Wooden candlestick with blue enamel accent, Danish design from the 1970s, geometric form

This wooden candlestick with blue enamel represents Danish design from the 1970s, combining natural material with a bold colour accent. Its geometric form and considered proportions give the piece the character of a small functional sculpture that works equally well as a decorative object or a practical interior accessory.

The construction is based on a wooden base with a regular, geometric shape. A centrally placed element featuring blue enamel creates a striking contrast against the warm tone of the wood, introducing a chromatic accent characteristic of Scandinavian design from that decade. The candlestick's proportions a width of over thirty centimetres with a height of just fourteen give it a horizontal character that pairs well with low sideboards and shelving units.

Danish design of the 1970s increasingly embraced colour as a design element. While the previous decade favoured the purism of natural materials, the seventies brought experimentation with enamel, lacquer and coloured synthetics. Candlesticks and small functional objects became testing grounds for new combinations wood remained the foundation, but was now complemented by intense colour accents. This approach preserved the warmth and organic quality of Scandinavian tradition while responding to evolving tastes.

The candlestick accommodates a candle with a diameter of up to eight centimetres. Its stable, low form makes it well suited for placement on a dining table, sideboard or windowsill, where it will not interfere with everyday use.

Condition is assessed as good, with no significant flaws. The wood and enamel show no damage affecting the aesthetic or functional qualities of the piece.