The Incense Burner Designed by Baron+Baron Alumni

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Cinnamon Projects Cinnamon Projects Circa Brass Incense Burner $150 Scored 8.0 / 10 View Product Page

Andrew Cinnamon and Charlie Stackhouse met at Baron+Baron. That name might not register, but Fabien Baron designed the CKOne bottle, reshaped Harper’s Bazaar, and created the visual identity for Calvin Klein that defined the 1990s.

The founders worked under that eye before starting their own Brooklyn studio in 2014. This incense burner is what happened when they turned that training toward ritual objects.

What We Verified

Wallpaper* confirmed the Baron+Baron connection. Uncrate called their work “artwork masquerading as functional pieces.” Kith stocks the burner alongside their sneaker collaborations. Maxfield LA carries it in their curated selection.

Thingtesting shows a 5.0 star brand rating with 100% recommendation rate from verified buyers.

The burner itself: solid brass, not plated. A disc sits within an arc. Smoke rises through negative space rather than against a surface. The brass is unlacquered and designed to patina with use, developing character through the oils of your hands and the residue of incense.

Within months, the uniform factory finish gives way to something personal.

Why This Scores 8.5 on WOW

Most incense holders treat burning as afterthought. Ceramic dishes under $30 dominate the market. This burner treats ritual as design problem.

The arc suspends the incense mid-air. The geometry references ancient koh ritual tools. The material choice (solid brass versus plated alternatives) signals commitment to longevity.

The founders believe scent is the most vital sense for mood and memory. That philosophy shows in every decision: the foil-stamped packaging that opens like jewelry, the weight of the brass in your palm, the sculptural presence even when not in use.

The Maggie Rogers Detail

During her 2024 national tour, Maggie Rogers burned Cinnamon Projects incense on stage every night. Not as merchandise. As atmosphere.

A Brooklyn incense studio became part of a concert production. The collaboration confirmed what the design press had already noticed: this studio operates at a different level than typical home fragrance brands.

Who This Is For

People who arrange objects deliberately. Who notice when something is solid brass versus brass-plated. Who light incense as ritual, not background noise. Friends who curate their spaces carefully.

The recipient unlikely to buy this for themselves because $150 feels indulgent for an incense holder, until someone explains the pedigree.

The gift message this sends: I notice the rituals you create.

The Score Breakdown

GLOW (8.5): Sculptural brass geometry with warm material presence. The disc floats in the arc. The living finish patinas beautifully over time, growing more personal with use.

WOW (8.5): NYC design studio founded by husband duo trained under Fabien Baron. Museum-shop caliber object designed for everyday ritual. The kind of find that prompts questions about the maker.

MOMENT (8.5): Foil-stamped box reveals unexpected weight of solid brass. The recipient turns the arc over, runs a finger along the curve.

Already choosing where it will live.

TRUST (5.5): Niche luxury incense burner from established studio (est. 2014). Limited product-specific reviews typical for quiet luxury objects, but brand validated by premium retail distribution and high-profile collaborations.

Final Score: 8.0