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Originally conceived as a candelabra, Agnes takes its inspiration from the fictional heroine of the same name, a worker in the world's oldest profession during the 1849 California Gold Rush. The modular system would allow Agnes easy setup in her makeshift "workspace." In this version, glowing glass tubes replace the candles. Articulated joints allow the glass to be arranged in a multitude of ways.
I was nervous it would feel gimmicky, but the modular design is genuinely clever—I've already rearranged it three times for different dinner parties. The 1849 Gold Rush backstory makes it a great conversation piece, and it's solid enough to pass down.
The brass finish catches candlelight beautifully, and the modular base lets me reconfigure it whenever I want a fresh silhouette. It's become the centerpiece of my dining table, and guests always ask where I found it.
The history behind this piece is what sold me—the Gold Rush worker inspiration gives it a weight that a plain candelabra just doesn't have. The modular design means I can rearrange it to fit my mantel perfectly, and it's already become the centerpiece of my living room.
