Decorating & Design
10 Sculptural Candles That Are Almost Too Beautiful To Burn
Published on November 17, 2020
It’s officially hygge season, and there’s nothing like the glow of a flickering candle to make rooms feel cozy. But the kind of candles we’re coveting this season are so stunning, you’ll be hard-pressed to put flame to wick. From rainbow colors to geometric shapes and even furniture-like forms (read: table lamps), keep reading to discover a range of sculptural candles for your home.
Danish-inspired shop Hay’s playful stacked wax pillars look good en masse on a windowsill and deliver a burst of unexpected color when placed solo.
New York-based designer Andrej Urem’s organic soy wax Milk candle is as one-of-a-kind as it gets — and might just be the reason our obsession with sculptural candles began.
Handmade by a husband and wife duo in Calgary, these candles are not only beautiful to look at, but they’re eco-friendly, too!
This graphic candle is a stylish reminder that everything’s going to be A-OK. Consider placing it on a console or mantel for instant appeal.
Dutch designer Lex Pott’s whimsical Twist candle may be hard to get your hands on, but the curve appeal it brings to rooms is undeniable.
The trend of bust sculptures bedecking homes sees no sign of waning. Bring the look home for less with an intricate candle of Apollo, the Greek god of healing, medicine, poetry and the sun made from 100 per cent Canadian beeswax.
Meet the curvy candle design aficionados were going gaga over before sculptural candles had their official claim to fame.
Manitoba-based Barletta Beesewax’ miniature interpretations of spruce trees and woodland creatures will bring a moment of magic to your tablescape.
Specializing in Kawaii (the Japanese word for “cute culture”) candles, New York-based Yui Brooklyn has fashioned the perfect form for table lamp lovers, complete with a trendy pleated shade.
Areaware’s geometric pillar candles are made from forms originally created by turning beeswax on a lathe.