Scented candles are a great way to create a soothing ambiance and setting, and if you're looking for something to show off your quirky side, then these nerdy candle designs are just the thing to do it.
While candles are often lit at home, they are also used during celebrations on birthday cakes and delicious desserts. These nerdy candle creations are a great way to reflect your personality and eclectic style, by showcasing unique references to pop culture and video games. From candles that are shaped like the iconic LEGO building block pieces to those that look like zombie monsters, these out-of-the-ordinary candles are perfect for those looking to profess their love for these much-beloved references.
Whether you're looking to deck out your room with these eclectic scents or about to surprise someone with a birthday cake, these nerdy candle designs are an inventive way to add some fun to an otherwise ordinary item.
23 Nerdy Candle Designs
From Geeky Scented Candles to Apocalyptic Undead Candles:
Tana Makmanee — Feb 25, 2013 — Art & Design
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Geeky Scented Candles
These Candles from ThinkGeek Will Encourage Geek Romance
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LED Wall Candles
The 'Switch Candle' Adds Romance to Any Room
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Hipster Fire Sticks
The Moustache Candle Holder has Hilarious Appeal
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Life-Scented Candles
The Colette X Genevieve Gauckler Candles Smell Like Drugs and Lustful Events
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Holiday Tree Candlesticks
These Vintage Christmas Tree Candles Make for an Eco-Friendly Gift
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Self-Conscious Birthday Candles
These Funny Birthday Candles Are Perfect for the Age-Sensitive
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Fast Food Aromatherapy
The White Castle Burger-Scented Candle Benefits Autism Speaks
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T-Rex Tealight Stands
The Dinosaur Candle Holder Creates a Jurassic Park Ambiance
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Building Block Cake Toppers
Blokz Party Pack Features Fun-Shaped LEGO Birthday Candles
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Candy Candles
Jolly Rancher Candles Fill the Air with Sweet Aromas
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Egg Candles
Cool Candles That Won't Crack or Scramble
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Musky Masculine Candles
These 'Man Candles' are Offbeat
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90s Fashionista Worship Candles
The Clueless Candles Are a Nostalgic Matchmaking Light
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Apocalyptic Undead Candles
'Zombie Shadow Casters' Will Put Your Nerves on Edge
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Concrete Camera Candlesticks
The Focallength Candle Holder is Made for the Photographer
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Solar-Powered Candles
Simax Materials Solutions Solar Lamps and Candles Provide No-Cost Ambiance
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Sea Creature Candelabras
The Tentacle Candlestick Holder is Perfect for Nautical-Themed Homes
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Burning Banknote Candles
The Money to Burn Candle Reminds You How Fast Cash Disappears
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Wrestling Mood Light
'Our Lady of Lucha Libre' Candles by Pale Horse.
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Boat-Shaped Candles
These Wax Pieces by Roman Ficek are Ready to Sail
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Soldier Combat Candles
Start a War on Any Cake with These Green Army Men Candles
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Golden Bullet Candles
The Kyle Bean Ammo Candles are Fiery Firearms
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Newspaper-Scented Candles
The Times of New York Candle Smells Like The New York Times
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Novelty Fish Tin Candles
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Upcycled Circular Design Products
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Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
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Rose Garden-Inspired Candles
Outdoor Fellow's Flower Garden Scented Candle is Sophisticated
Waste-Reducing Refillable Candles
The Voluspa Japonica Collection Now Comes in a Refillable Option
Intimate Massage Candles
Dame Launches a Series of Massage Candles for Burning and Moisturizing
Repurposed Coconut Shell Candles
Backyard Candles Upcycles Coconuts as Candle Casings
Modern Meditative Incense Holders
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Luxe Refillable Candle Holders
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Thoughtful Candle Scents
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Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
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Chocolate-Scented Candles
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Hot Cocoa Candles
The Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Candle Sets the Mood for a Cozy Season
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Sensuous Perfume-Inspired Candles
The Pleasing Scented Candle Collection Has Three Fragrances
Tomato-Scented Candles
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Limited-Edition Sakura Candles
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Zero-Waste Refillable Candles
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Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Consumer-Choosen Candle Scents
Trader Joe's is Holding a Vote for Its New Seasonal Scented Candle
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Kendi Lux Offers Highly Fragrant Candles Made Without Harmful Ingredients
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