Kensington Ware Candle Holders

Gorgeous floral art Deco style candelabra. This candelabra is made in brass and has three holders in varying heights. The candelabra resembles floral wherein the holders are flowers ...

Wonderful Pair of Art Deco Candle Holders in Wrought Iron and Stone, Europe, 1930s. Hands down the best pair of candle holders we've ever encountered. They feature a very elegant ar...

Pair monumental patinated bronze Art Deco candle holders. Designer and year unknown.

Superb pair of scandinavian diabolo candle holders designed and produced in finland in the 1970s. Design objects in aluminum attributed to the famous finnish designer Tapio Wirkka...

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...

A very nice pair of signed iron brutalist candle holders, circa 1970s. The set is signed on the base "Perry", is in good vintage condition and measures 3"W x 3"D x 3"H. Cool well cr...

A pair of German WMF Art Deco two-arm candle holders. An elegant pair of Art Deco silver-plated candle holders by WMF, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany, circa 1930s.

Ribbed crystal candle holders. The pair may any table elegant! also a fine addition to the mantle. The pair are of good weight and have a nice reflectiv...

Monumental candlestick dating from the 1930s, designed to hold large pillar candles and suitable for use as a floor-standing candle holder. The piece stands on a curvaceous foot and ...

Stylish candle holder or candelabra from WMF Ikora. Nowadays pieces of Ikora metalwork by WMF are coveted as valuable collectors' items. Hallmark stamped in the bottom.

A pair of German WMF Art Deco three-arm candle holders. An elegant pair of Art Deco nickel-plated brass three-arms candle holders by WMF, Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik, Germany...

Art Deco Candle Holder in Hand Hammered Metal 1930s This is a wonderful art deco candle holder in hand hammered metal. A simple yet very elegant design - very art deco but also with...