Fixum

Fixum is a remarkable candle holder, adaptable to different thicknesses of candles.

The candle holder, like most of the designs of Floris Hovers, is a product that explains itself well in visual language and structure. The simple but sublimely balanced construction ensures that any random candle stands firm and completes the composition.

The name Fixum is Latin for attached/fixed/fixed.

Looking for larger quantities or to use this product in a project? Ask for a free quotation here. On our download page, you can find 3d models, high-res images, and other product information.

Variations

The Fixum candle holder is made in limited series. For each series we choose a new color combination together with Floris. Previous editions are therefore unfortunately no longer available! Visit our webshop to see which color combinations are currently available.

Color Series 2017

Color Series 2020

Color series 2022

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Transparency of the production chain comes naturally to us.

For us, that doesn't just mean giving information about where something has been produced. Our chain starts much earlier: with the designer of the product!

We'll tell you the whole story. Click on the buttons to discover the different steps:

DESIGN

The Fixum candle holder is designed by Floris Hovers. Floris lives and works in Raamsdonksveer, where he also grew up. His designs surprise by their disarming simplicity. No abstract minimalism, but the end result of a long process of reduction.

Anyone who recognises Floris Hovers’ handwriting will notice that the design of the candle holder indirectly derives from his free work, focusing on making unique assemblies and compositions. With the candle holder, this is expressed in the combination of different materials: coloured steel parts are combined with a pearwood block and a brass butterfly screw. Floris' distinctive use of colours is reflected in a series of three colours in which the Fixum is available.

Floris Hovers

"I'm already working on color during the design, it's part of the process. Colour is more important to me than form or proportion; colour also determines the proportions. You can make something and then add a colour to it, but I make things with colour'. (Quote from the book 'Hovers' Manual of Things').

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CURATE

The Fixum candle holder has been part of the Vij5 collection since 2017. The candle holder was created by designer and close friend Floris Hovers, with whom we have enjoyed working for many years. We are excited to have this sympathetic smaller item by Floris in the collection, as the other items in the Vij5 collection designed by Floris are mainly furniture. This remarkable candle holder in our opinion is a typical Floris Hovers design. If you like his style, then the Fixum is definitely a must!

TRANSLATE

Floris surprised us with a handmade model of the Fixum candle holder that 'came into being' in his workshop. Arjan then made a 3D drawing of the model so it could be duplicated by a manufacturer. In the meantime, Floris made a number of proposals for a colour scheme and we suggested pear wood as a nice type of wood for the wooden block. Together we looked for the right steel producer and powder coater to make the base of the candle holder.

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CREATE

The base of the Fixum candle holder is made of simple steel base profiles welded together in the correct proportions. Then this base is powder coated in a typical 'Floris Hovers-color. As a finishing touch, the wooden block is made by Floris himself and attached to the Fixum in his workshop in Raamsdonksveer. He also adds the brass wing screw. The candlestick arrives ready-made at our studio, where we add a sticker and a box.

In the material passport you can find where and by whom the different parts of this product are made.

MATERIAL PASSPORT

Fixum

Metal base

Produced and powder coated in Rotterdam (NL)

Wooden cube

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Pear wood, made and assembled at Floris in Raamsdonksveer (NL)

Brass wing screw

Dimensions

Height 8.5 cm, base 6 x 13 cm

Suitable for candles of diameters 20mm to 35mm

In Vij5 collection since 2017

Rapeseed wax candles: a nice combination with the Fixum candleholder!

In our webshop we sell the Fixum candle holder (optional) also in combination with a set of rapeseed wax candles. These candles are made from pure rapeseed wax and therefore naturally have a beautiful soft white-porcelain color. Rapeseed wax is hydrogenated vegetable oil and is grown in Europe and even in the Netherlands. A local product and a sustainable alternative to kerosene candles!

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Would you like to see this product in real life ?

Come to our showroom in Eindhoven or visit one of our ambassadors or other points of sale.

In need of larger numbers or application in a project?

Please contact Arjan and request a quotation here.

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Vij5 webshop

All Vij5 products can of course also be ordered directly from our own webshop:

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Showroom

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You can visit our studio and workshop to see, feel and experience our products in real life ! We work from a characteristic company hall at the Hallenweg in Eindhoven. Most products can be seen here, but currently the showroom is in use for another large project. So please get in touch and let us know what you would like to see and we will see what is possible!

You can make an appointment for this by mail or phone.

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Ambassadors

A Vij5 Ambassador is, just like us, a big fan of the Vij5 collection. It is not just a point of sale, but a shop that knows just a little bit more about our products. There is always someone present as a point of contact who can tell you everything about the Vij5 collection!

Vij5 Ambassadors are specialists in e.g. our lighting, furniture and/or accessories and will gladly provide you with advice. There is a nice selection of products from our collection in the shop. When an item is not in stock in the store an Ambassador can always order it for you.

Points of sale

Besides Ambassadors, Vij5 also has a selected network of points of sale within the Netherlands and abroad. Several (online and offline) design shops, interior design and lighting consultants carry a smaller part of our collection. They can also advise you about our products and can order items for you if they are not directly available from stock.