Georg Jensen Candelabrum 1087
Description
A striking piece of Scandinavian design history. This candelabrum was designed in 1960 by Søren Georg Jensen, the son of the legendary Georg Jensen, and relaunched in 2007 as a refined interpretation of his original church altar piece. In 1960 Søren Georg Jensen created a large candelabrum for the high alter of an ultra-modern Scandinavian church. Based on this he designed a smaller version in the same style with two statuesque columns with a semi-hollowed outer edge giving relief to the solid, straight lines of the candlestick.
Each candelabrum is meticulously handcrafted by skilled silversmiths. The process begins with shaping two conical tubes and cutting the centrepiece from a flat sheet of stainless steel. The real artistry lies in the patient fitting and soldering—long adjoining lines where even the tiniest imperfection would show. Both the inside and outside are visible through the cut openings, so perfection is non-negotiable.
After soldering, the openings on the sides and corners are carefully cut, and the outer edges are refined to achieve the signature profile. Finally, the candleholders are fitted and soldered before the piece goes to the polisher for its finishing touch.