The simple elegance of Wedgwood's columnar basalt candlesticks requires no decoration. Sti...
The simple elegance of Wedgwood's columnar basalt candlesticks requires no decoration. Still who can resist the addition of brilliantly colored blossoms in the famille rose style, derived from the Chinese tradition. Chrysanthemum and peony type blooms, executed in thick shiny enamels, are scattered across the flat basalt surface. The effect depends upon contrasts: color against black; shine against matte. We have never examined such pieces in candle light, but imagine the impact would only be more magical.
A crisp dark red-brown pinstripe smartly finishes the edges.