Riedel Glass Candlestick.

Tall single-sconce glass candlestick with wide octagonal foot, faceted stem with two flared collars near base and cup. Riedel sticker on base.

Size: 4 x 4 x 9 1/2 in.

Riedel glass, produced by the Austrian family-owned company founded in 1756, is renowned for its precision-crafted wine glasses designed to enhance the taste, aroma, and experience of specific wines and spirits. The company revolutionized glassware in the 20th century by introducing varietal-specific glasses, recognizing that the shape and volume of a glass can influence the way wine interacts with air and reaches the palate. Riedel’s designs combine clarity, elegance, and ergonomic functionality, often hand-blown and meticulously finished. Today, Riedel is celebrated worldwide by sommeliers, collectors, and wine enthusiasts, embodying the intersection of scientific understanding, craftsmanship, and aesthetic refinement in glassware.

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