Candlesticks for a Gift: Which ones to Choose and Where to Buy?

The fashion for hygge, lagom, slow life is taking over our lives. All these words combine the themes of home comfort, slowing down the pace of life, and enjoying simple things. An important place in all these trends is occupied by the fascination with natural materials and processes - wood, stone, water, fire. That is why candles have dominated the wide variety of home accessories in recent years. The light of a real fire in the home, the smell of natural wax or an exquisite aroma, the crackling of a wick - all this, like nothing else, contributes to relaxation and peace at home. 

Candles, which are experiencing their own renaissance after the widespread spread of electricity, cannot be used comfortably without convenient candlesticks. We would like to talk about them in our article – because, in addition to practical use, candlesticks as a gift will be a wonderful decoration and an elegant present. 

Candlesticks as a gift

Archaeologists have found metal candlesticks dating back to ancient times. But most likely, in one form or another, they could have existed since the appearance of the first candles. Since candles immediately became an element of  religious rituals and temple decor, making candlesticks in the appropriate style was very important. Therefore, the luxury of these objects ranges from modest wooden candlesticks to silver candlesticks and huge candelabras.

In general, candlesticks can be distinguished by several criteria - material, number of candles that can be placed in them, method of attachment, purpose. You may not have thought about such a wide range, but it can be useful when choosing a gift for a special occasion or just for the soul. 

Material. The most traditional options can probably be considered wooden candlesticks and plaster candlesticks. Today, such materials are used either in the most bizarre forms, or in the deceptive simplicity of minimalism. Metal offers no less intricate forms. So silver candlesticks are classics of exquisite decor. Floral plots, animal figures, faces - all this can be made from plastic metal. Forged candlesticks create the atmosphere of a medieval castle – due to their large weight, this type is more likely to include candelabra-chandeliers and wall sconces.  

A more modern material can be considered glass - glass candlesticks are usually thin, elegant, and can please with a variety of colors and shapes. And an interesting interior detail and unusual use of glass can be a homemade candlestick made of a bottle. It is enough to simply choose a beautiful wine bottle, and drops of wax will decorate it on their own. 

The latest trend has been the trend for candlesticks made of concrete - untreated or painted. Such options will fit well into more modern interiors. 

Mounting method. Everything is simple here. Most of the candlesticks we know are table-top. Regardless of the shape, they are all designed to be placed on a horizontal hard surface. But there are also wall-mounted candlesticks. They are more old-fashioned, inherent in the times when candles replaced electric lamps. And even today you can find safe interesting models for the wall.  In addition, floating candlesticks add variety – decor for those romantics who want to take a relaxing bath with candles directly in the water. 

Purpose. Actually, all candlesticks are designed to hold candles. But the occasions for their use or gifting are different. For example, Christmas Advent candles  - one candle is lit every Sunday four weeks before Christmas. So is the holiday of Hanukkah, a candlestick with 9 candles that are lit on the days of the celebration is called a hanukkah. You can also find special candlesticks as a gift for a wedding. But in this case, they may not be the best idea in our latitudes due to various superstitions and signs associated with this accessory.  

In general, there are many prejudices and fears associated with candles and candlesticks. Perhaps because of the fables and legends about various witchcraft rituals in which candles are used, or because of the mystical role of fire since ancient times.  

Whether to give a candlestick as a gift is up to you. Putting aside prejudices, we can say that this is an extremely versatile and elegant decor that will be appropriate in any interior. In the online store of elite gifts Fama you can find both classic and modern versions of candlesticks for any occasion. We also have many gift options waiting for you, and you will get the answer to the question "Where to buy a meteorite in Ukraine?"