Pair of Art Deco figural ceramic candlesticks with pink and gold glaze, European craftsmanship

A pair of figural porcelain candlesticks whose form evokes the refined elegance of the Art Deco period. Slender female figures in graceful poses raise their arms to support candles — a gesture characteristic of interwar decorative sculpture, when the human form became a functional element of interior design.

The composition of each candlestick is built around a clear vertical axis: the figure rises from a profiled base, her silhouette flowing upward into arms that terminate in candle holders. The ceramic body is finished in shades of pink and gold, creating a striking contrast  warm pink defines the form while gilded accents highlight details and edges. The proportions maintain a careful balance between decorative appeal and practical function.

Art Deco style, which dominated European design during the 1920s and 1930s, frequently employed the female figure as a central motif. Figural candlesticks, lamps, and vases from this era combined a fascination with geometry and modernity with references to classical antiquity and oriental art. Ceramic manufacturers across Europe produced such objects — from prestigious workshops to smaller studios catering to bourgeois drawing rooms. Female figures, often depicted in dance poses or stylized garments, became one of the most recognizable emblems of the period.

Standing thirty-three centimetres tall, these candlesticks make a distinctive decorative statement. They work beautifully on a sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece, where a symmetrically placed pair creates a classic composition. Equally suited for use with candles or as standalone decorative objects.

Condition is good with no significant flaws. The ceramic surface and gilding retain clear definition of details.

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