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The design began with a traditional idea — four arms, one continuous piece. But the turning point came when Tornøe sliced the X-shape in half, revealing a new design language. “In the early stages of designing the Pair Candleholder, I was drawn to the simplicity of a single extrusion designed to hold four candles. The initial shape was an X when viewed from above,” says Tornøe.

Lars Tornøe “I realised that breaking the form apart created something far more dynamic. Suddenly, there was room for interaction, for people to arrange it how they liked.”

Create your own composition

Each piece can stand alone or be combined to form subtle arcs, mirrored alignments, or more expressive groupings — from a split form like <>, to nested waves >^, linear doubles >>, rhythmic builds ^^^, or alternating patterns ^v^v^v^. The candleholders nest together at their curves with a satisfying precision, both tactile and visual. For a more traditional expression, the two halves can be joined into their original unified form — a perfect X.

“That ability to nest — when the curve from the bend in the middle aligns perfectly with the next — it's a small thing, but incredibly satisfying,” Tornøe adds. Crafted from anodized aluminum, the candleholder brings together strength and lightness. Its smooth curves and matte finish lend it a tactile quality that invites touch, while the precise extrusion process lends an industrial clarity.

Lars Tornøe “The highly industrial process of extrusion was my starting point,” he notes. “I liked the idea of taking something so mechanically rigid and using it to create a soft, fluid form.”

Finished in a palette of muted tones, the candleholder’s colors (Black, Brown, Aluminium, Green and Light Blue) are designed to complement one another seamlessly. The palette offers a sophisticated tone-on-tone approach, while also allowing for playful mix-and-match combinations that feel vibrant and expressive.

Its modularity offers a fresh take on a classic tabletop object — encouraging playful arrangements and new ways of experiencing candlelight. Whether styled solo or in combination, the Pair Candleholder feels considered, personal, and quietly bold.

Lars Tornøe “I wanted to challenge the traditional, static layout of four candles. By splitting it into two, the form becomes more expressive. People can use it differently every time.”

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