Bertil Vallien Candle Holders

Set of nine candle holders by Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs, Denmark.

For your consideration, a pair of Dansk star shaped glass votive candle holders, Set of two, Denmark, circa 1970s. Unmarked Dimensions: 2.25 H x 3.75 diameter- candle 1.25 diameter....

Beautiful candelabra by Erik Höglund, made from wrought iron and glass. The rustic iron stem is adorned with four pear shaped glass medallions that bring rain drops on a bare tree to mind. Fits regular candles. Erik Höglund was one of Sweden’s foremost glass artists, whose innovative designs and glass making techniques revolutionized the scene of both art glass and serve ware in the 1950s. His bold and personal designs gave him and the glassworks Boda worldwide acclaim. Erik Höglund is considered the most influential Swedish glass artist of the 1950s and 1960s, alongside Ingeborg Lundin. Höglund was admitted to the prestigious school Konstfack at the age of 16, first studying to become an art teacher, but later changing to the sculptor’s line. He rebelled against many of what he considered to be conventional ideas at the school, and was almost expelled. His nonconformism would follow him through his career, aiding him in following his own path and repeatedly breaking new ground. Erik Höglund started working at Boda glassworks in 1953. At the time, Boda focused on producing high-quality serve ware in ethereal, cut-glass designs under the direction of Fritz Kallenberg. Höglund brought new perspectives and ideas, experimenting with the glass mass to give it a bubbly look and introducing colored glass and irregular finishes. These ideas were in direct opposition to the traditional ideas of what quality glass is, and Höglund was initially met with skepticism. He created rustic designs that allowed for everyday, multiple uses of glass, allowing it to be both functional and aesthetic. This down-to-earth IDEA appealed to both critics and collectors, although it took some years into the 1950s to win over the general public. In 1955, Erik Höglund’s glass was presented at the H55 Exhibition and one of his vases, whilst considered scandalous due to its suggestive decor, was purchased by the Swedish king. In 1957 he was awarded the Lunning Prize, its until then youngest awardee. Following that, his glass was exhibited in the Georg Jensen store on 5th Avenue in New York, making Erik Höglund and Boda world renowned. Erik Höglund was a master of all artistic trades. His glass murals...

Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dansk Designs round Lead Crystal glass candle holders. Marked underneath Dansk International Designs LTD IH...

Candelabra designed by Erik Höglund. Made by hand in iron at Boda smide and clear glass prisms from Boda glass. Three arms and six glass shards. Very good vintage condition with ligh...

Vintage Dansk International Designs Teak Wood & Brass Candle Holder By Jens Quistgaard Midcentury Danish modern teak and brass candleholder by Dansk. Mi...

Hanging candelabra in wrought iron and crystal by Bertil Vallien for Boda Smide, Sweden, circa 1970. It consists of 12 candleholders held by a circular wrought iron frame. Conditio...

A rare and striking Swedish art glass vase made for Kosta Boda by renowned glass maker Bertil Vallien (Swedish, b.1938) and dating from the 1970’s. The square bodied vase is decorated in colored confetti pattern and and is one of a series of similarly designed pieces which Vallien produced during the 1970’s. The vase is hand blown and made in thick opaque blue glass...

Eight Arm Candle Holder. Brutalist Design. Possibly Cast Iron . Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 5 1/2 W ; 5 1/2 D ; 6 3/4 D

This sculpture by Bertil Vallien is hand-forged in iron with a deliberately rough and direct expression. The form is simple and graphic, with the surface clearly showing the marks of...

Chunky crystal glass candle holder, candlestick by Göran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1970s. Gorgeous heavy mid-century design classic from Scandinavia. Ideal for a tealight o...

A pair mid century iron candlesticks. Great geometric design. Would make a wonderful centerpiece. United States, 1950. Each measures 7" x 9" x 5.5" h