"Candles have been in use in some way, shape, or form for thousands of years. It's believed that both the ancient Egyptians and the Romans created a kind of wicked candle using rolled papyrus that was repeatedly dipped in melted beeswax or tallow. For centuries, until the advent electricity, they were an essential part of daily life. Today, the tapers, votives, and pillars we decorate our homes with are mostly just that-decoration-but that means they're ripe for creativity, and designers certainly take notice."
"Gustavo da Mata, who's behind Brazilian design studio Estúdio Capim, has created a concept called "ÓST," a series of geometric candles with flutes, half-circles, and trapezoids that merge the arcane and the contemporary. Óst in Portuguese means "host," speaking to the use of candles for hospitality and also, perhaps, a nod to the word's alternate meaning as a vessel holding a spirit. Evoking a cross between mid-20th-century computer controls and esoteric motifs like eyes and stars, the chunky, ephemeral decor strikes a past-meets-present note."
Candles originated thousands of years ago with ancient Egyptians and Romans making wick-like candles by dipping rolled papyrus in melted beeswax or tallow. Candles remained essential lighting until the advent of electricity. Contemporary candles are primarily decorative, prompting designers to experiment with sculptural forms. Gustavo da Mata of Brazilian design studio Estúdio Capim conceived the ÓST concept: geometric candles featuring flutes, half-circles, and trapezoids that merge arcane motifs with contemporary styling. Óst means "host" in Portuguese, referencing hospitality and the notion of a vessel holding a spirit. The designs evoke mid-century computer controls and esoteric symbols, creating a past-meets-present aesthetic.
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