Watchman

A current take on a low-tech classic, this chamberstick gets back to basics: no power, no batteries, dead phone but a candle and matches, now that’s essential. Take it off the wall and everything you need to light up the night fits perfectly in your hand (matches are stored in base). The candlestick swivels to hang on the wall and to maintain its balance while walking down a long hallway at night… The candlestick is cast in both metal and resin, two very different materials, weights, and processes provide choice and a chance to reflect on how things are made and the tools we keep. This project was done in collaboration with my frequent design partner Emily Rothschild.

This candlestick was designed and made for the new SHOP at the Cooper Hewitt Museum.