Candelabra c. 1930

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"Candelabra" is a pair of modernist candleholders designed by Austrian artist Karl Hagenauer around 1930. The sleek, geometric design, crafted from polished stainless steel, features a series of interconnected cylindrical forms that rise from a circular base to hold six candles. Hagenauer's "Candelabra" exemplifies the clean lines and functional aesthetic of the Art Deco movement, captivating viewers with its refined elegance and captivating interplay of light and shadow. The work is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota.

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In 1928, Karl Hagenauer became director of his father's firm and soon after his designs became increasingly sophisticated. As stylized tree-like forms, this set of candelabra is remarkably avant-garde for its time. The candle arms suggest branches jutting out and up at severe right angles. The overall angularity is softened by the tubular stems in which the intended candles become extensions. As installed, the positive elements and negative space play off one another providing an overall drawing-in-air composition.