# Contemporary Candelabras The Paxton Candleholder Brings Mystery and Intrigue By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paxton-candleholder References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/29/the-paxton-candleholder-by-roderick-vos-for-functionals/) & [roderickvos](http://www.roderickvos.com/) Sometimes creating a certain vibe lies in the little details, and with the Paxton Candleholder, you can add a [modern flair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-capsule-oil-lamp) that is borderline futuristic. Actually, it has a dark element to it that can also instill some [mystery and intrigue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-jar-candle) to your home. Created by Dutch designer Roderick Vos for Netherlands-based furnishings brand Functionals, the Paxton Candleholder is features a strong and simple design. Check out the gallery above to see detailed images of it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Home Decor:** This trend presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative and sleek designs for home accessories. - **Futuristic Design:** Exploring futuristic elements in design can lead to disruptive innovations in various industries. - **Mysterious Aesthetics:** Capturing the essence of mystery and intrigue in products can open up new opportunities for creative and unique designs. ### Where This Applies - **Interior Design:** The Paxton Candleholder exemplifies the potential for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry by blending modern and futuristic elements. - **Home Furnishings:** Businesses in the home furnishings industry can explore creating products with a mysterious and intriguing aesthetic such as the Paxton Candleholder. - **Product Design:** Focusing on innovative and sleek designs, inspired by the modern and futuristic aesthetics of the Paxton Candleholder, can lead to disruptive advancements in the field of product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Ambient Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflet.md) - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-candle-holder.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Fire-Inspired Artful Candelabras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forge-candelabra.md) - [Luxe Refillable Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mondes-de-diptyque.md) - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Modular Candleholder Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-candleholder.md) - [Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-kalpakian-1.md)