Engels Kerzen: ENGELS OBJECTS

Decorative Santa Candle Velvet Lacquer Spruce

Santa is taking a little detour into green

Red suits him, of course. In Fir Green, however, Santa looks surprisingly relaxed, settling naturally amongst evergreen branches, wood and quiet winter shades. The Santa object candle from the ENGELS OBJEKTE collection by Engels Kerzen is a handmade sculptural candle crafted from paraffin wax and finished with a matt velvet lacquer. At 20 cm high, 12 cm long and 11.5 cm wide, it has enough presence for a sideboard, console or Christmas table while still leaving plenty of room for the rest of the festive arrangement. His beard, hat, coat, belt and boots are carefully modelled, making the candle a decorative object in its own right even before it is lit. The colour makes the familiar Christmas figure feel refreshingly different: Fir is a muted, natural green that works beautifully with seasonal foliage and feels calmer than brighter festive shades. Engels Kerzen's characteristic velvet-lacquer finish enhances the effect, absorbing rather than strongly reflecting light to give the figure a soft, almost velvety visual depth. It is also resistant to fingerprints, which is rather useful for an object this tempting to pick up for a closer look.

Quite at home amongst evergreens and candlelight

As an object candle, this green Santa has no need to wait for someone to light the wick. Place him on a candle plate or decorative tray to create a small Advent scene, surround him with fir branches to echo his natural green colour, or bring him to the dining table as a playful alternative to traditional taper and pillar candles. Fir Green combines particularly well with cream, warm white, burgundy, brown and touches of brass, making it easy to weave into both contemporary and more traditional Christmas interiors. Eventually, of course, the wick can have its moment too. Engels Kerzen recommends trimming it to approximately 1 cm before first use and checking the length regularly thereafter. When burning the candle, place it on a suitable heat-resistant surface. Until then, Santa seems perfectly content simply standing around looking decorative.

A festive character with a long craft tradition

Behind the playful figure lies generations of candle-making knowledge. Engels Kerzen has been producing candles in its German manufactory since 1933, combining traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary approach to colour, form and surface. This Santa is made from paraffin wax, finished by hand and coated in the brand's distinctive velvet lacquer. The paraffin is REACH-certified and vegan. The matt surface is particularly effective on sculptural object candles: the modelled contours remain clearly visible while the colour appears calm and beautifully even. The result takes a familiar Christmas motif and turns it into a decorative piece that feels equally at home in a pared-back modern interior. It is a combination we appreciate at LIVOSY: craftsmanship, atmosphere and objects with character, without the need to shout for attention.

Fir Green gets along rather well with Christmas

For a natural Advent setting, combine the Fir Green Santa object candle with evergreen branches, a simple Advent wreath, ceramics, glass and warm wood. Add burgundy or deep red for a richer festive palette, or keep things quiet with cream, beige and warm neutral tones. Within the Engels Kerzen collection, Fine Line taper and pillar candles, Engels Klassik ribbed candles and further object candles can be mixed at different heights to create an easy, layered arrangement. Candle holders, trays and other small home accessories bring additional materials into the composition while giving each candle its own space. The green Santa also makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for anyone who enjoys familiar seasonal motifs with an unexpected twist. One handmade object candle from the ENGELS OBJEKTE collection is supplied. Light him or simply enjoy the sculpture for a while? Thankfully, that decision does not have to be made on the first Sunday of Advent.