Born in Sweden Stumpastaken 4-candle holder 16 × 16 cm recycled aluminum

Born in Sweden Stumpastaken Fyran Candle Holder for 4 Candles 16 × 16 cm Recycled Aluminium

The Stumpastaken is one of those design ideas that only becomes truly interesting through its function. Jonas Torstensson designed the original back in 1991. Fyran is the compact version for four candles.

• Dimensions: 16 × 16 × 4 cm
• For: 4 candles
• Material: 100% recycled aluminium
• Design: Jonas Torstensson
• Production: Made in Sweden

Truly use candle stubs to the very end

The indentations catch the wax. This means that even short stubs of pillar candles can continue to burn safely instead of being discarded. The principle is a perfect match for the material: the candle holder itself is also made from recycled aluminium.

Removing wax – easy in the oven

Water should be avoided with untreated aluminium, as it can cause stains. First, carefully remove any loose wax residue. Then, place the Stumpastaken upside down and slightly raised on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and heat at 60 °C for about 20 minutes. The melting wax will run onto the parchment paper. Remove using oven mitts and wipe clean with paper towels; repeat if necessary.

Born in Sweden – design with function

Born in Sweden works with various designers on products that combine a clear form with a concrete function. It is precisely this approach that is decisive for my range: I consciously carry only a small selection from the brand – the products where the idea goes beyond pure design for me.

My assessment

For me, the Stumpastaken is one of those products where good design does not work against the material, but rather utilizes its possibilities. Recycled aluminium, production in Sweden, and the idea of actually using up candle stubs completely result in a genuine practical value. That is why it is one of the few Born in Sweden products that I have chosen quite deliberately.