More about Table candles
Table candles create more atmosphere with a single flame than many an elaborate decoration. This selection includes taper candles, pillar candles, tealights and candles in jars, many of them organic — complemented by scented and massage candles for special evenings.
How to recognise good table candles
- The wax: The taper candles in this selection are made from organic stearin — stearin is derived from fats, making it an alternative to petroleum-based paraffin.
- Burn time: With tealights, it is worth checking the stated burn time: the standard tealights burn for around 7 hours, while the organic tealights burn for up to 10 hours.
- The format: Slim 25 cm taper candles for a set table, 15 cm pillar candles that burn steadily for hours — and candles in jars that need no separate holder.
Our brands: why these ones
Cup Candle represents the classic organic candle range in this selection — tealights, pillar candles and taper candles in practical sets and boxes. nevernot and Fair Squared complement the range. One highlight is the “Love” and “Relax” scented and massage candles — candles whose melted wax can be used as warm massage oil, combining light and touch.
How to make candles burn more beautifully and for longer
Trim the wick to around five millimetres before each lighting — the flame will burn more steadily and produce less soot. When lighting pillar candles for the first time, let them burn until the entire surface has melted; this prevents the candle from forming a “tunnel”. And keep candles out of draughts: a flickering flame burns down more quickly and is more likely to drip.
How long do tealights burn?
Depending on the variant, around 7 hours (standard tealights) or up to 10 hours (organic tealights). The burn time is stated on each box, so you can find the right light for short evenings or long nights.
What is a scented and massage candle?
A candle whose wax melts into a warm oil that can be used directly for massage. The “Love” and “Relax” variants combine candlelight with body care — also a lovely idea for our gift ideas.
Which candle is right for each occasion?
Taper candles make a set table feel festive, tealights are easy everyday companions, while pillar candles and candles in jars burn steadily for hours. You can find more choice in our full candle collection — and anyone who likes to wind down consciously will find inspiration in our evening rituals for healthy sleep.
To complement them: coasters.
Updated 08/2026