Circular design — Florentine craftsmanship — Social impact
Lume Candles Firenze
Sculptural candles crafted at the intersection of design, sustainability and social impact.
A project by designer Lorenzo Bertini, hand-poured in a social workshop in Florence with wax recovered from the city’s church candles.
Let’s create something meaningful
Florence architectural Candles
Please note: because reclaimed wax is inherently variable, each candle may differ slightly from the image shown in colour and natural marbling. These subtle variations are part of the beauty of the process and make every piece unique.
Prefer a more uniform finish? Select white wax (paraffin) from the menu. For a pure, perfect white, choose coconut wax.
The Dome, Cast in Wax
A limited-edition architectural candle inspired by Brunelleschi’s Dome, one of Florence’s most iconic landmarks. Handmade in Tuscany and hand-poured in Florence, it transforms the city’s most celebrated Renaissance silhouette into a sculptural object for interiors.
Made by the social workshop Il Candelaio using reclaimed church wax from Florence, each candle is a contemporary design piece shaped by craftsmanship, local production, and social value. Its strong architectural presence and refined proportions make it ideal as a decorative candle, a distinctive souvenir from Florence, or a meaningful gift for lovers of design, architecture, and Italy.
Product details
Type: sculptural dome candle
Model: Brunelleschi Dome Candle – Lume Candles Firenze
Design: detailed architectural replica of Brunelleschi’s Dome
Dimensions: approx. 12 × 12 × 20 cm
Weight: approx. 900 g
Material: reclaimed paraffin wax from church candles in Florence
Wick: natural cotton wick
Colour: white with natural marbling from reclaimed wax
Burn time: approx. 100 hours
Production: 100% handmade, hand-poured in Florence, Italy
Workshop: Il Candelaio social workshop
Edition: limited edition with reclaimed wax
Why it is unique
The Brunelleschi Dome Candle comes from an exclusive Lume mould, designed in Florence, developed in 3D in Carrara, and moulded in Sesto Fiorentino. Every step of the process remains in Tuscany, creating a product that is local, traceable, and entirely handmade.
Because it is made with reclaimed wax, each candle may show slight variations in tone and surface. These differences are part of its material character and make every piece one of a kind.
Wax options
Please note: because reclaimed wax is never exactly the same, each candle may vary slightly from the image shown in colour and natural marbling. These subtle differences are part of the beauty of the process and make every piece unique. Prefer a more uniform finish? Select white wax (paraffin) from the menu. Prefer a perfect white? Select coconut wax from the menu.
A Florence candle with architectural presence
More than a candle, this piece is a contemporary interpretation of Florence’s most iconic dome. Its balanced proportions and sculptural form make it perfect for consoles, tables, shelves, and curated interiors that bring together history, design, and material depth.
A symbol of Renaissance Florence, reimagined in wax, it offers a more thoughtful alternative to the usual souvenir — an object that carries architecture, craftsmanship, and memory into everyday space.
Please note: because reclaimed wax is inherently variable, each candle may differ slightly from the image shown in colour and natural marbling. These subtle variations are part of the beauty of the process and make every piece unique.
Prefer a more uniform finish? Select white wax (paraffin) from the menu. For a pure, perfect white, choose coconut wax.
The Giotto tower candle
A limited-edition architectural candle inspired by Giotto’s Bell Tower, one of Florence’s most iconic landmarks. Handmade in Tuscany and hand-poured in Florence, it transforms the vertical elegance of the city’s historic skyline into a sculptural object for interiors.
Designed by Lume and made by the social workshop Il Candelaio using reclaimed church wax from Florence, each candle is a contemporary design piece shaped by craftsmanship, local production, and social value. Its slender proportions and graphic presence make it ideal as a decorative candle, a refined souvenir from Florence, or a meaningful gift for lovers of design, architecture, and Italy.
Product details
Type: sculptural tower candle
Model: Giotto’s Bell Tower Candle – Lume Candles Firenze
Design: detailed architectural replica of Giotto’s Bell Tower
Dimensions: approx. 5 × 5 × 14 cm
Weight: approx. 200 g
Material: reclaimed paraffin wax from church candles in Florence
Wick: natural cotton wick
Colour: white with natural marbling from reclaimed wax
Burn time: approx. 50 hours
Production: 100% handmade, hand-poured in Florence, Italy
Workshop: Il Candelaio social workshop
Edition: limited edition with reclaimed wax
Why it is unique
The Giotto’s Bell Tower Candle comes from an exclusive Lume mould, designed in Florence, developed in 3D in Carrara, and moulded in Sesto Fiorentino. Every step of the process remains in Tuscany, creating a product that is local, traceable, and entirely handmade.
Because it is made with reclaimed wax, each candle may show slight variations in tone and surface. These differences are part of its material character and make every piece one of a kind.
Wax options
Please note: because reclaimed wax is never exactly the same, each candle may vary slightly from the image shown in colour and natural marbling. These subtle differences are part of the beauty of the process and make every piece unique. Prefer a more uniform finish? Select white wax (paraffin) from the menu. Prefer a perfect white? Select coconut wax from the menu.
A Florence candle with architectural presence
More than a candle, this piece is a contemporary interpretation of one of Florence’s most recognisable monuments. Its vertical form and compact footprint make it perfect for consoles, shelves, desks, and curated interiors that bring together history, design, and material depth.
A symbol of Florence’s architectural identity, reimagined in wax, it offers a more thoughtful alternative to the usual souvenir — an object that carries place, craftsmanship, and memory into everyday space.
Please note: because reclaimed wax is inherently variable, each candle may differ slightly from the image shown in colour and natural marbling. These subtle variations are part of the beauty of the process and make every piece unique.
Prefer a more uniform finish? Select white wax (paraffin) from the menu. For a pure, perfect white, choose coconut wax.
Florence essential
A limited-edition architectural candle inspired by the façade of the Basilica di Santo Spirito in Florence. Handmade in Tuscany and hand-poured in Florence, it transforms one of the city’s most iconic Renaissance churches into a quiet, sculptural object for interiors.
Made by the social workshop Il Candelaio using reclaimed church wax from Florence, each candle is a contemporary design piece shaped by craftsmanship, local production, and social value. Its soft lines and compact base make it ideal as a decorative candle, a refined souvenir from Florence, or a meaningful gift for design lovers.
Product details
Dimensions: approx. 12 × 12 × 20 cm
Weight: approx. 900 g
Material: recovered paraffin wax from church candles in Florence
Finish: each piece is unique, with possible natural marbling and tone variations
Burn time: approx. 100 hours
Production time: 24 hours, two wax pours
Production: 100% handmade, hand-poured in Florence (Italy)
Workshop: Il Candelaio social workshop
Wick: natural cotton wick
Why it is unique
The Santo Spirito Facade Candle comes from an exclusive Lume mould, designed in Florence, developed in 3D in Carrara, and moulded in Sesto Fiorentino. Every step of the process stays in Tuscany, creating a product that is local, traceable, and entirely handmade.
Because it is made with reclaimed wax, each candle may show slight variations in tone and surface. These differences are part of its material character and make every piece one of a kind.
Wax options
Prefer a more uniform finish?
This candle can also be made on request in:
white paraffin wax
coconut wax
These options are ideal for those looking for a cleaner white tone or a more consistent finish, especially for interiors, events, retail spaces, and styling projects.
A Florence candle with architectural character
More than a candle, this piece is a contemporary interpretation of Florentine architecture. Its balanced proportions and quiet presence make it perfect for consoles, tables, shelves, and curated spaces that mix history, design, and material depth.
About Lume
Lume is a circular project conceived by Florentine designer Lorenzo Bertini, turning reclaimed wax from Florence’s churches into contemporary sculptural candles.
Each piece is handcrafted in the social workshop Il Candelaio, where craftsmanship becomes a tool for inclusion and social reintegration for people facing housing vulnerability. Every candle is hand-poured, subtly irregular, and carries a story of light being rekindled.
On request, all candles can be produced using natural waxes, such as coconut wax.
Get in Touch
For product enquiries, bespoke requests, wholesale opportunities, press, or collaborations, we would be delighted to hear from you. Whether you are a private client, a retailer, an interior designer, or part of the hospitality world, we welcome thoughtful conversations around Lume and its collections.