Pair of Vintage Painted Cast-Iron Figurative Double Candleholders

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A characterful pair of late-20th-century figurative candleholders cast in iron and retaining their original painted finish. Each standing figure is … Read more A characterful pair of late-20th-century figurative candleholders cast in iron and retaining their original painted finish. Each standing figure is modeled in a patterned cap, fitted jacket, pale trousers, and green sash while holding two cup-form candle sockets, creating a balanced four-light arrangement when displayed together.

The dark metal and time-softened palette give the pair considerably more presence than conventional candlesticks. Place them at opposite ends of a dining-room sideboard, across a library mantel, or on a Palm Beach console layered with old books, rattan, and blue-and-white porcelain.

Dimensions: 4ʺ W × 3ʺ D × 10.5ʺ H each
Materials: Painted cast iron
Style/Era: Palm Beach eclectic, Coastal and English Country; late 20th century
Condition: Very good vintage condition with minor paint wear and surface variation consistent with age
Sold As: A matched pair
Notable Features: Two candle cups per figure, hand-painted details, substantial round bases, and sculptural freestanding form See less