Vintage set of 2 modular/plug-in S22 chrome candlestick holders by Nagel, 1960s Germany

Set of two vintage chrome candle stick holders that are stackable.

Really interesting and unique candle holders that can be configured in different designs should you collect more.

A little bit about the history…

Hans Nagel was born in Germany in the 1920s and created these holders in the 60s with help from his architect friend, Werner Stoff. Hardships after WW2 had Nagel and his brothers collecting brass cartridge cases for their blacksmith father to turn into ashtrays, vases and candle holders.

Along with this history and Nagel’s love for design and making beautiful pieces for the dining table, he had an idea. One skiing trip in the Alps Nagel had an accidental backward tumble which forced him to break the fall with his hand, thus creating the finest three finger-holes in the snow. The perfect holes brought a candle holder to mind — a beautiful, sculptured and simple candle holder with room for three slim sticks. Nagel asked Stoff (his architect friend) if he would like to design this candle holder.

The STOFF Nagel candle holder launched with great success in the late 1960s and the item turned things around for the Nagel family, making their company world-famous. This piece stands tall as a success story and an unforgettable design rooted in the rubble of Cologne.

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As these items are vintage there is signs of wear but no major imperfections.