Votive Holders

With a candle holder, it all comes down to the glass: its height, tint and pattern shape the light more than the form of the piece itself. Our designs range from small glasses of seven or eight centimeters, set out in a row, to pieces of twenty to thirty centimeters, plain or patterned.

What the glass does to the light

Clear, plain glass shows the whole flame and gives a bright, direct light. Tinted glass filters and softens it, which suits a bedroom well. Worked glass, with diamond patterns or raised details, breaks up the light and casts a pattern onto the surface around it. Look at the tint of the glass as much as its silhouette.

Small sizes work in a series

A single small candle holder gets lost on a large table. Line up several, or group them in threes, and the light becomes a line instead of a point. A tall glass does the opposite: it stands alone. The height appears in the product name, and that's the figure to compare.

Tealight or pillar candle

Small glasses take a tealight, the simplest and most stable option. Tall glasses call for a pillar candle, set well down at the bottom, with its flame kept away from the sides. A flame too close to the glass blackens it: a sign that the candle is too large for this candle holder.

Frequently asked questions

How do I clean blackened glass?

With warm soapy water, once the glass has cooled completely, then dry it right away to avoid marks. A cloth wrapped around a handle reaches the bottom of narrow glasses.

Where should I place a large candle holder?

On a console, a sideboard or a mantel, somewhere no one will brush against it in passing. On a dining table, choose small sizes, which let guests see each other across the table.

Why does the same design come in several heights?

Because each size has its own product page. The design of the glass is identical, only the height changes.