Vintage 1970s 8" Tall Brutalist Torch-Cut Copper Brass Candle Holder - Robert Stanton Style

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Vintage 1970s handcrafted brutalist torch-cut mixed metal candle holder with a dramatic sculptural form, combining a copper body and brass … Read more Vintage 1970s handcrafted brutalist torch-cut mixed metal candle holder with a dramatic sculptural form, combining a copper body and brass base, in the manner of Robert Stanton. The cylindrical copper body features extensive torch-cut perforations creating an organic, lace-like texture throughout the surface. The copper has developed rich natural patina ranging from warm amber-orange to dark oxidized browns and blacks, with layers of dimensional texture from the torch-cutting process. The top opening is angled and features similar pierced metalwork, while the interior shows layered copper deposits and dramatic oxidation patterns. The solid brass base displays warm golden-beige patina with hints of natural verdigris where it meets the copper body.

The piece is unsigned. It exemplifies classic brutalist metalwork techniques popular during the 1960s-1970s, particularly the torch-cutting method and mixed-metal construction pioneered by artists like Robert Stanton, Tom Greene, and Curtis Jere. The process involved using an acetylene torch to cut, melt, and manipulate copper sheet metal, creating organic, sculptural forms with heavily textured surfaces, then combining it with contrasting brass elements for visual interest. The torch-cutting creates unique raised edges around each perforation, adding three-dimensional depth.

The candle holder is designed to hold a standard taper candle and functions as both a lighting element and a sculptural art object. The perforated design allows candlelight to cast dramatic shadows and patterns when lit. See less