Bronze and gold leaf candle holder

Pierre Casenove

Designed in the 1990s for the French design house Fondica, this striking candleholder by Pierre Casenove is both functional and sculptural. Made of cast bronze and finished with hand-applied gold leaf, it features three elegantly branching arms and a solid, grounded base. Casenove, known for blending raw materials with expressive forms, created this piece as part of Fondica’s limited-edition decorative art line. Its bold, organic silhouette and radiant surface reflect a distinctly postmodern sensibility, while the artisanal finish speaks to its collectible nature.