Mantle clock with two candelabra by Hendrik Petrus Berlage

Mantle clock with two candelabra c. 1900

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This mantle clock with two matching candelabra was designed by Dutch architect and designer Hendrik Petrus Berlage around 1900. The piece is characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, with its flowing lines and organic forms. Berlage's design features a simplified, geometric aesthetic, emphasizing the inherent beauty of the materials. The clock's case is made of brass and enamel, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of the period. Currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, this set exemplifies Berlage's influence on the Dutch Arts & Crafts movement.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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The design of this ensemble is sober and rational, the distinctive style of the influential Dutch architect Berlage. Connecting elements, such as rivets, are clearly visible and accentuate both the construction and the form. The broad, splayed feet resemble the base of the Eiffel Tower, completed in 1889, which was the shining example of engineering of its time.