# Waxed Baroque Decor DL & CO's Madame de Pompadour Carved Candle is Extravagant By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carved-candle References: [ahalife](http://www.ahalife.com/product/1035290/madame-de-pompadour-effigy-candle) & [ahalife](http://www.ahalife.com) This Madame Pompadour carved candle from DL & CO is a sculptural and decorative accent piece. The waxed decor item is modeled after Louis XV's chief mistress and is available in two color schemes, a black and a metallic gold. The extravagant design can be purchased on aha life's web shop and is set to appeal to lovers of [unique decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coutureinspired-home-fragrances) and the [Baroque art movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cognac-reign). If your home boasts a luxe design aesthetic, then this carved candle by DL & CO is a perfect investment piece. The accessory is priced at $85 and features a design that is more artful than practical. DL & CO was founded by Douglas Little who is described as a "modern alchemist and purveyor of curious goods". His designs range from [ornate candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-decorative-collection) to fragrances that embody an old world charm. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Waxed Baroque Decor:** The popularity of ornate and sculptural wax home decor pieces, modeled after historical figures such as DL & CO's Madame de Pompadour carved candle. - **Luxury Home Decor:** The appeal of investing in extravagantly designed home decor pieces for those with a luxe design aesthetic, such as DL & CO's carved candle. - **Artful Home Accessories:** The trend of incorporating more artful and sculptural pieces as home accessories, such as DL & CO's Madame de Pompadour carved candle. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor and Furnishings Industry:** Opportunities for developing and marketing unique and ornate decorative home accessories like DL & CO's Madame de Pompadour carved candle. - **Art Industry:** Opportunities for artists to create sculptural and artful home accessories in mediums like wax, like DL & CO's carved candle. - **Luxury Gift and High-end Retail Industries:** Opportunities for high-end home decor designers, retailers, and gift shops to market extravagantly designed decorative pieces like DL & CO's carved candle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Artistic Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michle-lamy.md) - [Parisian Romance-Inspired Candle Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-home-fragrance.md) - [Sophisticated Candle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-candle-collection.md) - [Chic Celebratory Candle Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diptyque-simple-objects.md) - [Self-Leveling Coconut Wax Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adlan-fragrances.md) - [Luxe Designer Chalk Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-white-candle.md) - [Rejuvenated Concept Candle Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-stores.md) - [Chic All-Black Luxury Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allblack-luxury-candles.md) - [Spooky Candle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-jar-candle.md)