Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
This is the iconic 'Ildhane' (meaning 'Fire Rooster') candleholder designed by renowned Norwegian design duo Anderssen & Voll for Nedre Foss. Made of heavy cast iron with a textured, tactile black powder finish, its expressive silhouette evokes the stylized shape of a bird's tail and comb.
Story
In 2015, Norwegian studio Anderssen & Voll launched Nedre Foss with this exact piece as their inaugural product design. Its organic bird-like shape earned it the name Ildhane, which translates from Norwegian as 'Fire Rooster'.
Maker / Origin
Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll are amongst Scandinavia's most prominent contemporary designers, having co-founded Norway Says before forming Anderssen & Voll in Oslo. They created Nedre Foss as a brand dedicated to 'sculptural utility'—objects that serve a functional purpose while doubling as bold art pieces.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in very good condition with light wear on the base. The original textured cast finish remains intact with no obvious rust or major chipping. Retail price for a new piece is typically around $70–$95. Secondhand secondary market prices for authentic cast iron examples range from $40 to $75 depending on condition.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.