The Candle Opera is made from the finest American grown woods species from sustainable forests; by 41 year old, family owned business. The award winning product designers now live and work in Sunny, Historic, Downtown Mariposa, CA. (Spanish for Butterfly)
They have always been drawn to the lore and natural beauty of the Sierra Foothills; now the forests, rivers and the wildlife have become a great influence on their work. However the design of 'The Candle Opera' is anything but folksy. It is clean and spare, with a perfect blend of sophistication and romance and World travelers, friends and clients do say it is a simple work of art. It stands on its own even without the candle being lit, but what happens when the candle glows from within is simply magical. The unique grain of the different woods becomes almost three dimensional as the soft light plays and 'sings' from within. The veneers are offered in three wood species: Birdseye Maple, Oak, and Birch. An interesting fact is that it takes less wood and energy to make a 'Candle Opera' than it does to make a single greeting card ! It is an 'All America Made' design and product that is now being enjoyed locally and World-wide. Who can explain these things?
''Candle Opera'' just popped out of Frank's mouth one evening while he was admiring the dancing and singing glow of the flames as it revealed the colors and texture of the wood veneer. The Candle Opera from Frank and Anne Vigneri
P. Box 834
Mariposa, California 95338
559-676-9881 and 559-676-9957
‘Artesanos Mariposa’ introduces…
The Candle Opera. Handmade from the finest American grown wood veneer, the unique and elegant Candle Opera is the creation of award winning designers, Anne and Frank Vigneri. In this age of all things high tech there are few products that are truly original and handmade. The Candle Opera is one of these products. Each piece is hand cut, hand printed, and hand woven together by the designers in Mariposa, California. Every part of the Candle Opera is made in the U.S.A. The Candle Opera is intended to reveal the magical simplicity of the grain of the wood while the glow of the soft candle illuminates it from within. The Candle Opera simply slips over the glass jar that holds the tea light. We suggest placing them on the dining table, coffee table and fireplace mantle. The glow from the interior when the candle is lit is warm and almost magical. But the Candle Opera stands well on its own even without the candle being lit. Our shop is brightly lit during the day and it is the form and the images that draw the buyer’s attention. The appeal of the Candle Opera is broad. Since introducing it in our retail store, Artesanos, we have been gratified to experience visitors from Europe, Asia, and the United States all taking the Candle Opera home with them. It is due to this broad based sales success that we now offer the Candle Opera at wholesale to the wider world. Oh yes.. the name.. Who can explain these things? The words “Candle Opera” just popped out of Frank’s mouth while we were admiring the “singing” of the light behind the grain of the wood. The name stuck, and we love it! We currently offer the Candle Opera in Birdseye Maple with four choices of wood stain; Rust, Driftwood, Cherry and Natural. The ribbon is coordinated with the images which are derived from nature and include butterflies, dragonflies, branches and flowers. Two sizes are available.; 5” x 7” and 8” x 9.5” . NOTE: Always use caution when using the Candle Opera. We recommend using only a tea light placed in the bottom of the glass candle jar. The lit candle must never be left unattended. ARTESANOS MARIPOSA / Anne & Frank Vigneri
P.O. Box 834, Mariposa California 95338 / 559 676 9957 / 559 676 9881/ [email protected]
