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Decorative Fir Tree M High-Gloss Metallic Gold

Gold knows how to do Christmas quietly

This little tree needs neither fairy lights nor baubles to make an impression at Christmas. The Engels Kerzen Tanne M High-Gloss Gold Metallic sculptural candle translates the classic Christmas tree into a clean, graphic silhouette, creating a candle and decorative object in one. At 20 cm high and 8.4 cm in diameter, the medium-sized tree is pleasantly compact: substantial enough to stand out on a sideboard, windowsill or festive dining table, yet slim enough to sit comfortably within Advent wreaths and arrangements of bowls, greenery and other candles. Its tiered silhouette is unmistakably reminiscent of a fir tree, while the pared-back design gives it a contemporary character. A glossy Gold Metallic finish catches both daylight and candlelight, subtly changing its appearance with the surroundings. Handmade and dipped in Germany, the sculptural candle is made from solid-coloured paraffin wax that is vegan and REACH-certified. It weighs 369 g and offers a burn time of up to 45 hours. Although we completely understand if you prefer to admire it for a while before reaching for the matches.

Twenty centimetres of Christmas, no tinsel required

Part of the ENGELS OBJEKTE collection, this golden tree is deliberately more than a source of candlelight. Its sculptural form makes it an easy decorative piece to incorporate into very different Christmas settings. Display it alone on a suitable candle plate, surround it with fir branches and natural materials for a familiar festive mood, or place it alongside cream tableware, glassware and metallic accessories for a quieter, more contemporary table. The medium size is particularly suited to grouped arrangements and Advent wreaths, where candles of different heights can create a relaxed sense of rhythm. Gold Metallic adds warmth without making the whole room feel like a Christmas market stall. It also makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys seasonal decorating but prefers a few carefully chosen pieces to an entire festive cast of characters.

A little tree backed by generations of candle making

Engels Kerzen has been producing candles in Germany since 1933, combining craftsmanship developed over generations with new colours, forms and finishes. What began with the manufacture of candles for churches has grown into a diverse collection for interiors, table settings and special occasions. Knowledge of wax and careful workmanship remain central to the brand today, particularly in its sculptural candles, where material, shape and surface work together to create their distinctive character. According to Engels Kerzen, the paraffin used for its candles is refined in Germany and REACH-certified. Its dimensional stability and burning characteristics make it particularly well suited to decorative forms such as this Christmas tree. The result is a piece that does not lose its purpose once one festive season is over. That idea sits naturally with our approach at LIVOSY: choosing objects with enough character to enjoy now and enough staying power to bring out again next year.

A tiny golden forest? We can see it

The Tanne M sculptural candle in Gold Metallic combines beautifully with other Engels Kerzen designs, including Fine Line taper and pillar candles, Klassik ribbed candles and further sculptural candles. Pair it with the larger Tanne candle and the different heights create a small winter landscape; add an Advent wreath, candle holders, bowls and selected table accessories for a festive arrangement that still has room to breathe. Engels recommends trimming the wick to approximately 1 cm before first lighting and checking the same length before lighting it again to support an even burn. Dust or fingerprints on the glossy surface can be carefully polished away using fine nylon. Which leaves just one seasonal dilemma: keep admiring the golden tree or finally light it? Fortunately, both are very much part of the idea.