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RARE CERAMIC CANDLE HOLDER BY LIISI BECKMANN FOR GABBIANELLI, 1960s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Light signs of age consistent with careful use and display — minor surface wear on base. Cleaned and ready to display.
Description:
Designer: Liisi Beckmann
Manufacturer: Gabbianelli (Italy)
Date: 1960s
Material: Glazed ceramic
Color: Warm ivory with subtle glaze variations; interior shows soft golden-beige tone
Dimensions: Height 6.5 in (16.5 cm) × Width 4.5 in (11.5 cm) × Depth 4.5 in (11.5 cm)
Weight: Approximately 1.1 lb (500 g)
Details: This rare ceramic candle holder is an iconic example of Liisi Beckmann’s sculptural approach to functional objects during her time in Italy. Produced by Gabbianelli in the 1960s, the piece pairs organic, architectural form with a refined glaze finish. Its sculpted silhouette suggests midcentury modern and Italian modernist influences; the hollow center and tapered cavity are designed to hold a standard taper candle securely while creating an elegant play of light and shadow.
Marks: Underside impressed with Gabbianelli mark and handwritten artist/model numbers consistent with period production.
Provenance: From a private midwestern collection. Acquired directly from an estate sale of a North American design collector.
Care:
For display only with dripless or well-fitted candles; use a candle cup or protective insert if burning candles to avoid wax contact with ceramic.
Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners and prolonged exposure to water.
Why collect: Liisi Beckmann is celebrated for merging bold form and quiet functionality. This Gabbianelli-produced candle holder is a scarce, expressive example of 1960s Italian ceramic design and a strong addition to collections of midcentury decorative arts, designer ceramics, or works by women designers of the period.
Price: Available on request. Shipping and insurance calculated at checkout. International shipping handled with professional packaging and tracking.
RARE CERAMIC CANDLE HOLDER BY LIISI BECKMANN FOR GABBIANELLI, 1960s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Light signs of age consistent with careful use and display — minor surface wear on base. Cleaned and ready to display.
Description:
Designer: Liisi Beckmann
Manufacturer: Gabbianelli (Italy)
Date: 1960s
Material: Glazed ceramic
Color: Warm ivory with subtle glaze variations; interior shows soft golden-beige tone
Dimensions: Height 6.5 in (16.5 cm) × Width 4.5 in (11.5 cm) × Depth 4.5 in (11.5 cm)
Weight: Approximately 1.1 lb (500 g)
Details: This rare ceramic candle holder is an iconic example of Liisi Beckmann’s sculptural approach to functional objects during her time in Italy. Produced by Gabbianelli in the 1960s, the piece pairs organic, architectural form with a refined glaze finish. Its sculpted silhouette suggests midcentury modern and Italian modernist influences; the hollow center and tapered cavity are designed to hold a standard taper candle securely while creating an elegant play of light and shadow.
Marks: Underside impressed with Gabbianelli mark and handwritten artist/model numbers consistent with period production.
Provenance: From a private midwestern collection. Acquired directly from an estate sale of a North American design collector.
Care:
For display only with dripless or well-fitted candles; use a candle cup or protective insert if burning candles to avoid wax contact with ceramic.
Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners and prolonged exposure to water.
Why collect: Liisi Beckmann is celebrated for merging bold form and quiet functionality. This Gabbianelli-produced candle holder is a scarce, expressive example of 1960s Italian ceramic design and a strong addition to collections of midcentury decorative arts, designer ceramics, or works by women designers of the period.
Price: Available on request. Shipping and insurance calculated at checkout. International shipping handled with professional packaging and tracking.