More Than Just a Candlestick
- huw174
- Mar 31
- 1 min read
Sometimes, going the extra mile makes all the difference. A client of ours had a pair of striking, seven-foot-tall candlesticks that had been painted black. Their origins were a mystery, but it was clear they had been crafted by a skilled blacksmith.
To reuse them, I suggested we refinish the candlesticks to complement the design scheme, which featured warm copper and bronze tones. I brought them to my home and spent hours transforming them into a bronze finish with a rich verdigris patina. It was a labor of love, but when the candlesticks were returned to the client, they were over the moon with the result.
Seeing these pieces brought back to life and integrated beautifully into the space was incredibly rewarding – and it’s always satisfying when those college skills come in handy again!
It’s amazing what a little creativity and craftsmanship can achieve.