Pair of candleholders by Richard J. Lionetti for MoMA, 1971 - Lot 160

Pair of candleholders by Richard J. Lionetti for MoMA, 1971 A pair of modernist aluminum candleholders, characterized by a clean, geometric design formed from folded sheets, with a circular opening to hold the candle. Their minimalist design is fully in keeping with the American industrial aesthetic of the early 1970s. Each piece bears the engraved inscription “Special Edition for The Museum of Modern Art, New York © 1971 Richard J. Lionetti Design.” Details: Date: 1971, Origin: United States, Designer: Richard J. Lionetti, Manufacturer: special edition for The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Material: aluminum, Dimensions: 10 x 7 cm each, Markings: engraved inscription on the reverse Condition: signs of wear, scratches, and slight surface oxidation.