Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Silverplate "Onion" Candleholders - A Pair handcrafted box It is was made by

It is was made by Randolph "Rusty" Lutrell (1947-2011)

and found it such a lovely and surprising thing

I would use it for plenty of other things as well -- perhaps for an arranged nicoise salad

(I have not polished it

This would make a great vase or planter--really a lovely piece

Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs Silverplate "Onion" Candleholders - A Pair handcrafted box It is was made byThis is a pair of classic Mid Century Danish Modern silver plate candleholders, designed in the 1960s by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Designs. They've got a great bi level bottom that allows them to be displayed at a slant as well as displayed upright. Fun, and lovely both with candles in them (they take very thin tapers) or just by themselves and they make great paperweights, too! Excellent vintage condition; I found these a bit tarnished but they