Eva Schildt's Cirkus candlestick
Designer Eva Schildt drew inspiration from sea marks when creating the Cirkus candlestick. The idea is based on movable geometric shapes that are stacked on top of each other, thereby creating different expressions. A sculptural candlestick where form and function meet in a well-conceived and playful format.
By rotating the semicircles, different expressions are created, which is something of a hallmark for Eva Schildt. The classic Constella candlestick is another clear example of Eva's design that can be altered, thus enabling a multitude of different expressions. It doesn't become static, but rather playful. That playfulness, along with the shape of course, is what gave Cirkus its name.
"A source of inspiration for Cirkus is sea marks. I like the way they look – towering, graphic figures that welcome you at sea. The geometric shapes of Cirkus are movable, which allows you to create different expressions"
- Eva Schildt
Cirkus are playful candlesticks consisting of one or multiple sections of mobile semicircles. They are made of brass but also availble with a black finish. Cirkus comes in two sizes.
Meet Eva Schildt
Since growing up on an island in the Stockholm archipelago, the sea and the rugged environment have been a constant companion in Eva Schildt's artistic creativity. Since graduating in furniture and product design from Beckmans College of Design in 2001, Eva has designed everything from furniture to textiles, packaging, and trade show exhibitions. She also works as an interior architect.
The materials and techniques vary; sometimes it is a matter of craftsmanship, other times mass production. Inspired by nature, her designs, which are often sculptural, almost always incorporate elements of both humor and multifunctionality.
Eva Schildt's playful approach to everyday life and her warm personality are recurring in her design, which is now represented internationally. She is currently based in Stockholm, but she has previously lived in Tokyo and collaborated with several Japanese companies.
Eva Schildt's work is represented at the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm and the Röhsska Museum in Gothenburg.