Antique Norwegian Rushlight Holder 19th C | Folk Art Poor Man’s Candlestick | Hand Forged Iron & Wood | Rustic Scandinavian Decor
$425.00
This is an antique Norwegian rushlight holder, also called a “poor man’s candlestick”, dating from the 19th century. The piece combines hand-forged iron prongs with a turned wooden base, creating a simple yet functional household lighting tool. Used for holding rushlights or candles, it represents authentic rural life in Scandinavia. The base shows old surface wear, patina, and stable age cracks, testifying to generations of use.
📍 Style & region: Norwegian folk art, rustic lighting
🎨 Technique: Hand-forged iron with turned wooden base
🖼 Form: Upright iron prongs on circular base for rushlight/candle
📏 Dimensions: Height 19.5 cm (7.67 in), Width 9 cm (3.54 in)
⏳ Date: Early to mid-1800s
✨ Condition: Antique condition with patina, age cracks in wood, wear from use, solid and stable
🎁 A rare Scandinavian folk lighting artifact—perfect for collectors of rustic antiques or as a unique decor accent.
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