30/1996-8

Collection

Metalwork

Brief description

Three-branch stainless steel candle holder from the 'Campden' tableware range designed by Robert Welch for Old Hall in 1956-7.

Title

Campden

Object name

candle holder
three branch candle holder

Object number

30/1996-8

Production person

Robert Welch (designer)

Production organisation

Old Hall (manufacturer)

Production date

1956-1957 (designed)
1956-1970 (manufactured)

Production place

Walsall (manufactured)

Period

Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

stainless steel
wood

Technique

manufactured

Physical description

Camden tableware three branch candle holder, each branch with a narrow wooden tip at the base, of slender conical form gradually widening towards the top. The three holders are of different heights and are connected by three rods (each at a different height) so that they are arranged in a triangular shape, with a holder at each angle/corner. The wooden tip of the base of the middle-sized holder is charred. Part of 'Campden' tableware set.

Dimensions

Height: 23.2cm
Depth: 13.5cm

Website keywords

Lighting
candle and rush lighting
Decoration and furnishings
ornaments

Label

Label text for the exhibition At Home with the World, Geffrye Museum (20 March 2012- 9 September 2012):

Candlestick

Robert Welch, who designed this candlestick, visited Norway, Sweden and Denmark as a student in the early 1950s. He drew inspiration from the simple, functional designs he saw. His work in stainless steel for the company Old Hall found its way onto the dining tables of many of the middle classes.