PHILIPPI : Boschendal

Advent Wreath Gold L 55 cm

Four candles, quite a lot of stage

Advent famously comes with four Sundays. Nobody said they had to be celebrated with an ordinary wreath. The PHILIPPI BOSCHENDAL Advent wreath translates a familiar tradition into a generous, contemporary design object made from steel. Measuring 55 cm in diameter and 17 cm high, it has a noticeable presence without relying on lavish Christmas decoration to make itself heard. Its open structure of intertwined, gold-coloured powder-coated steel resembles loosely woven branches and creates an appealing contrast with the four cleanly designed candle holders. At approximately 4 kg, BOSCHENDAL also feels reassuringly substantial on a dining table, sideboard or generous console. The four raised holders give pillar candles their own defined place, allowing the candlelight to glow above the woven structure. Cream or white candles work particularly well, as shown in the product images. The open centre leaves plenty of room for your own Christmas decoration: pine cones, branches, nuts and natural finds create a more traditional Advent mood, while leaving it almost empty reveals its distinctly modern character. Candles and decorative accessories are not included unless otherwise stated with the product.

An Advent wreath with room for your own ideas

BOSCHENDAL does not dictate how Christmas should look in your home, and that is a large part of its appeal. Rather than offering a finished decoration that feels the same every December, this golden Advent wreath provides a lasting base that can be reinvented from year to year. Natural materials add warmth, darker baubles introduce a more graphic mood, while a handful of evergreen branches creates a wonderfully calm interpretation of the season. With its generous 55 cm diameter, this modern Advent wreath is particularly suited to larger dining tables, sideboards and open living spaces where its proportions have room to breathe. The gold-toned metal catches candlelight beautifully and develops a warm glow as the evening grows darker. A familiar Christmas tradition remains at its heart, simply with a rather different point of view.

Good design does not need to reinvent Christmas

For more than two decades, PHILIPPI has been developing home accessories, gifts, travel pieces and office accessories with a distinctive design language. The owner-managed design company, based in Henstedt-Ulzburg near Hamburg, develops and produces its own collections and works with materials including stainless steel, iron, ceramics, wood and leather. BOSCHENDAL sits naturally within this approach: the form has character, the function is immediately clear and the material is made for many Advent seasons rather than a single Christmas. The 4 kg steel wreath is manufactured in India. PHILIPPI products can be found internationally at renowned retailers including Harrods, Takashimaya and KaDeWe, reflecting the brand's reach beyond Germany. At LIVOSY, another aspect resonates just as strongly: a well-designed object can make its presence felt without looking dated once the season has passed.

Next December, simply make it different

Gold is surprisingly easy to live with when it comes to Christmas decorating. BOSCHENDAL works beautifully with cream candles and pine cones, but equally well alongside dark wood, clear glass, white tableware or understated textiles in natural shades. On a festive dining table, pair the PHILIPPI Advent wreath with simple glassware and calm tableware; on a sideboard, give it a fuller arrangement of branches, cones and selected Christmas ornaments. Once the festive season is over, the candles and seasonal details can be removed and the sturdy steel wreath is ready to wait for its next interpretation. Perhaps more traditional, perhaps pared back, perhaps inspired by an idea that has not occurred to you yet. BOSCHENDAL is in no hurry. The four candle places will still be there next Advent.