As the sun sets earlier and earlier and the air turns brisk, you will undoubtedly find yourself in the mood to light a candle. Sure, you could take a match to the wick of your favorite fall-scented candle, but these often rise little more than a few inches off the table and can only burn in the container they came in. Enter: the taper candle.
Typically long and lean, taper candles come and various heights, shapes, and colors. And the vessels that hold them tend to be sculptural beauties in their own right. Yes, whether standing on their own or as part of a centerpiece, taper candles are natural statement-makers.
Below, we rounded up some of our favorite taper candle holders and taper candles, so your home can glow from within this fall and winter.
Anthropologie Delaney Candlestick ($18)
This deep-blue candlestick holder is made with handcrafted glass, and it's a pretty way to bring deep, dark jewel tones to a space.
CaiCai Handmade Ellie Twisted Candle ($17)
These twisty tapers come in muted shades of purple and green, ivory, and charcoal and stand at over 11 inches.
Mosser Jadeite Glass Candlesticks, Set of 2 ($75)
Bring in a pop of jade green with these candlesticks made from vintage glass molds.
BetonCreatifNYC Celesta Taper Candle Holder ($20+)
If you're seeking a pretty, minimalist look, try these handmade concrete candle holders that come in pastel shades.
West Elm Rough Industrial Stone Taper Holders ($15)
If you prefer to mix some earth with your fire, these stone candlestick holders lend a natural feel to a table.
Sense Island Candle Co. Taper Candles, 10" ($13)
Made of natural soy wax and a beeswax blend, these green taper candles come in a four-pack and have an amber-sandalwood scent.
West Elm Farmhouse Pottery Essex Candlesticks ($60-$80)
Handmade from sustainably sourced Northern white ash wood, these candlesticks come in blush, light blue, natural, and ochre.
Anthropologie 18" Classic Taper Candles, Set of 4 ($24, was $30)
Good thing these 18-inch candles come in just about every shade because we want them all.
Xinaobaoluo Store Spiral Taper Candles, Set of 2 ($17)
Smokeless, dripless, and nontoxic, these sculptural taper candles make a statement on their own.
Urban Outfitters Margot Taper Candle Holder ($24, was $29)
Slot your favorite taper candles into this stoneware holder that features a spot to rest matches and other odds and ends.
Multicolor Taper Candle, Set Of 6 ($12, was $16)
Worry not about mixing and matching the right colors with this set of six that comes in coordinating shades.
H&M Stoneware Candlestick ($18)
If you ever need to walk around in the dark with a candle lighting your path, this is perfect for holding. If not, the sculptural shape is plenty on its own.
Urban Outfitters Riya Candelabra ($39, was $49)
If you want a candelabra, this dark green one brings the drama without going full-on Gothic.
Urban Outfitters Ombre Taper Candle Set ($10, was $14)
Bright, fun, and possibly afraid of commitment, the ombre candles in this set never settle for one color.
Zara Taper Candle, Pack of 2 ($15)
Standing at 15 inches tall, these thin tapers come in bright shades of blue, pink, orange, and green.
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