Maple Wood Sculpture Candlestick: The Embrace of the Val Gardena Forest

€51,90

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Untreated Hardwood

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Artigianato intagliato a mano

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Natural bark intact

This candle holder is not just a piece of furniture, but a true fragment of nature transformed into art. Made from a cylindrical section of a tree trunk, it captures the mystical essence of alpine forests. The outer part retains its original bark, rough and authentic, with deep fissures that bear witness to its wild life. The contrast emerges in the upper surface and in the side carvings: here the wood, smooth and light, reveals artisanal mastery.

The central cavity, carved horizontally, is designed to house a candle or the semi-spherical decorative element, whose embossed motif resembles a stylized tree. The side carvings are an ode to the fauna and flora of Val Gardena, with detailed depictions of trees and a majestic stag with antlers, symbols of strength and regeneration.

This 13 cm sculpture is expertly crafted from precious Maple Wood, the material preferred by our master carvers for small and medium-sized works, ensuring extreme precision in details and a durable finish. A unique Dolfi piece that brings the peace and warmth of the forest directly into your home.

This candelabra embodies the spiritual connection between man and alpine nature. The trunk, the base of plant life, symbolizes stability, longevity, and nature's continuous cycle. The carvings depicting stylized trees and the deer (or animal with antlers) evoke the untamed force of the forest. In Alpine traditions, the deer is often seen as a spiritual guide and a powerful symbol of regeneration, due to the annual shedding and regrowth of its antlers. A profound meaning that perfectly matches the object, intended to bring light and warmth (the flame) into a domestic setting.

The art of carving in Val Gardena has deep roots dating back to the 17th century, developing in response to the need to supplement meager winter agricultural earnings. Artisans initially specialized in sacred objects and toys, later expanding to decorative sculptures that celebrated Alpine life and the surrounding nature. The use of raw elements such as bark in pieces of furniture like this candlestick is a more recent trend that emphasizes the sustainability and authenticity of materials, merging the centuries-old tradition of carving with a rustic and contemporary design that celebrates the unspoiled beauty of the Dolomites.

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Italy: 2-4 days
Europe: 3-7 days
Rest of the world: 7-15 days

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