After my recent post about colored battery-operated candles, many readers asked for suggestions on candleholders. Here’s a curated roundup of candleholders for tapers, votives, tealights, and pillars, plus styling ideas and source suggestions. Whether you collect antiques or prefer modern pieces, there are plenty of styles to inspire seasonal decorating.
Below you’ll find photos of a variety of candleholders and styling ideas. These picks are great for creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for fall and winter.
Candles and candleholders instantly set a cozy mood. Over the years I’ve gathered a mix of vintage and new pieces; secondhand marketplaces can be excellent places to find characterful items. Consider combining different textures—metal, wood, glass, and ceramic—to create layered displays that feel collected rather than matchy.
ENJOY!
Sources for above: A variety of brass, ceramic, wood, and novelty candleholders—brass candle holder, mint candle holder, ceramic candle holder, mouse candle holder (available at multiple retailers), white candle holder, hand-forged brass finish, floral designs, stoneware sets, speckled ceramic, and wrought-iron options. Also included are playful pieces like gold monkey taper holders.
More picks: Sets of brass taper holders, wood turned candlesticks, blue-and-white porcelain sets, low antiqued brass styles, gold sets, paired brass candlesticks, and dish-style holders. These are excellent for mixing heights and finishes to form layered tabletop arrangements.
Pillar candleholder options: Brass pillar stands, distressed terracotta, painted wood, mango wood sets, resin styles in turquoise, bronze finishes, distressed blue terracotta, and versatile metal sets available in multiple colors. For a whimsical touch, consider themed holders like gold bunnies.
Votive and tealight ideas: Rattan-wrapped votives, pewter and metal animal designs, colored glass votives, blue-and-white tealight holders, cane-wrapped styles, lantern-inspired tealight holders, and sets of amber glass votives. These smaller pieces are perfect for scattering across mantels, shelves, or as table accents.
Related reads: Why I Love Colored Candles in the Fall (and my favorite battery-operated picks) • 13 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like Fall