marco zagaria designs electric-free terracotta heat diffuser

the dome-shaped ‘egloo’ by marco zagaria

Created by Italian designer Marco Zagaria, ‘Egloo’ is a dome-shaped heat diffuser that radiates warmth and pleasant aromas via smoke-free tealight candles. The product, first launched in 2014, is shaped out of terracotta, a great heat-retaining material that, combined with candles, can provide about five hours of heating for a 20 sqm room. Priced at under 200 euros, the ‘Egloo’ is available in a range of colors — including blue, yellow, beige, black, red, white, gray, and turquoise — and is finished in either rough or glazed terracotta. Once ordered and delivered, each diffuser comes with one candle refill, a 10ml essential oil bottle with a handy dropper, and a brochure.

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a multipurpose diffuser for the home or office

Each ‘Egloo’ is composed of a base, grid, metal candle plate, and two domes that can be taken off and put back on. Once the candles are lit, users simply place the domes back over the base to trap the heat and warm up the terracotta layer. In addition to providing warmth, it can be used as an aroma diffuser by adding a few drops of essential oils ‘mixed with water inside the ‘Egloo’, and within a few minutes, your house will be filled with a pleasant and persistent aroma that clears, refresh, calms, soothe, or invigorate your senses,’ writes Marco Zagaria (see more here). Furthermore, the dome-shaped product can act as an air purifier and/or humidifier by quietly turning water into a gentle mist.

Last but not least, thanks to its compact and authentic design available in an array of tones and finishes, the ‘Egloo’ can serve as an eye-catching decor piece. This makes it a ‘great addition to any tiny apartment, design house, home studio, and office,’ concludes the designer.