Description
Eliot is a small candle holder in 100% stoneware, shaped as a calm face: two almond eyes, a long straight nose and a closed smile, all raised in relief from the body. A short, narrow neck rises from rounded shoulders and holds a single slim taper candle, so the flame sits where the crown of the head would be. The black surface is glossy yet pitted from neck to base, which catches the light unevenly and makes the colour read deep rather than flat. At 8.5cm long and 9cm tall it sits comfortably in one hand, and it weighs just 0.22KG.
Being so small, it is happiest where it can be seen at close range: a windowsill, a bedside table, a bookshelf or the end of a mantelpiece. Lit, it gives one upright flame above a little face, a gentle presence on a dining table or in a quiet corner of the living room through the darker months. Unlit, it holds its own as a small sculpture on a tray among books, ceramics and dried stems. It suits anyone who likes a touch of character in a room, and it makes a thoughtful small gift for a friend who collects ceramics.
The whole piece is stoneware, a clay fired at high temperature until it is hard and dense, which makes it a sturdy material for an everyday ornament. Its glossy sheen sits over a textured body, so the face changes as the light moves round it through the day. The styling props shown are not included, the candle among them. For styling, try it beside warm materials such as wood, rattan and brass, where the black stands out clearly, or group it with other small ceramics of varying heights on a sill or tray so the face becomes the point of interest.
Specification
| Length |
8.5cm |
| Height |
9cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Black |
| Weight |
0.22KG |
Frequently Asked
Which material is used for the Eliot candle holder?
It is made from 100% stoneware, a dense clay fired hard, with a glossy, textured black surface and a face raised in relief.
How big is the candle holder?
It is 8.5cm long and 9cm tall and weighs 0.22KG, so it is a small piece for a shelf, windowsill or bedside table.
What kind of candle does it take?
Its short, narrow neck holds one slim taper candle upright above the face. The width of the opening is not stated.
Is a candle included?
No. The candle holder comes on its own, and the candle and other styling props shown are not included.
Can I use it without a candle?
Yes. Unlit, its little face and glossy, pitted surface make it a small sculpture for a shelf, sill or tray among books and ceramics.