Pentik ‘Kaamoskukka’ Candle Holder in Brown/Ochre - Finland, 1970s

A hand-crafted stoneware candle holder from Pentik’s legendary Kaamoskukka series – one of the very first studio ranges created by Anu Pentik in the early 1970s in Posio, Lapland. No two are alike: each piece is one of a kind, formed by hand and glazed in earthy tones that echo the Nordic landscape.

This one compliments its classic five-petal form with a glossy brown glaze with soft ochre undertones. The surface moves from deep, dark browns to lighter amber-ochre patches, giving it a warm, glowing feel when it catches the light. An original vintage edition, stamped with Pentik’s early studio mark on the base.

An atmospheric piece that works beautifully with candles, or as a small sculptural object on its own.

✦ Ø 19 cm, height 7 cm
✦ Glazed stoneware
✦ Color: Brown with yellow undertones
✦ Series: Kaamoskukka
✦ Designer: Anu Pentik
✦ Manufacturer: Pentik
✦ Made in Posio, Finland
✦ Period: 1970s
✦ Very good vintage condition – light wear consistent with age and a tiny rough bit on the edge of the base (possibly from production)

ABOUT EARLY PENTIK CANDLE HOLDERS
These candle holders are original studio pieces from the 1970s, made by hand in Pentik’s Posio workshop — not contemporary reissues. Because each one was shaped individually, the candle holes vary slightly, and sometimes the candle may need a small wrap of foil for support. For the best fit, we recommend Pentik’s Kaamos candles, originally designed for these holders and now back in production in Posio.