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In June 1662, Louis XIV staged the Grand Carrousel in the large courtyard to the west of the Tuileries Palace. Five quadrilles of nobles — each representing a different civilization, each in elaborate costume — rode horses and chariots in a choreographed display that lasted two days. The word carrousel came from the Italian carosello, a cavalry training exercise in which riders on horseback threw clay balls at each other while circling. By the time it reached the French court, it had evolved from a military drill into a spectacle of display, and Louis built a permanent plaza named the Place du Carrousel to commemorate it. The fairground carousel — powered by steam, open to everyone — emerged in the early 19th century as the mechanical heir to this aristocratic pageant. By the 1890s and 1910s, a golden age of carousel craftsmanship had taken hold in the United States: workshops run by PTC (Philadelphia Toboggan Company), Marcus Illions, and Charles Carmel produced hand-carved wooden horses with individually blown glass eyes, real horsehair tails, and gold-leaf decoration. Today, the finest surviving carousel horses are collected as American folk art and held in museum collections.
The Carousel Candle renders that form in soy wax — a sculptural pillar with carousel architecture worked into its surface, hand-poured at our Orlando studio, available in Beige and Pink with 10 fragrances.
Available scents: Nag Champa · Orange Berry Bliss · White Eucalyptus · Bergamot & White Tea · Sandalwood Rose · Palo Santo & Sandalwood · Winter Wonderland · Frosted Gingerbread · Apple Bourbon · Brandied Pears — all phthalate-free.
Product details
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Wax: 100% natural soy wax
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Wick: Lead-free cotton wick
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Fragrance: 10 phthalate-free scents
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Colors: Beige, Pink
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Origin: Handmade in Orlando, FL
Perfect for
- Whimsical, romantic, and maximalist interiors where a sculptural candle is part of the visual statement
- Nurseries, children's rooms, and spaces with a playful or nostalgic aesthetic
- Holiday and Christmas gift sets — especially with Winter Wonderland or Frosted Gingerbread
- Birthday gifts with personality — a carousel is a universal symbol of celebration
- Collectors of sculptural candles who want a piece with a strong art historical reference
Candle care
- ✂️ Trim wick to ¼ inch (6 mm) before every burn
- ⏱️ First burn: let the melt pool reach all edges — 2–3 hours
- 🕐 Keep burns to 3–4 hours maximum per session
- 📍 Burn on a heat-safe, flat surface — a plate or tray under the pillar is recommended
- 🛑 Never leave a burning candle unattended
- ☀️ Keep out of direct sunlight to preserve color and fragrance
- 🔥 Discontinue use when ½ inch (1.3 cm) of wax remains
FAQs — Carousel Candle
What scents are available for the Carousel Candle?
Ten options: Nag Champa, Orange Berry Bliss, White Eucalyptus, Bergamot & White Tea, Sandalwood Rose, Palo Santo & Sandalwood, Winter Wonderland, Frosted Gingerbread, Apple Bourbon, and Brandied Pears. All are phthalate-free. Select your color and scent at checkout.
What colors are available?
Two: Beige and Pink. Beige is more versatile for neutral and natural interiors; Pink is the stronger statement piece for maximalist, whimsical, or nursery spaces.
Is this a good Christmas or holiday gift?
Yes — particularly with Winter Wonderland or Frosted Gingerbread. The carousel form has strong associations with celebration and seasonal festivity. Ships in gift-ready packaging.
Is this a pillar candle?
Yes — the Carousel Candle is a sculptural pillar. Burn it on a heat-safe surface with a plate or tray underneath, as with all pillar candles.
Can this be displayed without burning?
Yes — the sculptural carousel form holds its detail permanently. Many customers display it as a decorative object, particularly in nurseries and children's rooms where burning is not practical.
Is this candle made from natural wax?
Yes. 100% natural soy wax, lead-free cotton wick, no paraffin, no synthetic wax blends — handmade in Orlando, FL.
