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Pair of Wooden Candle Holders by Germund Paaer for Kalevala Koru, Finland, 1940s
$1,508.12per set
£1,120.57per set
€1,260per set
CA$2,065.82per set
A$2,253.69per set
CHF 1,195.31per set
MX$27,151.92per set
NOK 15,170.84per set
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DKK 9,598.52per set
About the Item
A rare pair of hand-turned wooden candle holders designed by Germund Paaer for Kalevala Koru, Finland, in the 1940s. Crafted during the wartime period, when access to metals was limited, these pieces reflect Paaer’s inventive response to material scarcity - creating everyday beauty from available resources such as wood and birch bark.
Each candle holder is skillfully turned from solid wood and finished in glossy lacquer - one in deep ultramarine blue, the other in vivid red. The elegant silhouettes and saturated tones embody the spirit of mid-century Finnish craftsmanship: expressive, functional, and deeply rooted in national identity.
Germund Paaer (1881–1950) was the founding designer of Kalevala Koru, leading its artistic direction from 1937 until his death in 1950. He created wooden decorative objects during the 1940s, drawing inspiration from Finnish folk traditions, the Kalevala epic, and the writings of Aleksis Kivi. These candle holders are part of that rare and historically significant body of work.
The blue piece retains its original Kalevala Koru – Handmade in Finland label on the base.
• Height 35 cm (13.8 in)
• Material: Hand-turned wood with lacquer finish
• Designer: Germund Paaer
• Manufacturer: Kalevala Koru, Finland
• Period: 1940s
• Made in Finland
• Very good vintage condition – light wear consistent with age; blue holder retains original maker’s label
About Germund Paaer (1881–1950): Germund Paaer was a Finnish designer, goldsmith, and artist who served as Kalevala Koru’s first artistic director from 1937 to 1950. During World War II, when metal was scarce, he designed wooden objects for the company - drawing on Finnish folk art, mythology, and literature to bring warmth and meaning to everyday items. His work embodies the resilience and ingenuity of Finnish design during the wartime era.
- Dimensions:Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Diameter: 3.75 in (9.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1940s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Very good vintage condition – lacquer finish well preserved, with minor surface wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Karis, FI
- Reference Number:Seller: FM0281stDibs: LU3154346992652
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