Pentik ‘Kaamoskukka’ Candle Holder in Cobalt Blue - 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. We love the bold flower shape with five candle holes.

This one stands out for its colour. Blue-toned pieces are rarer than the more familiar browns, and the glaze has real depth: a cobalt surface that shifts into darker, almost inky tones around the edges. We don’t see the blue ones often, so this is the special one of the group we're listing.

A strong statement piece that works beautifully on its own or as part of a small group. Place it on a dining table, sideboard or windowsill to add texture and warmth – lit or unlit.

✦ Ø 20 cm, height 7 cm
✦ Glazed stoneware
✦ Color: Blue

✦ Series: Kaamoskukka

✦ Designer: Anu Pentik

✦ Manufacturer: Pentik

✦ Made in Posio, Finland

✦ Period: 1970s

✦ Excellent vintage condition – no chips or cracks

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. They also work beautifully simply as objects - the organic forms and glazes make them easy to enjoy even without candles.