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Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Bergmeister Kunstschmiede, Germany, 1970s
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Product description
**Brutalist Bronze Candleholder by Bergmeister Kunstschmiede, Germany, 1970s**
**Signed Artisan Work with Sculptural Presence and Original Patina**
**Dimensions:**
H 20.5 cm × W 20.5 cm × D 20.5 cm (8.08 in × 8.08 in × 8.08 in)
**Material:** Hand-crafted metal
**Origin:** Ebersberg, Germany
**Date:** 1970s
A striking example of **Brutalist functional sculpture**, this four-arm metal candleholder was handmade by the renowned Bavarian forge **Kunstschmiede Bergmeister** in **Ebersberg, Germany** during the 1970s. Signed and authentically patinated, it exemplifies the workshop’s devotion to expressive materiality, artisanal technique, and architectural form.
Each of the four disc-shaped holders emerges from a dynamic interplay of vertical and horizontal elements, unified by a raw, hammered texture that evokes the spirit of postwar modernism. Tapered spikes serve both as functional candle mounts and sculptural accents—suggesting organic growth or a miniature fortress crowned with spears. The bronze has aged gracefully, revealing **a rich natural patina with greenish and golden oxidized undertones**, especially notable on one of the platforms.
The piece is **signed "Bergmeister"**, a nod to the forge’s small-batch, collectible output—highly sought after by Brutalist collectors and aficionados of Central European artisan metalwork.
**Condition**
Very good vintage condition. Surface wear and patina consistent with age and use. Structurally sound. No restoration has been undertaken; the piece retains its original finish.
This is not merely a candlestick—it is a **tabletop sculpture**, a conversation piece, and a tactile fragment of the 1970s German design revival, where craftsmanship met abstraction, and metal was molded into memory.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsGold, BlackMaterialBronze, BrassNumber of items1Height20 cmWidth20 cmDepth20 cm