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"Stairway Handrail" candlestick by Rotan Hunt
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Waldsolms, GermanyOn Whoppah since July 2023 • 14 sales
Product description
A piece of history, reimagined.
This candlestick is based on a fragment of a wooden staircase handrail over 100 years old. Marked by decades of touch, wear, and life, its original form tells the story of ascents and descents by past generations.
In this reinterpretation, the rustic handrail is removed from its original context and redefined as a sculptural candlestick. The curved line preserves the character and dignity of the original, while the minimalist, modern design creates a captivating contrast between past and present.
The result is a unique object that blends design, craftsmanship, and history—raw, honest, and timeless. Each candlestick is one of a kind and visibly bears the marks of its former life.
A quiet statement for sophisticated spaces.
Rotan Hunt—a self-taught artist from the picturesque Taunus region of Hesse—has dedicated himself to a mission: breathing new life into wood and other materials. His passion began early, deepened in a renowned carpentry workshop in Austria, and there developed into true craftsmanship.
But Hunt never remained confined to tradition. He combines wood with stone, glass, resin, metal, and acrylic paints – creating works that are simultaneously raw, powerful, and full of expression. He honed his acrylic painting skills through the instruction of an artist at the Düsseldorf Art Academy – an experience that lends his work additional depth and intensity.
His mentor, the French artist Benoît Averly, also had a formative influence, showing him how wooden sculptures can convey not only form but also emotion.
Today, Rotan Hunt transforms his home into a vibrant gallery: a place where visitors can experience the energy of his works firsthand. Each piece speaks of a spirit of experimentation, a search for balance between nature and modernity, and the drive to transform the everyday into something extraordinary.
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ConditionExcellentColorsBlackMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height42 cmWidth15 cmDepth5 cm
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Waldsolms, GermanyOn Whoppah since July 2023 • 14 sales