Guest Picks: Candleholders from Rustic to Resplendent
Give your pillars, votives and tea lights a setting that casts them in the most flattering light
Finding the proper home for your candles is half the battle when creating the perfect ambience. Here are 20 candleholder options for you as you look to brighten up your home (literally and figuratively, of course). These candleholders will make a statement, be it soft and demure or bold and beautiful. — Alison from Long Distance Loving
Jeweled Mercury Glass Votive Cups
These votive candleholders are easily the most festive you'll find in this ideabook. Pick and choose which colors you display, and you can make them last all winter.
Agatha Oval Mirror Taper Sconce
With an antiqued feel, this seemingly simple sconce is anything but. The light from the reflection will surely catch any passersby's eyes — and have them wishing for their own.
Axis Candleholder
Add some strands of tinsel, twigs of evergreen or sprinkles of confetti inside this tea light holder, and you have an instant party starter. The clear view will create an incredible illusion for everyone to enjoy.
Pier Hurricane
Fuss- and fancy-free, this candleholder could find a place in nearly every home. Buy it as a gift, or buy it for yourself — whatever you do, place it where you'd like subtle refinement in your home.
Glass Oriel Hurricane
Hexagons aren't just for geometry class these days. Case in point: This incredible piece can work double-duty holding candles or other fun trinkets you have acquired over the years.
Cut Glass Candlesticks
At first glance, these candlesticks may look like many you've seen before — that is, until you look closely at their beautiful details. Rimmed in antique silver, these mouth-blown candlesticks will blow ordinary out of the water.
Tate Glass/Wood/Steel Lantern
Rustic and nautical, this candleholder plays to my Ocean State sensibilities. Don't worry though, this beauty can be used outside of coastal areas for a simple yet polished feel.
Ous Hanging Candleholder
Hang these tea light pendants anywhere that needs an extra dose of pizzazz. The hammered metal is sure to create beautiful reflections in cozy and cavernous rooms alike.
Saal Wood Small Candleholder
For the ultimate rustic feel, place one (or more) of these candleholders on your holiday table or on your festive mantel. They will easily transition into January and beyond.
Clear Quartz Votive Holder
If you are going for more of an organic feel, this quartz taper holder is your ticket. You will dazzle your guests with the strike of a match.
Nate Berkus for Target Large Hurricane
Create a stunning tablescape with this rope-lined hurricane. Whether flanked by holiday greenery or left to stand alone, this candleholder will do its duty with perfection.
Prescott Lantern
Complete with clean lines and an unfettered view, this lantern is anything but boring. Whether it is hanging or standing free, you'll be pleased with your timeless purchase.
Adler Iron Candleholders
For the man in your life, these antler candlesticks may be the ticket to getting him to care about your decor. Give a nod to his outdoorsman sensibilities by choosing these for your table or mantel all year-round.
Mercury Glass Candleholder
Mercury glass popped up everywhere as I researched this ideabook. It's no wonder, considering it creates a versatile and gorgeous look. This pillar holder stood out for its simple design and admirable height.
Greenwich Flameless Candle Lantern
If you like the lantern look but want something a bit out of the box, this round casing is just the ticket. Polished but still a bit antiqued, this lantern would make a memorable impression.
Sammy Candleholder
Looking for a true statement piece? This large-scale candleholder will do the trick. Take your side table from boring to bold by incorporating this remarkable piece into your decor.
Silver Starfish Candleholders
The perfect addition to any beach house decor, these starfish candlesticks will be favorites for years to come. Use them to create the ideal ambience at dinner or over a glass of wine once the kids go to bed.
Verne Tall Taper Holder
This phenomenal candleholder will be the extraordinary piece that gets all your guests talking around the dinner table. With its unmistakable charm and unique features, these candlesticks win.
Parlor Smoke Hurricane
For this petite votive holder, the beauty goes much below the surface and into the incredible textured mercury glass. Add a few to your collection, and you will have a quick and easy upgrade in your hip pocket when surprise guests arrive.
Silver Rim Glass Hurricane
Pottery Barn has long been known for its refined and timeless pieces, but these new hurricane candleholders truly take the cake. Monogram them to make these hurricanes something everyone in your family will envy.
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