Allmoge Hand Carved Candle Holder
$70.00
Swedish mid century candle holder. Hand carved wood in an allmoge (folk art) pattern, this style is likely from the 1950's. Signs of use with some minor staining. 6.75" tall, fits a regular size taper candle.
Condition: Vintage
The term allmoge derives from all möghe meaning ‘all the people’ in Old Norse, referring to members of the peasant society. Scandinavian folk art, as a result, includes allmoge art, a craft produced according to local traditions, without regard to pre-established artistic styles or movements. Over time, this craft evolved into artisanal production that imitated older models, often designed under regional traditions.