Carousel Candle
SKU: VTV-C-BN-04420
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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
- Wax: 100% natural soy wax
- Wick: Lead-free cotton wick
- Fragrance: 10 phthalate-free scents
- Colors: Beige, Pink
- 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- Collectors of sculptural candles who want a piece with a strong art historical reference
Free shipping on all orders over $75. Processing time: 3–5 business days. Standard delivery: 2–6 business days (depending on your location). Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery; items must be unused and in original packaging.
Trim wick to ¼" before each burn. Keep away from drafts and flammable materials. Never leave burning unattended. For best results, allow wax to pool to the edges on first burn.
