Candlestick Coral reef with turtle

The 8.3-inch "Coral Reef with Turtle" candlestick crafted from Meissen porcelain is a tribute to the fascinating world beneath the ocean's surface. Designed by Maximilian Hagstotz with extraordinary attention to detail, it reflects his deep artistic engagement with the element of water. Amid organically grown coral forms, a graceful sea turtle appears, embedded within a vibrant reef full of sculptural depth and movement. The composition feels as though it were taken directly from the ocean and transformed into porcelain.

Each piece is meticulously handcrafted in the historic MEISSEN manufactory. The fine Meissen porcelain is shaped with the utmost precision, carefully finished by hand, and perfected through multiple firings-an expression of centuries-old porcelain artistry and master craftsmanship.

Intentionally rendered entirely in white, the design draws attention to the delicate structures and remarkable sculptural surface. As the light shifts, captivating plays of shadow and sheen reveal new details time and again, lending the work an almost weightless elegance.

With this design, Maximilian Hagstotz not only celebrates the beauty of coral reefs but also draws attention to their fragility. Whether paired harmoniously with the "Swan Service" dinnerware set or displayed as a striking standalone piece in a living space, this candlestick unites contemporary design, nature-inspired aesthetics, and the unmistakable quality of Meissen porcelain in its most refined form.