POLSPOTTEN Drip Candle Holder

The POLSPOTTEN Drip Candle Holder is a celebrated piece of contemporary Dutch design, conceived by designer Pascal Smelik. Known for its 'so-ugly-it's-hypnotic' aesthetic, the design was inspired by the fluid beauty of melting wax and the concept of deformity. Each piece is crafted from silver-plated recycled aluminum, giving it a unique, molten-metal texture that functions as a standalone sculptural object even without a candle.

Founded in Amsterdam in 1986 by Erik Pol, POLSPOTTEN has grown from a local shop selling pots out of a car into an international design powerhouse. The brand is renowned for its playful, bold, and unconventional approach to home decor. While the creative heart of the company remains in Amsterdam, where the designs are born, the physical production of the Drip Candle Holder typically takes place in manufacturing hubs like China and India to leverage specialized metal-casting techniques and recycled materials.

Since 2019, the brand has been backed by Karmijn Kapitaal, a Dutch private equity firm that supports the company’s global expansion while maintaining its signature whimsical identity. As of 2026, the company continues to operate from its Amsterdam headquarters under a leadership team dedicated to the 'ethos of play,' ensuring the brand remains at the forefront of expressive interior design.