Candle Holders

Glass pewter candle holders
Glass pewter candle holders

Candles and candle holders go hand-in-hand. You cannot have the one without the other. One can single out a candle fanatic by their collection of candle holders. This is why most candle lovers are also avid collectors of unique and antique candle holders. Candle holders can be made from a range of materials and in many shapes and designs to suit just about any type of occasion, from partylite candle holders, to glass candle holders and crystal candle holders, to wall candle holders, to metal candle holders. Then there is also the hanging candle holder, and the floor-standing wrought iron candle holder.

There are many types of candle holders are available on the market these days, including:

  • The pewter candle holder – with its classical elegance these are ideal for taper candles.
  • Crystal candle holders – these are also ideal for taper candles.
  • Brass candle holders – ideal as fireplace mantle pieces and bedside tables.
  • The glass candle holder – ideal to creating artistic and unusual designs.
  • Low cost synthetic candle holders – ideal for camping and outdoor purposes.
  • Wall candle holders – ideal for those who do not want to be tabletop bound and tied with their interior décor and designs.
  • Candle plates, candle bowls, candle boats – ideal for floating candles – a great idea when entertaining and soft light is required.
  • Wooden candle holders – these are ideal for those who need to make a statement.

Whatever your scene and whatever type of person you are; whether you want to make a statement or quietly agree, the choice of candle holder that you make can literally be an extension of your personality. It can say many things without having to make use of words. Have fun in browsing and selecting your ideal type of candle holder to host your handmade candles.

There are also candle holders that are designed to suite specific types of candles, such as the votive candle holder, the unity candle holder and the pillar candle holder. These are ideal for the candle maker who makes novelty candles and who wants to turn his or her candle making craft into a business. There are many candle specific candle holders that are available on the market, including:

  • Votive candle holders – which are meant votive candles.
  • Unity candle holders – which can also be used as Wedding candle holders.
  • Pillar candle holders – ideal to display candles on fireplace mantle pieces and dining tables.
  • Wedding candle holders – ideal for displaying the unity candles that has become synonymous with wedding occasions.
  • The taper candle holder – which includes the classical pewter candle holder that is commonly used to display and burn taper candles.
  • Christmas candle holders – ideal making that memorable Christmas occasion and creating the perfect ambience in which to celebrate.

Whatever type of candle you need a candle holder for, and whatever candle holder style you want, feel free to make use of the shopping links on this page to help you in your decision.