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

Pia Seidel
11.12.2020
Translation: machine translated
Co-author: Simon Balissat

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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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...
This candle may look like it's on fire, but...
but it keeps its shape until the end.
but it keeps its shape until the end.
  • Stated burn time: 30 h
  • Livestream: 24 h
Ferm Living Hand-Carved (1 pcs.)
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Ferm Living Hand-Carved

1 pcs.

Gugus "Rustik"

The ball candle neither leaked nor did its wick disappear
The ball candle neither leaked nor did its wick disappear
The flame remains undisturbed in the cavity.
The flame remains undisturbed in the cavity.
  • Stated burning time: 30 h
  • Livestream: 24 h

Broste Copenhagen "Bend"

Thought to be dead at first, the arched candle from Scandinavia proved to be a perennial favourite.
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.
One of its flames managed to recover despite initial difficulties.
  • Stated burn time: 20 h
  • Livestream: 24 h

54Celcius Pyropet "Pyropet Dyri"

Cow, moose, reindeer. The pyropet Dyri had many names in the comments.
Cow, moose, reindeer. The pyropet Dyri had many names in the comments.
Although her flame was fragile, she persevered to the end.
Although her flame was fragile, she persevered to the end.
  • Stated burning time: 8 h
  • Livestream: 24 h
54Celsius PyroPet Dyri (1 pcs.)
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54Celsius PyroPet Dyri

1 pcs.

Previously eliminated

Candle Hand "Victory"

The peaceful hand had the most speed.
The peaceful hand had the most speed.
Only two fingers can still be recognised in the structure.
Only two fingers can still be recognised in the structure.
  • Stated burning time: 2 h
  • Livestream: 4 h
Candle Hand Victory (1 pcs.)
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.
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.
In the end, all that remained of it was the base of the «holder» ürbig.
  • Stated burn time: 12 h
  • Livestream: 16.5 h
Fidea Design Fidea Candle All-in-One Turquoise (1 pcs.)
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.
The double bow candle has only partially kept its promise.
It lost one of its flames after just a few hours.
It lost one of its flames after just a few hours.
  • Stated burn time: 10 h
  • Livestream: 10 h
Broste Copenhagen Bend triple candle
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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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