Pair of Swedish Grace Pewter Lion Candlesticks by Eskilstuna Metallindustri (EM) | Svenskt Tenn

A beautifully balanced and highly sculptural set, this pair of vintage pewter candlesticks is a definitive, documented representation of the Swedish Grace movement—the sophisticated, neoclassical style that defined premium Scandinavian metalwork during the interwar era.

Each candlestick features an elegant, round stepped base rising into a highly stylized, cast pewter column shaped as a sejant (sitting) heraldic lion. The lion figure acts as the central architectural support, meticulously detailed with a classic patterned mane and paws, heavily inspired by the ancient Carthaginian and East Asian historicism popular among elite Swedish designers of the 1920s and early 30s. Resting above the lion is a clean, bulbous nodus and an outward-flared candle nozzle designed to capture dripping wax.

Produced precisely in 1932, this exact model is a verified design by Eskilstuna Metallindustri AB (EM), as documented in historical archives. Operating in Eskilstuna—the absolute powerhouse hub for premier Swedish metalwork and fine pewter craftsmanship during the height of the 20th-century pewter revival—the company became well-regarded for its refined interwar output. This set perfectly epitomizes the exceptional craftsmanship, historicism, and clean-lined Nordic restraint of its era, making it a brilliant addition to a collection of early 20th-century pewter or a sophisticated decorative accent on a dining table, mantelpiece, or desk.