This vintage candlestick combines warm-toned wood with aged brass in a tall, traditional form. A cylindrical wooden column forms the center of the piece, framed above and below by turned brass collars and supported by a broad, sculptural brass base.
The base is one of the most distinctive details, formed with a repeating scalloped or petal-shaped edge rather than a simple round foot. Above it, the brass rises into a baluster-shaped stem before meeting the wooden column. At the top, a flared brass candle cup is sized to hold a standard taper candle.
Brass-and-wood candlesticks in closely related forms were widely produced during the later twentieth century, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s, when traditional brass accessories and warm natural wood were commonly combined in decorative housewares. Surviving examples with similar wood columns, brass collars, flared candle sockets, and shaped bases are frequently identified as Indian export pieces from this period.
The combination of materials reflects a long tradition of candlestick construction in which metal provides weight and heat resistance while a wood insert adds color and texture to the shaft. Here, the contrast between the reddish-brown wood and naturally aged brass gives the piece much of its character.
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear throughout. The brass shows natural patina, spotting, tarnish, fine scratches, and areas of finish variation consistent with previous use and age.
The wooden center column shows light surface scratches, marks, and finish wear. The candle socket also shows age-related darkening and use.
All visible wear and patina should remain represented in the product photography.
Maker: Unidentified / unmarked
Type: Taper candlestick / candle holder
Era: Likely 1970s–1980s
Material: Brass and wood
Color: Aged brass / warm reddish-brown wood
Design: Wood center column with turned brass fittings
Base: Wide scalloped / petal-form brass base
Candle cup: Flared brass socket
Candle type: Standard taper candle
Origin: Unconfirmed
Macondo Room Object No. 017
This vintage candlestick combines warm-toned wood with aged brass in a tall, traditional form. A cylindrical wooden column forms the center of the piece, framed above and below by turned brass collars and supported by a broad, sculptural brass base.
The base is one of the most distinctive details, formed with a repeating scalloped or petal-shaped edge rather than a simple round foot. Above it, the brass rises into a baluster-shaped stem before meeting the wooden column. At the top, a flared brass candle cup is sized to hold a standard taper candle.
Brass-and-wood candlesticks in closely related forms were widely produced during the later twentieth century, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s, when traditional brass accessories and warm natural wood were commonly combined in decorative housewares. Surviving examples with similar wood columns, brass collars, flared candle sockets, and shaped bases are frequently identified as Indian export pieces from this period.
The combination of materials reflects a long tradition of candlestick construction in which metal provides weight and heat resistance while a wood insert adds color and texture to the shaft. Here, the contrast between the reddish-brown wood and naturally aged brass gives the piece much of its character.
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear throughout. The brass shows natural patina, spotting, tarnish, fine scratches, and areas of finish variation consistent with previous use and age.
The wooden center column shows light surface scratches, marks, and finish wear. The candle socket also shows age-related darkening and use.
All visible wear and patina should remain represented in the product photography.
Maker: Unidentified / unmarked
Type: Taper candlestick / candle holder
Era: Likely 1970s–1980s
Material: Brass and wood
Color: Aged brass / warm reddish-brown wood
Design: Wood center column with turned brass fittings
Base: Wide scalloped / petal-form brass base
Candle cup: Flared brass socket
Candle type: Standard taper candle
Origin: Unconfirmed
Macondo Room Object No. 017
