Vintage Caesar Stoffi for Frits Nagel Modular Candlesticks

A standout of 1960s West German design, this modular candlestick was created by Caesar Stoffi for the design house Frits Nagel. Originally conceived as both sculpture and object, the candlestick’s clever interlocking system lets users build sprawling, futuristic candelabras—or keep it simple with a single, sculptural unit.

Produced during a time when Germany was still divided, the design emerged from West Germany’s flourishing postwar design culture, which embraced innovation, modularity, and space-age aesthetics. Its chrome-plated zinc alloy body reflects the era’s fascination with form-meets-function and the optimistic spirit of mid-century modernism.

Each candlestick features a signature three-legged form and connects seamlessly with others in the series, encouraging creative stacking and arrangement. A cult classic among design enthusiasts, it's as much a conversation piece as it is a functional object.

Price is per candlestick piece.

• Dimensions (per piece): Height 2.25 in x Diameter 4 in
• Period: 1960s
• Material: Chromed metal
• Condition: Good condition, wear consistent with age
• Origin: Germany