Trudon is the oldest active candlemaker in the world, founded in Paris in 1643 and appointed as the sole supplier of candles to the court of Louis XIV. The house's classic vessel is a heavy-walled glass container in a deep, saturated glaze, filled with a wax blend formulated to carry complex fragrance compositions — woody, resinous, floral, and smoky profiles that have defined the Trudon identity for decades. Candles are available in multiple sizes, from La Petite through the large-format Intermezzo, each sharing the same vessel silhouette and proprietary wax.
The design language is unambiguous: the thick glass jar, the embossed Trudon seal, and the richly colored exterior read as both reference object and functional candle. The aesthetic sits comfortably alongside antique objects, heavily upholstered furniture, lacquered surfaces, and darkly saturated interiors. This is not a minimalist candle — the vessel is part of the point, and it functions as a room object before it's ever lit.
Trudon candles are suited to rooms that are used slowly — a library, a study, a bedroom, a dining room lit in the evening. Burn times vary by size, and the spent vessel is worth keeping; the proportions are right for a small planter, a pen holder, or a cotton swab jar on a vanity. The fragrance lineup spans geographic references from the Mediterranean to South Asia to North Africa, and selecting a scent is closer to choosing a reference point than choosing an air freshener.
Sizes: La Petite (70g), Classic (270g), Intermezzo (800g).
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Trudon is the oldest active candlemaker in the world, founded in Paris in 1643 and appointed as the sole supplier of candles to the court of Louis XIV. The house's classic vessel is a heavy-walled glass container in a deep, saturated glaze, filled with a wax blend formulated to carry complex fragrance compositions — woody, resinous, floral, and smoky profiles that have defined the Trudon identity for decades. Candles are available in multiple sizes, from La Petite through the large-format Intermezzo, each sharing the same vessel silhouette and proprietary wax.
The design language is unambiguous: the thick glass jar, the embossed Trudon seal, and the richly colored exterior read as both reference object and functional candle. The aesthetic sits comfortably alongside antique objects, heavily upholstered furniture, lacquered surfaces, and darkly saturated interiors. This is not a minimalist candle — the vessel is part of the point, and it functions as a room object before it's ever lit.
Trudon candles are suited to rooms that are used slowly — a library, a study, a bedroom, a dining room lit in the evening. Burn times vary by size, and the spent vessel is worth keeping; the proportions are right for a small planter, a pen holder, or a cotton swab jar on a vanity. The fragrance lineup spans geographic references from the Mediterranean to South Asia to North Africa, and selecting a scent is closer to choosing a reference point than choosing an air freshener.
Sizes: La Petite (70g), Classic (270g), Intermezzo (800g).
Scent guide:
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Good housewarming gifts are small, useful and easy to carry in with one hand. Candles, glassware, plant pots, kitchen pieces and bar tools all qualify. We lean toward things the host will use up or put out right away, such as a Carrière Frères candle, Zodax's Bandol glassware or a Bergs Potter pot.
There is no rule we would stand behind, so spend what feels right for the relationship. Anything from $4.50 HomArt matches to a $63 Carrière Frères candle can be a good gift, depending on how well you know the host.
The best housewarming gifts for couples are things two people can use together. A pair of glasses from the Bandol range, Clayton & Crume coasters or a candle for the living room all work. Pick one object and make it good.
Yes, a candle is one of the safest new home gifts because it suits almost every space. If you don't know the host's taste, choose a quiet scent such as Cedar or Lavender from Carrière Frères rather than something sweet.
Housewarming gifts are chosen for a new home and are sorted by what a house is missing. Gifts under $50 are sorted by price and cover every occasion, from birthdays to thank-yous. If you have a budget in mind, start with the gifts under $50 page and use this one for ideas.
High St. is a lifestyle store at 1401 Reading Rd in Over-the-Rhine, with housewarming gifts in candles, glassware, pots and kitchen pieces on the floor. We are open every day but Tuesday, 10am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm. In-stock online orders are usually ready for pickup in about two hours.
We don't offer traditional gift wrap. Purchases go out in High St. branded tissue and premium bags with cord handles and a gold-foil logo, and we sell select wrapping paper for anyone who wants to wrap at home.
Yes, call us at 513.723.1901 or come by, and tell us who the gift is for and roughly what you'd like to spend. We will point you to two or three options and you can choose from there.
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