Pillar Candles – A Shape Discovered by Ancient Egyptians
Pillar Candles — Cylindrical Shapes from 2 cm Diameter
Looking for thin cylindrical candles, with all candles having a diameter of 2 cm? We make them, along with every larger size up to 25 cm. The cylinder is the most practical candle shape ever devised — it burns evenly, stands on its own, and uses almost all the wax. Our smallest 2 cm pillars work as dinner table accents, advent wreath fillers, or replacements for taper candles in narrow holders. The largest reach 180 cm and weigh more than a child.
Diameter Range — From 2 cm to 25 cm
Slim Cylinders (diameter 2-4 cm, height 10-30 cm)
Our 2 cm cylindrical candles are the thinnest pillar format we produce. They fit standard taper candleholders, advent wreaths, and tight table arrangements. Burn time roughly 6-12 hours depending on height. Available in white, cream, red, black, and natural beeswax.
Small Pillars (diameter 5-10 cm, height 7.5-20 cm)
For the dinner table, bathroom, bedside table. Burns 20-40 hours. Stands on its own, no candleholder needed.
Medium Pillars (diameter 10-15 cm, height 20-50 cm)
Classic for the living room. Lasts a week of daily use. Most popular with homemakers and restaurants.
Large Pillars (diameter 15-25 cm, height 50-100 cm)
Statement piece. Burns easily 200+ hours. We have them in hotel lobbies and churches.
Giants (height 100-180 cm)
This is not a candle, it is a sculpture. Custom-made for weddings, exhibitions, film productions.
Why the Cylinder Shape Wins
- Even burning — flame stays centred, wax melts symmetrically
- Maximum stability — low centre of gravity, wide base, will not tip
- Economical — roughly 95% of the wax is consumed, very little residue
- Universal fit — works for romantic dinners, restaurants, churches, shop windows
- Honest pricing — simple geometry means lower production cost passed to you
Materials We Use
Every cylindrical candle is poured by hand in our workshop in Královské Poříčí, where we have been making candles for more than 20 years. We work with three waxes:
- Paraffin — longest burn time, sharpest colour, lowest price
- Beeswax — natural honey scent, golden tone, slow burn
- Soy wax — clean burn, soft appearance, holds fragrance well
Cotton wicks throughout. Custom diameters, heights, and colours produced to order within one week.
Top Sellers
TOP 1: 10×20 cm pillar, white or cream — universal for every home
TOP 2: 7×15 cm pillar, red — romance and Christmas
TOP 3: 15×30 cm pillar, natural wax — for minimalists
TOP 4: 2×20 cm slim cylinder — advent wreaths and narrow holders
Special: Rainbow pillar 10×25 cm — for the adventurous
Practical Notes for Cylindrical Candles
Trim the wick to about 5 mm before each lighting. Burn on a heat-resistant plate. Keep away from draughts — a flickering flame eats wax unevenly and shortens burn time. For 2 cm cylinders, expect 1-2 hours of burning per centimetre of height. For thicker pillars from 7 cm upwards, the first burn should last long enough for the melt pool to reach the outer edge, otherwise the candle tunnels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a 2 cm cylindrical candle burn?
Roughly 6-12 hours depending on height. A 2×20 cm slim cylinder lasts about 10 hours of continuous use.
How long does the largest pillar burn?
Our record is a 180 cm pillar that burned 450 hours — nearly 19 days non-stop.
Does the wax drip on the table?
With no draught and a properly trimmed wick, the wax stays inside the candle. We still recommend a plate underneath.
Can I order an exact diameter or height?
Yes. Custom production takes about a week. Tell us diameter, height, colour, and quantity.
Paraffin or soy pillar — which to choose?
Paraffin burns longer and costs less. Soy burns cleaner and holds fragrance better. Beeswax sits between them with its natural honey scent.
Need cylindrical candles? Send dimensions, colour, and quantity: 723 913 541 or info@svitsol.cz
Dozens of variants in stock from 2 cm slim cylinders to 25 cm pillars. Custom orders ready within a week.
