Candelabrum - Alloy - A six arms floor candelabra
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Originating from Poland, this six-armed floor candelabra is a Brutalist alloy piece with antique gold finish, about 122 cm tall, dating from the 1960s–1970s, and in good condition with small signs of aging.
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Up for auction is a large six-armed floor candelabra—a superlative example of Polish artistic metalwork from the 1960s and 1970s.
The candelabra was crafted using hand-forging and steel-bending techniques. The "antique gold" (brass-plated) finish has acquired a multi-dimensional depth and a noble luster over the decades—a patina that is impossible to replicate in modern reproductions.
It was acquired during the height of Cepelia—the state institution promoting top-tier Polish artistic handicrafts—and has remained in the hands of a single family (the great-grandparents of the current owner) since it was new. It is a rare example of bespoke metalwork; the lack of a signature is typical for individual workshop commissions of that era.
The candelabra is preserved in authentic vintage condition.
The piece features a "honest patina." Visible traces of surface oxidation (surface rust) on the lower sections of the structure act as a "biological clock," confirming the age and authenticity of the material.
Trace amounts of wax may be present inside the candle cups—a testament to the object's historical use, which does not detract from its aesthetics but rather adds to its authenticity.
Height: approx. 122 cm
Arm Span: approx. 44 cm
Base Diameter: 33 cm
Weight: approx. 4–5 kg
Dating: approx. 1960–1975
Up for auction is a large six-armed floor candelabra—a superlative example of Polish artistic metalwork from the 1960s and 1970s.
The candelabra was crafted using hand-forging and steel-bending techniques. The "antique gold" (brass-plated) finish has acquired a multi-dimensional depth and a noble luster over the decades—a patina that is impossible to replicate in modern reproductions.
It was acquired during the height of Cepelia—the state institution promoting top-tier Polish artistic handicrafts—and has remained in the hands of a single family (the great-grandparents of the current owner) since it was new. It is a rare example of bespoke metalwork; the lack of a signature is typical for individual workshop commissions of that era.
The candelabra is preserved in authentic vintage condition.
The piece features a "honest patina." Visible traces of surface oxidation (surface rust) on the lower sections of the structure act as a "biological clock," confirming the age and authenticity of the material.
Trace amounts of wax may be present inside the candle cups—a testament to the object's historical use, which does not detract from its aesthetics but rather adds to its authenticity.
Height: approx. 122 cm
Arm Span: approx. 44 cm
Base Diameter: 33 cm
Weight: approx. 4–5 kg
Dating: approx. 1960–1975
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
5 kg
Style subtype
Brutalist
Specific region of origin
Silesia
Title additional information
A six arms floor candelabra
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Poland
Material
Alloy
Colour
Gold
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
122 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
44 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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