HEAT - Corten steel heat candle holder for outdoor use

Sculptural materiality and controlled geometry

The tealight holder is developed with a focus on balance, direction and movement of light, creating a clear architectural expression. It functions as an outdoor lighting object that fits both modern and classic garden environments. The natural rust patina of the corten steel develops gradually and provides a warm, vibrant encounter between light and material. The combination of shape, corten steel and the manual craftsmanship makes each object subtly unique and provides a sculptural presence that enhances the outdoor environment.

Lighting design for garden, entrance and patios

As an outdoor tea light holder, it is designed to provide a calm, stable and directed light. The light becomes a visual anchor during evenings, at seasonal changes and in the winter months when the garden needs more spatial focal points. Place it along paths, at facades, at entrances or in groups to create rhythm and a coherent light installation. In a group, the sculptural identity is also strengthened, which gives a greater installation effect that lifts the entire outdoor environment.

Corten steel – vibrant, durable and maintenance-free

This rust candle holder is made of Swedish corten steel, a material that gradually develops a protective and self-healing patina. The color tone goes from steel gray to deep rust red depending on the weather, location and season, which gives the object a natural and lasting balance. The material is completely maintenance-free, but should not be placed directly on light or porous surfaces during the early phase of the patina as runoff may occur. Once the patina has stabilized, it acts as a durable surface layer adapted for long-term outdoor use.

Flexible lighting use all year round

The tealight holder is compatible with tealights, refill marshalls and small block candles, making it flexible for different types of outdoor lighting. The design creates a protected glow that is also well suited to windy environments. It works just as well as a solitary light or in a larger group of light objects where several units interact. Thanks to its subdued materiality and architectural proportions, it integrates naturally into both green garden spaces and more structured, paved surfaces.

Produced in small batches with attention to detail

Each piece is produced in small volumes where the manual craftsmanship and the individual patination of the material together create unique variations. The small-scale production enables controlled quality and a consistent design language that stands the test of time. The tealight holder is developed to withstand the Nordic climate and maintain its structural integrity even with regular use. The result is a lighting object designed to be both functional and timeless, with an identity that deepens year after year.