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Modern Theory

Modern Theory

Founder Michelle Tu aims to bring together art, design, and fragrance to spark moments of bliss to elevate everyday living spaces through her creative escape and innovative candle company Modern Theory. Focusing on a sustainable future, each candle is hand-poured with a specially formulated apricot coconut blend wax and non-toxic, phthalate-free fragrance oils for a cleaner, more fragrant burn. Additionally to promote circularity, all Modern Theory packaging can be recycled or repurposed to help reduce our environmental impact.

  • white candle in glass jar with capricorn label next to matching navy decorative box with astrology pattern
    white candle in glass jar with purple label and capricorn writing
    Modern Theory

    Capricorn Candle

    $36.00

    *Expected to Ship 2/15*   Embrace that ambition, Capricorn, with this stimulating but grounding blend of sparkling citrus and velvety smoke.

  • single white candle in glass jar with navy label that reads cancer, with astrology symbol above the text.
    Candle in glass jar with purple and star label with astrology sign cancer
    Modern Theory

    Cancer Candle

    $36.00

      Ready to luxuriate, Cancer? Crisp bergamot casts a protective spell, and rejuvenating rosemary cleanses away all those extra energies you seem to be a magnet for.

  • single white candle in clear glass jar with navy label that reads leo and has astrology pattern
    white candle in clear glass jar with blue label and writing LEO next to it's gift box
    Modern Theory

    Leo Candle

    $36.00

      Warm, luxurious and seductive, let’s celebrate your innate confidence, Leo (and yes, your drama too).

  • single white candle in clear glass jar with navy label that reads libra and has astrology pattern
    white candle in glass jar with writing LIBRA near its decorative box
    Modern Theory

    Libra Candle

    $36.00

    Flirty jasmine delights your inner romantic, while sparkling white cotton blossoms provide harmony and balance.

  • white candle in glass jar with virgo label next to matching navy decorative box with astrology pattern
    Astrology themed "virgo" candle in glass jar.
    Modern Theory

    Virgo Candle

    $36.00

    Overthinking again, Virgo? Ease out of your head with clarifying citrus, paired with smoky oud to root you back in the earth.

  • single white candle in glass jar with Aquarius written on the navy blue label.
    white candle in glass jar with navy label that reads aquarius. Comes with decorative navy box with astrology pattern
    Modern Theory

    Aquarius Candle

    $36.00

    Fresh, exuberant, and just a bit eccentric - where have you heard that one before, Aquarius? Enchanting jasmine inspires your dreamiest daydreams, while pure white cotton blossoms invite you to go wherever the wind may take you.

  • white candle in glass jar that reads scorpio on label
    Scorpio themed candle in a clear glass jar, next to it's decorative box
    Modern Theory

    Scorpio Candle

    $36.00

      People might be wary of your sting, Scorpio, but deep down you’re sensitive and full of imagination.

  • single white candle in clear glass jar with navy label that reads sagittarius and has astrology pattern
    white candle in clear glass jar with purple label and astrology design that reads Sagittarius
    Modern Theory

    Sagittarius Candle

    $36.00

    Dreaming of far away lands, Sagittarius? Transport yourself with vibrant white tea and exotic amber, where spice and citrus notes can take you anywhere from the Champs-Élysées to the spice markets of Marrakech.

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    white candle in black glass jar with label that reads: Santal + Spice
    Modern Theory

    Santal + Spice Candle

    $34.00

    A warm, spicy, yet powdery blend featuring precious notes of Indian sandalwood and cardamom are combined with herbaceous ginger and green fresh violet.