ANGELA CUMMINGS 1983 For Arita Set of Twisted Candlesticks In White Porcelain
Set of Twisted Candlesticks designed by Angela Cummings.
This is a beautiful and rare set of three table candlesticks designed in New York City by the celebrated artist-designer Angela Cummings in 1983.
Known as the “Twist” pattern, these sculptural candlesticks were produced by Arita Fine China, Japan, as part of Angela Cummings' rare and highly sought-after home design collaborations. Crafted in fine Japanese white frosted porcelain, the design features an elegant geometric twisted form reflecting Cummings' signature approach to organic sculptural design and refined luxury. Equally suited as a striking display objects or as functional tableware, this rare Arita collaboration represents an important example of Angela Cummings' work beyond jewelry design.
Pieces from her home collections are seldom encountered and are increasingly appreciated by collectors of decorative arts and twentieth-century design. This set combines artistic innovation, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, making it a highly desirable acquisition for collectors of Angela Cummings, fine Japanese porcelain, and distinctive designer tableware.
Designer: Angela Cummings.
Manufacturer: Arita Japan.
Materials: White porcelain.
Country: New York City, United States.
Period: Modernism, 1983.
Weight: 228.75 Grams, (0.23 Kg.).
Measures: Heights. 184, 120 and 57 mm by Length. 25.2 mm by Deep. 25.2 mm, (7.25, 4.75 and 2.25 Inches).
Hallmarks: Each of them is stamped at the reverse, with the maker's mark and signed as follows, "ANGELA CUMMINGS".
Angela Cummings
She was born in 1944 in Klagenfurt in Austria. She takes her education at the art academy in Perugia, Italy and at the Zeichenakademie in Hanau, West Germany. in the 1967 she joined Tiffany & Co working under the guidance of Donald Claflin and in the 1975, she was the artistic director for her exclusive line brand Cummings. in 1984 she started her own line of jewelry to be retailed exclusively at an in-boutique store at Bergdorf Goodman, in New York city. now she's retired from the jewelry business. This is a very nice and rare collector's piece, both her signed pieces for Tiffany & Co. created in the 1970's and 1980's and also her own exclusive pieces, remain highly collectible and are admired for their beauty, comfort and easily recognizably in style.
Condition: The overall condition of this Angela Cummings set of twisted candlesticks is excellent. Beside the little normal age there is no damage and was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D062126MENH/.5566
