The STOFF Nagel candle holder is a remarkable piece of design history, seamlessly blending artistic expression with functional elegance. Initially created in the 1960s by Werner Stoff for Hans Nagel, this three-legged, sculptural candle holder is celebrated for its versatile design, allowing each owner to shape it into a personalized artistic statement. The form was inspired by an unexpected moment—three finger holes left in the snow, which sparked Nagel’s vision for a multi-purpose candle holder with room for three slim candles.

Revered as an iconic design of its time, the STOFF Nagel candle holder has been embraced as a functional object and sculptural art. Though it was out of production for years, Danish design brand STOFF Copenhagen revived the piece in 2015, meticulously honoring Werner Stoff’s original drawings. The candle holder now shines as an enduring symbol of mid-century modern design, bringing timeless sophistication and an adaptable aesthetic to contemporary spaces.