Sculptor, painter and designer Margit Wittig has over the years gained a following of interior designers and collectors who are drawn to her modern bespoke lighting, screens and occasional furniture. Among them is noted British interior designer and founder of Firmdale Hotels, Kit Kemp, who once described Wittig’s versatile pieces as “curious, intriguing, classical yet lyrical.”
Born in Germany, Wittig grew up in creative surroundings. Her mother, an artist, encouraged her to paint watercolors of their garden and they would create festive Christmas ornaments using old wax candles.
Although she initially trained as a physiotherapist, Wittig quit the profession when she moved to the United States in 1997. She later left the U.S. for London, then a mother of two young children, and decided to pursue an art career.
Wittig studied sculpture and stone carving at the Art Academy in London and studied metalwork at Central Saint Martins. For her sculptures, Wittig drew inspiration from her years of observing the human form in her role as a physiotherapist. She also cites sculptors Constantin Brancusi and Alberto Giacometti as notable influences.
Wittig found herself incorporating her sculptures — as well as other objects she made in resin and glass — into functional and artistic table lamps. Although it began as a hobby, Wittig’s handcrafted decorative lighting soon caught the attention of London’s interior designers.
In 2016, Wittig officially established her studio. Over the past several years, she has expanded her lighting collection to include wall sconces and chandeliers. Wittig has also branched out into designing and making other furniture such as sculptural candlesticks, mirrors and her Manhattan Cube, which is technically a side table that can double as a stool.
Wittig’s table lamps and candlesticks are included in the décor of Firmdale Hotels’ The Whitby in New York and Ham Yard Hotel in London. Her pieces have also been featured in several international publications such as The English Home, House and Garden, ELLE Decoration, the New York Times and Architectural Digest, to name a few.
On 1stDibs, find a range of Margit Wittig lighting, decorative objects and seating.
European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle, Nickel by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Metal
Cast Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door Handle
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each door pull begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching fixture comes in bespoke length, depending on the number of pearls. The door handles are cast in bronze. Margit Wittig is inspired by modern artists and sculptors such as Giacometti and Ivon Hitchens. Her work is constantly evolving using different textures as the driving force - intertwined with her work with color. Her functional art spreads the gamit from modern simplicity to rich and complex designs and color. Her pieces are placed with collectors around the globe. Working from her studio in London, as well as door handles, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Bronze
Bronze European Contemporary Sculptural Door handle by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Bronze
Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary White Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres and cuboids which are used to create moulds in different sizes. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in low and tall sizes depending on the number of blocks. The candlesticks are cast in bio-resin with 30% recycled content and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure colour consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic...
Brass
European Contemporary Gold Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped d...
Brass
Contemporary Sculpted Green Block & Pearl Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl and block shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted components which are used to create moulds in different sizes. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in different sizes depending on the number of blocks. The candlesticks are cast in bio-resin with 30% recycled components and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure color consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Brass
Set of Contemporary Turquoise European Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds in three sizes. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in three different sizes depending on the number of pearls: three, five and seven. The candlesticks are cast in resin and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure colour consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Brass
Contemporary European Block & Pearl Candlestick In Green by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl and block shaped de...
Brass
21st Century Raw Bronze Contemporary Sculpture, 'Emotion' by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
This raw bronze sculpture has a natural golden brass finish. The female and male Giacometti-influenced portraits are individual objects and can be positione...
Bronze
Contemporary European Block & Pearl Candlestick In Green by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl and block shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted components which are used to create moulds in different sizes. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in different sizes depending on the number of blocks. The candlesticks are cast in bio-resin with 30% recycled components and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure color consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Brass
Block & Pearl Contemporary Candlestick In White by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are ...
Brass
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositio...
Brass
European Contemporary yellow Sculptural Candlestick Set of Three
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlestick...
Epoxy Resin
Cast European Contemporary Sculptural Door Handle, Nickel Finish
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Bronze
Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary Yellow Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Brass
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlestick by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each candlestick begins as hand-sculpted spheres which are used to create moulds in three sizes. Margit refers to these finished spheres as pearls. These highly original, eye-catching candlesticks come in three different sizes depending on the number of pearls: three, five and seven. The candlesticks are cast in resin and Jesmonite mixed with pigment at the start of the process, to ensure color consistency. Some of the candlesticks are subtly finished with hand painted gold patina to reflect the shimmer of the candle. Each one is made with a solid brass drip catcher and can be cast in a variety of colors. Working from her studio in London, as well as candlesticks, Margit creates artistic lighting...
Brass
Set of Contemporary Dark Berry European Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each...
Brass
Italian Bronze Door Knocker
Located in Essex, MA
With arabesques and satyr mask.
Contemporary Bronze Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, France, 2021
By Bertrand Créac'h
Located in London, GB
"Elevation" Sculpture by Bertrand Créac'h, 2021 Bronze with black patina, cast iron with sand core, chiseled and patinated. 1/8 print, signed. Dimensions: H 80 x 18.5 x 7 cm The bronze sculptur, belongs to a series that abstractly interprets the balance and harmony of the rocky, mineral landscapes of Brittany — the artist’s native region. His work translates emotion and memory into spatial forms carved from lived experience. Handcrafted Cast Bronze Edition of 8 pieces + 4 AP. Signed and numbered, foundry mark. ______ Bertrand Créac'h is a french sculptor. He studied at the Ecole Boulle in Paris and met the artists Étienne Martin...
Bronze
$2,749 / set
H 23.23 in Dm 7.09 in
Tall Lacquered Green Wooden Candlesticks Set of Four, Italian, 1790
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Unusual set of 4 ancient tall Italian wooden candlesticks, lacquered green - Different from other candlesticks! It is possible also to buy a pair - O/6196.
Fruitwood
Set of 2 Candlesticks by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Born in Nebraska, Don S. Shoemaker studied painting at The Fine Arts Institution of Chicago. In the late 1940s, he moved to Mexico with his family and settled in Santa Maria de Guido...
Hardwood
$1,084 / item
H 17.72 in W 2.37 in D 1.58 in
Brutalist sculptural door handles in bronze, depicting a swimmer, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking set of sculptural bronze pieces, made in Italy during the 1970s, depicting elongated human figures captured in the dynamic movement of a swim...
Bronze
Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite brass snail sculpture captures the beauty of nature with remarkable craftsmanship and elegant form. The spiraled shell is adorned with delicate, swirling etchings that...
Bronze
$4,337
H 4.93 in W 2.56 in D 8.27 in
Rene Broissand, Pair of Door Handles "Birds", Modernism, Sculpture, Design, 1970
By René Broissand
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Artist : René Broissand Title : Pair of Door handles « Birds » - Big size Date : circa 1970 Size: Size: 4.9 in (h) x 8.3 in (l) x 2.6 in (w) / 12.5 cm (h) x 21 cm (long) x 6.5 cm (larg) Materials and Techniques: Stainless Steel Additional Details: Stainless steel with a shiny patina, worked with a blowtorch. Comparison: the “heron” dining room table which appears in the setting of the film “Fear in the City”. We have the same pair of door handles in a smaller size. Rene Broissand biography : René Broissand (1928-2019) was a very talented decorator and artist. Born in Tunisia to French parents, he learned the trade of welder upon arriving in France. He quickly devoted himself to this material that he learned to love: metal and particularly stainless steel, preferring it to others for its malleability and resistance. He will explore all the possibilities through exchanges with numerous artists using this material. He will be particularly determined to explore all its limits in an artistic dimension. René Broissand will never stop creating. He participated in his first exhibitions in Paris from 1963 with metal artists such as César, Hiquily, Guzman and Albert Féraud. From Basel to New York, he has held exhibitions over a period of twenty years. His career has been built around the intimate relationships he has maintained with numerous entrepreneurs and personalities. Appreciated both for his sculpture and his furniture, for this fabulous international notebook composed of personalities from the world of TV, cinema and politics, he is required to respond to important orders. His polished bronze lighting fixtures...
Stainless Steel
$456 / set
H 7.49 in W 0.79 in D 3.15 in
Set of 2 Contemporary Golden Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Brass Planchart Handles by Henry Wilson Dimensions: W 2 x D 8 x H 19 cm Materials: Brass Brass Planchart Handle to suit cabinetry and doors. Each piece is sand cast and ru...
Brass
Mid-Century European Contemporary Stone Sculpture
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking mid-century contemporary stone sculpture with abstract, organic form and hand-carved texture—blending modernist sensibility with natural material for a timeless artistic p...
Stone
Sculptural Handcrafted Sand Cast Bronze Candlesticks 'Set of 3'
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
These elegant and sexy candlesticks were sculpted in wax then sand cast in solid bronze. They taper like a Manolo stiletto but finished with a rustic patina that brings them down to ...
Bronze
Contemporary Golden Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson
By Henry Wilson
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Incense Burner by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 6 x H 5 cm Materials: Bronze The Incense Burner was initially designed for Perfumer H. The p...
Bronze
$252 / item
H 3.55 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in
White Travertine Sculpted Candleholder Contemporary Art by Sanna Völker
Located in Geneve, CH
White travertine sculpted candleholder by Sanna Völker The size of the candleholder is 15 x 3 x 9 cm, designed to be used with drip-less candles of si...
Travertine
$445 / set
H 5.91 in W 2.37 in D 3.94 in
Green Palm Trees Candlesticks Hand Painted Made in Italy Set of 2
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Light up your table with our palm trees candlestick Size small 15cm Size medium 25cm.
Ceramic
Set of 4 Brown Patina Steel Candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich
By Lukas Friedrich
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 brown patina steel candlestick by Lukasz Friedrich Dimensions: D 5 x H 15 cm Materials: Brown patina on steel.
Steel
$1,718
H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Pair of rare enamelled door handles by Paolo De Poli, Italy 1950s
By Paolo De Poli
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare set of two door handles by Paolo De Poli for VIS. Copper plates with beautiful green and black enamels. The pieces can be used as opposites on glass or metal doors, or side by s...
Copper
Sold
H 16.54 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Custom order for Blanca, Nickel plating for 2 Sculptural Door Handles
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Metal
Sold
H 16.54 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in
Custom order for Blanca, 2qty tarnished Silver Sculptural Door Handle
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned door handles, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Eac...
Bronze
Custom Order Andrea, Block & Pearl Candlestick In Green
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl and block shaped de...
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Customised order for Ammara, Candlesticks in various pinks by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped d...
Brass
European Contemporary green Sculptural Candlestick Set of Three
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlestick...
Resin
European Contemporary White Sculptural Candlestick Set of Three
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesti...
Epoxy Resin
Sold
H 11.42 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary Pink Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which ar...
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Block & Pearl Sculpted Contemporary Yellow Candlestick Set by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. ...
Brass
Sold
H 11.42 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Custom order for Connie Block & Pearl mat green & 5 Pearl candlestick in gold
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each...
Brass
European Contemporary White Sculptural Candlestick Set of Three
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
UK customers please note: displayed prices do not include VAT. Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks...
Epoxy Resin
Sold
H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
European Contemporary White Sculptural Candlestick by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Each...
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
European Contemporary Gold Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositio...
Brass
European Contemporary Red Sculptural Candlesticks by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned contemporary candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped d...
Brass
Bespoke order for Sebastian
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Three pearl candlestick in white to match previous orders.
Epoxy Resin
Sold
H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
European Contemporary White Sculptural Candlestick by Margit Wittig
By Margit Wittig
Located in London, GB
Margit Wittig has used her sculptural skills to create beautifully-crafted, well-proportioned candlesticks, which are compositions of her unique signature pearl-shaped designs. Ea...
Brass