25 Candleholders: Modern Flames with a Mythic Edge

Handcrafted 3D-printed sand candleholders blend ancient materials with modern technology. Created by Barcelona-based designer Francesc Gasch, these minimalist pieces showcase intricate curves only possible through innovative sand printing techniques. The raw, natural texture of mineral-rich sand captures candlelight beautifully while demonstrating exceptional durability through digital manufacturing.

Introducing FADO by Joana Teixeira, a minimalist candleholder where form meets function to mark time’s passage. Two perfectly joined geometric shapes create an artisanal platform that transforms candlelight into a contemplative experience. Each piece is handcrafted by skilled artisans, making it both a sculptural object and a meditation on time’s eternal flow.

The Marañón Candleholder by Vale Ro artfully reimagines the female form in sculptural ceramic, featuring three candle placements. This striking piece celebrates the raw beauty and authenticity of womanhood through its minimalist, unadorned design. Handcrafted to highlight natural curves and intimate details, it transforms from functional candleholder to powerful artistic statement about female identity.

The Perch Candleholder by Tête Studio draws inspiration from Noguchi’s sculptural forms, featuring minimalist curves designed to perfectly cradle the Alight Candle. Crafted in unlacquered brass that develops a rich patina over time, this striking piece comes in three complementary heights for versatile styling.

The Ca_01 candelabra by Leo Maher transforms Mediterranean terracotta brick remnants into a sculptural lighting piece. This unique design combines ground terracotta, polished by natural erosion, with concrete and a lost-wax cast bronze spike. Internal metal armature ensures durability while celebrating the raw beauty of reclaimed materials.

WANAS Attakai Candle Holders cast a serene glow that creates an intimate ambiance for gatherings and quiet moments. These teak holders accommodate both candles and tea lights, crafted with refined details that catch and reflect light. The floating illumination effect enhances any room’s atmosphere while maintaining clean, minimalist design.

WKND Lab’s handcrafted candle sconce combines traditional brass metalwork with custom-developed cotton rope and viscose casing. Inspired by the aubergine knot-making tradition symbolizing family prosperity, each piece features brass components expertly turned by a 45-year veteran craftsman. The unique rope design pays homage to cultural knot-making techniques while creating a contemporary lighting solution.

Steven Totin’s Cascade Candlesticks showcase stack-laminated cherry wood craftsmanship through flowing, organic silhouettes. Each handcrafted piece features the wood’s signature warm reddish tones and unique grain patterns, ideal for both decorative display and functional lighting. These versatile candlesticks bring natural, rustic elegance to any tablescape while creating an inviting ambiance.

Chamber by Brutwax is a brutalist concrete candleholder designed to create diffused illumination through a concealed tealight design. Each sculptural piece can be positioned horizontally or vertically, allowing the raw concrete form to cast warm, ambient light across interior spaces. This versatile holder merges pure functionality with architectural simplicity.

The Anicca Vanitas Collection by Luca Gruber candlestick transforms candlelight into a mindful ritual of impermanence. Part of a broader wellness collection including vases and incense holders, this sculptural piece invites reflection through its thoughtful design. The candlestick merges functional lighting with meditative purpose, creating a sensory experience that honors fleeting moments.

STUDIO VON SCHOENEBECK’s wooden candleholders embrace ancient Japanese charring techniques to create uniquely weathered surfaces. Each piece tells its own story through intentionally burnt markings, inspired by the natural interaction between candlelight and wood. This artisanal collection transforms a functional lighting vessel into a meditation on fire’s transformative power.

Vilius Dringelis’s innovative candleholder transforms urban detritus into collectible design pieces through digital fabrication. Inspired by a kebab wrapper found near the European Parliament in Brussels, this piece combines modern technology with found object impressions. Each candleholder tells a unique story of urban archaeology while showcasing the intersection of digital craft and street-level inspiration.

This wall-mounted candleholder by Catrinel Sabaciag features dichroic acrylic that creates dynamic color-shifting shadows, inspired by the fluid movement of candlelight. Each piece pairs a unique handcast Jesmonite base with blaze-filtered acrylic displaying blue-orange hues. Designed for 20mm stick candles, it doubles as wall art through its innovative mounting system.

Buds by Deya features spherical glass forms that create an elegant but whimsical candlestick design. Crafted to cast soft illumination, the holder’s fluid silhouette adds playful sophistication to table settings and interior spaces. Its warm, distinctive character transforms everyday candlelight into an enchanting experience.

The Halo by Nama Home features a bold spherical silhouette inspired by angelic iconography. This modern candleholder doubles as a striking sculptural piece, bringing understated elegance to both indoor and outdoor spaces. Its distinctive ring design transforms candlelight into a celestial display.

Spegla by Jochen Lavéno Mangelsdorff is a striking two-sided mirror with an integrated candleholder, crafted from premium K9 crystal and precision-cut mirror glass. Designed to transform candlelight into a dynamic visual experience, this Swedish-made piece plays with light in captivating ways—reflecting ambient illumination when unlit and radiating a mesmerizing glow when the candle is lit.

This handcrafted red glass candleholder by Studio DO features natural variations in color, from warm reds to touches of black and white. Chipped from a larger glass form, its raw crystalline surface creates natural shine and texture. When lit, the vibrant glass transforms candlelight into a warm, atmospheric glow.

ANDEAN x Museo Casa del Alabado’s ceramic candleholder draws inspiration from El Absoluto, an ancient six-faceted monolith. Each piece features rich black or dark green glazing with gold luster accents, translating pre-Columbian artistry into modern design. Part of a limited edition collaboration with Ecuador’s prestigious pre-Columbian art museum, these holders include ivory wax candles.

HYPOTHETIC OBSIDIAN candleholders by Lucile Gracile explore universal themes of mortality and spiritual transition through white stoneware and metallic glazing. Part of a series examining funeral rites and afterlife beliefs, these pieces transform contemplation of life’s finality into sculptural lighting vessels.

The Terrazo Candle Holder Nu by Assimply Studio showcases sustainable design through crushed recycled ceramics, glass, and Beige Bahia marble aggregates. Part of the NU collection exploring raw material aesthetics, this four-candle holder features clean lines inspired by 1960s space age aesthetics and scale. Each piece includes four custom candles that complement its dystopian-influenced design.

The “Altar” collection triple candleholder by Polen Ceramic Studio combines handcrafted artistry with functional design. This sculptural piece features three candle supports that create ambient illumination while serving as a distinctive decorative accent. Each handmade holder brings artisanal authenticity to interior spaces.

This matte crystal glass candleholder by Tanja Pak captures the essence of rippling water through its gently rocking semicircle design. When touched, the solid cast form creates dynamic light patterns that mimic expanding water circles. The piece transforms candlelight into an ever-changing display of concentric illumination.

The ‘Ad-i-tive’ candleholders by Sjang Niederwieser merge 3D printing with hand-sculpting techniques. Crafted from high-performance PLA and finished with hand-molded polymer clay, each piece showcases the intersection of digital precision and artisanal craftsmanship. These unique holders demonstrate how traditional and modern manufacturing methods can create distinctive functional art.

This ceramic candleholder by Bar Bergman is a bold exploration of form and artistry. Each finger is sculpted by hand and then arranged into a dynamic, layered structure, with three tiers inspired by the blooming process of flowers. Maximalist and radical in its design, the piece pushes boundaries, transforming the functional into a statement of organic movement and expressive creativity.

Sermon Verdigris by Studio Aristotelis Barakos is a limited-edition brass candleholder featuring a distinctive patina that transitions from deep black to sea-green. Drawing inspiration from Brutalist architecture, its three symmetrical tubes create a solemn presence, while the verdigris finish echoes ancient underwater discoveries. Created in Athens, this piece joins the Sermon collection alongside brushed and black patinated brass versions.