This German candle holder from the 1970s is crafted from pressed glass, its form evoking a fragment of an iceberg. The transparent, cool-toned material features a highly textured, irregular surface that refracts light across numerous planes, intensifying the illusion of frozen water. The vertical, slightly asymmetrical shape is anchored by a solid, stable base, and the construction is seamless, with no visible joints or hardware, emphasizing its clarity of design. The object is rooted in mid-century modern style, with clear references to Scandinavian minimalism and the organic inspirations of its era. It can serve as a candle holder, a vase for a single flower, or a paperweight—its versatility making it both practical and decorative. The condition is very good, with no visible damage or signs of wear, and the original surface remains untouched by restoration. Within this glass form, one can sense echoes of the 1970s, when a fascination with nature and simplicity of shape met with material experimentation. The object seems to speak in the language of the North: the rawness of ice, the clarity of light, and the play of reflections introduce a tranquil coolness and subtle dynamism to the interior. Each angle of the glass evokes the shimmer of a lake's surface on a winter morning—the piece feels like a fragment of a captured landscape, ready for a new chapter in a domestic setting. Such a candle holder can be paired with simple ceramics in neutral tones or matte metal accents to emphasize its icy character. It brings cohesion to interiors shaped by Scandinavian minimalism, mid-century modern sensibility, or austere, collector-driven arrangements. Placed on an oak table, a light wood console, or a glass shelf, its fac
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Height15 cm
Width5 cm
Length8 cm
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Length8 cm
Height15 cm
Width5 cm
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