Description
This rare and sculptural Kaamoskivi candle holder, officially titled “Kaamoskivi Art Kynttelikkö Kuusihaarainen,” is a celebrated design by Anu Pentik, founder of Finland’s iconic Pentik Studio. First created in the 1970s, the Kaamoskivi embodies the raw, elemental energy of Lapland’s arctic wilderness, blending natural materials and expressive form in a truly Nordic modern statement piece.
Handcrafted from ceramic infused with sand collected from the shores of Lake Kitkajärvi, each Kaamoskivi is one-of-a-kind. Its rounded, organic “lump-like” shape—often likened to a Boston cake—and deep cobalt blue glaze give it a grounded yet sculptural presence. Designed to hold six candles, this model (kuusihaarainen) is both functional and deeply atmospheric, evoking the soft glow of polar night.
An enduring symbol of Finnish craft and landscape, the Kaamoskivi remains a beloved collectible from the Golden Age of Finnish design.
⸻
Details:
• Design Title: Kaamoskivi Art Kynttelikkö Kuusihaarainen
• Artist/Designer: Anu Pentik
• Brand: Pentik
• Place of Origin: Finland
• Era: 1970s (Late 20th Century)
• Material: Ceramic with Lapland shoreline sand
• Color: Deep Cobalt Blue (other versions were made in pink, etc.)
• Technique: Handbuilt, Glazed
• Function: Candle Holder – 6 Taper Holders
• Style: Organic Modern, Scandinavian Brutalist, Wabi-Sabi
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Please see photographs.
• Markings: Stamped “PENTIK” on base
• Dimensions: Diameter 7”
Height 2”See
- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- Brutalist
- Organic Modern
- Scandinavian
- Period
- Late 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Pottery
- Stoneware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. There is some color variation, due to manufacturing design. Please see photographs.Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. There is some color variation, due to manufacturing design. Please see photographs.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.