Thomas Roy Markusen Pair of Large Modernist Candleholders
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If it is not as we described it, we make it right. Wrong dimensions, undisclosed damage, or any material misdescription — tell us within 7 days and we refund you in full, pay the return shipping, and charge no restocking fee.
- White-glove freight, quoted per order, room of choice
- In stock in Miami — no transatlantic wait, no customs
- To the trade: 15% on everything
We acquired these from an auction house near Boca Raton, FL. The consignees stated that her parents had them in their house for over 40 years and had never used them. These gorgeous candle holders were still wrapped in their original packaging materials when we acquired them.
Dimensions:
Smallest candle holder: 28" High x 4 1/4" Diameter with the candle 23 3/4" High without
Largest candle holder: 32" High x 4 1/4" Diameter with the candle
29 1/2" High without.
Thomas Roy Markusen
b. 1940, United States
- Born
- 1940, United States
- Medium
- Hammered and oxidized copper
- Signature format
- Sets of three, graduated heights, signed
Thomas Roy Markusen is an American metalsmith born in 1940, known for handcrafted Brutalist metal candleholders made in the late 1970s. His work is typically executed in blackened, hammered copper, often with a crumpled or "tortured" surface treatment picked out in silver, and pieces are usually produced as sets of three graduated candleholders, each signed by the maker.
Markusen's work circulates today primarily through vintage design dealers rather than gallery or museum channels; documented biographical detail beyond his metalworking output is limited.
Published biographical detail on Markusen is limited to dealer listings; treat exhibition or commission claims (e.g. a reported White House collection commission) as dealer-sourced rather than independently confirmed.
Biographical detail from 1stDibs — Thomas Roy Markusen.
Quoted per order, never estimated
Domestic freight
Every piece ships from our warehouse in Miami. Furniture travels white-glove with BMC International Freight, room of choice, subject to the carrier’s access at your address. Freight transit is typically 7–14 business days; we contact you to arrange a delivery window. Smaller pieces travel insured by ground courier.
International
We ship worldwide, quoted case by case. Tell us the piece and the destination and we will price crating, freight, insurance and customs handling for you.
Packing
Packed by hand. Fragile items are double-boxed with custom foam inserts. Glass and detachable elements are removed, packed separately and reassembled on arrival.
If something arrives damaged
Photograph the packaging and the piece before unpacking further, and contact us within 48 hours. We handle all freight claims directly and will arrange a resolution.
Returns
One day from delivery for a change of mind — buyer pays shipping and a 15% restocking fee. If the fault is ours, none of that applies: 7 days, full refund including your original shipping, we pay the return freight, no restocking fee. See our refund policy.
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