Pair of Chrome Candle Holders by Arthur Salm - Germany, 1960s

Pair of chrome candle holders designed by Arthur Salm and produced in Solingen, Germany, in the 1960s. The form is pure and balanced: a long, flaring stem rising from a simple round foot. Made for a standard tapered candle, these pieces embody the effortless elegance of postwar German modernism.

This design, known as The Silhouettes, was part of a new wave of minimalist metal design emerging from Solingen, a city known for its precision metalwork. The focus was on proportion, finish, and quiet luxury rather than ornament - the same principles that shaped Scandinavian design at the time.

We love the crisp simplicity of these: they work anywhere, from a dining table to a bookshelf. Beautiful with classic white candles, or paired with coloured ones for a soft contrast against the cool chrome. The kind of timeless design that looks good now - and will still look good decades from now.

Both in very good vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age and use.

✦ Height 15 cm
✦ Chrome-plated metal
✦ Model: The Silhouettes
✦ Designer: Arthur Salm
✦ Manufacturer: AS & Co., Solingen
✦ Stamped on the base
✦ Period: 1960s
✦ Made in Germany
✦ Very good vintage condition - light surface wear consistent with age
✦ Sold as a pair - price includes both

NOTE ON THE DESIGNER
Arthur Salm (1904–1988) was part of Germany’s postwar design generation that redefined everyday metalware. Working from Solingen - the historic hub of steel craftsmanship - he created a range of refined, functional forms rooted in industrial precision and modernist ideals. His designs, including The Silhouettes, are now sought after for their sculptural clarity and timeless appeal.