Pair of Seyei Lusterware Ceramic Columnar Candlesticks

This is a graduated pair of mid-century columnar candlesticks manufactured by Seyei China of Japan. The set consists of two differing heights, both featuring a slender, tapering shaft that terminates in a rounded knop and a flared candle cup rim. The base is circular and stepped. The items are crafted from ceramic and finished with a distinct iridescent luster glaze that displays hues of gold, copper, green, and iridescent rainbow tones. The surface exhibits significant age-related wear, including heavy oxidation, crazing, and pitting to the luster finish, which gives the pieces a textured, mottled appearance. While no maker's mark is visible in the primary image, these are characteristically attributed to Seyei's mid-20th-century decorative line (circa 1950s-1960s). The craftsmanship reflects a blend of traditional Japanese production with Western mid-century modern silhouettes. The condition is fair to good, with the distressed patina being the most notable aesthetic feature, though there are no major chips or structural cracks visible from the frontal view.