What is a hurricane candle holder?

Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.

How tall should a candle holder be?

How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.

What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?

The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.

What can I use instead of a candle holder?

You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.

What are the candle holders in church called?

What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.

Do pillar candles need a holder?

Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.

What are those tall candle holders called?

What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.

What are vintage candle holders called?

What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.

What are glass candle holders called?

What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.

What are medieval candle holders called?

One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the different types of candle holders?

Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.

What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?

A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?

To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.

What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?

What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.

What are wall-mounted candle holders called?

A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.

Tealight Candle Holder

Copper Bath

Antique Candle Sconces

White Travertine Dining Table

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

European Studio Ceramicist, Tealight Candle Holder Shaped like the Moon

H 7.09 in Dm 6.7 in

Postmodern Carl Ojerstam IKEA Tealight Candle Holders Kagla Design Brushed steel

By Carl Öjerstam

Located in San Diego, CA

Carl Ojerstam IKEA Tealight Candle Holders, Kagla Design, a rare pair of collectible 1980s

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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Candlesticks

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Carl Ojerstam IKEA Tealight Candle Holders Kagla Design Brushed steel

H 10.5 in Dm 4 in

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Pottery

By RAAQUU

Located in Petaling Jaya, MY

Keihatsu 啓発 - Enlightenment Our Keihatsu tealight, candle and incense holder makes a perfect

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21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder - Obvara - Handmade Ceramic Pottery

H 2.36 in W 2.56 in D 2.95 in

Set of Three Pierced Turquoise Ceramic Tealight Candle Holders

By Lynne Meade Ceramics

Located in Oakland, CA

Inspired by Mid-Century Modern design, the pierced collection is wheel thrown and hand pierced stoneware with a turquoise crackle glaze. Small holes are created when the clay is stil...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...

Materials

Clay

Set of Three Pierced Turquoise Ceramic Tealight Candle Holders

H 5 in Dm 5 in

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Pottery

By RAAQUU

Located in Petaling Jaya, MY

Keihatsu 啓発 - Enlightenment Our Keihatsu tealight, candle and incense holder makes a perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder - Carbon Copper - Handmade Ceramic Pottery

H 2.36 in W 2.56 in D 2.95 in

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Pottery

By RAAQUU

Located in Petaling Jaya, MY

Keihatsu 啓発 - Enlightenment Our Keihatsu tealight, candle and incense holder makes a perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder - Smoked Raku - Handmade Ceramic Pottery

H 2.36 in W 2.56 in D 2.95 in

Keihatsu 2 Pack Raku Tealight Candle Holder, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Decor

By RAAQUU

Located in Petaling Jaya, MY

Keihatsu 啓発 - Enlightenment Our Keihatsu tealight, candle and incense holder makes a perfect

Category

2010s Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Keihatsu 2 Pack Raku Tealight Candle Holder, Obvara, Handmade Ceramic Decor

H 2.36 in W 2.56 in D 2.95 in

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder Half Copper Matte Handmade Ceramic Pottery

By RAAQUU

Located in Petaling Jaya, MY

Keihatsu 啓発 - Enlightenment Our Keihatsu tealight, candle and incense holder makes a perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder Half Copper Matte Handmade Ceramic Pottery

H 2.36 in W 2.56 in D 2.95 in

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder Full Copper Matte Handmade Ceramic Pottery

By RAAQUU

Located in Petaling Jaya, MY

Keihatsu 啓発 - Enlightenment Our Keihatsu tealight, candle and incense holder makes a perfect

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malaysian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Copper

Keihatsu Raku Tealight Candle Holder Full Copper Matte Handmade Ceramic Pottery

H 2.36 in W 2.56 in D 2.95 in

Maris Voltive - Candle Holder in brass with gold plated finishe

Located in Porto, PT

Introducing Maris, a distinctive and elegant tealight candle holder that exudes sophistication and

Category

2010s Portuguese Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Maris Voltive - Candle Holder in brass with gold plated finishe

H 0.56 in W 3.82 in D 0.67 in

Minimalist Candle Holder, Tealight

By Birgitte Due Madsen

Located in Lisbon, PT

pulled apart. LEVE candleholders are available in three sizes – for tealights, pillar candles and

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Candle Holder, Tealight

H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s

By Tapio Wirkkala, Iittala

Located in London, GB

Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, c. 1970 ‘Stellaria’ candle tealight holder Clear textured glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Blown Glass

‘Stellaria’ Candle Tealight Holder by Tapio Wirkkala for Iittala, 1970s

H 2.56 in Dm 4.14 in

Red Murano Tealight Holder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Italian red Murano glass tealight holder hand blown with bubbles inside the glass using

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Murano Glass

Red Murano Tealight Holder

H 3.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Seed Pod Tealight Holder - Matte Black

Located in Dunedin, NZ

Introducing our stunning 3-part Seed Pod Tealight Holder. Each pod is hand-cast, kiln-fired and

Category

2010s Candle Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Seed Pod Tealight Holder - Matte Black

H 6.3 in Dm 4.73 in

Minimalist Candle Holder - Pillar Candle

By Birgitte Due Madsen

Located in Lisbon, PT

pulled apart. LEVE candleholders are available in three sizes – for tealights, pillar candles and

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Candle Holder - Pillar Candle

H 7.09 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Minimalist Candle Holder, Block Candle

By Birgitte Due Madsen

Located in Lisbon, PT

pulled apart. LEVE candleholders are available in three sizes – for tealights, pillar candles and

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Marble

Minimalist Candle Holder, Block Candle

H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Yunta Black Marble & Brass Candle Holders

Located in Mexico City, MX

Indulge in the exquisite beauty of the Yunta Tealight Candle Holder, a true masterpiece of

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Yunta Black Marble & Brass Candle Holders

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in

Pilar Black Marble & Brass Candle Holders

Located in Mexico City, MX

Indulge in the exquisite beauty of the Yunta Tealight Candle Holder, a true masterpiece of

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pilar Black Marble & Brass Candle Holders

H 8.67 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Yunta Travertine Marble & Brass Candle Holders

Located in Mexico City, MX

Indulge in the exquisite beauty of the Yunta Tealight Candle Holder, a true masterpiece of

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Yunta Travertine Marble & Brass Candle Holders

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in

Pilar White Marble & Brass Candle Holders

Located in Mexico City, MX

Indulge in the exquisite beauty of the Yunta Tealight Candle Holder, a true masterpiece of

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pilar White Marble & Brass Candle Holders

H 8.67 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in

Yunta White Marble & Brass Candle Holders

Located in Mexico City, MX

Indulge in the exquisite beauty of the Yunta Tealight Candle Holder, a true masterpiece of

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

Yunta White Marble & Brass Candle Holders

H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 2.37 in

Seed Pod Tealight Holder - Gloss White with Copper Lustre

Located in Dunedin, NZ

Introducing our stunning 3-part Seed Pod Tealight Holder. Each pod is hand-cast, kiln-fired and

Category

2010s Candle Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Seed Pod Tealight Holder - Gloss White with Copper Lustre

H 6.3 in Dm 4.73 in

Tealight Holder Monkos in Shiny Brass by Jaime Hayon

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Milan, IT

Monkos is a tealight holder designed by Jaime Hayon, a tableware piece made to be remembered. The

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tealight Holder Monkos in Shiny Brass by Jaime Hayon

H 2.76 in Dm 3.15 in

Midcentury Brutalist Tealight Candle Screens in Blue Glass, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A set of sculptural candle-screens in pressed blue relief glass. Suitable for your inside window

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Glass

Midcentury Brutalist Tealight Candle Screens in Blue Glass, 1970s

H 4.73 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in

Set of 3 Sheath Tealight Holders by Henry Wilson

By Henry Wilson

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 3 Sheath Tealight Holders by Henry Wilson Dimensions: D 9 x H 11 cm (Dimensions may vary

Category

2010s Australian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Sheath Tealight Holders by Henry Wilson

H 4.34 in Dm 3.55 in

Handmade Set of 2 Tealight Holders in Satin Marble

By Fiammetta V.

Located in Carrara, IT

Set of 2 tealight holders in satin marble. Available in white Carrara, grey Bardiglio, black

Category

2010s Italian More Candle Holders

Materials

Marble

Handmade Set of 2 Tealight Holders in Satin Marble

H 1.58 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Minimal Tealight Holder, Varnished Brass

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

sizes of serving plates, bowls, champagne holders and candle holders of different sizes and is produced

Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Minimal Tealight Holder, Varnished Brass

H 1.97 in Dm 2.76 in

Tealight Holder Monkos in Shiny Silver-plated by Jaime Hayon

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Milan, IT

Monkos is a tealight holder designed by Jaime Hayon, a tableware piece made to be remembered. The

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Silver Plate

Tealight Holder Monkos in Shiny Silver-plated by Jaime Hayon

H 2.76 in Dm 3.15 in

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Tealight Holder, Varnished Silver Nickel Plated

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

sizes of serving plates, bowls, champagne holders and candle holders of different sizes and is produced

Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Round Tealight Holder, Varnished Silver Nickel Plated

H 1.97 in Dm 2.76 in

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp

By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Adorable and very rare candle holder, L163 candle holder by Hans-Agne Jakobsson Markaryd from the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd Candle Lantern Tealight Brass Glass White Lamp

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H 4.93 in Dm 4.73 in

Axi Tealight Pendants

By DESU DESIGN

Located in Bondville, VT

holder with depth and vibrancy that reflects a candle’s glow in strips and slivers. Conceived as the

Category

2010s American Minimalist Candle Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

Axi Tealight Pendants

H 12 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Tealight Holders, Nickel Silver Plated, Set of 2

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

sizes of serving plates, bowls, champagne holders and candle holders of different sizes and is produced

Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Tealight Holders, Nickel Silver Plated, Set of 2

H 1.97 in Dm 2.76 in

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Tealight Holders, Varnished Brass, Set of 2

By DAY Studio

Located in İstanbul, İstanbul

sizes of serving plates, bowls, champagne holders and candle holders of different sizes and is produced

Category

2010s Turkish Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern, Kubbe Minimal Tealight Holders, Varnished Brass, Set of 2

H 1.97 in Dm 2.76 in

Orrefors Carat Candle Holder Clear Small

By Lena Bergström

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

. The candle holder is suitable for tealight candles. Designed by Lena Bergström.

Category

2010s German More Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Orrefors Carat Candle Holder Clear Small

H 3.15 in Dm 3.27 in

Orrefors Carat Candle Holder Clear Medium

By Lena Bergström

Located in Wilkes Barre, PA

. The candle holder is suitable for tealight candles. Designed by Lena Bergström.

Category

2010s German More Candle Holders

Materials

Crystal

Orrefors Carat Candle Holder Clear Medium

H 3.66 in Dm 3.43 in

Pair of brass tealight holders in wine-red glass shades. Swedish design.

Located in Copenhagen, DK

A pair of brass tealight holders in wine-red glass shades. Swedish design. Approximately from the

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of brass tealight holders in wine-red glass shades. Swedish design.

H 10.24 in Dm 4.73 in

Tealight Holder Monkos in Brass with Black or White Outside by Jaime Hayon

By Jaime Hayon

Located in Milan, IT

Monkos is a tealight holder designed by Jaime Hayon, a tableware piece made to be remembered. The

Category

2010s Italian Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Tealight Holder Monkos in Brass with Black or White Outside by Jaime Hayon

H 2.76 in Dm 3.15 in

Brass Cast Kutch Tea-light Candle-holder

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, GB

Each of those original brass tealight holders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Brass Cast Kutch Tea-light Candle-holder

H 0.79 in Dm 3.35 in

Brass Cast Sun Tea-light Candle-holder

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, GB

Each of those original brass tealight holders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Brass Cast Sun Tea-light Candle-holder

H 0.79 in Dm 3.35 in

Cast Brass Leaf Tea-light Candle-holder

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, GB

Each of those original brass tealight holders is handmade individually. Cast and textured using

Category

2010s Indian Organic Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass Leaf Tea-light Candle-holder

H 0.79 in Dm 3.35 in

Scandinavian Glass Tealight, 1980s fInland

Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL

Scandinavian glass tealight made in the 1980s Beautiful tea light to place somewhere to create a

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Glass

Scandinavian Glass Tealight, 1980s fInland

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H 1.58 in Dm 3.94 in

Scandinavian Vintage Red Glass Brass Candle Holder 1960s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Red coloured glass candle holder of brass from the 1960s. Base of polished brass and tulip shaped

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Vintage Red Glass Brass Candle Holder 1960s

H 7.49 in Dm 3.75 in

Atélis Small - gold tea light candle holder in brass

Located in Porto, PT

presence. More than just a decorative element, Atelís Small serves as a perfect companion for tealights

Category

2010s Portuguese Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Atélis Small - gold tea light candle holder in brass

H 1.19 in Dm 1.58 in

Vintage candle holder in blue blown glass by Biot glassworks

By Biot

Located in AIGNAN, FR

Blue blown glass tealight holder by the Biot glassworks dating from the 1960s. Ideal for

Category

Mid-20th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Glass

Vintage candle holder in blue blown glass by Biot glassworks

H 6.5 in Dm 4.93 in

Set of 4 Black Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 black kubus T candle holders by Lassen Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 7 cm Materials: Metal

Category

2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Black Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Set of 4 White Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 white Kubus T candle holders by Lassen Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 7 cm Materials: Metal

Category

2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 White Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Set of 4 Grey Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 grey Kubus T candle holders by Lassen Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 7 cm Materials: Metal

Category

2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Grey Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Bohemian Czech Art Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Rudolf Jurnikl

By Rudolf Jurnikl, Rudolfova Hut

Located in Chicago, IL

circular indentation, and one side has a deeper and smaller indent for a single candle. A tealight may also

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

Bohemian Czech Art Glass Ice Cube Candle Holder by Rudolf Jurnikl

H 3.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

1970s "Sunflower" Glass Candle Holder by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden

By Kosta Boda, Göran Wärff

Located in Andernach, DE

Chunky crystal glass candle holder, candlestick by Göran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden in the 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Crystal

1970s "Sunflower" Glass Candle Holder by Goran Warff for Kosta Boda, Sweden

H 3.75 in Dm 3.94 in

Atélis Maxi - Gold candle holder, set of 6, made in brass

Located in Porto, PT

artisanal craftsmanship. Whether used as a standalone accent or to hold tealights, Atelís Maxi adds a touch

Category

2010s Portuguese Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Atélis Maxi - Gold candle holder, set of 6, made in brass

H 0.79 in Dm 2.37 in

Set of 4 Nickel Plated Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 nickel plated Kubus T candle holders by Lassen Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 7 cm Materials

Category

2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Nickel Plated Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Set of 4 Burnished Copper Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 burnished copper Kubus T candle holders by Lassen Dimensions: D 7 x W 7 x H 7 cm

Category

2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Burnished Copper Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Set of 4 Gold Plated Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 4 gold plated Kubus T candle holders by Lassen Dimensions: d 7 x w 7 x h 7 cm Materials

Category

2010s Danish Modern Candelabras

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Gold Plated Kubus T Candle Holders by Lassen

H 2.76 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Seed Pod Tealight Wreath, Matte Black and Copper Lustre

Located in Dunedin, NZ

accommodate 9-hour tealight candles, providing long-lasting illumination and enhancing the ambience of your

Category

2010s New Zealand More Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Seed Pod Tealight Wreath, Matte Black and Copper Lustre

H 6.3 in Dm 11.82 in

Seed Pod Tealight Wreath, Gloss White and Copper Lustre

Located in Dunedin, NZ

accommodate 12 x 4 or 9-hour tealight candles, providing long-lasting illumination and enhancing the ambience

Category

2010s New Zealand More Candle Holders

Materials

Porcelain

Seed Pod Tealight Wreath, Gloss White and Copper Lustre

H 6.3 in Dm 11.82 in

Swedish Bronze Candle Holder Pair with Red Glassdomes by Gnosjö Konstmide 1960s

By Gnosjö Konstsmide Rydahls Lamps

Located in Stockholm, SE

Lovely pair of copper and red coloured glass candle holders by Gnosjö Konstmide 1960s - Sweden

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Copper

Swedish Bronze Candle Holder Pair with Red Glassdomes by Gnosjö Konstmide 1960s

H 12.41 in Dm 3.75 in

Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, Tealight Lamp in Brass and Smoked Glass

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, a stand for tealights in brass and smoked glass. 1970s. Swedish

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Candle Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Agne Jakobsson, Sweden, Tealight Lamp in Brass and Smoked Glass

H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in

Gold Plated Tealight Candleholders by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden 1960s

By Pierre Forsell

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Originally designed as drinking cups/shot glasses these small beauties serve so well as tea light candleholders. They are made from gold plated metal and has a small blue unattribute...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Candle Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Gold Plated Tealight Candleholders by Pierre Forssell for Skultuna, Sweden 1960s

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H 1.26 in Dm 2.37 in

Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Tealight Candleholders by Hugo Asmussen

By Hugo Asmussen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A pair of organically shaped and heavy candleholders for tea lights. Made from 24 carat gold plated brass. Designed by Hugo Asmussen in Denmark during the 1970s and made by his own c...

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Danish Modern 24 Carat Gold Plated Tealight Candleholders by Hugo Asmussen

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H 1.19 in Dm 2.37 in

Candle Votive by Eaglador

By Eaglador

Located in London, GB

candle and lights up a room. It comes with a glass insert to hold a tealight candle.

Category

2010s English Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Candle Votive by Eaglador

H 27.56 in Dm 23.63 in

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Find many varieties of an authentic tealight candle holder available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every tealight candle holder was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage tealight candle holder now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the tealight candle holder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right tealight candle holder, those designed in Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one tealight candle holder that is appealing in its simplicity, but Georg Jensen, The Design Foundry and Jaime Hayon produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Tealight Candle Holder?

The average selling price for a tealight candle holder at 1stDibs is $97, while they’re typically $39 on the low end and $640 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right candle-holders for You

For centuries, candles have been used in religious ceremonies such as Hanukkah, provided light to work or read by and more. During meals, the soft glimmer of candles adds warmth to a dinner table that no lighting solution could possibly imitate. With the right antique or vintage candleholder, candles can elevate a table setting or just help support your efforts to create a romantic atmosphere in any room.

When you combine the distinctive glow of a candle with a candleholder that matches the color scheme and decor you’ve painstakingly put together, the result can feel like magic. Finding the candleholder that best meets your needs can be daunting because you’re essentially bringing a piece into your home that is as important as the candle itself. Unsurprisingly, venturesome designers over the years have crafted innumerable alternatives to the traditional form of candleholders, and today a broad array of these decorative objects can be found on 1stDibs, whether they’re 19th-century candleholders made of silver or sleek mid-century modern glass candleholders for an understated accent to your dining area.

Try a tabletop orb candleholder from Lynne Meade Ceramics for a distinctive interpretation of this long-loved furnishing. An alluring pair of Georg Jensen stainless-steel candleholders, featuring pronounced organic curves, or Art Nouveau–informed natural-world motifs, on the other hand, can bring a dose of sculptural elegance to your living room.

If you’re more inclined to opt for antique or vintage pieces, find a collection that includes everything from simple wood taper candleholders to elaborate candelabras of gilt bronze or cut glass on 1stDibs now.

Questions About Tealight Candle Holder

What is a hurricane candle holder?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Hurricane candle holders are glass cylindrical domes which go around a candle to protect the flame from getting doused. These candle holders can also be attached to the wall as a hurricane shade.
How tall should a candle holder be?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
How tall a candle holder should be depends on the size of the candle you’re using and the overall look of the room. Compared to a candle, a holder should be at least as tall. When choosing candle holders, choose ones that won’t obscure the view. For example, lower candlesticks and candelabras work best on dining tables because they allow you to see the person across from you. On 1stDibs, find a range of candle holders.
What is the difference between a candle stick and a candle holder?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
The difference between a candlestick and a candle holder is specificity. A candlestick is a tall turned decorative object typically used to display taper candles. Any object made specifically to hold candles is a candle holder. Candlesticks are candle holders, but there are other kinds, including tall shades called hurricanes and small cylindrical containers called votive cups. Shop an assortment of candle holders on 1stDibs.
What can I use instead of a candle holder?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
You can use a variety of materials instead of a candle holder to serve the purpose of an actual candle holder. Put pillar and votive candles on decorative plates or trays, or rest them on a decorative tile, coaster or wood slice. You can drop votives and tealights in shallow bowls, clay pots, wine glasses and other vessels. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of decorative accents.
What are the candle holders in church called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
What the candle holders in churches are called depends on the design. Column-like holders for single tapers are candlesticks, while multi-branched holders for tapers are candelabras. Small candle holders used for memorial candles are votive holders. Find a collection of candle holders on 1stDibs.
Do pillar candles need a holder?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Because pillar candle holders burn into themselves, they do not need a candle holder. But it makes sense to have a pillar plate at least to prevent wax residue from ending up on your furniture.
What are those tall candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
What tall candle holders are called varies. Holders intended for pillar candles are hurricanes and are often made of glass. Tall wood or metal candle holders for one taper are candlesticks, while ones with multiple arms that accommodate more than one taper are candelabras. On 1stDibs, find a collection of candle holders.
What are vintage candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.
What are glass candle holders called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
What glass candle holders are called depends on their design. Curvy clear glass shades used to cover pillar candles are hurricanes, while smaller glass holders with closed bottoms are votive or tealight cups. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique and vintage glass candle holders.
What are medieval candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
One of the most common candle holders in use during Medieval times was the simple candlestick. Today, antique candlesticks are sought after by art collectors and interior designers alike for their stylish versatility. On 1stDibs, shop a wide collection of antique and contemporary candlesticks from some of the world’s top sellers.
What are the different types of candle holders?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Some of the most common types of candle holders include candlesticks, candelabras, hurricanes and votive cups. A candlestick is a column-like holder for tapers, while a candelabra is a multi-armed taper holder with a single candlestick-like body. Hurricanes are tall round shades designed for pillar candles, and a votive cup is a small cylindrical holder for a votive candle or tealight. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of candle holders.
What is a candle holder with multiple arms called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
What is an old-fashioned candle holder called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
What an old-fashioned candle holder is called depends on its design. A tall holder meant for a single taper candle is a candlestick, while taper holders with arms that branch off a central column are candelabras. Shop a range of candle holders on 1stDibs.
What are wall-mounted candle holders called?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A wall-mounted candle holder is called a candle sconce or a wall sconce. Sconces come in a variety of colors and shapes, sure to suit any decor style. You’ll find a wide range of candle sconces in a variety of decor styles on 1stDibs.

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