Pair of Scandinavian tealight holders Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, Sweden 1950

Elegant pair of candlesticks/tealight holders by designer Gunnar Ander for Ystad Metall, featuring gilded brass frames, thick glass bases, and colored glasswork: one lantern in purple glass and one in opaline white glass. The collaboration between Gunnar Ander and Ystad Metall flourished in the 1950s and 1960s, a period corresponding to the golden age of Scandinavian design. These pieces perfectly illustrate the Swedish modernist aesthetic: functionality, simplicity, and refined elegance. These tealight holders are now iconic collectibles of Nordic design. Circa: 1950-1960. Origin: Sweden. ________________________________________ TECHNICAL DETAILS • Designer: Gunnar Ander. • Manufacturer: Ystad Metall, Sweden. • Period: circa 1950-1960. • Materials: gilded brass, thick glass, colored glassware (purple and white opaline) • Finish: gilded brass, light patina from use. ________________________________________ DIMENSIONS • Height: 31 cm / 29 cm (12.2 in / 11.4 in) • Width: 8 cm (3.1 in) • Depth: 8 cm (3.1 in) ________________________________________ CONDITION Good overall condition. Note: the white glassware of one of the tealight holders is replaced (not original). Some slight oxidation and a micro-chip on the white opaline glass. ________________________________________ REF: NTR3760624B.