Brass Candleholders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall Sweden

A rare Gunnar Ander candleholder in brass for three candles. Manufactured by Ystad Metall.   

A Gunnar Ander candleholder in black metal for three candles. Manufactured by Ystad Metall.  

A pair of Gunnar Ander candelabras in metal with bronze tops. Manufactured by Ystad Metall. 1970s.     

A pair of Gunnar Ander seven-armed candelabras in metal with bronze tops. Manufactured by Ystad Metall in the 1970s.     

Rare Art deco solid brass hand mirror designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk and produced by Ystad Metall, Sweden in the 1930s. Measures: width 16 cm, height 32 cm.

This model no. 69 candleholder was designed by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna Sweden in the 1950s. It is made from solid brass.  

Brass and blackened metal candelabra for thin candles. Designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall Sweden. Stamped “Ystad Metall Made In Sw...

Gunnar Ander candle stick by Ystad Metal. Nice candleholder with purple transparent glass. The candle holder is marked on the bottom. The price is for one candleholder.

candle holder by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall black wire and brass details

Lovely pair of black forged wired iron candle holders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall 1960s - Sweden. These special designed candleholders are shaped as a pair of goats with a cand...

Gunnar Ander was an industrial designer and architect, and one of the brightest stars of 20th-century Swedish metal, wood, and glass design. His most well-known models are the innovative designs for Ystad Metall, such as this unique pair of candle holders. His designs are represented in numerous museums in Sweden. This branched candle holder, or ‘ljusstake’ in Swedish, is a modern interpretation of the classic candlestick that was once found in most Swedish homes. The versatile shapes and forms of this model come alive thanks to the modern materials and the colour choice. The black lacquered metal structure is composed of 6 asymmetrical arms that share the same curve except for the central pair that are perfectly straight. The arms connect at the base in the middle and are wrapped by a sculptural brass piece. This creates a neat, seemingly gravity defying visual effect. The candles’ cups are made of brass that stand out beautifully against the black structure. The cups are formed so that the dripping wax is caught inside of them, similarly to chambersticks. Arranged carefully at different heights, the cups make the design dynamic and quite organic as well. With home improvements...

Gunnar Ander was an industrial designer and architect, and one of the brightest stars of 20th-century Swedish metal, wood, and glass design. His most well-known models are the innovative designs for Ystad Metall, such as this unique pair of candle holders. His designs are represented in numerous museums in Sweden. These black lacquered wrought iron and brass “Sonata” candle holders have an intrinsically modern, sculptural look. The versatile shapes and forms come alive thanks to the modern materials and the colour choice. Like with lamps, it says a lot about a design when it stands out even without its source of light, in this case, candles. With home improvements...