Paro Design Eight-Candle Holder, Denmark, 1960

A geometric cast iron candleholder produced by Paro Design in Denmark during the 1960s.

The low, architectural form consists of eight square candle sockets connected by narrow intersecting arms, creating a symmetrical arrangement around an open centre. Finished in dark grey metal, it is designed to hold eight slender taper candles.

Its compact proportions and geometric construction are characteristic of Danish modernist design of the period.

Maker

Paro Design was a Danish manufacturer of decorative metal objects, particularly known for its geometric cast iron candleholders produced during the 1960s and 1970s.

The collection included a variety of interconnected and modular designs, with square, triangular and hexagonal arrangements accommodating different numbers of candles.

Pieces were marked Paro Design, Made in Denmark and frequently carried the Danish inscription Mønsterbeskyttet, meaning design protected.

Condition

Good vintage condition with minor age-related wear.

Dimensions

Width: 11.5 cm

Designed for eight slender taper candles.