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Archivist matches – decorative matches you want to show off
There are things at home you hide away and things you put on display. A matchbox traditionally belongs in the first category, somewhere in a drawer, behind the candles. Archivist matches belong in the second. They are so beautiful that you leave them on the kitchen counter, put them on the mantelpiece or place them next to the candle holders as part of a considered interior choice.
Archivist is an Australian brand that has been making matches with illustrations that raise a smile for years. You won't easily find them anywhere else. It is a Brand Friend of Kitsch Kitchen, available exclusively through the BacktoBasiX consumer webshop.
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Who is Archivist?
Archivist started as a small Australian design studio making greeting cards. It grew into a brand known for its illustrative style and its ability to make everyday objects feel special. The matches are its most recognisable product: cheerful, quirky and with covers you would sooner expect on an art book than on a box of matches.
The illustrations range from animals to plants, from retro motifs to playful drawings that instantly brighten your day. Pink Cowboy, Mermaid, Giraffe, Green Elephant, Puppy Love, Hello Sunshine, Lemon, Cupid. Every box has a world of its own.
Regular Archivist matches: small gift, big impact
The regular Archivist boxes are the most accessible option. Compact in size, big in presence. The illustrations on the front are colourful and instantly recognisable as Archivist, and for most people that is reason enough to want more than one.
They sit perfectly next to the candles by Kitsch Kitchen or next to the candle holders on the mantelpiece.
Long Archivist matches: practical and beautiful
The long Archivist matches, such as the Green Elephant Long Matches, are a step up from the regular version. The longer matches are ideal for lighting candles in deep glasses or candle holders where your fingers would otherwise get too close to the flame.
As a decorative object, too, they work better than a standard matchbox. The larger size gives them more presence on a side table or kitchen counter.
Giant matches: the conversation piece of the range
The real eye-catchers are the Archivist giant matches. Lemon Giant and Cupid Giant are the best known. Large, decorative matchboxes that look more like an art object than something you light a candle with.
They stand on the mantelpiece or on a side table and go beautifully with Kitsch Kitchen accessories and homeware, which often have a wink too. They really set the mood.
Decorative matches as a gift
A beautiful matchbox is one of the most underrated gifts there is. Affordable enough for a small gesture, special enough to stand out. Combine an Archivist box with a candle or a candle holder for a complete cosy gift.
For people who love their home, special objects and brands made with humour and care: Archivist is exactly that.
Archivist alongside Kitsch Kitchen
Archivist fits with Kitsch Kitchen because both brands believe everyday objects deserve to look good too. Where Kitsch Kitchen brings colour with tableware, bags and home accessories, Archivist does the same with matches. Together they make a range where even the smallest details at home are chosen with care.
Ordering
Archivist matches are available in the Kitsch Kitchen Archivist webshop. Free shipping in the Netherlands from €75 and in Belgium and Germany from €100. Or visit the Kitsch Kitchen shop at Haarlemmerdijk 48 in Amsterdam.
Questions? Call +31 20 462 00 50 or email webshop@kitschkitchen.nl.