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Piet Hein Ursa Major

Piet Hein Ursa Major Seven-Arm Candelabrum … Danish Modern Brass Candle Holder
Piet Hein Ursa Major Seven-Arm Candelabrum … Danish Modern Brass Candle Holder

Piet Hein Ursa Major Seven-Arm Candelabrum … Danish Modern Brass Candle Holder

By Piet Hein

Located in Chicago, IL

Solid brass candelabrum, named "Ursa Major" and created by Danish designer Piet Hein while living in Argentina.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

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Original "Ursa Major" Candelabrum by Piet Hein
Original "Ursa Major" Candelabrum by Piet Hein

Original "Ursa Major" Candelabrum by Piet Hein

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H 26.75 in W 22 in D 3 in

Original "Ursa Major" Candelabrum by Piet Hein

By Piet Hein

Located in Hudson, NY

Solid brass candelabrum, created by Hein while living in Argentina. He designed this to remind him of his home in Denmark, since the star constellation is not visible in the southern...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Piet Hein "Ursa Major" Candelabra
Piet Hein "Ursa Major" Candelabra

Piet Hein "Ursa Major" Candelabra

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H 20.5 in W 17 in D 4.5 in

Piet Hein "Ursa Major" Candelabra

By Piet Hein

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Wonderful Piet Hein "Ursa Major" brass candelabra. Created by Hein while living in Argentina.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Centerpieces

Piet Hein, "Ursa Major" Adjustable Candelabrum, Brushed Steel, Denmark
Piet Hein, "Ursa Major" Adjustable Candelabrum, Brushed Steel, Denmark

Piet Hein, "Ursa Major" Adjustable Candelabrum, Brushed Steel, Denmark

By Piet Hein

Located in High Point, NC

An "Ursa Major" candelabrum designed by Piet Hein. Executed in brushed steel.

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Candelabras

Materials

Steel

Vintage Modernist "Ursa Major" Candelabra by Piet Hein, Denmark
Vintage Modernist "Ursa Major" Candelabra by Piet Hein, Denmark

Vintage Modernist "Ursa Major" Candelabra by Piet Hein, Denmark

By Piet Hein

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful “Ursa Major” candelabra by Piet Hein, made from brass.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

"Ursa major" brass candelabra by Piet Hein, Denmark, 1953
"Ursa major" brass candelabra by Piet Hein, Denmark, 1953

"Ursa major" brass candelabra by Piet Hein, Denmark, 1953

By Piet Hein

Located in Hägersten, SE

Candelabra "Ursa Major" designed by Peit Hein. Produced by his own company during the 1950s. Made from solid brass with age related patina. Good vintage condition with age related we...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Large version "Ursa Major" brass candelabra by Piet Hein, 1950s
Large version "Ursa Major" brass candelabra by Piet Hein, 1950s

Large version "Ursa Major" brass candelabra by Piet Hein, 1950s

By Piet Hein

Located in Hägersten, SE

Large version of the "Ursa Major" candelabra designed by Piet Hein. Produced in Denmark by his own company during the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Piet Hein, Candelabra Model Ursa Major, Solid Brass, Danish / Mid-Century Modern
Piet Hein, Candelabra Model Ursa Major, Solid Brass, Danish / Mid-Century Modern

Piet Hein, Candelabra Model Ursa Major, Solid Brass, Danish / Mid-Century Modern

Located in Stockholm, SE

Candelabra in solid brass by danish designer Piet Hein. Designed in 1953 and named "Ursa Major" and created by Danish designer Piet Hein.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall Candelabrum
Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall Candelabrum

Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall Candelabrum

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H 9.75 in W 10.5 in D 2.5 in

Gunnar Ander for Ystad-Metall Candelabrum

By Piet Hein, Ystad-Metall, Gunnar Ander

Located in New Windsor, NY

Copper accents with a matte black lacquered base and felted bottom. Reminiscent of Piet Hein's variation of the Ursa Major candleholder, circa 1960.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ursa Major Candelabra by Piet Hein
Ursa Major Candelabra by Piet Hein

Ursa Major Candelabra by Piet Hein

By Piet Hein

Located in Hudson, NY

Solid brass candelabra, created by Hein while living in Argentina. He designed this to remind him of his home in Denmark, since the star constellation is not visible in the southern ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candle Holders

Original Ursa Major Candelabrum by Piet Hein, 1953
Original Ursa Major Candelabrum by Piet Hein, 1953

Original Ursa Major Candelabrum by Piet Hein, 1953

By Piet Hein

Located in Hudson, NY

Solid brass candelabrum, created by Hein while living in Argentina. He designed this to remind him of his home in Denmark, since the star constellation is not visible in the southern...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candelabras

Ursa Major Candelabra By Piet Hein
Ursa Major Candelabra By Piet Hein

Ursa Major Candelabra By Piet Hein

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H 27 in W 22 in D 4.75 in

Ursa Major Candelabra By Piet Hein

Located in Chicago, IL

Piet Hein was a true Renaissance man. A poet, mathematician, inventor and designer, Hein embarked on a search for ideal forms, referencing mathematics rather than historical designs.

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20th Century Candle Holders

Materials

Steel, Brass

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