Ivar Ålenius Björk Candle Holders

Set of four Swedish brass candle or flower holders, model Liljan, designed by Ivar Alenius Björk for Ystad Metall, with a pair of glass test tubes for fresh flowers, Sweden 1940s cir...

Mid-Century Modern pair of Liljan candleholders by sculptor Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall of Sweden. Designed to fit taper candlesticks, this set features a sculptural "Lily" s...

Ivar Ålenius Björk (1905 – 1978) was a Swedish sculptor, predominantly known for his bust portraits and public statuary that can be seen in towns throughout Sweden. Born in Malmö, h...

Beautiful Pair of solid brass candle holders by Ivar Åhlenius Björk and Lily Liljan for Ystad Metall in patinated Brass. Made in Sweden

Add a touch of vintage elegance to your home with this set of 4 Liljan brass candlesticks from the 1940's. Designed by Ivar Ålenius Björk for Ystad Metall, these candlesticks are a t...

Ivar Ålenius Björk Brass Candle Holders for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960's. Makers mark to the bottom of each example.

Pair of solid brass candle holders by Ivar Åhlenius Björk and Lily Liljan for Ystad Metall Brass. Stamped on the bottom. Made in Sweden

A pair of charming Lily (Liljan) candleholders, originally designed in 1939 by Ivar Alenius Björk (1905-1978) and produced in Sweden by Ystad-Metall, each in warm, polished brass. On...

Ivar Ålenius-Björk Lily candle holder (Liljan), designed in 1939 for the Scandinavian Pavillon of the 1939 New York World‘s Fair. The Lily candle sticks were originally produced by ...

Pair of Ivar Ålenius Björk Brass Candleholders for Ystad Metall, Sweden, 1960's. This pair is in good original condition with a nice patina.

The Lily candlestick (“Liljan” in Swedish) was designed by the Swedish sculptor Ivar Ålenius-Björk for the world fair in New York in 1939. These candlesticks are common on dining tables and side tables throughout Sweden, but the design is an immediately recognizable classic worldwide. Its simple, beautiful form inspired the name as it resembles the arched shape of lilies’ petals. These sculptural Lilies, made of polished brass, attract attention and function immediately as marvellous conversation pieces. The design is inherently simple, consisting of two “petals” that open up to the sides. The curving lines are visually and also literally grounded by the circular brass base that shows off the symmetry as well. The dynamic, flowing lines of the brass are quite sculptural which is why the model is placed on tables as a decor object or paperweight even without candles. Interestingly, the design was originally a soliflore (a vase designed to hold a single flower) with a glass tube slipped into the heart of the 2 petals, forming a water reserve to accommodate a flower. This pair is monogrammed "IÅB" and stamped "Ystad Metall Sweden" on the bottom. Ystad Metall produced numerous classic design items between the 1920s and 60s. These Liljan candlesticks...

A pair of Scandinavian Modern brass Lily / Liljan candlesticks designed by Ivar Ahlenius Bjork for Ystad Metall in Sweden and irst exhibited in the...