Escuela Brutalista - Candelabrum (2) - Iron - Artisanal Forging





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Pair of wrought iron brutalist candles holders, 32 cm high, 12 cm wide and 12 cm deep, made in Spain in the 1960s–1970s by a Brutalist school designer and labeled Forjado Artesanal, in very good condition with a dark industrial patina and hand-forged features.
Description from the seller
Interesting pair of candelabras belonging to the Spanish brutalist current of the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by the exaltation of materials in almost primitive state, sculptural forms, and appreciation of the artisanal work of metal.
Made entirely of wrought iron, they present a composition with great visual force based on curved and folded metal sheets that rise vertically from the central axis. The wavy and geometric shapes create an attractive sense of movement, giving each piece a sculptural character that transcends its utilitarian function.
The structure develops on a circular base with simple lines, where the protagonism lies in the vertically forged and hand-hammered elements. The surface preserves a dark patina with an industrial look, with grayish nuances and irregular textures that reveal the artisanal manufacturing process and reinforce its marked brutalist language.
The design reflects the influence of the mid-20th-century Spanish artistic renewal, when numerous artisans and designers reinterpreted the forging tradition through modern approaches close to contemporary sculpture. The combination of formal sobriety, material robustness, and volumetric expressiveness makes these pieces excellent examples of decorative design from the era.
Ideal as decorative elements in interiors with modernist, industrial, brutalist, or contemporary styles, they stand out for both their functionality and their notable sculptural presence.
Condition: very good overall, with a homogeneous patina, slight wear and signs of use consistent with their age. They retain entirely their structure and an attractive artisanal appearance typical of Spanish forge artistry of the sixties and seventies.
Certified shipping and good packaging.
Seller's Story
Interesting pair of candelabras belonging to the Spanish brutalist current of the 1960s and 1970s, characterized by the exaltation of materials in almost primitive state, sculptural forms, and appreciation of the artisanal work of metal.
Made entirely of wrought iron, they present a composition with great visual force based on curved and folded metal sheets that rise vertically from the central axis. The wavy and geometric shapes create an attractive sense of movement, giving each piece a sculptural character that transcends its utilitarian function.
The structure develops on a circular base with simple lines, where the protagonism lies in the vertically forged and hand-hammered elements. The surface preserves a dark patina with an industrial look, with grayish nuances and irregular textures that reveal the artisanal manufacturing process and reinforce its marked brutalist language.
The design reflects the influence of the mid-20th-century Spanish artistic renewal, when numerous artisans and designers reinterpreted the forging tradition through modern approaches close to contemporary sculpture. The combination of formal sobriety, material robustness, and volumetric expressiveness makes these pieces excellent examples of decorative design from the era.
Ideal as decorative elements in interiors with modernist, industrial, brutalist, or contemporary styles, they stand out for both their functionality and their notable sculptural presence.
Condition: very good overall, with a homogeneous patina, slight wear and signs of use consistent with their age. They retain entirely their structure and an attractive artisanal appearance typical of Spanish forge artistry of the sixties and seventies.
Certified shipping and good packaging.

