Design Candle Holder in Silvered Metal and Plexiglass for 2 Candles, Circa 1970

This design candle holder brilliantly illustrates the marriage of materials characteristic of French furniture from the 1970s. The structure, entirely crafted in silvered metal, finely supports two symmetrically placed sconces, while the plexiglass brings its transparency so characteristic of the era. The result is a piece that is at once precious, luminous and resolutely contemporary.

The silvered metal, carefully polished, displays a soft and nuanced gleam that captivates the eye. Its finish delicately reflects the flame of the candles to produce a subtle play of light. The plexiglass, finely cut and polished on its edges, catches the light like crystal and gives the object an almost immaterial, almost sculptural presence when lit.

The 1970s saw the rise of plexiglass in signature French furniture, particularly with editors such as Pierre Vandel or David Lange. This association of noble metal and plexiglass became a recognizable signature of sophisticated interiors of the time, testifying to a taste for transparency, material innovation and graphic elegance.

This candle holder will naturally find its place on a dining table for a candlelit dinner, on a fireplace mantel, on an entrance console or on a desk for a precious and luminous note. Its graphic silhouette will sit equally well with vintage furniture or a contemporary décor. A true signature piece to celebrate in any decorative composition.