Iron Candlesticks Pair Kitchen Entertaining in the French Style

Entertaining in the French Style invites readers into a lush Provençal garden

A soulful piece perfect beside a sofa

or styled indoors

From the estate of a private European collector

The book pairs poetic prose with reproductions of Morandi’s minimalist vases and tender floral arrangements

Iron Candlesticks Pair Kitchen Entertaining in the French StyleA pair of cast iron candlesticks, likely early 20th century, each formed with a subtly tapering stem and squared base, their silhouette recalling ecclesiastical or mission style restraint. The squared arms just beneath the candle cup suggest a functional gesturesteadying a hand, shielding a flamewhile introducing a sculptural pause in their upright simplicity. Their weight and scale make them substantial on a mantle, console, or dining table, either