steel for added warmth and tonality. To me, aged brass is complementary across many design styles and can trend contemporary or traditional when pushed either way.”
He proves his point in a San Francisco entryway, where a Lindsey Adelman light fixture hangs above a limited-edition table and stools by Kelly Wearstler — also an enthusiast of juxtapositions — all providing bronze accents. The walls were hand-painted by artist Caroline Lizarraga and the ombré stair runner is by DMc.
West Coast designer Catherine Kwong chose a sleek brass and lacquered-parchment credenza by Scala Luxury to fit this San Francisco apartment. “The design of this sideboard is reminiscent of work by French modernist Jean Prouvé. The brass font imbues the space with warmth and the round ‘portholes’ provide an arresting geometric element.”
Find antique, new and vintage brass tables, case pieces and other furnishings now on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right candle-holders for You
For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.
When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.
Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.
If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.