“If you don't understand what it is, then it's design”
It's just an old joke, yet many people have thought this way.
The fact is that "Design" It's such a broad word that it encompasses an incredible array of concepts. And to think that it simply means "project."
Beyond the literal sense, when we talk about design, we mean careful planning, a long study at the origin of an object that allowed it to be made more functional , more resistant , more Handsome !
And designers often succeed in creating simple, effective solutions to complex problems.
But is innovation still possible for everyday objects?
It would seem so, considering the number of shelves, trays, chairs, and other objects of the most diverse shapes available on the market.
Even if, today, innovation is more aesthetics what a practice.
And what happens to an object that had a real utility in the past and today has been transformed into a purely decorative object, like the candle holders ?
It happens that he is more alive than ever!
DESIGNER CANDLE HOLDER
Candlesticks And Candelabras were useful tools in ancient times, the first portable "lights." Naturally, their ability to "illuminate" also took on a spiritual significance, becoming the centerpieces of religious ceremonies.
Its “magical” air and comforting presence in the home environment have also immediately decreed its function as object of decoration , so, artisans and artists they tried to create strange and unique shapes for this object.
Yet the arrival of electricity has drastically reduced its use.
Until, now definitively deprived of any real utility, the candelabra It has returned as a purely decorative object and for its ability to recreate a “beautiful atmosphere”.
Yes, because everyone knows how romantic it is to have a candlelit dinner, how much it can be relaxing and how much inspiration comes from turning on candles in various rooms of the house. But candles are almost never used alone: they need a support.
Candle holders and candlesticks of various shapes, trays with a metal pin in which to insert the candle, supports in brass with handle, steel tubes, multi-decorated crystal candlesticks, iconic pieces of Seletti, Vitra , the most modern of Muuto, Hay and the micro-productions of Hiro .
5 Ways to Decorate with Candles and Candelabra
Here are some of the moments when a candle can create the right atmosphere:
“Loop” design candlestick
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TO table – the candelabra in the centre of the table is a classic, for a romantic dinner or for family lunches, but why not play with your own feelings by turning off the light and leaving only one candle at light up the evening ? You'll be surprised.
- In bath – candles help you relax , recreate your own space where you can disconnect from everyday life.
- In the anonymous corners of the house - a beautiful designer candle holder can make a "forgotten" corner of the house precious.
- On the shelves of the living room - even while reading and even while watching TV, the candles they illuminate with discretion.
- In external – finally, of course the candlesticks become useful to illuminate the long summer evenings .
Now I'll take you to discover the steel candle holder “Loop”.
LOOP – DESIGN STEEL CANDLE HOLDER
“Loop” is the most successful representation of the concept of design as aesthetic functionality .
A curved line that crosses without ever touching, recreating a metal buttonhole Perfectly functional for the socket. A reminder of the time when it was an everyday object, a modern aesthetic. for an ancient function.
Steel candlestick “Loop”
From the project of the designer Taiwanese Kenyon Yeh , we made the first series in only 50 pieces , numbered .
Candle holder with a modern design, you can find it in six colors, from classic white and graphite , to the funny ones salmon red, traffic blue, melon yellow, embossed turquoise green .
Dimensions: base diameter 10 cm, height 14 cm.
Discover the Loop candlestick!
