If you know me, you’ll know that one of my weaknesses is fun and funky-shaped candles. Niche, I know. A candle shaped like a random object that really makes no sense as a candle? That’s what I like to spend my paycheck on. I have a yellow cheese-shaped candle on my bookshelf that I’ve owned for over two years and have never struck a match on — and I don’t plan to anytime soon. And yes, I know that a candle’s purpose is to be lit, but I just can’t bring myself to do it. It’s art!
Whether you want to treat yourself to a silly little candle that’ll make you smile or get one for a friend (they make great gifts!), here are 12 fun and funky-shaped candles that are so cool, you won’t even want to light them. They’re just that good, bestie.
- Areaware Eph Goober Candle
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My biggest red flag? I’ve owned the Areaware Eph Goober Candle ($30) for several years now and haven’t lit it once — I’m sorry, but it’s art.
- Urban Outfitters Frog Shaped Wax Candle
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A candle shaped like a frog? Are you kidding me?! I hope my sister isn’t reading this, because I already know I’m buying the Urban Outfitters Frog Shaped Wax Candle ($20) for her birthday (one of her favorite animals is frogs).
- YUI Brooklyn Lemon Shaped Candle
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Don’t be sour — this YUI Brooklyn Lemon Shaped Candle ($15) is just too cute!
- H&M Shaped Pillar Candle in Light Purple
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Since when does H&M sell candles?! The H&M Shaped Pillar Candle ($13) is the cutest addition to your fireplace mantle.
- Pink Stories Dip Dye Bubble Candle in Blue Lagoon
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Cube bubble candles are the absolute cutest, and the Pink Stories Dip Dye Bubble Candle in Blue Lagoon ($21) is just precious.
- Etsy Cloud Candle, Set of Three
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What’s better than one cloud candle? Three cloud candles. The Etsy Cloud Candle, Set Of Three ($11) isn’t just a bargain, but is also adorable (and highly-rated!).
- Urban Outfitters Daisy Shaped Wax Candle in Pink
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The Urban Outfitters Daisy Shaped Wax Candle in Pink ($12) is the perfect way to bring some florals into your space. Buying flowers every week can be expensive!
- Uncommon Goods Personalized Birthday Cake-Shaped Candle
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If your bestie’s birthday is coming up, you need to get them the Uncommon Goods Personalized Birthday Cake-Shaped Candle ($39). It smells like strawberry shortcake (I know) and you can customize it to have your BFF’s name written on it! (Just a reminder to all my friends, my birthday is coming up…)
- ALTAR’D STATE Frooty Pebbles Cereal Bowl Candle
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The ALTAR’D STATE Frooty Pebbles Cereal Bowl Candle ($34) is literally shaped like a bowl of cereal, and smells like it, too. How is that even possible?!
- Etsy Cherub Candle
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The Etsy Cherub Candle ($12) is just angelic, if you ask me. Pun very much intended.
- Urban Outfitters Mushroom Shaped Candle
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The Urban Outfitters Mushroom Shaped Candle ($20) looks like the little red mushrooms in Minecraft, and for that reason alone, I need it. (Yes, I’m a *huge* gamer girl — JK, but I do play a bit of Minecraft from time to time.)
- Etsy Clam Shell Candle
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You’ve probably seen shell-shaped candles all over your Pinterest board, and the Etsy Clam Shell Candle ($7) is a must-have in living out your Scandinavian decor aesthetic. And it comes in so many cute pastel colors!
