Iron and Glass Candelabra, Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden. 1960s. ceramics The root of alabaster

The root of alabaster

The lampshade is not included in the sale

they were a commissioned work by outstanding post-war photographer Tony Evans

The stems not only exist to produce its signature glug-glug sound but to aerate the liquid inside

Iron and Glass Candelabra, Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden. 1960s. ceramics The root of alabasterA freestanding two armed candelabra designed by Erik Hglund for Boda Nova Glassworks. The piece is a part of a series that was versatile and applied to freestanding pieces such as this or as chandeliers of amazing proportions, some holding up to fifteen candles. Hglund explores texture in this series, creating holders with an ice glass styled surface. This texture is very reminiscent of Iitalla tree bark glasses, showing the crossover between the