Taidetakomo Hakkarainen Wrought Iron Floor Candleholder, 1930s
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Description
A wonderful wrought iron floor candleholder made by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen in Finland in the 1930s. The candleholder is solid iron and features a beautiful decorative design with hanging leaf ornaments and spiral arms. The condition is consistent with its age and use, and the item is understandibly heavily patinated. The overall impression is good and is without any losses or replacements,
Antti Hakkarainen was a master metal worker and designer for his prominent company Taidetakomo Hakkarainen Oy. It was one of the main competitors to Taito and later for Idman and Orno, especially in domestic lighting although they did a few public projects. The company had a range of top Finnish designers working and commissioning lamps and other furniture there.
*Floor lamp for scale (refer to pictures). -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item) Notes: This candelholder was manufactured at Taidetakomo Hakkarainen in the 1930s. Origin: Finland Period: 1920-1949 Materials: Wrought Iron Condition: Distressed. The overall impression is good with a nice vintage patina. Creation Date: 1930s Styles / Movements: Art Nouveau, Mid Century Catalog References: Can be found in the Hakkarainen catalogues from that period. Incollect Reference #: 772511 -
Dimensions
W. 24.41 in; H. 56.69 in; D. 9.06 in; W. 62 cm; H. 144 cm; D. 23 cm;