Medium Pillar Candle – Handmade from Natural Wax with Cotton Wick by Svitsol

Why You Will Love This Candle

Imagine a summer evening when the air fills with a sparkling citronella fragrance and your home is bathed in the warm light of a handmade candle. This medium SVITSOL pillar candle combines everything we love about honest Czech craftsmanship – purity, simplicity and joy in the little things. Each piece is created in the heart of the Karlovy Vary Region, where tradition is passed from generation to generation and every detail is the result of careful handmade work.

The citronella fragrance is not only pleasant and fresh – it brings a feeling of purity and lightness to your space while naturally repelling mosquitoes. It is the ideal companion for moments of relaxation on the terrace, evening gatherings with family, or quiet contemplation while reading a book. The gentle flickering of the flame creates an atmosphere of calm and safety that embraces you after a demanding day.

The medium candle size is designed to stand out in any interior – whether you place it on a table, shelf or in a lantern. The combination of yellow, red and white gives the candle playfulness and elegance. Each piece is an original bearing the imprint of our master candle makers' hands. The SVITSOL candle is not just a decoration – it is a small ritual of joy that you can treat yourself to every day.

Treat yourself to moments of comfort with the citronella fragrance and let your home blossom with light and the energy of Czech craftsmanship.

Key Benefits

Our medium SVITSOL pillar candle brings a range of advantages to your home that you will appreciate with every lighting:

• Handmade in the Czech Republic – each piece is created with love in Královské Poříčí
• Citronella fragrance – sparkling, refreshing and pure citrus energy
• Naturally repels mosquitoes – ideal for summer evenings at home and outdoors
• Long burn time – 27–36 hours of pleasant light and fragrance
• Quality paraffin wax blend – palm oil free, gentle on nature
• Cotton wick – ensures clean burning without smoke or odour
• Compact dimensions – 4.5 cm diameter, 12 cm height – easily fits any interior
• Low weight – only 0.2 kg, ideal as a gift or for travel
• Yellow-red-white colour design – a playful and elegant accessory for your home
• Safe composition – lead-free and free of harmful substances, suitable for sensitive individuals
• Stable flame – suitable for meditation, relaxation and romantic moments
• Support local production – your purchase supports a family business with tradition since 2004
• Combinable – pairs beautifully with other SVITSOL pillar or pyramid candles

With this candle, you get not only a beautiful accessory, but also the certainty of quality and honest work.

How to Use and Where to Place

This medium pillar candle is designed to become a natural part of your home and garden. Place it on the dining table during a festive dinner, on the coffee table for an evening gathering, or in the bathroom for moments of relaxation in the tub. Its compact dimensions allow easy integration into various decorations – from minimalist arrangements to richly decorated candle holders.

The candle is also ideal for outdoor use on the terrace or balcony (in calm weather), where it creates a cosy atmosphere for a gathering with friends. The citronella fragrance also naturally repels mosquitoes, which you will especially appreciate in summer months. It combines beautifully with other sizes of pillar candles or with pyramid candles, allowing you to create a harmonious composition according to your imagination.

When using, always ensure safety: place the candle on a non-flammable surface, protect from draughts and never leave burning unattended. For optimal burning, we recommend trimming the wick to approx. 5 mm before each lighting. Let the candle burn long enough for the wax to melt to the edges – this extends its lifespan.

Who Is This Candle Ideal For

The medium SVITSOL pillar candle with citronella fragrance is an excellent choice for anyone looking for an honest Czech product with soul. It makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, name days or Christmas – especially when complemented with other pillar candles of different sizes. It is ideal for women and men who want to create a peaceful space at home for relaxation, meditation or romantic moments for two.

We also recommend it as part of gift packages for colleagues or friends. If you are looking for inspiration for more original gifts, browse our SVITSOL candle collection or zodiac sign candles. For lovers of colourful decorations, we also recommend other pillar candles in various colours and sizes.

SVITSOL Tradition and Craftsmanship

We create candles in Královské Poříčí with love for tradition and honest craftsmanship. We are a family business – the founder, her husband, their daughter and other dedicated people who believe in Czech quality. Our journey has not been easy: we overcame many challenges.

Some of our candles are made using a faithful copy of a 130-year-old original mould (we carefully preserve the original) – a fusion of history and craftsmanship with true value. Each piece is handmade with patience and joy. From us, you take home more than just candles – you take a piece of our life journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How long does this candle burn?
  The candle burns 27–36 hours thanks to quality paraffin wax and a cotton wick. Enjoy long evenings full of light and comfort.
• Is it suitable for allergy sufferers?
  Yes, we use a certified paraffin blend without palm oil and a lead-free cotton wick – suitable for sensitive individuals.
• Can I use it outdoors?
  Yes, but we recommend protecting from wind and placing on a stable non-flammable surface. The citronella fragrance also repels mosquitoes.
• How to properly care for the candle?
  Trim the wick to approx. 5 mm before each lighting. Do not burn for more than 3–4 hours at a time and always let the wax solidify before relighting.
• Can this candle be combined with other products?
  Absolutely! It pairs beautifully with other SVITSOL pillar candles, pyramid candles or SVITSOL candle collections.
• Where can I purchase the candle?
  Order online with courier delivery or pick it up in person at our gallery on the farmstead in Královské Poříčí.

Candle Care and Purchase

To keep your SVITSOL pillar candle beautiful and safe for as long as possible, we recommend always lighting it on a non-flammable surface and never leaving unattended. Regularly trim the wick to approx. 5 mm and let the wax solidify after each use before relighting. For maximum use of the citronella fragrance, let the candle burn long enough for the wax to melt to the edges.

Delivery is available by courier throughout the Czech Republic or by personal collection at our gallery on the farmstead in Královské Poříčí. Discover the full range of our handmade candles, find inspiration in pillar candles of various sizes, try also pyramid candles, SVITSOL candle collections or zodiac sign candles. Each piece is an original created with love for craftsmanship and nature.