Baldur Reversible Candle Holder by Bo Junker

Danish Design · Designed by Bo Junker · Solid Wood · Final Sale

Baldur is a small turned-wood candle holder with two faces. Stand it one way and it holds a slender taper. Flip it over and the wider recess takes a tealight or a votive. One object, two moods.

The Design Story

Baldur was Bo Junker's first design series, created for the Danish brand Nuance. The collection began with the idea of light, and it takes its name from the god of light in Nordic mythology. It started with this candle holder. Turning it over changes the mood, from sharp and elegant with a taper to soft and grounded with a low flame. That small rotation became the central idea of the whole series.

About the Designer

Bo Junker is a Danish designer who runs bojunker Designstudio. He describes his approach as rooted in Nordic tradition, defined by clarity and tactility, and open to new interpretations.

Why You'll Love It

• Reversible: taper on one end, tealight or votive on the other
• Solid wood with visible grain, in ash, oak or walnut
• Two heights that group well, 6 cm and 9 cm
• Compact enough for a windowsill, shelf or the center of a table

Where It's Best Placed

Line several down a dining table, mixing heights and woods. A single one works on a bedside table, a bookshelf or a bathroom shelf.

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Living With It

Wood is a natural material, so grain and tone vary from piece to piece. Wipe with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and replace candles before the flame reaches the wood.

Who It's Not For

If you want a tall candlestick or a holder for large pillar candles, this is not it. Baldur is low and compact by design.

About Nuance

Nuance is a Danish design brand from Viborg, Denmark. Its focus is on the small, hard-to-see details in everyday objects for the kitchen, bar and home, made in stainless steel, marble and wood.

Questions We Hear Most

Is the Oak 6 cm the same shape as the others?
Yes. All six share the same form. The Oak 6 cm is not photographed on its own; it is the oak shown in the 9 cm photo at the smaller size.

Are candles included?
No. Each holder is sold individually without candles.

Can I return it?
This item is final sale.

Why We Love It

It is honest wood, a clear idea and a size that fits anywhere. Buy one, or collect a row of them.

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