Description
The Shiguhe is a ceramic tealight holder in black and silver. It is shaped as a slim oval and worked all round in close vertical ribs. Silver is brushed across the black ribs, so the surface shows a fine mix of both colours and has a textured look rather than a flat shine. At the top, a smooth black rim frames a round, glossy black well that takes a tealight. It stands 12cm tall, 9.4cm long and 5.6cm wide, and weighs 0.29KG. That makes it a compact piece with enough height to give a tealight some presence.
Because it is only 5.6cm wide, it fits narrow spots that a bulkier holder would crowd: a slim mantelpiece, a window sill, a bookshelf ledge or the top of a chest of drawers. The black and silver colouring works with grey, white and cream rooms as well as darker schemes, and the ribbed texture keeps it interesting even when the tealight is unlit. We like it on a hallway console, a bedside table or a dining table, where the oval shape reads well from the side and from the end. It is indoor decor, and it makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys candlelight in the evenings.
The whole body is ceramic, and ceramic is a hard material that keeps its shape, so the ribs stay crisp and the brushed silver finish carries right around the piece. The contrast between the textured sides and the glossy black well is part of the appeal: one catches the light, the other reflects the flame. At 0.29KG it is light enough to move from room to room whenever you like. A practical note: a white or ivory tealight shows up best against the black, and the narrow width means it sits neatly in a row along a shelf edge.
Specification
| Colour |
Black & Silver |
| Material |
Ceramic |
| Length |
9.4cm |
| Width |
5.6cm |
| Height |
12cm |
| Weight |
0.29KG |
Frequently Asked
Is the Shiguhe tealight holder made of ceramic?
Yes, the whole holder is ceramic, finished in black with silver brushed across its vertical ribs and a glossy black well at the top.
How big is this tealight holder?
It stands 12cm tall, is 9.4cm long and 5.6cm wide, and weighs 0.29KG, so it suits narrow shelves, sills and mantelpieces well.
What shape is the holder?
Seen from above it is a slim oval, with close vertical ribs running round the sides and a round, glossy black well set into the top.
Can I use it outdoors?
We describe it as indoor decor, so it is best kept inside the home on a mantelpiece, shelf, window sill or table.
Which colour of tealight suits this holder?
A white or ivory tealight stands out well against the black and silver, though any colour of tealight will look at home in the glossy black well.