About AU Collection

Original Design for Art Lovers Since 2009 Founded by NY-based sculptor and designer Andrej Urem, the AU Collection transforms candlelight into sculptural art. What began in a small Gowanus studio with six designs has evolved into a globally recognized line of over 30 architectural candles, admired by collectors, design stores, and museum shops worldwide. Each candle begins as a 3D-generated form, inspired by geometric deconstruction and the beauty of Platonic solids. Hot soy wax is poured, cooled, examined, and polished through ten careful stages of handcraft—every piece a small work of art. When lit, the flame burns a core cylinder, leaving the outer shell illuminated like a glowing sculpture. Made in New York from 100% organic soy wax, AU Collection candles embody both beauty and utility—minimal, timeless, and effortlessly giftable. A proven favorite among design-led retailers, each piece enhances visual merchandising and sparks customer curiosity in-store. Select press features include: Vogue, The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, The Wall Street Journal, and GQ. AU Collection continues its mission: to craft candles that are livable art pieces, enriching interiors and daily rituals with quiet brilliance.Read their story