The Amadeus series candleholder, attributed to Kurt Jesch for Fratelli Tonini, exemplifies Italian Brutalism of the 1950s shaped within a mid-century modern idiom. Cast in solid bronze, it features a slender, dynamic composition: a tapering stem rises from a broad, perforated base, flowing into an asymmetrical, undulating S-curve that opens into an upward-facing candle cup. The naturally rugged surface highlights its hand-crafted finish, while matte golden-brown tones shift into gentle luster in places, revealing the depth of the metal’s patina and subtle color variation. Visible irregularities, tool marks, and the absence of evident joints illustrate the sculptural unity of the piece. It is preserved in excellent condition, bearing no signs of restoration or significant wear—only a light, authentic patina and the faintest traces of age. This candleholder seems to speak with the voice of the mid-20th century—a period when raw materials and expressive form embodied individuality and creative gesture. Organic lines and irregular texture narrate the story of an Italian workshop, where bronze came alive under flame and skilled hands. The form evokes a sense of movement, as if the metal were captured in a single, fluid instant, allowing the viewer to perceive both the serenity and the latent energy characteristic of the postwar era. The candleholder would serve as a standalone accent on a low sideboard, console, or dining table, best displayed against simple, matte backgrounds such as stone, unfinished wood, or glass. It could be paired with ceramics in neutral hues or other bronze objects to create a cohesive mid-century narrative with a brutalist accent. This piece would fit seamlessly in both eclectic settings and restrained interiors dominated by geometric forms and a limited color palette, where materiality and sculptural line take center stage.
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Height25 cm
Depth8 cm
Width11 cm
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Width11 cm
Height25 cm
Depth8 cm
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