The next time you buy a candle for a gift, or for your own home, make sure you purchase American made candles made with ingredients that you can trust. USA Love List editors have found companies all across the United States that manufacture all types of candles. There is sure to be one (or several) on this list that catches your eye (and nose)!
American Made Candles
This list of candles made in the USA includes soy candles, beeswax candles, scented candles, tapered candles, jar candles, tea lights, votives and more. We even found massage candles and deodorizing candles to include in our list.
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American Made Candles
1803 Candles
1803 Candlesย is a family-owned small business that handcrafts soy candles and melts. 1803 Candles' strong scented jar candles are free of parabens, paraffin, phthalates, sulfates, lead, and dye. The soy used in 1803 Candles 100% soy wax is grown in the USA. There are over 100 fragrances to choose from in 3 options: Original 14oz Jar, Limited Edition, or Soy Melt. Made in Illinois.
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1820 House Candle Company
1820 House Candle Company candles are hand-poured in small batches in Ohio. They are made with 100% vegetable wax. The 1820 House Candle Company offers several lines of candles. The Elemental Signature Collection has over 50 scents to choose from. B.Elixirs Aromatheray candles come in 30+ scents of essential oils and perfume blends. 1820 House's Limited Edition candles include Makers Series, Balsam Fir, and Ceramic Pot candles.
Aluminate Life
Aluminate Lifeย luxury candles combine the healing power of essential oils, scents, and crystals. Each candle is designed to bring wellness into your life. These candles are vegan, and cruelty-free. They are made with therapeutic and premium fragrance essential oils and a natural coconut wax blend.
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American Story Candle
If you are an American history buff, or looking for a gift for someone who is, then you will love American Story Candle! Each of these scented soy/ parafin blend candles has a story from America's past on the back of the candle. You can even have a photo and your story placed on the candle. These make great wedding and party favors! The candles come in a glass apothecary jar in 21 oz or 12 oz size.
Archipelago Candles
Archipelago Candles are made in the USA using essential oils, natural botanicals, and plant-based waxes. Archipelago candle line includes a variety of collections. The Luxe Candle Collection 100% coconut wax candles with outdoor-inspired scents. Achipelago also has several collections of box candles and jar candles made with plant-based wax and soy wax options.
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Armadilla Wax Works Candle Store,
Armadilla Wax Worksย offers pillar candles, votive candles, floating candles, and more, all made in Arizona since 1971. Armadilla Wax Works has a wide range of candles in gorgeous designs, colors, scents, and sizes.
Aunt Sadie's Candles
Aunt Sadie's Candles' scented candles are hand-poured in Vermont. If you are looking for a seasonal, holiday-themed, or location specific candles, they have a great selection of themed tin and ceramic candle holders.
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Backyard Candles
Backyard Candles's indoor and outdoor candles are made in California. Bakyard Candles features a line of soy and coconut wax blend candles that are poured into real coconut shells. These coconut shell candles float!
Bee Hive Candles
Bee Hive Candles beeswax candles, honeycomb candles, and aromatherapy candles are made with 100% pure beeswax from US hives. The candles are available in pillar, tea light, taper, votive, and travel tin. Made in Washington.
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Belle Fleur Perfumed Candle Collection
Belle Fleurย haute perfume-scented luxury candles are American-made and come with a matchbook. The burn time on these candles is 50-55 hours.
Big Dipper Wax Works
Big Dipper Wax Worksย candles areย made in Washingtonย from 100% beeswax. They are available in tapers, votives, tea lights, tins, poured, sculpted, and outdoor use.
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BLUECORN
BLUECORN natural beeswax candles have been handcrafted in Colorado since 1991. BLUECORN candle offers three lines of candles. Pure Beeswax candles are available in taper, pillar, votive, tea lights, glassware, and travel tins. Beeswax Botanical Candles are scented with non-toxic pure essential oils and are available in travel tins, pillar candles, and hand-blown glassware candles. BLUECORN'S Aromรกtica Candles are made with vegan coconut wax and with scents inspired by the ranches, mountains, and deserts of Colorado.
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Brooklyn Candle Studio
Brooklyn Candle Studio soy wax candles areย made in New Yorkย using sustainable soy wax and phthalate-free perfume oils infused with essential oils. Check out their candle of the month club.
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Calyan Wax Co.
Calyan Wax Co, 100% soy non-toxic candles are made in Texas. Available in glass tumblers, black tumblers, amber jars, tins, and wax melts. ย 5% of every sale supports the healing journey of human trafficking survivors in America.
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Candle-Lite Company
Candle-Lite Company votive and jar candles are made in Ohio. Candle-Lite Company candles have been American made since 1840.ย Candle-Lite offers several new styles of candles. Peaceful Sunday candles are a natural wax blend and have two wicks. ViBes mood boosting collection are light therapy emotion activating two wick soy based candles. Pure odor eliminating candles are two wick and made with a soy blend wax.
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Cedar Crate Market
Cedar Crate Market candles are made in small batches in Minnesota. These 100% soy wax candles have fun, inappropriate, and sarcastic comments on the candle jar. They have a candle for every gift giving event!
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Christina Maser Co.
Christina Maser Co. 100% soy wax candles are hand poured in Pennsylvania. They have cotton & paper-cored wicks. Christina Maser Co. candles are available in tins, tumblers, jars, tea lights, and locally blown glass tumblers.
Owner and founder Grechen Christiana Maser passed away in May 2024 from an aggressive form of lung cancer. Her children now run the business to preserve their mother's legacy.
Colonial Candle
Colonial Candle has over 110 years of experience in manufacturing candles. offers taper candles, votive candles, pillar candles, and more. Colonial Candle's premium wax candles are available in a wide selection of fragrances.
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Crossroads Candles
Crossroads Candles are made with a clean burning blendied paraffin wax and premium fragrance. They are poured in their Ohio factory.
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Frost Beard Studio
Frostbeard Studioย book lovers candles have scents that book lovers will understand (and LOVE) like Book Store, Divination Classroom, Scottish Ridge, and more.ย Made in Minnesota.
Goose Creek
Goose Creek ย jar candles, tea candles, and luxury burn clean with a 100% cotton wick. Goose Creek has a unique collection of candle fragrances that includes Strawberry Shortcake, Little Debbie, Pop Tarts, Betty Crocker, M&Ms, and more!
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Granny Bees Candles
Granny Bee's Candles smell amazing and represent the epitome of small business America. Their candles are made to order and hand-poured from Crawford, Texas. They make three sizes, and the 18-ounce candle has two candles in one; the crafters make a second candle in the lid! You won't be disappointed.
Graybill & Downs
Graybill & Downsย classic luxury soy wax blend candles, made in USA. There are over 20 distint sophisticated scents to choose from.
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Himalayan Handmade Candles
Himalayan Handmade Candles unique soy candles are poured in reusable and elegant containers sourced from around the world. Choose from Glass, Metal, or Wood candle containers. Most containers are reusable with the Himalayan Candle Making Refill Kit. Himalayan Handmade Candles are poured in Georgia and available in Floral, Fresh, Woody, and Citrus fragrances.
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ILLUME
ILLUME luxury candles are manufactured in Minnesota using a plant based wax. ILLUME candles are vegan and cruelty free.
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Kindle Candle Co.
Kindle Candle Coย jar and tin candles are made with clean burning coconut wax in Atlanta, Georgia. The pillar and sculpted candles (check out the cool designs!) are made from organic US grown soy wax or beeswax. They have gorgeous candles for decorating and for wedding favors!
KOBO Pure Soy Candles
KOBO pure soy candles are poured in Chicago. KOBO has several collectionsof candles. My favorite is the Plant The Box Candle, which also just happens to be their best selling collection. The plantable seed infused box grows the flower, herb, or plant that inspired the candle scent. KOBO also offers Ready To Gift Tin collections, and Woodblock collection. KOBO is a family owned and operated business.
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Kringle Candle
Kringle Candleย fragrant jar candles areย made in Massachusetts.
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LE FEU DE L'EAU
LE FEU DE L'EAU luxury Artisanal Collection of candles are sculpted underwater with hand mixed colors so each candle is truly unique. The Garden Collection candles are floral scented and in a tumbler. All LE FEU DE L'EAU candles are made with coconut/ apricot wax. Tea light and votive candles are available. Made in Los Angeles.
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Lucky Thirteen Candle Company
Lucky Thirteen Candleย allows you to get into a better place mentally, physically, and spiritually. Once the mood is set and you're feeling relaxed, blow out your candle and use the wax as massage oil. This perfect blend of ingredients allows you to safely use this candle as massage oil in order to dive into self-care with mental clarity. Allow the massage oil to improve circulation and relieve muscle aches. The Positive Thoughts Candle combines three powerful essential oils including lavender and ylang-ylang, which have been known to reduce stress.
McCall's Candles
McCall's Candlesย country scented jar candles are manufactured in Missouri.
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Milkhouse Candle Co
Milkhouse Candle Companyย is one of my all-time favorite American made candle companies because their candle scents don't smell fake, the candles burn a long time, and the scent lingers even after the candle is out. The fragrances are combined with beeswax and paraffin-free soy, made from soybeans grown in America's heartland. Made in Iowa.
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Oreck & Co.
Oreck & Co American made candles are made using a proprietary soy wax formula. This unique blend of soy wax offers a natural and environmentally friendly solution to fragrance the home. Oreck & Co. candles burn clean all the way down thanks to this natural formula.ย The cotton wicks are lead free and all products are phthalate free and paraben free, unlike many candles on the market. Oreck & Co. candles are hand poured daily at their Greensboro, North Carolina factory. These candles are high quality, at a fraction of the price!
Oreck & Co has a large selection of odor eliminating candles including Pure Air Pet Odor Eliminating Soy Candles and Pure Air Kitchen Odor Eliminating Soy Candles.
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Pet House Candles by One Fur All
Pet House Candles by One Fur Allย jar scented candles and wax melts contain odor neutralizers.
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- Light 4 Life Cause is a private label manufacturer of candles in the USA that employs adults with disabilities.
- Pearl Street Lights are one-of-a-kind candles are made with soy wax and finished with a wooden wick that crackles like a fireplace when lit. All candles are made with an exclusive Illumaduoยฎ wick, which combines the relaxing crackle of a wooden wick with the strength and stability of a cotton wick. The scents and packaging makes these candles the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys a little self-care!
- Pozฤ Candle Co. luxury candles are hand poured and made with premium soy wax and wooden wicks.
- RE'ME.DE.UM luxury scented candles are hand poured in small batches in in California. They are made from natural coconut wax blended with natural oils and a wood wick. Shop RE'ME.DE.UM at Wayfair.
- ROAM Homegrown artisan candles are handmade in Texas. These luxe soy candles are scented with premium, all-natural, phthalate-free oils. The wicks are made of cotton to ensure a clean, even burn. I was given the Santal + Coconut Oversized Cream Jar candle to test out. This candle smells amazing! It brought the coconut and floral smell of summer into my home on a cold winter day. I burned the candle for at least 5 hours on the first day and it the wax barely went down, which proves to me that the 50-65 hour burn time that is stated is accurate. ROAM Homegrown has 9 strong and natural scents to choose from.
- Root Candles dinner candles, votive candles, tea candles and more made in USA for over 150 years. Visit Root Candles Amazon shop.
- Skeem Design candle line includes beeswax cake candles, and soy-based candles with re-useable containers.
- SoDelta Candle Company soy candles are hand made in Mississippi and poured into locally made pottery or repurposed glass containers.
- Swan Creek Candle Co soy wax melts, jar candles, and candles in pottery, made in Ohio
- Sweet Water Decor candles are made in Pennsylvania and have a 40+ hour burn time.
- The Beeswax Co. makes hand-crafted 100% pure beeswax candles. These candles are special – they burn clean and for a long time. Additionally, they have a lovely faint sweet, honey scent to them. The company is located in Dripping Springs, Texas.
- True North Candle Company hand poured soy candles are made in Michigan and come in tins and jars.
- Unwined Candle Co. soy candles in reused wine bottles.
- Urthy Scents coconut wax and wooden wick scented candles are handcrafted in Southern Florida.
- Village Candle scented jar candles are made in Maine and have a scent for all seasons. Visit the Village Candle Amazon shop.
- Voluspa are luxury candles with exotic fragrances. Made in Irvine, California. Visit the Voluspa Amazon shop.
- Waxing Kara soy (with a touch of beeswax) jar and tin candles are made in Maryland.
- Waxspurts Candle Co. vegan hand poured soy wax candle scents are fandom and literary inspired. You will find fun scents inspired by popular tv shows, movies, books and more.
- Way Out Wax aromatherapy candles are made in Vermont.
- Warm Glow Candle Company makes candles of various sizes in Indiana. You can join its candle of the month program, or you can visit their massive store located along Interstate 70 in Centerville, Indiana. Warm Glow Candle Company also provides customer recommendations for corporate events and weddings. Visit the Warm Glow Candle Company Amazon shop.
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Can you add American Candle
Made in Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania
https://www.americancandle.com
https://candlestore.com
Tracey,
The next time you update, please add:
Mohawk Valley Trading Company 100% pure beeswax candles are hand-poured or dipped and made with 100% cotton wicks and 100% all-natural, unbleached yellow beeswax produced by our bees in the USA.
https://www.tenonanatche.com/beeswax-candles.htm
Thank you!
Waxspurts (https://www.waxspurts.com/) – soy candles and melts made by a New England-based small business in a really fun array of fandom-inspired (everything from Harry Potter to Disney to Hamilton!) and non-fandom blends that smell amazing and last a long time. I tell everyone I know about Waxspurts! They’re my #1 favorite candle company for sure.
There are tons of fun candle themes here! Thanks for the tip. I added Wasxpurts to our list ๐
I am looking for permanent battery operated outdoor pillar candles, 6″ dia X 12″ high, white/ Ivory I do not want to buy this item from China
Aluminate Life is my favorite brand. They use all natural coconut wax and scent with essential oilโs. They also have crystals in them. Very pretty. Made in Maryland.
https://aluminatelife.com/
Thanks for the tip! I added Aluminate Life to our list ๐
My sister has a small candle company in Atlanta. She fills vintage glassware with candle wax and has cool molded candles as well. https://www.kindlecandlecompany.com/
Thanks John! I added her company to our list.
Granny Beeโs Candles located in Crawford, Tx. Small family owned business and their candles are amazing. Their scents literally will make your whole house smell wonderful.
Another one to consider! Scented beeswax blend candles from Kapok Candle Co. They are made in Tennessee, company is based in New Jersey. The candles burn clean, look clean and Kapok donates 10% of profits to land conservation. Christmas Tree is unfortunately already sold out ๐ but the other scents are great!
SO MANY choices! Thanks for another great list. This is a go-to for Christmas gifts!
I have another to add, made in Indiana – amazing candles of all different sizes and scents! They make amazing gifts ๐
https://warmglow.com/
This is a great list! There is a local company here in Michigan that makes great candles/wax melts ect…, the Cereal City one smells just like Fruit Loops! https://www.kymorakandles.com/
Thank you for the tip! I added them to the list.
I like Light For Life candles. They sell them at the Kroger’s by me and they really are a great cause to support – they employ and support adults with developmental disabilities. USA made of course. I’m not affiliated with them, I just feel good buying their products:
https://light4lifecause.com/
Awesome company, thanks for sharing. I added them to our list. ๐
This is a fantastic list! Kalamazoo Candle Company makes 100% natural, clean-burning candles and has a focus on sustainability. They are a Michigan based company.
https://kalamazoocandle.com/pages/our-story
Thank you! Added them to our list.
I know it’s a big brand, but I have read that Bath & Bodyworks and White Barn candles are made in the US, too. Are they not on here for a reason?
Great gift ideas… and just in time for the holidays!
Great list, I would like to add scent-Sations, Inc. Home of Mia Bella”s gourmt candles. They are made in Pennsylvania. These scented candles are made from a blend of Palm was so you get the same authentic fragrance from the first burn to the last burn.
Disclaimer: I am a Independent Distributor who noticed they are not on the list.
scent-team.com/csking
pure integrity candle co. in Amherst,NY makes soy scented candles
Added them! Thanks for the tip ๐
Calyan Wax Co. makes amazing candles and support local non-profits that are serving the community. All their candles are made in North Texas. Thanks for this great list!
Thank you! I added them to the list.
Are there any USA companies that will fill scented candles in containers we supply?
If I find any I will let you know!
Southern Charm Candle Co. – Hand poured and hand crafted in Summerville, SC. http://www.southerncharmcandleco.com
Hi Dorothy! You can reach out to us at Calyan Wax Co. and we might be able to help fill your vessels! You can email info@calyanwaxco.com
Thanks!
I really like candles, so I appreciate the list. Obviously, I’ve heard of some, like Yankee Candles, but some new ones I want to try. Crossroads’ buttered maple syrup candle sounds…delicious, lol.
Iโm pretty sure Yankee Candle products are no longer US made.
1820 House candles are made in Ohio. https://1820house.com/pages/specialty-gifts-at-1820-house
SoDelta Candles made in Greenville, MS
You may want to add Big Dipper Waxworks in Seattle, Washington, love their all beeswax, non toxic candles! https://www.bigdipperwaxworks.com/index.cfm
I love scented candles. Thank you for this list, I’m always searching for good quality candles.
Forgot:
VILLAGE CANDLE
BRIDGEWATER CANDLE
COLONIAL CANDLE
SWAN CREEK CANDLE
GOOSE CREEK CANDLE
CANDLE-LITE
Thank you! I added them ๐
Forgot True North Candle Company Michigan
Frostbeard Sudio in Minneapolis Minnesota make literary themed hand poured soy wax candles and tarts!https://www.frostbeardstudio.com/
These do look tempting. I love having candles around the house. It’s much better than using room sprays for a little scent.
Pinned! For my Christmas list nothing is easier and nicer than candles. You should have the One Fur All pet house candles on your list. They are made in the USA I am sure and I always buy them in the fall. https://www.onefurallpets.com/collections I don’t work for them or anything, they are just great.