Brutalist candlestick by Horst Dalbeck, Germany, 1960s

Brutalism design period
Designer Horst Dalbeck
Period 1960
Material: Brass
Manufaktur Gilde Handwerk, Germany
Dimensions 19 × 20 × 8 cm
Condition very good

Story
Brutalism has little to do with the German concept of brutality. Brutalism is an architectural movement of modernism that spread to all continents in the 1960s and remained present until the 1980s.
Proponents of this architectural style believed that modern industrialized societies needed art that was as powerful as possible. They should experience "spiritual liberation, be brought to seeing, and experience sensuality instead of commerce."
This is also expressed in the underlying French word "brut" by the fact that it not only means "raw", but also "rough", "coarse", "harsh" or "honest".

This candle holder by Horst Dalbeck, crafted in the 1960s, is a fascinating example of brutalist design and masterful metalwork. Its striking, sculptural forms reflect the raw, powerful character of Brutalism, a style that combines functionality with artistic expression.

Made of solid brass and weighing 1.6 kg, the candle holder impresses with its rough texture and organic symmetry, which makes it stand out both as a functional object and as a decorative work of art.
Dalbeck, who was closely associated with the German Guild of Craftsmen, created such objects as a tribute to the authenticity of the material and the fusion of craftsmanship with contemporary design. This candlestick not only embodies the aesthetics of an era but is also a timeless collector's item that enriches any room with its artistic presence.