Antique Jugend wall candle holder | Finland, circa 1920s

Antique Finnish wall candle holder from around the 1920s, made in metal with aged gilded and silvered surface tones. The piece with a Jugend character, with a round open frame, flowing plant forms and a seated female figure holding a flower.

The design is graphic and decorative at the same time. The figure, scrolls and flower motifs are cast in relief. The surface has a quiet old gold and silver look, softened by patina and traces of age.

Jugend Style and Finnish Character

Jugend style was the Nordic form of Art Nouveau, often using natural forms, curved lines and symbolic figures. This candle holder follows that language closely: the floral stem, the circular frame and the female figure create a compact decorative scene.

The piece feels especially suited to interiors with antique, Nordic, rustic or early modern elements. It can be placed as a small wall accent, a hallway detail, or part of a collected display of old Finnish metalwork.

Design and Materials

The surface has aged naturally, with darker areas, softened highlights and visible patina. These details give the object the depth expected from an antique piece of this period.

A small candle cup is attached below the decorative roundel. The wall spike and back structure are present, giving the piece its original wall mounted function.

Details

Origin: Finland

Period: circa 1920s

Style: Jugend, Nordic Art Nouveau

Material: metal

Finish: gilded and silvered surface with patina

Height: 19.5 cm

Type: wall candle holder, wall decor

Motif: seated female figure with floral ornament

Condition: very good antique condition

Condition

Very good antique condition.

There is visible patina, age related surface wear and darkening to the metal. These traces are consistent with age and suit the character of the piece.

For Interior and Collecting

This Finnish Jugend candle holder is a small but expressive antique object. The silhouette reads well from a distance, while the surface and relief details reward closer viewing. It works as a candle holder, wall ornament or collectable piece of early twentieth century Nordic decorative metalwork.