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Swedish Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Candelabra, 1940s
$710.06
£530.61
€600
CA$988.72
A$1,062.49
CHF 570.09
MX$12,515.43
NOK 7,168.19
SEK 6,548.09
DKK 4,573.85
About the Item
A rare Swedish five-arm candelabra, handmade from solid wood in the 1940s. The design blends folk tradition and modernist sculpture - its bold silhouette and rhythmic surface carving give it an architectural presence. Each arm curves outward in confident symmetry, and the hand-carved texture adds depth to the warm wood, finished with a dark stain.
Carved entirely by hand yet clearly conceived with a modernist eye for proportion, this piece bridges the traditional and the modern. The bold form and raw texture lend it a sculptural strength, while the craftsmanship and natural material root it firmly in Swedish folk art tradition.
A powerful statement piece. Whether displayed on its own or used with candles, it adds warmth, character, and a sense of history to a modern setting.
• Height 20 cm (7.9 in), Width 50 cm (19.7 in), Depth 10 cm (3.9 in)
• Hand-carved solid wood
• Creator: Unknown Swedish artisan
• Period: 1940s
• Origin: Sweden
• Style: Scandinavian Modern / Nordic Folk Art
• Good vintage condition - wear consistent with age. Burn mark in one candle holder.
• For 5 candles
- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 19.69 in (50 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Good vintage condition - wear consistent with age. Burn mark in one candle holder. Original dark finish preserved.
- Seller Location:Karis, FI
- Reference Number:Seller: VA2871stDibs: LU3154347150402
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