Ships in 3–6 business days · Gift-ready packaging · Free shipping on orders over $75
The Romans were obsessed with Egyptian obelisks. Augustus had two transported from Heliopolis. Caligula brought the one that still stands in St. Peter's Square, requiring a ship built specifically for the crossing. By the 4th century CE, Rome contained more obelisks than Egypt. The appeal wasn't mystical — it was the form itself. The tapered column, rising to a point, cast a shadow across the piazza that moved like a sundial. The peak caught the first light of morning. No other shape in architecture had the same relationship with the sun.
The Large Cone Pillar Candle takes that profile at table scale: 32 cm of gradually narrowing soy wax, poured in a single form, in your choice of 10 colors. Unscented, because a form this clean shouldn't compete with anything. Hand-poured from 100% natural soy wax at our Orlando studio.
Product details
-
Height: 32 cm (approx. 12.5 in)
-
Wax: 100% natural soy wax
-
Wick: Lead-free cotton wick
-
Fragrance: Unscented (phthalate-free wax)
-
Colors: 10 options — Ivory, Beige, Dusty Rose, Blush Pink, Sage, Powder Blue, Lavender, Black, Moss Green, Soft Alabaster
-
Origin: Handmade in Orlando, FL
Perfect for
- Floor-adjacent shelving, tall console tables, and architectural display niches
- Statement mantlepiece anchors — one large cone flanked by smaller pillars
- Interior design palettes where vertical emphasis matters
- Gifts for someone who collects objects for their silhouette, not their function
- Pairing with the Modern Geometric Pillar for a hard/soft sculptural contrast
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 — place a plate or tray underneath to catch drips
- 🛑 Never leave a burning candle unattended
- ☀️ Keep out of direct sunlight and heat to preserve the tapered geometry
- 🔥 Discontinue use when ½ inch (1.3 cm) of wax remains
FAQs — Large Cone Pillar Candle
How tall is the Large Cone Pillar Candle?
32 cm (approximately 12.5 inches) — one of the tallest individual pillar candles in the collection, designed to anchor a display or stand as a single statement piece.
Is the Large Cone Pillar Candle scented?
No — unscented. The conical form is the design statement; there's no fragrance to compete with the silhouette. Natural soy wax has a very faint neutral warmth when burned.
What colors are available?
Ten: Ivory, Beige, Dusty Rose, Blush Pink, Sage, Powder Blue, Lavender, Black, Moss Green, and Soft Alabaster. For maximum architectural presence, the Ivory and Black versions are the most striking.
Does the cone shape hold throughout the burn?
Yes — the wick is centered, so the candle burns from the inside out. The conical exterior remains structurally intact through most of the burn, with a pool forming at the center as the wax level drops.
Does this pillar need a holder?
A flat plate or tray under the base is recommended to catch any wax during extended burns. The cone stands on its own flat base — no specialized holder required.
Can this be displayed without burning?
Yes — at 32 cm, the cone is striking as a permanent display object. Many customers treat it as a sculptural form the same way they would a ceramic or concrete piece, leaving it unlit indefinitely.
