Gusum Bruk 'Attribution' Candelabra, Brass, Sweden, 1940s

A brass candelabra attributed to Gusums Bruk, Sweden, c. 1940s. Hold 0.75” diameter candles

A pair of brass candlesticks; design and production attributed to Gusum Bruk, Sweden, 1940s.

A brass candelabra designed and produced by Gusums Bruk, Sweden, 1970s.

A pair of brass candelabras designed and produced by Gusums Bruk, Sweden, c. 1990s.

A candelabra made of a heavy brass alloy designed and produced by Metallslöjden Gusums Bruk, Sweden 1970s.

A candelabra. Design and production by Metallslöjden Gusums Bruk, Sweden, 1940s.

Lars Bergsten Gusum Metallslöjden brass candelabra, Sweden 1983 Offered for sale is a 1983 Swedish mid-century Gusums Bruk candelabra designed by Lars Bergsten. The brass candelabra holds 3 candles...

Beautiful wall mounted candelabra in bras by Metallslöjden Gusum -1982, Sweden. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Brass patina.

Set of 3 large and heavy Gusum brass table chandelier for seven candles. Wonderful in solid brass is this Candelabra made in Sweden in the 1970s. Good p...

Josef Frank designed Vänskapsknuten (the Knot of Friendship) as a symbol of friendship and peace at a time when Europe was filled with turmoil. The very first sketch of the candelabra dates back to 1938, just a year before the outbreak of the Second World War, but it is as relevant now as it was then. The Austrian designer and architect may be best known for his vivid textiles for Swedish firm Svenskt Tenn, but his artistic touch reached far beyond textiles and created iconic objects such as this candle holder. The elaborate brass structure intertwines at multiple points, but the brass rods only meet in the middle where a small sphere connects them. Each of the three brass cup have so-called chambersticks, small pans to catch dripping wax. The looping calligraphic design gives this piece a weightless grace that is stunning even without the symbolism behind it. The body’s busy look is completed and balanced by the long candles. The design changes from angle to angle and shows Frank’s sensitive touch. The Knot of Friendship has become an iconic object not only in Svenskt Tenn’s range, but also of Sweden. The production traditionally required a process of thorough methodology and great craftsmanship. Josef Frank was the most prestigious designer in the Stockholm design company Svenskt Tenn (Swedish Pewter), recruited by the founder of the company, Estrid Ericson herself. Since 2018, after a careful assessment of Josef Frank’s original drawing, the candelabra regained its original form from 1938 under the hands of Svenskt Tenn. However, the production of this well-known and widely-loved candle holder...

Beautiful Italian candelabra made in 1940s.  

Very large candelabras by Gusum, Sweden. This is one of the biggest candelabras in this series and is rarely seen. It is made of solid brass and is therefore very heavy. Condition: ...