Gunnar Ander Black Metal And Copper Candelabra, For Ystad Metall, 1960s

– country: Sweden – design: Gunnar Ander – manufacture: Ystad Metall – year: 1950-1960s – material: painted metal, copper – colours: black, copper – size: medium – dimensions: length: 26,5cm | width: 6,3cm | height: 28,5cm | candle diameter: 1cm – condition: perfect vintage condition, with little signs of wear Gunnar Ander (1908–1976) was one of the brightest stars of 20th-century Swedish metal, wood, and glass design. Ander was born in Helsingborg, Sweden and studied at the Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm. Ander began working for Ystad Metall in the 1950s, where he quickly became the company’s chief designer. His designs for Ystad Metall were characterized by a clean, functionalist aesthetic, with a focus on simple geometric shapes and high-quality materials.