Modern Scandinavian brass candle holders by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall

Elegant and rare pair of Scandinavian brass candlesticks in Mid-Century Modern style, designed by Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden, in the 1950s. The candlesticks have a particularly refined and sculptural shape, with long slender stems rising from square brass bases with rounded feet and a finely articulated rope-like border. The upper bowls for the candles are shaped like small hemispherical bowls, offering a beautiful balance between geometric structure and soft organic curves. The polished brass has developed a warm vintage patina that enhances their understated character. Both candlesticks are original and individually marked on the back with the manufacturer's stamp Ystad Metall, as shown in the photographs. Measuring approximately 26 cm (10.25 in) high and 10 cm (3.94 in) wide at the base, they are well-proportioned for a console, mantelpiece, sideboard, or dining table. Their relatively compact footprint makes them particularly versatile. About Gunnar Ander Gunnar Ander (1908–1976) was a Swedish architect and designer whose work played an important role in the development of Swedish decorative arts during the post-war period. He worked with several materials, including brass, wrought iron, glass, and silver, and is particularly known for his elegant candle holders and decorative metalwork. He also had a long and significant association with Lindshammars Glasbruk, where he developed both artistic and functional glass and created many new glass colours. Ander began working with Ystad Metall in the late 1940s or early 1950s, and his collaboration with the company lasted many years. His brass candle holders became some of the most recognisable designs of the company and are now particularly sought after by collectors of modern Scandinavian design. Ystad Metall was one of the notable producers of decorative metalwork in Sweden during this period, and Ander was one of its leading designers.