Ribbed Glass Taper Candle Holders

Candle holders tend to pick a side. Taper holders are for formal dinners, tealight holders for cozy evenings, and most homes end up with a drawer full of both. A holder that switches between the two saves space, saves money and means the right candle is always within reach.

The Ribbed Glass Taper Candle Holders do exactly that. Each holder works two ways up, taking a taper candle in one end and a tealight in the other, and they come in sets of three. They are ribbed glass, 1.97 inches tall and 2.6 inches wide, in eight colors: clear, gray, black, amber, pink, green, light green and rainbow.

What makes the ribbed glass holders so useful

The reversible design is the headline. Set a holder one way up and it holds a taper, tall and elegant for a dinner party. Turn it over and it cradles a tealight, soft and low for a relaxed evening. One set of three covers both, so there is no need to buy and store two kinds of holder.

The ribbed glass is the second strength. The fine vertical ribs break the candlelight into soft lines and flickers instead of letting it sit flat, so even a single tealight looks lively. The effect shows best with the room lights low, when the ribs catch every movement of the flame.

The colors are the third. Clear keeps things simple and suits any table. Gray and black feel crisp and modern, amber warm and a little vintage, and pink, green, light green and rainbow bring a cheerful splash of color. Because the glass is tinted, the candlelight takes on a gentle glow in the color you choose.

The small size is practical too. At 1.97 inches tall and 2.6 inches wide, the holders fit between place settings, along a narrow shelf or on a nightstand, and a set of three takes up very little room.

They are also easy to mix. Tapers in two holders and a tealight in the third give a group of three a pleasing variety of heights, all in matching glass.

Where it looks best

• Dining tables. Three tapers in a row, or a mix of tapers and tealights.
• Coffee tables. Three tealights on a tray for a soft evening glow.
• Mantels. Colored glass holders among books and frames.
• Bathrooms. Tealights along the edge of the tub.
• Nightstands. A single tealight for a calm bedtime light.

They suit modern, retro and eclectic interiors especially well, and the clear version fits comfortably into almost any room.

Colored sets also make seasonal changes easy. Amber for autumn, green for the holidays, pink for spring and clear for summer can rotate through the year, each bringing a different mood to the same table.

They make a thoughtful small gift too, especially in a color that matches a friend's kitchen or dining room, with a few tapers and a pack of tealights tucked in so both ends can be tried straight away.

Choosing candles and setting them up

Each holder is 1.97 inches tall and 2.6 inches wide, and the set includes three in the color you select. The taper cup fits candles between 0.75 and 1.1 inches across.

• Measure your tapers against the 0.75 to 1.1 inch range before buying candles, since a thinner one will lean.
• Turn the holder over to use a tealight instead of a taper.
• Mix tapers and tealights in one group of three for varied heights.
• Set them on a level surface, away from drafts and anything that can catch.

Candles are not included. Never leave a burning candle unattended, and let the holders cool completely before handling or cleaning. The measurements are listed in the Dimensions section above.

Let wax cool fully before lifting it out, then wash the glass by hand in warm water and dry it with a soft cloth. Keep the holders out of the dishwasher.

If a taper is a touch loose, a small piece of candle adhesive at the base helps it stand straight, which keeps drips in the cup and off the table.

Pairing it with other pieces

Ribbed glass pairs well with simple, textured pieces. On a dining table, set a row of three with tapers on a linen runner, and add a small bud vase or two between them. On a coffee table, gather three tealights on a round tray with a small plant.

Browse the candle holders collection for taller pieces to layer behind the ribbed holders, or the vases collection for glass vases in matching tones. Mixing two colors, such as amber and clear, adds depth without looking busy.

Candle colors matter too. White and ivory tapers look crisp in clear or gray glass, while colored tapers matched to the glass make a bold, playful statement.

Are the ribbed glass holders right for you?

They are a strong fit if you:

• Use both taper candles and tealights.
• Like ribbed glass that plays with the light.
• Want a small set of three in a color you love.
• Prefer holders that store easily and suit many occasions.

They are not the right choice for pillar candles, or for tapers thinner than 0.75 inches or wider than 1.1 inches. For those, a pillar holder or a different 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 colors are answered at info@norafurnish.com.