What you're looking at are tap candle holders––objects made from components that are manufactured for a very different purpose. Meriç Kara and Serda Çamlı have taken parts of polished plumbing fixtures and reimagined them as beautiful brackets for holding delicate wax-and-wick lights.
Lovely wooden boxes are produced with track-style lids, custom-made to accommodate the insertion of the flat faucet handles as covers. Either one on either end can be pulled out and turned over, enabling it to then point upwards to cradle a lit tea light. Called 'A Second Chance,' the unconventional yet charming collection of items beautifully blends metal with woodgrain and wax, expressing itself as a set of harmonious objects, despite the eclectic composition.
Quirky Tap Candleholders
'A Second Chance' Repurposes Faucet Parts to Serve as Candlesticks
Trend Themes
1. Repurposed Design - The trend of repurposing unconventional materials and objects for new design purposes, such as using faucet parts as candleholders.
2. Eco-friendly Home Decor - The trend of incorporating environmentally friendly materials and repurposed objects into home decor, demonstrated by the use of plumbing fixtures for candleholders.
3. Hybrid Aesthetics - The trend of combining different materials and styles to create unique and visually appealing designs, like blending metal with woodgrain in the tap candleholders.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - The interior design industry can explore ways to incorporate repurposed materials and objects into home decor to create eco-friendly and visually interesting spaces.
2. Home Furnishings - The home furnishings industry can tap into the demand for unique and sustainable decor by offering products made from repurposed materials, such as faucet parts used as candleholders.
3. Artisanal Crafts - The artisanal crafts industry can leverage the trend of hybrid aesthetics by creating one-of-a-kind pieces that combine different materials and styles to appeal to customers looking for unique home decor items.