Description
This is a pair of stoneware candle holders shaped as two spotted big cats, each carrying a petal-shaped cup on its back to hold a taper candle. One lies stretched out with its front paws forward and its tail curled against its side; the other stands on all four legs with its head turned. The lying cat is 14cm long, 7cm wide and 8.5cm tall, and the standing cat is 18cm long, 7.5cm wide and 13.5cm tall, so their two candles sit at different heights when grouped. They are made of stoneware and come as a set of two in a multicoloured finish, with dotted coats and a mottled petal cup on each.
Grouped together, they suit a side table, a mantelpiece or the centre of a dining table, where the taller cat lifts its candle clear of the smaller one. They work as well apart: one on a bookshelf, the other on a windowsill or a hall console. At 7cm and 7.5cm wide, each has a narrow footprint that fits on a tray or a crowded shelf among books and vases. The look suits a living room with plenty of colour, or a supper with friends when you want the table to raise a smile. They also make a cheerful housewarming or birthday present for anyone who likes animals around the house.
Stoneware is a dense, hard-wearing ceramic fired at high temperature, which gives each piece a solid, reassuring weight in the hand. The coats carry an all-over pattern of dots, while the petal cups have a mottled finish, so each holder looks good whether its candle is lit or not. We like them with plain taper candles in a single shade so the dotted coats and petal cups stay the focus, and leave the standing cat a little space in front so its pose reads clearly. The styling props shown are not included.
Specification
| Holder 1 |
Width 7cm, Length 14cm, Height 8.5cm |
| Holder 2 |
Width 7.5cm, Length 18cm, Height 13.5cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Weight |
0.76KG |
Frequently Asked
What material are these candle holders?
Both are made of 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-wearing ceramic fired at high temperature, with dotted coats and mottled petal cups.
How big is each holder?
The lying cat is 14cm long, 7cm wide and 8.5cm tall; the standing cat is 18cm long, 7.5cm wide and 13.5cm tall.
What kind of candle do they take?
Each petal cup on the cats' backs holds a taper candle, and the different heights put the two flames at different levels when grouped.
What is included?
You receive a set of two stoneware candle holders, one lying cat and one standing cat. The candles and other styling props shown are not included.
How heavy are they?
The weight given is 0.76KG, which reflects the dense, solid stoneware used for both the lying cat and the standing cat.
Can I use them apart?
Yes. They look good as a pair, but each works on its own too, one on a bookshelf and the other on a windowsill or side table.