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Mid Century Modern Cast Iron "Spider" Candelabra by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

$650per item
£494.96per item
€569.93per item
CA$921.11per item
A$990.78per item
CHF 529.50per item
MX$11,678.50per item
NOK 6,675.79per item
SEK 6,102.94per item
DKK 4,258.37per item
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About the Item

Designed by the renowned Jens Harald Quistgaard for Dansk Designs in 1963, this iconic "Spider" candelabra is a masterpiece of Scandinavian modernist design. The sculptural piece features a two-tiered holder crafted from heavy cast iron with a signature rough, sandy black finish. It is designed to hold up to 12 tiny tapers which create a dramatic fan of flickering light. Hallmarked with "IHQ," "Dansk Design," and "Made in Denmark"
  • Creator:
    Gunnar Cyren (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Zinc,Blackened
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1963
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bedford Hills, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU97079200321

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