Pair of Sculptural Black Marble Tealight Holders with Natural Veining, Italy c.1980s

A tactile pair of sculptural tealight holders, hand-carved from solid black marble and polished to a soft satin finish. Their rounded, pebble-like form evokes a sense of organic calm, while the natural white and ochre veining adds character to each piece. Designed to cradle a standard tealight, they bring quiet weight and warmth to any tabletop, mantle or bath-side ritual. Minor wear and one shallow chip noted—reflected in price and does not detract from visual impact.

These pieces likely originate from 1980s–1990s Italy, a period when natural stone accessories saw a resurgence in minimalist interiors. The smooth modernist silhouette nods to the timeless influence of forms found in nature—equally at home in a Brutalist scheme or soft-wabi modern setting. Beautiful styled alone or clustered with other natural materials like travertine or alabaster.

Condition: Good – surface wear and wax residue present, one chip to rim (see close-up), but both fully functional and visually striking

Dimensions: 10 cm diameter, 5.5 cm height