What are candle holders made out of? What styles do they come in?

Common choices for candle holders include glass, iron, brass, silver, and pewter. More unique offerings involve quartz and amethyst stones, deer antlers, and pinecones. If a material is heat resistant, it is a possible choice for a candle holder.

 

Styles of candle holders are endless, ranging from simple to sassy to sophisticated. Here are a few ideas of how candle holders can be found, but this list is by no means all-inclusive. If you don’t see something here that meets your decorative goals, then do some creative searching—your item is probably out there!

·        Basic—These include simple glass, plain brass or pewter, and basic porcelain. Glass candle holders are typically found in clear or cobalt blue, but are available in many other colors as well. Glass with etched designs or flared edges falls into this category also. Common designs include the flower pot shaped holder, simple aluminum travel tins, and long or short stemmed brass candlesticks.

·        Decorative—These provide a bit more visual pomp to your candle setting. Decorative candle holders can be found with a renaissance-feel, or a more recent antiquity appeal. Wrought iron candle holders can be shaped with an artistic flair and designed for either a flat surface, or a wall-hanging. Some word descriptors that fall in the decorative category include old-fashioned, Windsor, cadet, and floral lattice.

·        Novelty—The sky is the limit here. Candle holders can be found to match any event or holiday. They come with a variety of designs printed on them like hearts, shamrocks, leaves, baby-shower themed, and more. You can find candle holders in the shape of a jack-o-lantern, a Christmas tree, dragons, frogs, and the sun. If the rustic look is more your style, there are candle holders made out of actual deer antlers and tree bark. Asian decorating is also a popular look for candle holders and you can find Japanese lanterns and Chinese mosaic lamp candle holders.

·        Specialty—Menorahs and wedding unity candle holders are the two most common specialty types.