Cylinder Glass Candle Holder

Sometimes the simplest candle holder is the most useful. A clear glass cylinder does not compete with the flame, the table setting or the flowers. It simply holds the light and lets it shine through, and because it is so plain, it works with almost any style and any occasion.

The Cylinder Glass Candle Holder is exactly that kind of piece. It is clear glass, 2.1 inches across, in three heights: small at 3.1 inches, medium at 3.9 inches and large at 7.1 inches. Buy a single size, or a mixed pack of three with one of each, and use them for pillar candles, floating candles in water or, in the tallest size, a single stem.

What makes the glass cylinders so versatile

The clear glass is the first strength. It keeps the focus on the flame rather than the holder, and it lets the light spread through the room instead of being blocked. On a table, a few cylinders glow softly without distracting from the food, the flowers or the company.

The range of uses is the second. Each cylinder takes a pillar candle narrow enough for the opening, or a floating candle set on water, which gives a lovely shimmer as the flame reflects on the surface. The tallest also works as a plain bud vase, so nothing sits in a cupboard half the year.

The three heights are the third. A group of cylinders at different heights reads far better than a row of identical ones, adding rhythm and depth to a table or a mantel. The mixed pack gives you exactly that in one order.

Plain glass also suits every season. Add cranberries and water in winter, lemon slices in summer, or a few pebbles and a floating candle for a calm spa feel, and the same cylinders take on a new look.

Glass cylinders also work well with flameless light. A slim LED pillar candle fits the same opening if you check its diameter first, which suits a child's room or a long event where you would rather not tend real flames all evening.

Where it looks best

• Dining tables. A mixed trio as a simple, glowing centerpiece.
• Mantels. Floating candles in a row for a soft reflection.
• Bathrooms. A floating candle on the edge of the tub.
• Weddings and events. Clear glass along long tables in quantity.
• Windowsills. A single stem in the tall cylinder.

They suit modern, minimal, coastal and classic interiors alike, since clear glass works with any color scheme and any finish.

Their slim profile is a quiet advantage too. At 2.1 inches across, the cylinders fit between place settings, along a narrow windowsill or at the back of a crowded bathroom counter, where a wider hurricane would simply not fit.

Choosing sizes and candles

All three sizes are 2.1 inches across. The small stands 3.1 inches tall, the medium 3.9 inches and the large 7.1 inches. The Size option sets what you receive: a single cylinder in one size, or a mixed pack of three with one of each.

• Choose the mixed pack for a centerpiece, since three heights together read better than three of the same.
• Check your candle diameter against the 2.1 inch opening before buying candles.
• For floating candles, fill the cylinder partway with water and set the candle on top.
• Use the tall cylinder as a bud vase between candlelit evenings.

Candles are not included. Let the wax cool fully before lifting a candle out, let the glass cool before handling, and never leave a burning candle unattended. The measurements are listed in the Dimensions section above.

Wash the glass by hand rather than in the dishwasher, and dry it with a soft cloth so it stays perfectly clear.

For floating candles, use fresh water each time and add a sprig of rosemary or a slice of citrus for color. Keep the water level a little below the rim, so the candle floats freely without spilling when the cylinder is moved.

Pairing it with other pieces

Glass cylinders are easy partners for almost anything. On a dining table, set a mixed trio on a wooden or mirrored tray, with a few short stems or sprigs of greenery around the base. On a mantel, pair them with brass candlesticks or a round mirror for a warm, layered look.

Browse the candle holders collection for taper holders to add height behind the cylinders, or the decorative trays collection for a base that gathers them together. Clear glass mixes especially well with wood, brass and linen.

For a larger event, several mixed packs spaced along a long table create a steady, glowing line that is simple to set up and easy to clear away.

At home, a single cylinder on a bedside table or a desk makes a small, calm light for the evening, and the tall size can hold a stem from the garden during the day.

Is the glass cylinder right for you?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Want a simple, clear holder that suits any style.
• Use slim pillar candles or floating candles.
• Like pieces that double as a bud vase.
• Want three heights for a centerpiece.

It is not the right choice for wide pillar candles, since the opening is 2.1 inches, or for taper candles. For those, a wider hurricane or a taper holder will suit better.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.