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Curated Museum Collection | Art & Design Classics

A refined selection of historically inspired candles created specifically for museum and cultural‑institution retail. Each design features authentic artwork sourced from decorative‑arts archives, pattern books, and public‑domain museum collections — including William Morris, John Henry Dearle, G.A. Audsley, Prairie School architecture, and early modernist abstraction. 

 

About Retrovert Candles

Retrovert Candles celebrates the beauty of the decorative arts through historically grounded design and sustainable craftsmanship. Each candle is hand‑poured in small batches using coconut–apricot wax, cotton wicks, and phthalate‑free fragrances. Our labels feature artwork sourced from museum archives and public‑domain collections, allowing us to bring centuries of art and design into contemporary spaces through scent, pattern, and story.

 

Why Museums Love Retrovert Candles

  • Authentic decorative‑arts provenance

  • Artwork sourced from museum archives

  • Story‑rich designs that connect visitors to collections

  • Exhibition‑ready customization

  • Premium materials for elevated retail presentation

 

Wholesale Terms

MOQ: $175 

Case Pack: 10 candles per case. Fully mix & match across all designs

Lead Time: 5–7 business days. Larger orders may take 7–10 days based on order size

Customization: Available for exhibitions, special events, and limited‑edition museum collaborations

Order on Faire Direct Museums receive net 30 terms.

Order on Faire Direct: https://www.faire.com/direct/retrovertcandles

 

Sample Requests

We offer complimentary sample fragrance tins for qualified museum buyers. To request a sample kit, please email: info@retrovertcandles.com.

 

Looking for additional museum‑aligned collections?

We also offer Arts & Crafts, Decorative Arts, Modernist & Abstraction, Flora & Fauna, and Golden Age of Travel collections for cultural‑institution retail via our Faire link below. 

Shop our wholesale page on Faire

 

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Historically inspired candles designed specifically for museum and cultural‑institution retail.

Bringing the Past to Light

Art, history, and atmosphere — crafted for museum retail.

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Candle with floral and Acanthus leaf pattern on a wooden surface next to books and family photosWilliam Morris artwork design candle with floral and acanthus pattern on a wooden surface with books and family photos in the background.
Bluebell | William Morris Arts & Crafts Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
Candle in a decorative blue and red patterned container on a wooden surface with a floral curtain in the background.Candle in a decorative container with a floral pattern on a wooden surface.
Tulip Tapestry | William Morris Arts & Crafts Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
Candle in a decorative tin with floral pattern on a wooden surfaceDecorative Wiliam Morris candle with floral design and 'Retrovert Candles' branding on a wooden surface.
Leicester | John Henry Dearle Arts & Crafts Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
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Decorative candle with a patterned label on a marble surface with a cityscape view.Decorative candle with intricate pattern on a marble surface near a window with a cityscape view.
Cottage Garden | William Morris Arts & Crafts Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
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Candle in a decorative jar with floral pattern on a wooden surfaceDecorative candle with floral pattern on a wooden surface
Strawberry Garden | William Morris Arts & Crafts Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
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Candle with a floral design on a blue label, placed on a wooden surface with green leaves.Candle with Frances Gearhart Arts & Crafts era woodblock print floral design on a wooden surface, with a vase of dried flowers and books in the background.
Frances | Frances H. Gearhart California Arts & Crafts Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
Candle with a patterned label on a surface near a windowDecorative candle with intricate pattern on a wooden surface
Regal Tapestry | Clabburn, Sons & Crisp Victorian Textile Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
Candle with floral pattern on a surface with photos and plants in the backgroundDecorative candle with floral pattern and 'Retrovert Candle' label on a surface.
Japanese Blossoms | G.A. Audsley Japanese Art Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
Candle with decorative label burning on a wooden surface near a windowCandle on a wooden table with a blurred background of a couple sitting on a couch.
Prairie Avenue | Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
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Candle in a patterned jar on a wooden table with a living room backgroundCylindrical container with geometric pattern on a wooden surface in a home setting
Mondrian Mosaic | Piet Mondrian Modernist Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
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Candle in a glass jar with a blue geometric pattern on a table near a window.Candle with a blue and white patterned container on a table
Composition | Piet Mondrian Modernist Inspired Candle Sale price$35.00
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