# Warped Wicker Art The Distortion Candlestick by Paul Loebach is Interestingly Unique By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distortion-candlestick References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/11/candlestick-from-another-dimension-1.html) & [gretelhome](http://gretelhome.com/areaware/443-distortion-candlestick-in-gray.html) I feel as though the Distortion Candlestick could star in its own IKEA commercial. Standing wilted and warped, this interesting candle is definitely unique in its design. Created by Paul Loebach for American manufacturer Areaware, the Distortion Candlestick is made out of crushed marble and resin. Available in three colors, it is priced at $24. Although it is decidedly distorted, the Distortion Candlestick will still bring a quirky elegance to your dining table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Distorted Design:** Opportunity for creating unique and attention-grabbing products by intentionally distorting traditional designs. - **Quirky Elegance:** Embracing asymmetrical and unconventional aesthetics to create sophisticated yet whimsical products. - **Unconventional Materials:** Exploring the use of alternative materials such as crushed marble and resin to bring a new twist to product design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Innovative design opportunities in creating distorted and unconventional home decor products. - **Furniture:** Disruptive potential for incorporating distorted designs and unconventional materials in furniture production. - **Art and Sculpture:** Exploring new artistic techniques and materials to create visually intriguing and eccentric artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Pastel Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goober-candle.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Warm Ambient Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflet.md) - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Adorable Bee-Inspired Candlesticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeinspired-candlesticks.md) - [Plant-Based Wax Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1.md)