Description
Elef is a small standing reindeer made from stoneware, with a round hole in its back that holds a single candle. It is modelled with branching antlers, alert ears, a short tail and four sturdy legs, and carved vertical grooves run down its body and legs, set against a white surface with a fine speckle all over. It measures 17.5cm long, 8.5cm wide and 19cm tall, so it reads clearly on a windowsill or mantelpiece without taking over, and at 0.466KG it has a reassuring, solid weight when you pick it up.
We think of it as a Christmas piece first. Set it on a windowsill so the candlelight can be seen from outside on dark December evenings, place it along the mantelpiece, or stand it in the middle of the dining table for the festive meal. At 8.5cm wide it fits on a narrow ledge or shelf where a broader candle holder would not. It suits anyone who prefers a quiet, pared back look to bright tinsel, and because it is a characterful figure as well as a holder, it still looks good on the days the candle stays unlit. It also makes a thoughtful small gift for someone who loves to decorate for the season.
Stoneware is a dense clay fired at high temperature, which gives it a hard, durable body that feels substantial on a shelf. The carved grooves give the surface a tactile texture that catches the flicker of the flame, and the speckle softens the white so it never looks stark. The styling props shown are not included. For a simple winter scene, group Elef with a lantern, a few pine cones and some glass baubles on a windowsill, and let a candle rise from its back.
Specification
| Width |
8.5cm |
| Length |
17.5cm |
| Height |
19cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
White |
| Weight |
0.466KG |
Frequently Asked
What is the Elef candle holder made of?
It is made from 100% stoneware, a dense clay fired at high temperature, which gives it a hard, solid body and a weight of 0.466KG.
How big is it?
It is 17.5cm long, 8.5cm wide and 19cm tall, a compact size that sits easily on a windowsill, shelf or mantelpiece.
How many candles does it hold?
It holds one candle, in a round hole set into the middle of the reindeer's back.
What colour is it?
It is white, with a fine speckle across the whole surface and carved vertical grooves running down the body and legs.
Where does it look best?
It is made for Christmas decorating: on a windowsill, along a mantelpiece or in the middle of the dining table for the festive meal.