It’s no secret that taper candles are having a MAJOR moment in interior design and decorating right now. And why not! They are the perfect way to add cozy ambiance to any space — plus they always help out in case of emergency (a fact I know way too well). I was looking for a few modern taper candle holders to add to my collection recently and was blown away by the options. Here are a few that caught my eye!
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While researching for this post, I was amazing by all the different material options for candlesticks. From marble to travertine to mouthblown glass, brass, and stoneware… there are SO many options. So depending on what you’re looking for, I’ve rounded up 9 of my favorite modern taper holders for each material category.
Stone & marble taper candle holders
You know me, I always love a good piece of marble home decor and these candle holders are a great example! I was also surprised by the number of different types of stone that are currently in the market as well, including travertine. So many great options!
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- Emile candle holders
- Soapstone taper candle holder, grey
- Kiko taper holders, set of 2
- Marble taper holder
- Double marble taper candle holder
- Marble candle holders in various colors & shapes
- Alta green taper candle holder, small
- Dev travertine candle holders — I know these are shown with pillar candles, but they also have small holes that fit tapers as well! Love that design detail.
- 3×4″ natural marble candle holder
Glass taper candle holders
Glass is a classic and timeless material for candlesticks. But it’s made modern with the addition of bold colors and curvy shapes. They’re like little works of art!
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- Foundations glass candleholders
- Colette taper candle holder — how gorgeous are these colors??
- Paradiso taper holders, rose — these are on sale!
- Pauline candle holder
- Colorful alabaster curve candlestick
- Paddywax glass taper candle holder
- Alpine glass taper candle holder
- Galet candle holder — I love the sweet shape of these.
- Monique Lhuillier Avril etched glass tapers, set of 3
Metal taper candle holders
When it comes to traditional candlesticks, I always think of turned metal. Whether brass, matte black, or polished silver, this is the go-to material. Here are some that I love!
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- Hammand candlelight taper holder
- Modern candlestick holder
- Cursive candlestick
- Freya brass double taper candle holder
- Set of 2 aluminum candlestick holders
- Wrought iron candle holder
- Astryd black metal taper holder — I love this set and all the different heights!
- Booker taper candleholders, brass, set of 4
- Emmett antique brass taper candle holders, set of 3
Ceramic & porcelain candle holders
And last, but not least there are so many gorgeous ceramic or porcelain candle holders. When it comes to styling my candles, I love to include a mix of finishes, shapes, sizes, and materials… and stoneware is always in the mix. Here are some faves!
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- Franka candelabra
- Ivory ribbed ceramic taper candle holder
- Reed candlestick
- Marin taper/pillar candle holder — we have this set and they are just so simple and perfect!
- Knot taper holder
- Sutton taper candle holder
- Veracruz taper holder
- Kähler Hammershoi white porcelain candleholders
- Terracotta taper candle holder
Which of these modern candle holders for taper candles is your favorite?? I’m having a really hard deciding on just 1 or 2 that I love! They’re all so good.
