Description
These stoneware candle holders come as a set of two, and each one is a little hand-painted figure standing in front of its own upright candle socket. One wears a polka dot dress and has a pair of wings at its back; the other wears a striped jumper and boots, with a large star rising behind its head. Both have closed eyes, painted cheeks and a small heart for a mouth, and both stand on a round, flat base. They measure 10cm long, 6.5cm wide and 15cm tall, compact enough for a narrow shelf, and the 100% stoneware body gives them a solid, steady feel.
They are made for Christmas, for the weeks when candles come out every evening and the house fills up with greenery. Stand the pair on a sideboard, a mantelpiece or a windowsill shelf among baubles and pine sprigs, or put one at each end of a festive table. Each socket is made for a slim taper candle, the tall, narrow kind. Their storybook faces make them a cheerful gift for someone who decorates with a sense of fun, and because there are two, you can keep them side by side as a pair or give each its own spot in a different room.
The finish is hand painted over the stoneware, and the surface has a gloss that catches the candlelight. Stoneware is a dense clay fired at a high temperature. Hand painting by its nature leaves small differences, so the dots, stripes and faces on your pair may vary a little from piece to piece, and that is part of the charm. The candles and other styling props shown are not included. For a fuller display, group the two with plain taper candles of a few different heights, so the figures stand in front of a row of flames.
Specification
| Width |
6.5cm |
| Length |
10cm |
| Height |
15cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Finish |
Handpaint |
| Weight |
0.2KG |
Frequently Asked
What are these candle holders made of?
They are made of 100% stoneware with a hand-painted finish, so every figure, dot and stripe is painted on by hand.
How big are the candle holders?
They measure 10cm long, 6.5cm wide and 15cm tall, a compact size that sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, windowsill or narrow shelf.
What kind of candle do they take?
Each holder has an upright socket made for a slim taper candle, the tall, narrow kind. The candles themselves are not included with the set.
What is included in the set?
You receive two candle holders: a winged figure in a polka dot dress and a figure in a striped jumper with a large star behind its head.
Are the two candle holders the same?
No. They share the same stoneware and hand-painted finish, but each has its own figure, one with wings and the other with a star.