This post is all about beautiful sculptural candles.

You wouldn’t guess that hunks of wax would be enough to transform your home, I might be being dramatic but I think these sculptural candles have the ability to completely improve your life. When you can’t quite afford a beautiful vase or sculpture these candles provide a beautiful focal point for any room on any occasion. 

What’s lovely about these candles is that none require a candle holder, they can be used on your dining table at a dinner party to set a moody, artistic ambiance, they can keep you company while you work (warning: you might get completely distracted from your laptop watching the wax drip drop and slide down the candle) or they are a lovely piece of art to keep on your bedside table. 

Although the intention of a candle is of course to light it, these candles have the ability to light up a space without being lit at all. These candles are showpieces and colourful pieces of affordable artistry that you won’t be able to resist. 

Here we have a list of unique stand alone candles for your home.

1. Areaware Totem Candle £24

Design-led studio Areaware make these beautiful candles in collaboration with a selection of artists. These candles are cast from unscented paraffin wax and are formed in the shape of a totem pole. These sculptural candles come in a range of stunning moody colours and sizes.

2. Areaware Goober Em Candle £27

Amongst its makers in Brooklyn, the Goober Em candle is referred to as the ‘laid back little blob’. This candle is an absolute vibe and weirdly relatable.

3. Lex Pott Twist Candle Light £24

This totally unique candle by Lex Pott is hand moulded to create a piece that combines the base and the candle in one single shape. This candle comes in a range of gorgeous colours and is the perfect centrepiece for any tablescape.

4. HAY XL Pillar Candle £45

Designed by Lex Pott for HAY, this candle is super playful with three different coloured blocks of wax blended together to create one pillar of candle goodness. This candle comes in a range of colourways and sizes, perfect for any home.

5. Cissy Wears Single Knot Candle £39

This knot candle is made from natural soy wax and is scented with white coconut. The scent will transport you to a tropical island and invite you to relax in a warm, cosy atmosphere.

6. Au Collection Lace Handmade Candle £35

Handmade in Brooklyn this candle is made from organic soy wax blended with beeswax. This candle comes from Andrej Urem’s collection and features intricate ridges that are too good to burn.

7. Piu Candles £40

The Piu candles come in stunning earthly tones. Each one is made from soy wax which is poured into moulds then hand finished with a sculpting knife. These candles are so supple and unique, they would make a beautiful talking point in any home.

8. Cire Trudon Napoleon Bust Wax Candle £150

Now for something a little different. Cire Trudon is the world’s oldest candle maker, they have been producing candles since 1643. To commemorate the history of the brand this candle is poured into the likeness of Napoleon in a matte black wax. Imagine how amazing the wax would look dripping down his hat. Stunning!

9. Broste Copenhagen Two Wick Bend Candle £30

This two wick candle by Broste Copenhagen comes in a beautiful earthy tone. Designed to add a touch of tranquility to your home, this arched candle would look amazing on your coffee table next to a stack of books.

Trim it, Dip it, Snuff it!

This candle care kit from Amazon (£15.99) is perfect for candle lovers. It includes a wick trimmer that snips the wick to its optimum length, a candle wick dipper which allows you to safely extinguish a flame in the wax pool, priming the wick for future burning and a snuffer which is used to distinguish all flames. These three candle utensils come with a gorgeous matte black steel dish that home them all together perfectly.

Light ‘em up!

These large matches (£7.25) will always come in handy around the home and are the perfect accompaniment to your beautiful new sculptural candle collection (if you ever decide to light them that is).