{"product_id":"mid-century-swedish-brass-candle-holder-by-ystad-metall","title":"Mid-Century Swedish Brass Candle Holder by Ystad Metall","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something pleasingly extravagant about using this much brass to hold a single candle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade by the Swedish firm Ystad Metall, this mid-century candle holder turns a very simple domestic object into something altogether more sculptural. Two slender stems of brass rise from the central column before sweeping outwards in broad, curling forms — somewhere between leaves, petals and the unfurling fronds of a plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a remarkably economical piece of design. Viewed straight on, the symmetry is almost graphic; move around it and the overlapping planes of brass begin to reveal a much more organic form. The candle sits neatly at the centre of the composition, effectively becoming part of the sculpture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYstad Metall produced some of Sweden's most distinctive decorative metalwork during the 20th century, often combining the restraint and simplicity associated with Scandinavian modernism with rather more playful, organic forms. This piece sits comfortably within that tradition — decorative certainly, but never fussy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass has been given a light polish, enough to lift the surface and bring back some of its warmth without erasing the evidence of age. Areas of oxidation, spotting, fine scratching and variation in tone remain throughout, giving the metal a mellow, gently timeworn character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped to the underside with the Ystad Metall maker's mark and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Sweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA small but unusually expressive piece of Scandinavian design — and considerably more interesting than the average candlestick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brass has been lightly polished while retaining areas of patination, oxidation, surface marks and fine scratches consistent with age and use. There is a pleasing variation in colour and finish throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStamped to the underside \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYstad Metall, Made in Sweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 12.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQualifies as a smaller item. UK delivery via insured courier\/FedEx at checkout; international shipping available — ask for a quote.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Disjecta Membra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60533987049806,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/6201\/6078\/files\/IMG_0012_3_78f6ea6a-10eb-4c01-abe1-a6df56f8331d.jpg?v=1787736747","url":"https:\/\/disjecta.co.uk\/products\/mid-century-swedish-brass-candle-holder-by-ystad-metall","provider":"Disjecta Membra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}