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Display your candles in style and elevate your dining table. Coastal Candle Holders
Get ready to elevate your candle game – literally. Candle holders, candlesticks and candelabras are an instant way to add ambience and character to your home, whether as a formal dining table centrepiece or pretty mantelpiece decoration.
So if you need a new home for your favourite colourful candles or want to impress next time you host dinner, look no further than our curated selection of the hottest candle holders to buy right now.
Most candle holders are designed to hold narrow dinner candles or taper candles, although some also fit tealights or chunky pillar candles. Lanterns are great if you might want to place it outside or near a doorway, as they will prevent your candle from blowing out in any breezes.
To secure a dinner candle into a candle holder or candelabra, melt the bottom of the candle slightly and drip some of its hot wax into the holder. Put the candle in and hold it in place for a few seconds until the wax cools. Remember to always put out candles before they have burnt down to two centimetres away from the holder.
If you go for a coloured candle holder, consider picking a contrasting shade of candle for a fun, eclectic effect.
A candelabra is a type of candle holder with multiple arms – think Lumière in Beauty and the Beast – that is traditionally used at the centre of a dining table for formal meals. A candle holder is anything that holds a candle, including candlesticks (which often have sharp points to secure a candle in place), tealight holders and candelabras.
Candle holders come in all shapes and sizes: from classic gold candelabras which hold multiple candles to wooden stands for chunky pillar candles.
When choosing what type of candle holder to go for, consider how you will use it. Candelabras and taller candlesticks will elevate a dinner setting and create a sense of occasion. Their height means they won't get in the way of conversation whilst casting an ambient glow over your guests, or pick glass candlesticks to avoid obstructing anyone's view across the table.
If you want to create a cosy atmosphere in your living room, opt for single candle holders that are easy to move around or a pillar candle holder. Some sculptural candle holders will look good even without candles in as statement pieces on shelves or coffee tables.
When grouping candle holders on a shelf or mantelpiece, look for different heights and aim to position them in odd numbers. You can go for different shapes and sizes, but pick a unified colour palette, material or aesthetic to tie the look together.
From bright, statement candlesticks and classic candelabras to versatile lanterns and pared-back glass holders, we've hand picked our 17 favourite candle holders – there's something for all tastes, budgets and occasions.
You can rely on Graham and Green for colourful, eclectic accessories. Mix and match these fun bubble candle holders for maximum impact.
These candlesticks are full of vintage charm. Sold in a trio of different heights, they are a ready-made dinner party showstopper – just pop in dinner candles in a classic colour like red or cream and you're good to go.
With gorgeous curves and an undulating rim, this candle holder will become a staple on your dining table. It's a bestseller too.
Bold, contemporary, and with a gorgeous blue glaze, this arched candle holder is ticking all the style boxes. When it's not in use, place it on the mantel or sideboard and use as an ornament.
Splatterware is everywhere right now, so why confine this colourful trend to tableware? These ceramic candle holders, available in different heights and colours, will add a vibrant nod to the trend.
Oliver Bonas' new collection of bright jewelled candleholders is giving us a serious nostalgia hit in the best possible way. This clever design even flips over, so you can fit a tall dinner candle on one side and a tealight on the other.
This sleek black candelabra would fit perfectly into a minimalist or Scandi-inspired scheme – plus it's incredible value. What better way to impress guests.
These sweet little candle holders from H&M are so versatile: pop in a taper candle or tealight, stack them up and place on a coffee table, shelf or breakfast tray. And at just £3.99 each, you can afford to dot them all around your home.
Live out all your period drama fantasies with Nkuku's antique-style single candle holders, complete with handle and drip tray. Keep one on your bedside table so you can pretend you read by candlelight – or in case of power cuts!
We love a sculptural candlestick, and this design from H&M will look just as good on a mantelpiece display when not in use.
Reclaimed wood adds a homely, rustic touch to this multi-candle holder, which would look great along a windowsill or mantelpiece through autumn and winter, or as a centrepiece when entertaining.
Bias Editions' wiggle candlestick has become something of a modern cult classic, and for good reason. They come in a selection of heights and different coloured powder-coated steel finishes, so we'd recommend mixing a few for an eclectic look.
How fun is this gold octopus from Rockett St George, the home of quirky décor? We're obsessed. Top with brightly coloured candles in a rainbow of shades.
Keep it classic with this tactile, chunky wooden candle holder from M&S, which is the perfect size for a pillar candle to create a cosy, inviting feel.
For the ultimate romantic table setting, look no further. This whimsical candelabra features a branch and bird design straight from a fairy tale – perfect for creating the wow factor when entertaining.
The White Company is our go-to brand for understated luxury, and these elegant glass candle holders are no exception. We'd layer them with neutral table linen and some pretty flowers in bud vases.
For a cosy look, pick a lantern like this brass one from La Redoute. The candle's flame will flicker and glow in the glass, and you can even place on a doorstep or porch to light your entrance for a special occasion.
These artisan-blown glass candle holders will create an effortless, laid-back vibe – and they're available in a selection of shapes and heights.
Our top pick for outdoor dining or an inviting tablescape, these glass candle holders are curvaceous and colourful. Mix and match different colours with pastel dinner candles.
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