Description
Kimitsu is a handmade ornament and candle holder in a nickel finish, shaped as a tall oval of openwork aluminium. The metal forms a branching, coral-like lattice with irregular openings that run from the round base all the way to the open rim, so it reads as a piece of sculpture even with no candle lit. Low inside sits a glass holder, ready to take a candle of your choosing. It stands 34.5cm tall and measures 20.5cm in diameter, a size that holds its own on a sideboard or a broad shelf without crowding it.
We see it most at home on a dining table, a mantelpiece or a hallway console, anywhere a single decorative piece can carry the space. The silvery nickel tone sits comfortably with greys, whites and soft coastal blues, and the coral pattern suits anyone drawn to natural, organic shapes rather than hard lines. Once a candle is lit, its glow shows between the branches of the lattice, which makes it a good choice for evenings and dinner parties. By day it works simply as an ornament, so it earns its place in a living room or bedroom whether or not a candle is burning.
The body is aluminium with a glass holder, and each Kimitsu is made by hand, so every piece is unique: the run of the branches and the size of the openings will differ a little from one ornament to the next, which is part of its appeal. The nickel finish gives the metal a bright, silvery sheen that catches daylight as well as candlelight. Aluminium is a light metal, and the whole piece weighs 1.45KG, so it is easy to lift and move between the table and the mantelpiece as the occasion changes. Set it on a flat, level surface with room around it, and it is ready to light.
Specification
| Colour |
Nickel |
| Material |
Aluminium, Glass |
| Details |
Handmade: every piece is unique |
| Height |
34.5cm |
| Diameter |
20.5cm |
| Weight |
1.45KG |
Frequently Asked
Can it hold a candle?
Yes. A glass holder sits low inside the aluminium lattice, ready to take a candle of your choosing, and the glow shows between the openings once it is lit.
How big is the Kimitsu ornament?
It stands 34.5cm tall, measures 20.5cm in diameter and weighs 1.45KG, so it suits a sideboard, a mantelpiece or a dining table.
Which materials does it use?
The body is openwork aluminium, with a glass holder inside at the base for the candle, all finished in a silvery nickel colour.
Is every piece identical?
No. Each one is handmade, so every piece is unique, and the branches and openings will vary slightly from one ornament to the next.
Which rooms does it suit?
It is an indoor piece that suits a dining table, a mantelpiece, a hallway console, a living room or a bedroom, whether or not a candle is lit.
What colour is the finish?
The finish is nickel, a bright silvery metallic tone that sits comfortably with greys, whites and other cool colours in a room.