Candles & Candle Holders

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of candles and candle holders are available?

  The assortment includes several distinct formats, so it helps to match the candle shape to the holder style. You’ll find candles such as taper candles, pillar candles, tealights, and filled votives, along with candle holders made for different silhouettes and tabletop looks.

  • Taper candles are slim and elongated for classic candle holders and candelabras.
  • Pillar candles are wider freestanding candles that pair with pillar candle holders.
  • Tealights and votives suit smaller accents, layered centerpieces, or clustered lighting.
  • Menorahs and candelabras add more structured multi-candle presentation.

  Choosing the right format starts with pairing candle diameter and height to the holder’s opening and scale.

• What is the difference between taper candles and pillar candles?

  Taper candles and pillar candles create different looks and usually need different support. Taper candles are narrow and vertical, while pillar candles are broader and more substantial, making each one better suited to a different style of display.

  • Taper candles are designed for taper candle holders or candelabras.
  • Pillar candles work with pillar candle holders or other stable, flat-based displays.
  • Tapers give place settings and dining tables a more refined, linear look.
  • Pillars create a fuller centerpiece effect and work well as standalone accents.

  If you’re styling a table, use taper candles for height and pillar candles for visual weight.

• How do candle sizes and shapes affect the look of a table setting or room?

  Candle size and shape change both the visual balance and the type of display you can create. Taller, slimmer candles draw the eye upward, while shorter or wider candles add fullness and work well in clustered arrangements.

  • 10" and 12" tapers add noticeable height to dining tables and mantels.
  • Tiny taper formats create a more delicate, scaled-down look.
  • Tealights and votives are useful for layering soft candlelight across a table.
  • Wider candle forms feel more grounded in centerpieces and side-table displays.

  For a balanced setup, keep candle height in proportion to the table, mantel, or entry surface.

• Which candle holder materials are available, and how do they change the look?

  Candle holders in this assortment come in materials including metal, brass, glass, ceramic, iron, stainless steel, and enamel on steel. The material mainly affects the overall style, from polished and classic to more casual or decorative.

  • Brass and other metal finishes often create a classic, dressed-up tabletop look.
  • Glass adds a lighter visual presence around candles and centerpieces.
  • Ceramic can feel softer and more decorative in everyday settings.
  • Iron and enamel on steel bring a more structured, substantial appearance.

  If you’re mixing pieces, choose a holder material that works with your serveware and table décor.

• What care requirements should I consider when shopping for candles?

  Care starts with the candle type and the materials around it. Wax candles may leave drips or residue, while metal, glass, and ceramic holders can have different cleanup needs depending on their finish and how the candle is used.

  • Trim or replace candles as needed to keep the display neat.
  • Check holder openings so taper candles sit securely and upright.
  • Remove cooled wax carefully from candle holders before storing.
  • Decorative centerpieces and cloches may need gentler cleaning than plain holders.

  If you plan to reuse candle holders often, simpler shapes are usually easier to wipe clean between gatherings.