CHERRY METAL DESIGNS, INC.
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  The basic Candle Stick. The base and drip-pan are both double hammered; interior by machine, periphery by hand. Machine and hands also hammer the stems. The bobeche has a ground down affect and ballpeen indentations along the rim. They are heavily welded to the drip-pans suggesting wax freely dripping from free standing candles. The "root work" on their bases emphasize the overal organic theme and hint at a post industrial gothic. Their  underbases are lined with leather to protect your table tops.

Their dimensions are 6.5"H x 4"D and are sold in pairs.

  Large Candelabra. Using the same techniques mentioned above, the Large Candelabra is a distinctive table centerpiece and significant attention grabber. The bark-like texture of the stem and the crawling "root work" up it, greatly adds to the organic, living-piece affect. The double truss cross supports add a flow and lightness to what is really a heavy, romantic piece. 

The Large Candelabra is 11"H x 14"W x 5".

 



Small Candelabra. The "root work" on the base and climbing up the stem really stands out on the Small Candelabra. Snaking upward and over the double trusses, the imagery of trees and vines is unmistakable. Its smaller size, compared to its five candle brother; make it, perhaps, the most perfectly proportioned piece.                                                                             

The Small Candelabra is 8.5"H x 9"W x 4"D.

                                                                                                               

 

Two Stem Candle Stick. Another basic design, this one enhanced by the dichotomy of heavy metal and free, open air between flowing lines. Same production technique as the others, including the protection of leather lining the under base.

This Candle Stick is 9"H x 4"D.

  Three Stem Candelabra. The three curved and balanced stems of this piece add an elegance that mixes with the strength of its materials to create an almost personified appearance.   

Its dimension is 9"H x 9"W x 4"D.
 

Medium Column Candle Holder. This is a very masculine piece as well as a substantial bed side weapon. Though shorter, the "root work" and stem are the same as on the Large Candelabra, here also highlighting the 4"D drip plate; flowing out from the hand tooled center candle support pin.

The Medium Column Candle Holder is 7"H x 5"D.

 

Hammered Sconce. This heavily hammered sconce can fit with padded, upholstered walls in the Louis XIV Style just as easily as on the sleek walls of minimalism. Once again, heavily welded components project strength while the fluid elongation hangs elegantly behind. These are  held up from behind with secure, tack welded supports.

These sconces are 16"H x 4"W x 3"D and sold in sets or pairs.

 




Shield Back Sconces

Very trippy and intentionally reminiscent of classic l9th Century European Antler Sconces. Each shield is individually patina'd. Arterial vines stem outward from the center and draw the center globe onto the shield. The hammered, concave drip pans are "heavily" welded to their stems with their own vine work  and slip easily into their extended supports. They hold small or large votives.

Sheild Backs are 12.5"H x 6"W x 4"D and sold in pairs or sets.                                                                                   










              

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