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Candle(b)races 2020: these candles had staying power

11.12.2020

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In a 24-hour livestream that was hard to beat in terms of excitement and drama, we burnt seven candles in a race. Four of the candidates who competed were able to snatch victory. Only two of them also scored in the style category.

The first candle race that Switzerland (and probably YouTube) has ever seen is history. I blew out the last candles at 4pm the day before yesterday. Pure drama! The flames of the Rustik, Hand-Carved Rosa, Bend and Pyropet Dyri candles lasted until the very end. Although some of them weren't as bright as they were at the beginning, a spark of hope was enough to win.

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Stamina required - which candle burns the longest?
by Pia Seidel

This means that the question of "Which candle burns the longest?" has not been definitively answered. In the end, two candles stood like a charm. Ferm Living "Hand-carved Rosa" and Gugu's "Rustik" would have easily burnt for another 12 hours. Broste Copenhagen "Bend" and 54Celcius Pyropet "Pyropet Dyri" were visibly damaged, but held out. The remaining candidates burnt out earlier.

These four candidates were (almost) "eternal"

Ferm Living "Hand-carved Rosa"

This candle may look like it's on fire, but...

but it keeps its shape until the end. — This candle may look like it's on fire, but...

Stated burn time: 30 h
Livestream: 24 h

Candles

Ferm Living Hand-Carved

1 pcs.

Gugus "Rustik"

The ball candle neither leaked nor did its wick disappear

The flame remains undisturbed in the cavity. — The ball candle neither leaked nor did its wick disappear

Stated burning time: 30 h
Livestream: 24 h

Candles

GuGus Rustic

1 pcs.

Broste Copenhagen "Bend"

Thought to be dead at first, the arched candle from Scandinavia proved to be a perennial favourite.

One of its flames managed to recover despite initial difficulties. — Thought to be dead at first, the arched candle from Scandinavia proved to be a perennial favourite.

Stated burn time: 20 h
Livestream: 24 h

Candleholders

Broste Copenhagen Bend candle

54Celcius Pyropet "Pyropet Dyri"

Cow, moose, reindeer. The pyropet Dyri had many names in the comments.

Although her flame was fragile, she persevered to the end. — Cow, moose, reindeer. The pyropet Dyri had many names in the comments.

Stated burning time: 8 h
Livestream: 24 h

Candles

54Celsius PyroPet Dyri

1 pcs.

Previously eliminated

Candle Hand "Victory"

Only two fingers can still be recognised in the structure. — The peaceful hand had the most speed.

Stated burning time: 2 h
Livestream: 4 h

Candles

CHF34.95

Candle Hand Victory

1 pcs.

Fidea Design "All-in-One"

Underestimated was the holistic wax candle, which only pretends to be a candle holder at the same time.

In the end, all that remained of it was the base of the «holder» ürbig. — Underestimated was the holistic wax candle, which only pretends to be a candle holder at the same time.

Stated burn time: 12 h
Livestream: 16.5 h

Candles

Fidea Design Fidea Candle All-in-One Turquoise

1 pcs.

Broste Copenhagen "Bend Triple"

The double bow candle has only partially kept its promise.

It lost one of its flames after just a few hours. — The double bow candle has only partially kept its promise.

Stated burn time: 10 h
Livestream: 10 h

Candles

Broste Copenhagen Bend triple candle

Behind the scenes

The entire livestream was accompanied at intervals by presenter Simon Balissat and Baba Shrimps. The Swiss band produced the one-hour track "Eternal Flame" especially for the Candle Race 2020. The five newly interpreted songs, which were played every 10 minutes, included Christmas classics such as "Last Christmas" and "Jingle Bells". In between, the pleasant sounds of matches and crackling could be heard. A brief look behind the scenes shows you how the track was created:

We would like to thank everyone who has been cheering us on and had a sleepless night like me as a candle keeper - and we just want to know one more thing from you:

Candle(b)race 2021

Would you like a second round?

Absolutely!
75%
No, thanks.
11%
Yes, and preferably already Easter.
21%

The competition has ended.

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Pia Seidel

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Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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