Vij5 - refillable DESIGN candle - rapeseed wax

The 'Refillable Candle' series is a unique collection of candle holders, designed to make your own candles with rapeseed wax. The objects were designed by different designers, in honor of the 15th anniversary of Vij5. The basic idea is that you buy a candle holder once, which you can then keep using for a longer period of time by refilling it each time with rapeseed wax, a sustainable alternative to paraffin.

Studio Thier & van Daalen uses the candle's flame, combined with the right choice of materials, to create a beautiful flicker and light effect. As a base, they chose a laboratory glass profile tube, inspired by a ripple of water. The tube is made into a minimalist glass as a container for the candle. The holder is made of steel with a fine structure powder coat (RAL4004) and has a recess for the glass so that it remains nicely in place. According to Studio Thier & van Daalen, the final product should be clear and simple, and invite you to use and refill it!

Each candle holder comes standard with a refill set; consisting of approximately 600 grams of rapeseed wax (for refilling 2 to 3 times), a series of wicks, a wick holder and instructions for use. When the rapeseed wax granules are used up, you can order a new refill set via our webshop.

Alternatively, a set of rapeseed wax tea lights is also available.

included

Refill set 600 grams rapeseed wax + wicks6x Rapeseed wax tea lights 6cm

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A 'refillable Candle' is a mold/container that can easily be (re)filled with liquid Candle wax to form a Candle.

In 2021, Vij5 celebrated its 15th anniversary, so prior to the DDW, we invited all the Designers we collaborate with under the Vij5 collection to Design a 'refillable Candle'. An overview of their unique Designs was on display during DDW 2021 in the Vij5 showroom. The Designers were given carte blanche, allowing their individual styles to shine through in the final product. As a result, the exhibition showcased a wide range of personal interpretations and formed an interesting unity, just like the Vij5 collection.

Rapeseed wax

For this project, we are working with rapeseed wax: a local, safe and easy-to-process product as a sustainable alternative to paraffin candles. Another advantage of rapeseed wax is that it has a relatively low melting point, which makes the container easy to clean with hot water and soap or in the dishwasher (if the material of the container allows it).

Vij5 Refillable Candles image by Vij5 2022 IMG 4081 1920x960 1

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Check out our blog post from Dutch Design Week 2021 for more background information about the 'Refillable Candle' project.

designer	Thier & van Daalen
production	checked and packaged by Vij5, locally produced in the Netherlands
in collection	since 2022
included	Refill set 600 grams rapeseed wax + wicks, 6x Rapeseed wax tea lights 6cm

Refillable Candle | refillable design candle with rapeseed wax by Studio Thier & van Daalen

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Rapeseed wax

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