Candleholder (2) - Bronze, hammered - brutalist
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A superb pair of hammered bronze chandeliers, with a bold sculptural character, emblematic of the brutalist aesthetic of the 1960s–1970s.
The deliberately textured surface catches the light and reveals the metal’s full richness, while the geometric volumes — hemispherical base, curved shaft, and slender spike — compose a powerful architectural silhouette. The overall presence is at once minimalist and organic, typical of brutalist design.
These pieces evoke the spirit of works by designers such as Paul Evans, Harry Bertoia, or European artisanal productions inspired by sculptural modernism. One finds here the search for raw material, bold forms, and a dialogue between art and function.
Perfect for a modernist or mid-century interior, in the vein of Paul Evans, Isamu Noguchi, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand, Franco Albini, Carlo Scarpa...
They also work very well in contrast within a more classical setting, bringing a strong, sculptural and timeless touch.
Very good original condition with a uniform natural patina.
Objects decorative as much as functional.
A rare pair, ideal for a 20th-century design collector or a lover of objects with strong personality.
A superb pair of hammered bronze chandeliers, with a bold sculptural character, emblematic of the brutalist aesthetic of the 1960s–1970s.
The deliberately textured surface catches the light and reveals the metal’s full richness, while the geometric volumes — hemispherical base, curved shaft, and slender spike — compose a powerful architectural silhouette. The overall presence is at once minimalist and organic, typical of brutalist design.
These pieces evoke the spirit of works by designers such as Paul Evans, Harry Bertoia, or European artisanal productions inspired by sculptural modernism. One finds here the search for raw material, bold forms, and a dialogue between art and function.
Perfect for a modernist or mid-century interior, in the vein of Paul Evans, Isamu Noguchi, Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand, Franco Albini, Carlo Scarpa...
They also work very well in contrast within a more classical setting, bringing a strong, sculptural and timeless touch.
Very good original condition with a uniform natural patina.
Objects decorative as much as functional.
A rare pair, ideal for a 20th-century design collector or a lover of objects with strong personality.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
3000 g
Title additional information
brutalist
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Belgium
Material
hammered, Bronze
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
16 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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