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Hand-painted glass candlestick by Paul Nagel featuring cobalt blue and emerald green chevron patterns accented by metallic gold grids on a frosted body. - Photo 1
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This exquisite vintage art glass candlestick is a stunning creation by the renowned West German designer Paul Nagel. Famous for his post-modern interpretations of classical and Art Deco aesthetics during the late twentieth century, Nagel's studio elevated everyday glassware into canvas-like masterpieces. This piece features a captivating arrangement of hand-painted details, including metallic gold grids on a frosted blue ground, flanked by vibrant emerald green and cobalt blue chevron zig-zags highlighted by thick, lustrous gold gilding. The elegant baluster stem rises gracefully from a clear, circular foot to a flared clear glass bobeche, creating a dynamic interplay of light, color, and transparency.

Included with this collectible candlestick is a removable brass and cork peg adaptor designed to securely hold a candle within the bobeche. The meticulous hand-painted patterns showcase the high-quality craftsmanship of German art glass from the 1980s, bridging the gap between functional tableware and sculptural modern art. Whether displayed as a standalone statement piece or paired with contemporary decor, this candlestick embodies the playful geometric exuberance of the Memphis Group era combined with timeless European elegance.

This piece measures approximately 10 inches in height, 4.5 inches in width, and weighs 1.2 pounds.

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