Lacquer Candlesticks

Striking pair of lacquer wood and mother of pearl candleholders having adjustable sections by R and Y Augousti Paris.

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...

A tall pair of Japanese carved wood candle holders circa early 19th century (late Edo Period). The pair is carved in the typical form with a block base in the shape of stylized chrysanthemums and long fluted stem with changes in diameter that supports a grooved holder fitted with metal pricket. These types of oversized candle holders were traditionally used in Buddhist temples or Samurai's resident where they were placed on the altar table for worshiping. What is extraordinary of these candle stickers is that they feature a wonderfully conserved surface with lacquered gold leaf. The sparkling gold on the well weathered surface is visually striking. The professional conservation was performed in 2007 and as a result, the pieces display a wonderful aged Wabi-Sabi patina. The piece retains an original invoice from Far Eastern Antiques...

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...

Rare candlestick designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen Co. in Denmark.

Nice pair of original Art Deco candlesticks, "Amsterdam School" from Netherlands around 1930. Solid oak, black high gloss lacquered. Conical shape. Nickel-plated metal brackets. M...

Pair of lacquered Scandinavian wooden candlesticks. Pine, mid 20th century. A beautiful pair of remarkable and special candlesticks. Made of pine and lacquered in thick and glossy...

Candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.

A pair of tall and elegant Japanese style black lacquered candlesticks from the late 20th Century . Out of the reeded base forms a long stem with a tulip form top to place candles. ...

Rare floor candlestick model Ofir Octav designed by Anders Pehrson. Produced by Ateljé Lyktan in Åhus, Sweden.

Unusual mid century pair of candle holders or candlesticks in black metal , lacquered red and blue metal and brass. In the mood of Stilnovo, Angelo Lelii for Esperia, Arteluce, Arred...

Rare candlestick designed by Svend Aage Holm Sørensen. Produced by Holm Sørensen Co. in Denmark.

Beautiful pair of Japanese Mid-Century Modern, black lacquer wood candleholders circa 1950s in a glossy finish and very nice condition retains old label. Each candleholder has an ope...

Large candlestick designed by Gunnar Ander. Produced by Ystad Metall in Sweden.

Polychrome pair of Italian carved three arm candelabras or candle holders. Features a decorative painted frame with yellow and red over a grey background done in a whimsical style. D...