Brutalist floor candle holder by Michael Harjes, Germany, 1960.

Sculptural floor candlestick in brutalist style, made of cast solid bronze and composed of three elongated organic branches evoking the raw forms of a tree or a skeletal structure. This striking model is attributed to the German sculptor and metal craftsman Michael Harjes — or the Harjes Metallkunst workshop — and dates from the 1960s. Its massive cast bronze structure is distinguished by a raw, hammered texture and a warm golden-brown patina, perfectly embodying the expressive character of brutalist design and mid-century modernism. The three articulated arms converge on a central pivoting axis, allowing the tripod structure to open and adjust its footprint for increased stability. With its imposing sculptural presence and exceptional materiality, this candlestick is a remarkable example of German brutalist metalwork from that era. — Designer: Michael Harjes. Edition: Harjes Metallkunst. Origin: Germany. Creation period: 1960s. Style: Brutalist / Mid-Century Modern. Materials: Cast solid bronze. Colour: Golden-brown patina / copper. Dimensions: H 70 X Ø 40 cm.