Mid-20th Century Candlesticks

A pair of charming Lily (Liljan) candleholders, originally designed in 1939 by Ivar Alenius Björk (1905-1978) and produced in Sweden by Ystad-Metall, each in warm, polished brass. On...

Ivar Ålenius-Björk Lily candle holder (Liljan), designed in 1939 for the Scandinavian Pavillon of the 1939 New York World‘s Fair. The Lily candle sticks were originally produced by ...

The Lily candlestick (“Liljan” in Swedish) was designed by the Swedish sculptor Ivar Ålenius-Björk for the world fair in New York in 1939. These candlesticks are common on dining tables and side tables throughout Sweden, but the design is an immediately recognizable classic worldwide. Its simple, beautiful form inspired the name as it resembles the arched shape of lilies’ petals. These sculptural Lilies, made of polished brass, attract attention and function immediately as marvellous conversation pieces. The design is inherently simple, consisting of two “petals” that open up to the sides. The curving lines are visually and also literally grounded by the circular brass base that shows off the symmetry as well. The dynamic, flowing lines of the brass are quite sculptural which is why the model is placed on tables as a decor object or paperweight even without candles. Interestingly, the design was originally a soliflore (a vase designed to hold a single flower) with a glass tube slipped into the heart of the 2 petals, forming a water reserve to accommodate a flower. This pair is monogrammed "IÅB" and stamped "Ystad Metall Sweden" on the bottom. Ystad Metall produced numerous classic design items between the 1920s and 60s. These Liljan candlesticks...

A pair of Scandinavian Modern brass Lily / Liljan candlesticks designed by Ivar Ahlenius Bjork for Ystad Metall in Sweden and irst exhibited in the...

Vintage brass lily candleholder designed by Ivar Alenius Björk for Ystad Metall. Designer: Ivar Alenius Björk Manufacturer: Ystad Metall Ori...

Rare pair of candlesticks model Lily created in 1939 for the New York World's Fair by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Brons Sweden 1940s Brass with brown and green bronze patina fin...

A lovely pair of charming and decorative Swedish, Liljan"Lily" Art Deco style candle holders from the early 1950s. Designed by Ivar Åhlenius Björk ...

The Lily candlestick (“Liljan” in Swedish) was designed by the Swedish sculptor Ivar Ålenius-Björk for the world fair in New York in 1939. These candlesticks are common on dining tables and side tables throughout Sweden, but the design is an immediately recognizable classic worldwide. Its simple, beautiful form inspired the name as it resembles the arched shape of lilies’ petals. These sculptural Lilies, made of polished brass, attract attention and function immediately as marvellous conversation pieces. The design is inherently simple, consisting of two “petals” that open up to the sides. The curving lines are visually and also literally grounded by the circular brass base that shows off the symmetry as well. The dynamic, flowing lines of the brass are quite sculptural which is why the model is placed on tables as a decor object or paperweight even without candles. Interestingly, the design was originally a soliflore (a vase designed to hold a single flower) with a glass tube slipped into the heart of the 2 petals, forming a water reserve to accommodate a flower. This pair is monogrammed "IÅB" and stamped "Ystad Metall Sweden" on the bottom. Ystad Metall produced numerous classic design items between the 1920s and 60s. These Liljan candlesticks...

A pair of Swedish mid-century brass candle holders 'Liljan' by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall. Stamped “IÅB Ystad-Metall Made In Sweden” underneath.

A gold, vintage Art Deco Swedish pair of candle holders made of hand crafted brass in good condition. The Scandinavian, The Lily candlesticks were designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk and ...

Pair of brass candleholders, model Liljan (meaning Lilly), designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall in the 1960s. This pair from the 1970s. Very good vintage condition with li...

Charming pair of Liljan or Sweden Lily brass candleholders by Ivar Ålenius Björk, marked BELLI Malmö.