Description
Vintage cast-iron set 0f 2 candleholders, model Hobart designed by Robert Welch from the sixties. This is an original pair form the early sixties, with the label of Welch and Campden Designs and the rare extra label ‘as selected for the Design Centre London. Very decorative item. The condition is very good, h. 15, diameter base 10, diameter top 5,5
Robert Welch was one of the leading British designers of the twentieth century. He first produced these disk formed cast iron candlesticks (the design for which is now considered iconic) in the early 1960’s. The range was originally called “Campden Designs” but is now known as “Hobart”.
The pair here date from the early period of production. One retains its original silver paper label reading “Designed and produced by Robert Welch, Chipping Campden England” and the black and white kitemark label “As Selected For / Design Centre London”.
