Skip to product information
1 of 5

Ceramic Candleholders

Ceramic Candleholders

Bjørn Wiinblad

Denmark, 1977

Unique figurative ceramic candleholders illustrating King Solomon and his wife, Queen of Saba, riding on elephants.

Enquiry

Details

Danish ceramist and painter Bjørn Wiinblad (1918-2006) graduated from The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1943. His artistic oeuvre includes ceramics, posters, set designs, costumes, illustrations, textiles and even a fountain created for Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.

Although trained in Denmark, Wiinblad’s style was anything but Danish: while functionalism ruled the roost in Denmark and Europe, Bjørn Wiinblad went the other way, with a style dominated by wavy lines, bright colours and romantic worlds. Characteristic figures in his work include the whimsical round-faced people, often surrounded by natural elements: twining vines, floral wreaths, and fantastical trees.

Wiinblad’s work is represented in museum col­lections all over the world, including the Victoria and Albert in London, MoMA in New York and Design Museum Denmark in Copenhagen. Wiinblad was awarded the International Design Award in 1965 and American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Cultural Prize in 1995.

 

This is a vintage piece. Please be aware that the item might have visible signs of previous use, minor cosmetic wear, fading and patina.

Measurements

Width
22 cm
8.66 in
Height
34 cm
13.39 in
Depth
16 cm
6.3 in

Shipping & Returns

Due to value, size and handling this products needs to be treated with care. Please contact us by pressing Enquire and we will find the best solution for your location. We work with trusted shippers specialized in arts & antiques. 

View full details