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This stunning pair of "Taurex" candlestick holders, designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, exemplifies …
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This stunning pair of "Taurex" candlestick holders, designed by Walter Von Nessen for the Chase Brass & Copper Company, exemplifies the elegance and innovation of American Art Deco design circa 1935. Crafted in gleaming chrome, these candles holders showcase the sleek geometric lines and streamlined sophistication characteristic of Von Nessen's celebrated work and the Machine Age aesthetic.
The "Taurex" candlestick holders were part of Chase's sought-after luxury goods line, reflecting the company's devotion to quality craftsmanship and forward-thinking design during the 1930s. Von Nessen's use of chrome — a material synonymous with modernity at the time — highlights both the candlestick holders' functionality and sculptural appeal, making them striking decorative pieces even when not in use.
These candlesticks are quintessential Art Deco masterpieces, blending form and function seamlessly. Perfectly suited for collectors of industrial design or enthusiasts of Walter Von Nessen's work, this pair represents a key moment in American design history and remains as timeless and sophisticated today as it was in the 1930s. Stamped on the undersurface denoting the maker. In Excellent Vintage Condition.
American, Circa 1935
Dimensions:
Height: 10 in (25.4 cm) x Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm) x Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Creator: Chase and Co. (Maker), Walter Von Nessen (Designer)
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- Dimensions
- 8.5ʺW × 4ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Art Deco
- Designer
- Walter Von Nessen
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Chrome
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chrome
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Vintage Condition. Excellent Vintage Condition. less
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