Alani Iron Christmas Tealight Holder - Gold

This is a tealight tree in iron. A single upright stem rises from a round, domed base, and slender curved arms sweep out on both sides, each one ending in a small cup that holds a tealight. A ring tops the stem like a star on a Christmas tree, and the cups climb in staggered tiers, so from across a room the whole outline reads as a fir. It stands 70cm tall and spreads 40.5cm across. The frame is 100% iron, finished in a gold lacquer with a softly worn, rubbed look rather than a high shine.

Its height suits a deep windowsill, where the lit cups are reflected in the glass after dark. It also suits the floor beside a fireplace, where it holds its own among wrapped presents. It makes a good alternative to a full tree in a hallway, a flat or a small sitting room, and it brings candlelight to a Christmas party, a quiet December evening or a winter gathering of friends. Because the cups sit on open arms rather than in a solid cluster, each flame stands apart, and the effect stays airy.

The frame is iron throughout, with a lacquer finish over the metal. It weighs 1.19KG, light enough to carry from the window to the hearth as the season goes on. Iron can rust where moisture is left on it, so a soft, dry cloth is the simplest way to keep the lacquer looking its best, and a dry cupboard suits it between Christmases. For the fullest look, fill every cup with a tealight. For a lighter outline, light only the upper tiers and let the gold arms carry the shape below. The styling props shown are not included.

What is this tealight holder made of?

It is made of 100% iron with a gold lacquer finish, so the frame is metal throughout, from the domed base to the ring at the top.

How big is the tealight tree?

It stands 70cm tall and measures 40.5cm across, so it suits a deep windowsill or a spot on the floor beside a fireplace.

Does it take tealights or taller candles?

It is made for tealights. Each curved arm ends in a small, shallow cup that holds a single tealight, rather than a spike or socket for a taller candle.

Are the tealights included?

No. The tealights and the other styling props shown are not included, so you will need to buy tealights separately to light it.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1.19KG, which is light enough to move easily between a windowsill, a hallway and the hearth over the Christmas season.

How should I clean it?

Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. It is iron with a lacquer finish, and iron can rust where moisture is left on it, so keep it dry and store it somewhere dry between seasons.