There is something pleasingly unresolved about these candlesticks. At first glance they appear almost architectural—a loose assembly of steel rods suspended around a simple candle dish—but the longer you spend with them, the more sculptural they become.
Constructed from solid steel bar with a deliberately uncompromising geometry, they recall the language of post-war Brutalism and the studio metalwork movement of the 1960s and '70s. Their intersecting rods create shifting compositions from every angle; nothing aligns quite as expected, giving the pair a quiet sense of movement despite their substantial weight.
Rather than polished or painted, the steel has been allowed to develop a rich, dark surface before being finished with beeswax. The result is a wonderfully tactile patina that softens the severity of the construction. Hints of warm russet oxidation emerge beneath the wax, lending the metal a depth that only comes with time.
They occupy that happy space between utility and sculpture. Equally at home supporting a pair of church candles on a dining table or simply existing as small abstract compositions on a shelf, they have a presence that far exceeds their modest scale.
Handmade pieces such as these resist neat attribution. They could comfortably sit alongside the work of the British studio blacksmiths of the 1970s, yet equally wouldn't look out of place in the orbit of Belgian or Dutch post-war design. Wherever they originated, they possess the confidence of objects made by someone more interested in proportion and material than decoration.
They are beautifully understated—and all the better for it.
Price is for the pair.
Dimensions
Height: 13 cm
Width: 12.5 cm
Depth: 12.5 cm
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with minor age-related wear. The steel retains a deep beeswax finish with areas of natural oxidation and surface variation that contribute to the character of the pieces.
Delivery
Qualifies as a smaller item. UK delivery via insured courier/FedEx at checkout; international shipping available—ask for a quote.
