PHILIPPI : La Serena

Advent wreath 2 in 1

Four candles, two looks and plenty of room to play

The PHILIPPI La Serena Advent wreath takes a much-loved Christmas tradition and gives it an unexpectedly flexible new form. Instead of fir branches and bows, clean lines meet the warm glow of gold: this 2-in-1 Advent wreath is made from stainless steel with a gold-coloured PVD finish and measures 37 × 37 cm in its round arrangement, with a height of 7 cm. Its clever side becomes apparent when choosing the candles. La Serena is designed for both slender taper candles and pillar candles. The four candle holders simply work in different ways: taper candles sit lower in the holders, revealing the slim golden sleeves, while pillar candles rest on the circular plates above. And because even an Advent wreath needn't look exactly the same every December, the construction can be changed from a closed circular shape to an elongated arrangement. Four candles and a little geometry are all it takes to create Christmas decoration that adapts to your dining table, sideboard and mood. A neat piece of design, without turning Christmas into a spectacle. La Serena weighs approximately 1 kg and is made in India.

Tapers today, pillar candles tomorrow

The real appeal of this PHILIPPI Advent wreath lies in how easily its character can change. With slender taper candles, La Serena feels graphic, light and almost sculptural. Add pillar candles and the impression becomes calmer and more substantial, bringing the four golden plates into focus. Its shape can be adapted just as easily. Arranged as a circle, it references the familiar Advent wreath in a distinctly modern way; extended into a longer composition, it sits beautifully along a dining table, console or sideboard. The warm gold finish catches the candlelight and brings a gentle glow to the festive season without requiring half a Christmas department to complete the scene. Add a few branches, pine cones or small ornaments for a natural look, or leave the design beautifully pared back. PHILIPPI specifically describes La Serena as suitable for both pillar and taper candles and confirms that it can be arranged in a round or elongated shape.

Proof that gold can have a quiet side

La Serena comes from PHILIPPI, an owner-managed German design company based in Henstedt-Ulzburg near Hamburg. The brand has become known internationally for clearly drawn home accessories and gifts, with metal playing an important role in its design language. Function and form are closely connected, resulting in objects intended to remain relevant beyond a single season. That approach makes the La Serena Advent wreath a natural fit for LIVOSY: it gives Christmas a contemporary expression without losing the familiar atmosphere created by four Advent candles. The materials play an important part in that balance. Stainless steel provides the precise foundation, while the PVD gold finish creates its warm, reflective appearance. PHILIPPI confirms the stainless-steel construction with PVD gold plating, dimensions of 37 × 37 × 7 cm and a weight of 1 kg.

After Christmas? No need to disappear just yet

La Serena can be styled differently from year to year while remaining refreshingly uncomplicated. White or cream candles emphasise the calm warmth of the gold, darker taper candles create a stronger contrast, and a few natural elements bring a softer winter feel to the table. Pair it with understated bowls, glass objects and other PHILIPPI accessories, or combine it with delicate glassware and simple tableware for a considered festive setting. There is little reason to hide the candle holder away as soon as Christmas is over, either. Without seasonal decorations, its geometric construction becomes an expressive candle centrepiece for a dining table or sideboard. The PHILIPPI La Serena Advent wreath therefore does more than hold four candles: it leaves room to create your own version of Advent. Round with taper candles this year, elongated with pillar candles the next. Tradition, after all, can enjoy a little movement.