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Candle Warmer

Peter Mueller-Munk

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Peter Mueller-Munk (American, 1904–1967). Candle Warmer, Patented September 27, 1949. Glass and chromed metal, 3 5/8 x 6 in. (9.2 x 15.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of David A. Hanks in honor of Jewel Stern, 2010.75.1a-c. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Candle Warmer

Date

Patented September 27, 1949

Geography

Place manufactured: Malden, Massachusetts, United States

Medium

Glass and chromed metal

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

3 5/8 x 6 in. (9.2 x 15.2 cm)

Markings

Impressed on top around circular opening: "DES No. 155,354 [infinity symbol] "silex" [infinity symbol] CANDLE WARMER [infinity symbol]"

Credit Line

Gift of David A. Hanks in honor of Jewel Stern

Accession Number

2010.75.1a-c

Frequent Art Questions

  • Can you tell me something about this?

    Hi! That object is a candle warmer designed by Peter Mueller-Muni and patented in 1949.
    Why would candles need to be warmed?
    The candle in this case is actually the heat source. This warmer was used to keep food warm—a kind of hot plate!
    Cool, thanks!

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Artists and makers

Peter Mueller-Munk

1 work in the collection

Silex Company

1 work in the collection