Antique German Secessionist Arts & Crafts Iron Candle and Matchbox Holder. Antique arts and crafts German candlelight lantern with matchbox holder. Marked on base, Germany.

Size: 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.

The German Secessionist style emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as part of a broader European movement rejecting academic art conventions in favor of modernism, innovation, and expressive individuality. Groups such as the Munich Secession (founded 1892) and the Berlin Secession (founded 1898) encouraged artists to explore bold colors, dynamic compositions, and stylistic experimentation across painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. Influenced by Symbolism, Impressionism, and Jugendstil (the German Art Nouveau), the style often emphasized emotional intensity, stylized forms, and decorative motifs while maintaining a commitment to craftsmanship. German Secessionist artists sought to reconcile fine art with modern life, establishing independent exhibitions and institutions that fostered avant-garde creativity and helped shape the trajectory of early 20th-century German art.

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