CLAES GIERTTA single wall sconce “The Elephant”, brass, signed, second part of the 20th century.
Holds a tea light or church candle.
Height 30cm and width 18cm.
Claës Erik Johan Knut Giertta (1926-2007) was a multifaceted artist, silversmith and designer with a significant career that spanned several decades.
He was a prominent designer and is known for having designed several significant prizes and awards, including the Grammis Plaque and the Skyttean Prize.
Giertta's work is represented at several significant institutions, including the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and National Museums Scotland. His importance to Swedish craftsmanship and design cannot be overstated, and his legacy lives on through his influence on future generations of artisans and designers.
