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Brutalist Wall Candle Holder by Erkki Hovi for Finn Atelier Oy, Finland, 1970s

$679.21
£505.91
€570
CA$935.33
A$1,018.08
CHF 539.44
MX$12,243.93
NOK 6,858.88
SEK 6,285.41
DKK 4,343.02

About the Item

Bring sculptural drama and Nordic craftsmanship to your interior with this striking Brutalist wall-mounted candle holder, designed by Finnish artist Erkki Hovi and crafted by Finn Atelier Oy in the 1970s. Carved from richly grained pinewood and treated with a burnt finish to enhance the organic texture, this piece combines biomorphic forms with expressive woodwork, reminiscent of modernist sculpture and Finnish folk art. The undulating surface, dramatic voids, and flame-like silhouette give the work a dynamic, almost primal quality, ideal for collectors of Brutalist, organic modern, or Scandinavian design. Designed to hold a single candle, it functions equally well as a wall sculpture or ambient light source, creating a mesmerizing interplay of shadow and grain when lit. The back is impressed with: “Finn Atelier Oy, Made in Finland, Design E. Hovi.”
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.26 in (54 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Style:
    Brutalist (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Göteborg, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8878247406162

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