NURU — Sculptural candle holder in recycled metal
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- Recycled metal assembled into graphic forms
- Reclaimed metal barrels transformed by Baba in his workshop in Senegal's Dakar region
- Six heights to display alone, as a pair or in an arrangement
- Four bold colours: blue, yellow, green and red
- Welds, marks and shades retained as an integral part of each piece
- Raised cup with a central spike to hold the candle in place
NURU gives light an architectural form. A coloured rectangular volume rises beneath a metal cup supported by a slender stem. The geometry is crisp; welds, darkened edges and marks in the material remain visible. This contrast gives the candle holder its raw, graphic presence.
In his workshop in Senegal's Dakar region, Baba transforms reclaimed metal barrels into decorative objects. Cut and then assembled, NURU's metal retains the marks of its first life: colour variations, scratches, small irregularities and areas that are more matt or oxidised. They are not concealed. They make each piece distinct and give the object an unmistakably industrial character.
The collection comes in six heights. A single piece creates a vertical accent on a console or table. Several sizes brought together form a larger architectural arrangement, with colours and levels echoing one another. The shapes can be combined freely or arranged as a trio of shorter or taller pieces.
The cup holds a pillar candle with a suitable diameter. The central spike helps keep it in place. Candle not included.
Free pick-up point delivery from €75 (FR, BE, LU, NL, DE)
Shipped from Brussels within 48 h
Pay in 2 or 3 instalments at no extra cost on orders of €50 or more
14-day returns
Material
Metal from reclaimed barrels, cut and then assembled. Deliberately irregular finish with visible welds, patina, scratches and variations.
Dimensions
NURU 1: H 12.5 cm, approx. 200 g.
NURU 2: H 15.5 cm, approx. 250 g.
NURU 3: H 20 cm, approx. 300 g.
NURU 4: H 26 cm, approx. 600 g.
NURU 5: H 30.7 cm, approx. 700 g.
NURU 6: H 35 cm, approx. 850 g.
Base 6.8 × 6.8 cm and cup Ø approx. 6.5 cm for NURU 1 to 3; base 8 × 8 cm and cup Ø approx. 10.5 cm for NURU 4 to 6. Dimensions are approximate; variations due to handcrafting are possible.
Care
- Use a candle with a diameter suited to the cup and place it carefully onto the central spike.
- Place on a flat, heat-resistant surface; never leave a burning candle unattended.
- Keep away from textiles, draughts, children and animals; the metal may become hot during use.
- Remove wax drips once cooled, without abrasive tools; dust with a soft, dry cloth.
Made by Baba, an artisan in Senegal's Dakar region.
Reclaimed metal barrels, cut and assembled into rectangular forms.
Edges and welds deliberately left visible; stem and cup attached at the top.
Variations in shade and patina characteristic of handcrafting and reused metal.
NURU reads like a small piece of architecture. Its planes of blue, yellow, green or red recall painted panels and workshop objects; its dark cup introduces a lighter line above the volume. On a mantelpiece, console or at the centre of a table, the six heights allow for a rhythmic arrangement, layered or pared back. Paired with a RANGI box, it gains a crisp block of colour that grounds the arrangement.
Preparing your order
- Orders are prepared within 1–2 working days, except during special periods. We dispatch from Belgium, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.
- We use environmentally responsible packaging: cardboard and kraft paper, keeping plastic to a minimum.
Delivery
- Delivery to Belgium and other EU countries usually takes 2–5 working days after dispatch, except during special periods.
- Free pick-up point delivery on orders of €75 or more and free home delivery from €150 to Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany.
- Free delivery on orders of €250 or more to our other EU destinations.
- Below these thresholds, charges depend on the destination and the weight and size of the parcel. The amount is shown before you confirm your order.
- For deliveries within the EU, prices include VAT and there are no customs charges to pay.
Returns
- You have 14 days after receiving your order to request a return using the contact form or your customer account, followed by a further 14 days to send the items back.
- Returns from Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Germany are free. For returns from our other delivery destinations, a flat fee of €10 is deducted from your refund.
- If an item is faulty, damaged or not as described, Studio Matongé covers the full return cost, regardless of your country.
- We always provide a return label, so you do not have to pay any return charges upfront.
For full details, see our returns policy and shipping policy.
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