Bugia
Roll & Hill, 2017
'Bugia' and 'Gambalunga' are two candleholders Formafantasma designed for the American brand Roll & Hill1.
'Bugia’s'2 delicate steel structure is an ode to the perfect shape of rings. The name directly translates to 'candleholder' in Italian; however, it also means 'white lie'. The design uses minimal means for a striking effect, recalling the iconic candlesticks used before the invention of electricity.
The 'Gambalunga'3 candle holder seems to defy gravity. The paired-down design withstands what one would imagine a candleholder should be while also achieving a sense of familiarity. The circular base both grounds the object and catches melting wax, a reflection of Formafantasma’s studio's attention to form and function.
