# Contemporary Candle Warmers This Candle-Powered Heater Cooks Food and Enhances Interiors' Ambience By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-04-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candlepowered-heater References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/749424717/cando-multi-candle-powered-heater) & [cando-heater](http://www.cando-heater.com/) In the present day, candle-powered heaters take the form of fondue sets, and even then, most Westerners forget the temperature potential of a single small flame. The Cando has been crafted with inspiration from old-fashioned appliances that harness the warmth of a tiny bit of fire. Four [tea lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tolo-tea-candle) sit within a shallow ceramic base, which can be crowned with one of three vessels on top. Options include a compact space heater, a rectangular hot plate, and a flared pot that's ideal for [melting chocolate and cheese for dipping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly). The set up can prepare meals and produce enticing aromas of the edible and incense varieties. With a market dominated be electronic appliances, the Cando candle-powered heater demonstrates a clever way to carry out the usual tasks without consuming so much energy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Candle-powered Heaters:** The Cando candle-powered heater demonstrates a clever way to carry out usual tasks without consuming so much energy. - **Compact Space Heaters:** The Cando offers a compact space heater option, providing a convenient and energy-efficient way to heat small spaces. - **Multi-functional Appliances:** The Cando's ability to function as a compact space heater, hot plate, and chocolate/cheese melter showcases the trend towards versatile and multi-purpose appliances. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance:** The Cando exemplifies a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home appliance industry, offering a unique and energy-efficient alternative to traditional electronic appliances. - **Food and Beverage:** The Cando's capability to cook meals and melt chocolate/cheese presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the food and beverage industry by combining cooking functionalities with a unique ambience. - **Sustainable Energy:** Candle-powered heaters like the Cando contribute to the trend of sustainable energy practices, offering a low-energy alternative in the pursuit of reducing carbon footprints. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flame-Free Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Artful Heated Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna.md) - [Smart Candle Warmer Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Tea-Light Candle Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-grill.md) - [Smart Candle-Warming Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Luxe Candle-Melting Lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna-20.md) - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md)