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Historical Curiosity - Liljeholmens Stearinfabrik

One of Sweden's oldest now operating companies.

Not many people know that Lars Johan Hierta (also the founder of the newspaper Aftonbladet) also is the man behind Liljeholmens Stearin factory. Hierta took the stearin to Sweden in 1839 after a trip to England. In London he was struck by the beautiful candles that neither ran nor oozes but burned with a high flame and and pleasant light. The "enhanced light substance" was developed into an important light source that still exists in our everyday lives, though more often as mood enhancers.

As the name reveals, productions started in a small wooden house on Liljeholmen in Stockholm. Initially the production was crafty and small, the relatively expensive candles were sold only in a limited scale. As new manufacturing methods were used, production became larger and more efficient.

Since the 1970s, the production takes place in Oskarshamn and Liljeholmens Stearin factory is today the world's largest manufacturer of candles. As well as one of Sweden's oldest now operating companies!

The quality of the lights is still as high. The candles are Nordic Ecolabelled and made of 100% candle. Thanks to the oxygen-rich candle, the candles still do not run or oozes when lit. The wicker in braided cotton is specially impregnated and the candles burn with a large, beautiful and soot-free flame.

Photo 2: Photograph Axel Malmström, 1928. Stockholms stadsmuseum.