Pair of candleholders, transparent glass, by R. Jurnikl, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
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This pair of candleholders, designed by Rudolf Jurnikl, exemplifies a minimalist, modernist approach to utilitarian glassware. Produced in 1970s Czechoslovakia, each piece is crafted from clear, high-gloss glass and shaped as a substantial cube (9 × 9 × 9 cm). The polished, smooth surface features deep, sculptural concavities cut into every side, elevating the simple geometry and intensifying the interplay of light, shadow, and reflections. The thick-walled glass construction highlights both durability and material clarity. Their precise execution and geometric discipline place them firmly within the mid-century modern design movement, emphasizing the value of pure form and matter. Both are preserved in excellent original condition, showing no signs of wear, damage, or restoration. These glass cubes resonate with the confident voice of Czech progressive modernism—cold luminosity, geometric discipline, and a desire for even the most practical object to become a small-scale sculpture. Trapped within the cube, the glass reflects its surroundings like water broken by a stone; each candle flame and shadow becomes part of a shifting composition. This is an artifact from a time when design ventured into optical experimentation, and decoration meant a particular, distilled form of simplicity. The candleholders may be paired with raw wood veneers, minimalist ceramics, or a robust solid-wood table—especially in spaces where the play of light and transparency is celebrated. They could be placed on a geometric coffee table, a polished metal shelf, or a mid-century style sideboard to create a bold contrast with matte surfaces. These pieces are poised to act as focal points in curated interiors or modern spaces anchored in a restrained palette, allowing glass to impart rhythm and artistic tension.
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Height9 cm
Depth9 cm
Width9 cm
Dimension details
Width9 cm
Height9 cm
Depth9 cm
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