Chandlers since 1863
Our story
Five generations, one flame. Follow the wick: it runs through 163 years of our family.
First generation
1863
Beehives and a first church candle
Corneille Gommers keeps bees and sells his honey and wax. A priest suggests he make church candles. The Cathedral of St Michael and St Gudula places an order, and our house is born.
In the heart of Brussels
The early years
The first workshop opens on Rue de la Montagne, near the cathedral; the house then moves to the Grand-Place district, where it stays for more than sixty years. From Haren, the candles set off by bicycle to the churches of Brussels, up to 40 kilos every Sunday.
Light for the Court
1935
Our candles surround Queen Astrid’s catafalque. Since then, we have accompanied the royal family at its great occasions, such as the wedding of Prince Philippe, lit by 700 of our candles. Today we are official supplier to the Court of Belgium.
Fourth generation
The 1980s
The move to Uccle
The family sets up the shop and workshop on the Chaussée de Waterloo. The place changes, but the craft remains artisanal. From the ceiling of the shop, century-old church candles still watch over the house.
Fifth generation
Today
The fifth generation works hand in hand with the family to write the next chapter of the story.
Together, we bring the skills of the past into conversation with today’s desires: an online shop to send our candles further afield, new collections, made-to-order colours, and a second life for your containers through our refill service. Our house remains on a human scale, and every candle still comes out of our workshop.