Ester & Erik is a Danish candle maker known for colour. Its candles come in a long palette of soft and deep shades, so a candle becomes part of the table setting rather than an afterthought.
The shapes
- Tapers: slim dinner candles in several heights, such as the 24 cm taper. They need a candlestick.
- Cones: wider at the base, also for candlesticks.
- Pillars: freestanding on a plate or tray.
Non-LED Ester & Erik candles are sold with a minimum order of two, which suits most candlesticks anyway.
Choosing colours
- Tone on tone: two or three shades of one colour look calm and deliberate.
- One accent: mostly neutral candles with one bright one draw the eye down the table.
- Match the season: pale tones for spring lunches, deep reds and browns for winter dinners.
Burning them well
- Trim the wick to about 1 cm before lighting.
- Keep them out of draughts so they burn evenly.
- Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Want the look without a flame? Read about Ester & Erik LED candles. Browse all Ester & Erik and candle holders.
