# Wonky Wick Candles Christoph Van Bommel's Candles Reach New Levels Of Relaxation By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonky-wick-candles-christoph-van-bommels-candles-reach-new-levels-of-relaxa References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/creative-candles-multiple-wicks-make-chaotic-patterns/) & [vanboemmel](http://www.vanboemmel.com/) We discover art and piece of mind when we break from standard conventions of our time. This elegant but profound creation by Christoph Van Bommel is not enabling world piece, but it steps far outside the box of the norm. The [multiple wick candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumin-candles) is based on models of molecular structures. The wick spreads throughout the [rectangular candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder) wish initially makes for a cool site. You can start the flame anywhere and watch as it makes its way through the wax and along the twisted lines of the wick, igniting [multiple flames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-soft-solids) as it proceeds (up to 5). Candles used to be relaxing because of the mood they implied, now they can be relaxing to look at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-wick Candles:** Innovative candles that feature multiple wicks, providing a unique visual experience as the flames spread throughout the wax. - **Molecular Structure-inspired Design:** Candles that are designed based on molecular structures, creating a unique and artistic element to a typically simple product. - **Unconventional Relaxation Techniques:** Exploring new ways to find relaxation, such as visually stimulating candles, that break from traditional norms. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer unique and visually stunning products that serve both a functional and aesthetic purpose. - **Wellness:** Potential for wellness and self-care brands to expand into unconventional relaxation techniques and provide customers with innovative and visually engaging products. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate on functional art pieces such as these candles, creating a new market for both traditional artistic and functional pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unusual Limited-Edition Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bloom-candle.md) - [Exquisite Time Lapse Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xl-porcelain-candles.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfumato-candle.md) - [Self-Leveling Coconut Wax Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adlan-fragrances.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Pastel Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goober-candle.md) - [Limited-Edition Artistic Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michle-lamy.md) - [Stunning One-of-a-Kind Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneofakind-candle.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Artful Heated Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infra-luna.md)