Lot # 26 - Rare Vintage Ikea “Shadow” Candle Holder by Anna Efverlund 1980's-90's

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 17-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 24-Sep-2025 7:25:00 PM
Current bid:

$16.00

Highest bidder:

WF

Auction has ended

Description :

Rare Vintage Ikea “Shadow” Candle Holder by Anna Efverlund – 1980s–90s Postmodern Figure Design

A whimsical and rare vintage “Shadow” candle holder, designed by Anna Efverlund for Ikea. Crafted in black-painted metal, this sculptural piece depicts a playful cut-out human figure with raised arms, doubling as both a candleholder and a statement piece of functional art. Its bold silhouette creates dramatic shadows when lit, true to Efverlund’s imaginative design approach.

Measurements (range):

  • Height: Approx. 9.5"–10.5"

  • Width: Approx. 5"–6"

  • Base depth: Approx. 3"–3.5"

Historical Note:
Swedish designer Anna Efverlund is celebrated for her postmodern and whimsical designs produced by Ikea in the 1980s–90s. Her “Shadow” series has become highly collectible, representing a unique moment in Ikea’s design history when experimental, small-batch pieces were created by leading Scandinavian designers. Today, these pieces are scarce on the market and sought after by collectors of postmodern design and rare Ikea originals.

Value:
Rare Ikea designer collaborations like Efverlund’s “Shadow” candleholders typically sell in the $100–$200 range on collector markets, with prices trending higher due to their scarcity and growing recognition of Ikea’s vintage design legacy.



Auction History

Highest bidder is WF

Date Bid User
18-Sep-2025 10:31:32 PM $16.00 WF
18-Sep-2025 10:31:17 PM $15.00 2156
18-Sep-2025 10:31:17 PM $15.00 WF
17-Sep-2025 7:05:12 AM $5.00 2156

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