Description
The Manambia Candle is a pillar candle in beige wax, 15cm tall and 7cm in diameter. Fine vertical ribs run the full height of the candle, so the sides catch the light in narrow lines rather than reading as one flat block of colour, and the ribbing shows again as a softly scalloped edge around the rim of the flat top. A single white wick sits at the centre. The beige is a warm, sandy neutral, somewhere near oatmeal or pale stone, and at 0.5KG the candle has a good, solid weight in the hand.
A neutral pillar like this sits happily on a dining table, a mantelpiece, a coffee table or a bedside shelf, and the beige works alongside white, cream, oak and soft green without asking the room to change. It suits anyone who wants the warmth of a real flame with a shape that still looks considered while the wick is unlit, because the ribs give it interest even as a piece of decor. The quiet colour also makes it easy to group with candles of other heights on a tray or a plate, where the vertical ribbing keeps the group looking tidy and deliberate.
It is a wax pillar with the ribbing formed in the wax itself, so there is no wrap or sleeve to peel away before lighting. Wax is softer than glass or ceramic, so the fine ribs are best handled gently, and a soft, dry brush lifts dust out of the grooves without marking the surface. Stand the candle upright on a flat, heatproof plate or in a pillar holder at least 7cm wide, which keeps it level and catches any wax that runs down the ribs as it burns.
Specification
| Colour |
Beige |
| Material |
Wax |
| Height |
15cm |
| Diameter |
7cm |
| Weight |
0.5KG |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the Manambia Candle?
It stands 15cm tall and measures 7cm in diameter, a classic pillar proportion that sits comfortably on a table or a mantelpiece.
What colour is this candle?
It is a warm beige, a sandy neutral that works alongside white, cream, oak and soft green in most rooms.
What material is the candle?
It is made of wax, with fine vertical ribs formed into the surface along the full height of the pillar.
How many wicks does it have?
It has a single white wick at the centre of the flat top, so it burns as one central flame.
What size holder does it need?
A flat, heatproof plate or a pillar holder at least 7cm wide suits it, keeping the candle level and catching any wax that runs down the ribs.
How heavy is the candle?
It weighs 0.5KG, which gives it a good, solid weight in the hand and a reassuring feel when you move it between rooms.