The littles are growing

I posted in August about starting a collection of small silverplate Dansk candleholders for 1/4" tapers. At the time, I only had the onion style by Jens Quistgaard and the leaf style by Gunnar Cyrén.

Since then, I have added doves, also by Gunnar Cyrén, and stars. I haven't found out yet when the stars were produced or who designed them. They're the largest of the group, measuring 3" across. If you know anything about them, I'd appreciate the information.

The littles

Lately I've developed a fascination with small Dansk candleholders, the ones that hold the 1/4" tiny tapers. So far I have four of the onion-shapes, all of which are marked "Dansk Designs Denmark" and were designed by Jens Quistgaard in 1957. These candleholders are surprisingly heavy for their size and have an interesting chamfered base that allows them to sit straight or at a tilt. Interestingly, one set is slightly smaller than the other, and I haven't found any information to explain when the change in size took place. The larger is about 2 1/2" tall, and the smaller is approximately 2 1/4" tall.  I also have two leaf-shapes that are 2 1/4" long. They are designed by Gunnar Cyrén, who worked for Dansk from 1970-1976.

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My Dansk onions (by Jens Quistgaard, Denmark, 1957)
and leaf candleholders (Gunnar Cyrén, Japan, 1970s)

I've found another style of the small Dansk candleholders...a bird design also by Gunnar Cyrén.  I think they would look good in a grouping with the onion and leaf designs. To buy or not to buy...another tough decision.

Dansk bird candleholders (by Gunnar Cyrén, Japan, c. 1970s)
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Crazy for candleholders

Perhaps the candle craze of the 90s has run its course, but I think Danish Modern candleholders have a classic beauty that never goes out of style. My favorites are teak and walnut.

modernspecific at etsy.com

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I also love chrome, pewter, stainless  and black cast iron. I'm not picky.

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My favorite tapers are the tiny 1/4" diameter ones, but they're fairly hard to find.  I've recently found them in a great selection of colors in 6", 12", 15" and 18" heights at Crafted Candles.

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