Discover the Collection of Designer Candles

Designer candles are small design objects that add ambiance, color, fragrance, and personality to your interior. At Davinis, you’ll find a carefully curated collection of designer candles from unique brands and independent makers across Europe. From subtle dinner candles to striking scented designer candles and creative sculptural candles, each piece is selected for its shape, quality, material, and story.

We believe that candles are not just functional, they also play an aesthetic role. A beautiful candle can transform a table, shelf, or windowsill into a warm and inviting space. That’s why we consciously choose candles that add something special in terms of design, material, or meaning. Sustainability is central to our selection. Many of our candles are hand-poured in Europe, made from plant-based wax, and produced in small batches. This way, you choose not only something beautiful but also responsibly made.

Styling Designer Candles

Designer candles can be styled in many ways, depending on the space, purpose, and mood you want to create. The most important aspect is the relationship between the candle, the room, and the surrounding objects.

A good starting point is working with varying heights. Combining candles of different heights creates a natural, dynamic arrangement. For example, place a tall dinner candle in a designer candlestick next to a shorter pillar candle or a scented candle in a jar. This prevents everything from aligning in a straight line and makes the composition visually interesting without looking crowded.

Next, consider color. For a calm look, use candles in the same color tone or neutral shades like white, beige, gray, or soft pastels. To add more character, combine contrasting colors, pair a few subtle candles with one bold accent color. The number of candles also matters. A single designer candle can make a quiet statement, while a group of three or five adds more visual impact. Odd numbers often work better than even ones, as they appear more natural.

Also, pay attention to the container. A slim dinner candle looks best in an elegant candlestick, while a pillar candle works well on a tray, plate, or low stand. Combining candles with other materials like wood, ceramic, or stone adds depth. Finally, consider placement. Dinner candles on the dining table bring balance and symmetry, for example, two on either side or three in a row. On a side table or dresser, you can work more freely and combine candles with books, vases, or lamps. In the bathroom or bedroom, scented candles create atmosphere, but keep the arrangement simple and uncluttered.

By playing with height, color, quantity, and material, you can style designer candles so they are not only beautiful but also feel natural in the space. It doesn’t need to be perfect, the key is that it suits how you use and experience your room.

What Is a Designer Candle?

A designer candle stands out for its appearance and design. While a regular candle often has a simple, uniform shape, a designer candle is intentionally crafted as an object. It may feature a unique shape, such as a twisted candle, a candle shaped like a human figure, or an abstract sculptural form. Color and pattern are also important. Think of dinner candles with graphic stripes, subtle color gradients, or contrasting hues.

The purpose of a designer candle is not only to provide light but also to add visual interest to a space, even when unlit. It becomes part of your interior, enhancing the room’s ambiance and style.

A great example is the twisted candles from Maegen. Their spiral design creates a dynamic shape and playful silhouette that interacts with light in a special way. These candles feel lively and modern, offering a subtle way to introduce design into an everyday object.

Designer Scented Candles

Designer scented candles stand out in two ways. First, by the design of the container or holder. Instead of a standard glass jar, designer scented candles often feature carefully designed packaging with color, pattern, or unique form. These jars are meant to be seen and become part of your interior.

Second, designer scented candles distinguish themselves through fragrance quality. Many of our candles are developed in collaboration with perfumers. The scents are layered, refined, and subtly linger in the room without overpowering it.

A great example is the Atina scented candle by Maegen. Housed in a colorful striped glass, the jar can be cleaned and reused as a drinking glass once the candle is finished. This gives the object a second life, making it both beautiful and sustainable.

Types of Designer Candles

Candles come in many forms and types, each with its own purpose, appearance, and use. Here are the main categories:

Pillar Candle
A thick, sturdy candle that can stand on its own without a holder. Pillar candles are often wider and shorter, with a robust look. They are popular for their calm, solid form and are often grouped on trays or used as a single statement piece. Available in many colors and finishes, from rustic and matte to sleek and glossy.

Dinner Candle
Tall and slim, meant for use in a candlestick. They create an elegant, serene appearance and are commonly placed on dining tables, windowsills, or dressers. Designer dinner candles stand out with unique colors, patterns, or shapes, such as twisted or marbled versions.

Tea Light
Small candles in metal or biodegradable holders. Ideal for creating scattered accents of light in lanterns, windlights, or small dishes. In designer form, they are often paired with special holders.

Scented Candle
A candle that fills the space with a pleasant fragrance. Available in jars, glasses, or blocks, often used in living rooms, bathrooms, or bedrooms. Designer scented candles stand out through packaging and scent quality, often developed by perfumers with more depth and nuance than standard options.

Creative Candle
Candles with unique, expressive shapes designed as decorative objects. Think of candles shaped like humans, animals, flowers, or abstract sculptures. Often intended to be admired rather than lit, serving purely as sculptural accents.

Most designer candles fall into the pillar, dinner, and scented categories, as these forms best combine design, functionality, and usability. Choosing a specific type allows you to target the mood, style, and purpose you want in your space.

Sustainable Candles

At Davinis, you’ll find a variety of sustainable candles. These are made from plant-based wax instead of paraffin, a petroleum byproduct. Paraffin burns less cleanly than plant-based alternatives. Plant-based wax is renewable, biodegradable, and produces a cleaner burn with less soot and fewer harmful emissions.

Popular plant-based options:

• Soy Wax – Made from soybean oil, renewable and biodegradable. Burns longer than paraffin and produces less soot.

• Rapeseed Wax – Produced locally in Europe, clean-burning, fully plant-based, and easily colored without harmful dyes.

• Coconut Wax – Biodegradable, toxin-free, and burns with a soft, even flame. Often blended with other plant waxes to improve burn quality.

• Beeswax – Fully natural, long-lasting, with a subtle natural scent. Slightly more expensive but valued for purity and warm glow.

Brands like Metal Bloom use only plant-based, sustainable wax, choosing materials with a lower environmental impact. Sustainability can also come from production and design choices, such as reusable jars or local European production to minimize transportation and CO₂ emissions. Brands like Metal Bloom, Maegen, and WXY hand-pour their candles in Europe. WXY goes further by donating a portion of each candle sold to a charitable cause. This way, buying a sustainable candle not only supports the environment but also contributes to social initiatives, making it both a stylish and responsible choice.

Buy Designer Candles Online at Davinis

At Davinis, you won’t find mass-produced candles, only carefully selected designer candles from makers with a clear vision. Whether you’re looking for designer candles, sustainable candles, or scented candles with character, our collection is curated with attention to design, quality, and sustainability. We select our candles not only for their appearance but also for how and where they are made, so you can choose with confidence something beautiful, long-lasting, and responsibly produced.

We’re happy to help you find the perfect candle for your space, moment, and preference. Explore our collection and get inspired by designer pieces that bring ambiance, character, and meaning to your interior.