Our shop in Munich city centre

The company was founded in 1557.Today, 448 years later, quality and tradition are still our priority.

Our philosophy:

For us it is important that our customers feel comfortable. We expect the highest quality products, and offer expert advice to our customers.

We are committed to combine tradition in harmony with the modern – and we happily make this our commitment.

1557 company founded by Mathias Ebenböck and owned by the Ebenböck family until 1919 .

1919 Seb. Wesely takes over the candle maker’s shop from Mathias Ebenböck. Seb. Wesely born

1923 their daughter Rosa Hartmann, born Wesely (1901) opens the shop in Rindermarkt 1. Marries Lorenz Hartmann b. 1899 in Munich.

1931 Hugo Wesely (son of Seb. Wesely ) b. 1909 passes the master craftsman’s certificate in candle making.

1948 Hugo Wesely takes over his father’s candle making business.

1949 Hugo Wesely is made the supervisor of apprentices.

1951 Seb. Wesely is made honorary Chief Master of Munich.

1952 Elfriede Hartmann b. 1935 joins the company of Seb. Wesely.

1955 Hugo Wesely is made Chief Master of the candle makers.

1974 on 18.07.1974 Elfriede Hartmann marries Mr. Hans Brunner b. 1937.

1977 Elfriede Brunner becomes the owner of the family firm.

1985 at the start of the year the shop at Rindermarkt 1 is converted, and the rectory of St Peter’s is renovated.

1986 on 04.10.1986 the new shop is opened.

1996 Michael Brunner b. 1962 joins the Seb. Wesely Company.

2016 Michael Brunner becomes the owner of the family firm.

Our opening hours are: 
Monday to Friday 9.00am – 6.30pm
Saturday 9.00am – 6.00pm