24 products

24 products


Marble Candle Holders & Hand-Carved Stone Stands

Candlelight and marble were made for each other. Stone picks up warm light at its edges and holds it, and the translucency at the thin edges of alabaster means a lit candle makes the holder itself glow rather than just sit beside the flame.

Practical advantages

Weight is the underrated feature. A marble holder does not tip when someone reaches across the table, and it will not scorch, warp, or discolour the way wood and resin do. Wax lifts off cleanly once cool — no solvents needed.

Styling

Odd-numbered groupings at varying heights read better than matched pairs. On a dining table, keep the flame either below eye level or well above it so guests can see each other across it. Lattice-carved holders throw patterned shadow onto the surrounding surface, which works particularly well against a plain wall.