Matching pair of vintage Alessi La Conica silver tone cone tealight holders – photograph 2
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Two little pieces of Italian design with a distinctly architectural silhouette. These vintage Alessi La Conica candleholders feature polished silver-toned cones and hinged lids that open to reveal a space for tealights. Beautiful as sculptural objects, with or without candles.

Vintage condition with visible surface scratches, age-related patina and traces of candle residue inside.

Maker / Designer: Alessi / Aldo Rossi (attributed)
Place of Origin: Italy (attributed)
Colour: Silver
Condition: Good vintage decorative condition with scratches, surface marks and wear to the polished finish. The interior and hinges show darkening, residue from previous candle use and oxidation. Two matching hinged candleholders are included. Tealights photographed for illustration; replacement candles not guaranteed included.
Period: c. 1980s (estimated)
Materials: Silver-tone metal
Attribution: Sold as vintage Alessi La Conica / Aldo Rossi, in accordance with the seller's identification. No legible hallmark, original packaging or archival reference confirming this exact pair has been independently verified; attribution is therefore qualified.
Description

Two little pieces of Italian design with a distinctly architectural silhouette. These vintage Alessi La Conica candleholders feature polished silver-toned cones and hinged lids that open to reveal a space for tealights. Beautiful as sculptural objects, with or without candles.

Vintage condition with visible surface scratches, age-related patina and traces of candle residue inside.

Details

Maker / Designer: Alessi / Aldo Rossi (attributed)

Period: c. 1980s (estimated)

Place of Origin: Italy (attributed)

Materials: Silver-tone metal

Colour: Silver

Condition: Good vintage decorative condition with scratches, surface marks and wear to the polished finish. The interior and hinges show darkening, residue from previous candle use and oxidation. Two matching hinged candleholders are included. Tealights photographed for illustration; replacement candles not guaranteed included.

Attribution: Sold as vintage Alessi La Conica / Aldo Rossi, in accordance with the seller's identification. No legible hallmark, original packaging or archival reference confirming this exact pair has been independently verified; attribution is therefore qualified.

Maker & History
The La Conica name is associated with architect Aldo Rossi's geometric approach to objects for Alessi. Identification of this specific pair is attributed rather than independently authenticated.
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Why we love it

Sourced by Marina

These perfectly tapered, miniature metal towers hide a wonderfully practical surprise beneath their hinged lids. The pair balances quiet geometry with Italian postmodern wit.

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