Candlestick, 1926
Alfonso Iannelliexpand_more
Brushed aluminumexpand_more
The Modernism Collection, gift of Norwest Bank Minnesotaexpand_more 98.276.47
Not on Viewexpand_more
Efficient simplicity marked early 20th-century design, even in churches, as illustrated by this stark, elongated candlestick made of aluminum and cast from a mold. Lightweight, flexible, and relatively inexpensive, aluminum was a new and ideal material for appliances and decorative objects. Since it resists weathering, the aluminum of this candlestick doesn’t need polishing—exemplifying the time-saving interests of modern society.
Details
- Title
- Candlestick
- Artist Life
- American (born Andretta, Italy), 1888–1965
- Role
- Designer
- Accession Number
- 98.276.47
- Curator Approved
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