Description
Patty is a stoneware tealight holder in beige, shaped as a small pedestal: a round cup for the candle sits on a slim stem that flares out into a wide, flat foot. The cup is pierced all the way round with a band of diamond cut-outs, set between two rows of small round holes, so it reads as a piece of openwork pottery even before the candle is lit. It stands 12cm tall and 8cm across, and at 0.23KG it has a reassuring weight in the hand without being heavy. Stoneware is a dense, hard-fired ceramic, which is what gives a piece like this its solid, settled feel.
Light a tealight inside and the glow spills out through the diamonds and the small round holes. That makes it a natural choice for a mantelpiece, a windowsill, a bookshelf or a low side table, and the stem raises the candle to a height where the pattern of light is easy to see. It is small enough to tuck beside books and ornaments, and a few grouped together along a sideboard make a low, glowing line for an evening at home. It suits anyone drawn to natural materials and a textured look: rattan, weathered wood, linen and stone all sit comfortably next to it, and it is a small gift for a friend who loves candlelight.
The holder is 100% stoneware throughout, and its surface is speckled and mottled, the beige deepening in places across the stem and the rim of the cup. The cut-outs pierce the full wall of the cup, so the lit candle sits in plain view behind the pattern. For the best effect, place it at eye level or a little lower, on a plain wall shelf or bare wood, where both the speckled finish and the openwork read clearly. The styling props shown are not included.
Specification
| Height |
12cm |
| Diameter |
8cm |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Beige |
| Weight |
0.23KG |
Frequently Asked
Of what material is it made?
It is made of 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired ceramic that gives the holder a solid feel at 0.23KG.
How big is the tealight holder?
It is 8cm across and 12cm tall, with the round candle cup set on a slim stem and a wider flared foot.
Does the candlelight show through the pattern?
Yes. The cup is pierced with diamond cut-outs and rows of small round holes, so a lit tealight inside glows out through the openwork.
What colour is it?
It is beige, with a speckled, mottled surface whose tone deepens in places across the cup and the stem.
Where does it look best?
It sits well on a mantelpiece, a windowsill or a side table, and a few grouped together make a low, glowing line of light for an evening.