Firma Svenskt Tenn, a pair of pewter candlesticks model "76", Stockholm 1925.
Engraved decoration, removable candle collars, stamped with the angel mark and year stamp Y7. Height 13.5 cm.
Minor wear and patina. One light arm slightly bent.
Catalogue, "Firma Svenskt Tenn", Nordisk Rotogravyr 1931, model illustrated (n.p.).
Svenskt Tenn is an exclusive interior design company grounded year 1924 by Estrid Ericson and Nils Fougstedt. Initially the company primarily created products made of tin, but since the 1930s the company has exculated to creating all kinds of interior items. The architect Josef Frank is arguably the person who is most closely associated to the company. His textiles, frameworks, and furniture are today classified as classics. Svenskt Tenn's products are defined by a somber elegance with a colourful, personal formal language.
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