Aug 13 2009
Modern Candle Holders
It’s the small home accessories that can really make a room splendid, and that’s why you want to add modern touches to a modern home. A country candle holder would stand out like a sore thumb in a chic, modern room. Fear not, there are some great places to find simple and modern candle holders, and here are a few candle holder designs to keep an eye out for:
Clean & Simple
A simple, clean design will look good in most any decor, but will look particularly sharp in a modern room. Look for a candle holder with a simple shape like a cylinder, a rectangular shape, or a swirl. Likewise, a simple design as opposite to an elaborate one typically fits better into a modern decor.
Artful & Unique
Another angle to take is to add a unique candle holder to a clean decor – like those whimsical earrings that top off the little black dress. An artistic candle holder can add a splash of color to a modern room.
Our Top Pick
One of my favorite shops for unique and stylish modern candle holders is Etsy, the site that features all handmade items from a number of artists and craftsmen. Here are some examples of what they’re selling now in the way of candle holders:
Square Bamboo Modern Candle Holders:

Handmade Small Flowers and Circles Votive Holder:

Modern Wooden Tea Light Candle Holder:

And my favorite – GamiWicks – calming Japanese chiyogami votive candle gift set – described as:
Japanese chiyogami (old-paper) is absolutely gorgeous on it’s own. Light it up and it’s stunning!
This gift set of 3 unscented candle votives show off a modern and moody design of crisp white blooms against a calming background of gun-metal grey and bark brown…

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