Candle Chandelier Hand-Forged with 6 Arms Candles and Glass attributed to Erik Höglund, Sweden, 1978

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An elegant chandelier hand-forged chandelier with 6 arms for 6 candles and glass, designed by Swedish artist Erik Höglund for … Read more An elegant chandelier hand-forged chandelier with 6 arms for 6 candles and glass, designed by Swedish artist Erik Höglund for Boda. Light-reflecting glass medallions hang in each arm. In the upper part of the chandelier hang 3 more medallions made of clear glass, at the bottom of the stem there is a large cold-hammered iron ball. 4 wrought iron connections of 35 cm length are included for suspension the length of the chandelier 60 cm. In the case of high ceilings it may be necessary to use one or more additional links. The hand-made glass is made by shaping the hot, viscous glass mass using manual methods, the result being a combination of the designer's vision and the craftsman's feeling. This method always leads to different, individual results. All glasses are therefore unique individuals. In the forge, the wrought iron is shaped into beautiful everyday objects. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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