Ester & Erik

 The Iconic taper candles The classic taper candle was the very first candle to be dipped at ester and erik, and even though this was more than 35 years ago, it continues to be their best-selling candle by far. The candle’s fine, pointed top has always made it unique – a distinctive feature from which it derives the elegant, slender look that distinguishes it as an ester & erik candle. They look amazing standing in an ester and erik candleholder. 32cm Tall: 2.6cm base, 8-hour burn time 42cm Tall: 2.6cm base, 14-hour burn time Learn more about ester and erik in our blog post here. Colours: Ice Latte: Creamy beige with a calm appearance Nougate Note: Delicate cold neutral medium beige-brown Hazelnut: Intensely natural warm soft brown Almond Butter: Soothing brown with a soft camel hue Winter Berry: The celebrating traditional deeper red Deep Pink: Joyful magenta pink, with great intensity Deep Wine: The full-bodied burgundy-red Soft Rose: Drained rose-mauve with greyish overtone Marble Green: The timeless mineral green, slightly bluish Deep Forest: Dense plant life blackened green-brown Eucalyptus: Muted mid-tone vegetal green with yellow hue Warm Amber: Resin yellow in brownish tint Caviar: Refined greyish-green with brownish overtone Olive Glow:  Luminous olive green with yellow overtones Gold Metallic: Warm gold shimmer, as wrapped gold leaf Silver Metallic: Clean silvery coating with discreet shine Sold individually. Material: The candle is made of 100% pure fragrance-free paraffin wax from Europe’s leading producer. The candle is produced at our factory in Denmark, and the wick is made of 100% cotton. Foot: The foot of the candle is conical in shape, which means that the candle fits most candle holders. Self-extinguishing: The candle is self-extinguishing, so the flame dies out 2-3 centimeters from the bottom (however, we recommend never leaving lit candles unattended). Extinguishing guide: We recommend using a candle extinguisher to extinguish the candle. This avoids smoke and ensures that the candle is completely extinguished, thus preventing the wick from smoldering. A candle extinguisher will completely extinguish the burning wick, so the wick remains intact.For candles with a lacquer, gold, or silver coating, it is important – after putting out the candle with an extinguisher – to remove the outermost layer of lacquer from the depression around the wick so that the candle can be relit without any difficulty. Candle-burning tips: To ensure that the candle burns in the best possible way, we recommend keeping the wick short, placing candles min. 10 cm apart, and avoid placing candles in draughts or above a radiator.

Our elegant and timeless candle extinguishers enable you to extinguish candles completely so that the wick remains intact and you avoid creating unnecessary smoke. The candle extinguisher is also practical, as it can be used to remove any lacquer around the wick that collects when burning candles with a lacquered or gold or silver finish. This ensures that the candle can easily be relit. Learn more about ester and erik in our blog post here. Extinguishing guide: We recommend using a candle extinguisher to extinguish the candle. This avoids smoke and ensures that the candle is completely extinguished, thus preventing the wick from smoldering. A candle extinguisher will completely extinguish the burning wick, so the wick remains intact.For candles with a lacquer, gold, or silver coating, it is important – after putting out the candle with an extinguisher – to remove the outermost layer of lacquer from the depression around the wick so that the candle can be relit without any difficulty.

Elegantly shaped classic cone candles Originally, ester & erik cone candles were produced as decorative Christmas candles for festive wreaths and decorations. However, the cone candle soon went on to become a popular interior product, which is now sold all year round. The cone candle is self-standing, making it a very versatile product. With its classic shape, it is elegant on its own, but it also sits beautifully on our candle plate or many other surfaces, for example, a piece of glass, a raw cement table, or a piece of marble – anything is possible because no candle holder is required. The range includes cone candles in different heights, making it possible to vary the height of the candlelight to suit individual tastes. 25cm Tall: 4.2cm base, 13-hour burn time 37cm Tall: 4.4cm base, 25-hour burn time We also have taper candles by ester and erik here. Learn more about ester and erik in our blog post here. Colours: Sunglow: Cheerful orangey yellow reflecting sunshine without blinding Artichoke: Muted elegant, neutral light tinted khaki Raspberry: Rich-toned berry red with a bluish note Champagne Metalic: semi-warm shine with subtle rose reflection Sold individually. Material: The candle is made of 100% pure fragrance-free paraffin wax from Europe’s leading producer. The candle is produced at our factory in Denmark, and the wick is made of 100% cotton. Self-extinguishing: The candle is self-extinguishing, so the flame dies out 2-3 centimeters from the bottom (however, we recommend never leaving lit candles unattended). Extinguishing guide: We recommend using a candle extinguisher to extinguish the candle. This avoids smoke and ensures that the candle is completely extinguished, thus preventing the wick from smoldering. A candle extinguisher will completely extinguish the burning wick, so the wick remains intact.For candles with a lacquer, gold, or silver coating, it is important – after putting out the candle with an extinguisher – to remove the outermost layer of lacquer from the depression around the wick so that the candle can be relit without any difficulty. Candle-burning tips: To ensure that the candle burns in the best possible way, we recommend keeping the wick short, placing candles min. 10 cm apart, and avoid placing candles in draughts or above a radiator.

Elegant Candle Holders For an individual holder see here Designed by Erik for his and Ester’s silver wedding anniversary, the classic, stylish candle holder has since become one of the best-selling accessories. Medium holds both taper candles and cylindrical candles [use a candle plate for cone candles].  Fits Taper candles and Cylindrical candles: Inner size: 2,2 cm. Base size: 6 cm Use a candle plate for cone and pillar candles Learn more about ester and erik in our blog post here. As surface treatment, we use PVD on our accessories. PVD treatment is a new environment-friendly way to coat metals and at the same time increase the quality and finish. The surface treatment has mainly been used for high-end watches, but now this exclusive treatment has also been made possible for interior products. Maintenance: If you want to remove candle drips from your candle plate, simply pour warm – not boiling – water over it until the wax has dissolved. Avoid water hitting the foam on the back of the candle plate. Finish by wiping with a dry, soft cloth. Pair of holders.  

Classic Candle Plates The candle plates are mainly used with our cone candles and pillar candles. These 'ester and erik' round plates are simply and stylishly designed and go well with all their handmade candles. The plates are mainly used with the beautiful cone candles and pillar candles. The candle is held in place by three spikes so that all candles sit securely. In addition, the plate has a foam backing to protect the underlying surface. Medium is 12cm diameter, with the small being 9cm Use a candle holder for taper candles. Learn more about ester and erik in our blog post here. As surface treatment, we use PVD on our accessories. PVD treatment is a new environment-friendly way to coat metals and at the same time increase the quality and finish. The surface treatment has mainly been used for high-end watches, but now this exclusive treatment has also been made possible for interior products. Maintenance: If you want to remove candle drips from your candle plate, simply pour warm – not boiling – water over it until the wax has dissolved. Avoid water hitting the foam on the back of the candle plate. Finish by wiping with a dry, soft cloth.