Nordic Glass Candle Holder Vase

The best pieces in a home often do more than one job. A candle holder that spends half the year in a cupboard is a missed opportunity, and a vase that only comes out when someone brings flowers is not much better. A piece that can switch between the two earns its place on the shelf every day.

The Nordic Glass Candle Holder Vase is made for exactly that. Put a taper candle in its narrow neck and it is a candle holder; fill it with water and it becomes a bud vase for a single stem. It is colored glass in brown, orange, purple or pink, with a neck 1 inch across, and heights in this listing run 4.7, 7.9, 10.5 and 11 inches.

What makes the glass candle holder vase so versatile

The two in one design is the heart of it. By evening, a taper in the neck gives a slim, elegant flame. By day, a single stem in water brings a little life to a windowsill or a desk. The same piece looks at home either way, so nothing sits unused for months.

The colored glass is the second strength. Brown feels warm and earthy, orange bright and cheerful, purple rich and moody, and pink soft and romantic. Light passes through the tinted glass, so a candle or a sunny window makes the color glow.

The clean shape is the third. Its simple, rounded form suits Scandinavian and Japandi rooms, where considered objects and a calm palette matter, and it works just as well as a single accent on a busy shelf.

Several together make a lovely collection. A cluster in two or three colors, some holding candles and some holding stems, creates a relaxed, layered display that can change with the seasons.

It is also a thoughtful gift that is easy to choose. Because it works as a vase or a candle holder, the person receiving it can decide how to use it, and the four colors make it simple to match a friend's home.

The colors are also a gentle way to follow the seasons. Orange and brown feel right in autumn, pink in spring, and purple through the long winter evenings, so a single piece can move to the front of a shelf when its season comes around.

Where it looks best

• Windowsills. A single stem glowing in colored glass.
• Dining tables. A few with tapers down the center.
• Bookshelves. A spot of color among books and objects.
• Desks. A single bloom beside a lamp.
• Mantels. A mixed group of candles and stems.

It suits Scandinavian, Japandi, mid century and modern interiors especially well, and it brings a quiet pop of color to a neutral room.

A row of three or four along a windowsill makes the most of the colored glass. As the light changes through the day, the colors shift from pale in the morning to rich and glowing in the late afternoon sun.

Choosing the color and using it

Heights in this listing run 4.7, 7.9, 10.5 and 11 inches, and the neck opening is 1 inch across. The options list colors rather than sizes, so email info@norafurnish.com to confirm the height of a particular color before ordering.

• For a candle, check the taper diameter against the 1 inch neck before buying.
• For a vase, use a single stem rather than a bunch, and change the water every few days.
• Group two or three colors together for a relaxed collection.
• Set it on a level surface, away from drafts and anything that can catch, when a candle is lit.

Candles and flowers are not included. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and let the wax cool fully before lifting it out. The measurements are listed in the Dimensions section above.

Wash the glass by hand in warm water rather than in the dishwasher, and dry it with a soft cloth to keep the color clear.

When it is a vase, trim the stem at an angle and change the water every few days, so the flower lasts longer and the glass stays clean. When it is a candle holder, replace the taper before it burns low in the neck.

Pairing it with other pieces

Colored glass pairs beautifully with natural materials. On a dining table, set a few with ivory tapers on a linen runner with sprigs of greenery. On a shelf, place one with a single stem beside a ceramic bowl and a stack of books. On a windowsill, let the light shine through a row of mixed colors.

Browse the candle holders collection for more pieces to group with it, or the vases collection for glass vases that share its calm, Nordic feel. Mixing clear and colored glass keeps a display light and fresh.

Choose flowers to suit the color: white blooms look crisp against brown and purple, while green stems glow in orange and pink glass.

Dried stems work well too, such as a single grass or a seed head, and they need no water at all.

Is the glass candle holder vase right for you?

It is a strong fit if you:

• Want one piece that works as a candle holder and a bud vase.
• Like colored glass in warm or soft tones.
• Use taper candles or display single stems.
• Have a Scandinavian, Japandi or modern room.

It is not the right choice for pillar candles, tealights or a full bouquet, since the neck is 1 inch across. For those, a wider holder or a larger vase 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 colors and heights are answered at info@norafurnish.com.