Bancroft Terracotta Candle Holder - Cream

This tall candle holder is made from terracotta and finished in a cream glaze, standing 33cm tall and 13.5cm across. Its outline is the reason to choose it: a slim neck built up in a stack of soft swells, a broad, angular body with a sharp ridge at its widest point, and a small flared foot. The glaze settles into a speckled, mottled surface with fine darker flecks, so the cream never reads as flat. Terracotta is a fired clay, and at 1KG this holder has a real weight in the hand; it feels like a substantial piece of pottery rather than a light ornament.

The opening at the top takes a taper candle, so it suits a mantelpiece, a sideboard, a console table or the centre of a dining table, anywhere you want height without bulk. At 33cm tall it lifts the flame well clear of the tabletop, and with a slim taper in place the whole piece reads from across the room. It works alone on a narrow shelf, or grouped with lower holders and bowls for a dinner or a long winter evening. Without a candle it still holds its own as a sculptural object among books and plants, which keeps it useful through the lighter months too.

The holder is made entirely of terracotta under its cream glaze. The maker notes that, due to the nature of the glaze, colour variations may occur, so the tone and the spread of speckle can differ a little from one holder to the next; we see that as part of its character rather than a flaw. The styling props shown are not included, the candles among them. To style it, pair it with a taper in a soft grey, sage or natural shade, and set the cream glaze against warm wood or pale stone, where the speckles show at their best.

What is the material of the candle holder?

It is made of 100% terracotta, a fired clay, and finished in a cream glaze with a speckled, mottled surface and fine darker flecks.

How tall is it?

It stands 33cm tall and measures 13.5cm across, so with a taper candle in place it gives real height on a mantelpiece or table.

What kind of candle does it take?

The opening at the top takes a taper candle, which stands upright from the narrow neck of the holder. Candles are not included.

Does the glaze vary from piece to piece?

Yes. The maker notes that, due to the nature of the glaze, colour variations may occur, so tone and speckle can differ slightly between holders.

How heavy is it?

It weighs 1KG, which gives it a substantial feel in the hand for a candle holder of its height and slim build.