Candlestick 453

Johan Rohde’s designs are characterized by hammer marks and oxidization techniques. His designs are also highly stylized in comparison with the naturalistic Art Nouveau style, however not strictly geometrical either like the typical Art Déco style that followed. Johan Rohde’s designs can therefore not be classified as neither Art Nouveau nor Art Déco; instead something in between.

The silversmith spends a significant amount of time lining up, measuring and double checking that everything is in balance and leveled – horizontally as well as vertically – before soldering. As with all other candlesticks and candelabras, if it is not in perfect level the candles will not burn even and dripp.