candleholder
Flame's resting place
A candleholder is a device designed to hold a candle upright while it burns.
The term covers everything from simple saucers to elaborate candelabras.
She placed the taper in a brass candleholder.
Candlestick is a near-synonym, though candleholder tends toward the generic.
Sacred ritual table
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- sacredWorthy of reverence
- offeringSomething presented or given
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
devotion · worship · prayer · meditation · shrine · vigil · memorial · menorah
Supporting bottom structure
Multi-branched candle stand
- lanternEnclosed portable light
- votiveOffered in devotion
- taperNarrow gradually toward point
- pillarUpright architectural support
tealight · wall-mounted · freestanding · hurricane · chamberstick · candelabrum · single · tiered
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- ceramicFired clay material
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- wrought-ironHammered malleable iron
- silverLustrous white precious metal
crystal · porcelain · pewter · bronze · copper · wood · marble · terracotta
Steady, soft light
- warmthHeat you feel
- flickerUnsteady, brief light
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
atmosphere · cozy · softness · mood · serenity · tranquility · relaxation · shimmer
Decorative table focal point
- mantelDecorative hearth shelf
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
- accentRegional speech pattern
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
display · aesthetic · vase · arrangement · styling · shelf · dining · decorative
altar
Sacred ritual table
blessing · devotion · worship · prayer · meditation · shrine · vigil · memorial · menorah · kinara
base
Supporting bottom structure
mount · pedestal · cradle · spike · cup · grip · rest · stem · arm · platform
candelabra
Multi-branched candle stand
pillar · tealight · wall-mounted · freestanding · hurricane · chamberstick · candelabrum · single · tiered · hanging
brass
Copper-zinc metal mixture
- ceramicFired clay material
- glassTransparent solid from sand
- wrought-ironHammered malleable iron
silver · crystal · porcelain · pewter · bronze · copper · wood · marble · terracotta · clay
glow
Steady, soft light
- warmthHeat you feel
- flickerUnsteady, brief light
- candlelightLuminescence from burning wick
intimacy · atmosphere · cozy · softness · mood · serenity · tranquility · relaxation · shimmer · twinkle
centerpiece
Decorative table focal point
ornamental · display · aesthetic · vase · arrangement · styling · shelf · dining · decorative · furnishing
antique
Old valued collectible
collectible · ornate · filigree · baroque · rococo · Edwardian · estate · period · classic · retro
- candleholderscandelabra, candelabrum, chamberstick, candlestand, pricket
- decorative metalworkcandelabra, door knocker, finial, trivet, lamp base
- candleswick, tealight, tealights, tea light, votive
- Middle Eastern DecorPersian carpet, Persian rug, kilim, prayer rug, divan
- lampstable lamps, floor lamps, table lamp, floor lamp, chandeliers
- ceramicspottery, porcelain, cup, bowl, plate
candleholdercandle
Wax stick with wick
taper · votive candle · tealight · taper candle · light source
candleholdercandle
Wax stick with wick
lamp · lantern · torch · light bulb · candle snuffer