What are incense burners called?

Incense burners go by a few different names; censer, thurible, perfume burner or a pastille burner. They’re all used for burning perfume in some solid form and vary in size, shape, appearance and purpose. They’ve often been used in religious ceremonies and for special occasions. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.

What is a Chinese incense burner?

A Chinese incense burner, also called a censer, is a bowl made to hold burning incense. Censers were crafted from bronze, copper, porcelain or stone and often filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils. Find an assortment of censers on 1stDibs.

How do I use an antique incense burner?

All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.

How do flowing incense burners work?

Flow incense burners work because of a hole drilled into incense cones. They direct the smoke produced by the cone downward, allowing it to form visually appealing plumes along the burners. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage incense burners.

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Copalera Contemporary Resin and Brass Incense Burners by ACOOCOORO

$308 / set

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Copalera Contemporary Resin and Brass Incense Burners by ACOOCOORO

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Located in Mexico City, MX

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$1,895 / set

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in

Cast Brass Engraved Brazier Box with Pierced Charcoal Tray, North India

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

was used to gently warm rooms, perfume garments with aromatic wood or resin, or as a portable incense

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Contemporary Mayan Stone Incense Burners by ACOOCOORO —COPALERA N.° 4

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Contemporary Mayan Stone Incense Burners by ACOOCOORO —COPALERA N.° 3

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Questions About Resin Incense Burner

What are incense burners called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Incense burners go by a few different names; censer, thurible, perfume burner or a pastille burner. They’re all used for burning perfume in some solid form and vary in size, shape, appearance and purpose. They’ve often been used in religious ceremonies and for special occasions. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
What is a Chinese incense burner?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Chinese incense burner, also called a censer, is a bowl made to hold burning incense. Censers were crafted from bronze, copper, porcelain or stone and often filled with dried aromatic plants and essential oils. Find an assortment of censers on 1stDibs.
How do I use an antique incense burner?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
All incense burners work roughly the same, whether antique or contemporary. Usually the incense is placed inside the burner and lit, then a lid may be lowered, if there is one. The smoke will then filter out through holes in the lid. Shop a range of antique and modern incense burners on 1stDibs.
How do flowing incense burners work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Flow incense burners work because of a hole drilled into incense cones. They direct the smoke produced by the cone downward, allowing it to form visually appealing plumes along the burners. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of antique and vintage incense burners.