Pair of Swedish Tin Candelabras by C. R. Engström, Leksand

Pair of Swedish Tin Candelabras by C. R. Engström, Leksand
 
Height 37 cm.
The diameter of the foot 13 cm.

A pair of Swedish tin candelabras by C. R. Engström of Leksand, with three gently curving arms set around a central stem. The design is simple but considered, with twisted columns rising from broad, lightly decorated bases, giving them a quiet sense of movement without fuss.
Produced in the early to mid 20th century, these sit comfortably within the Swedish tradition of restrained metalwork, where decoration is kept to a minimum and form does the work. The soft, silvery surface of the tin has worn evenly over time, with small variations and marks that lend them a lived-in ease.