Guest Picks: Contemporary Candlesticks

If it's still too warm to light the fireplace where you live, fill a few candleholders for that warm, golden glow

Elaina VerhoffSeptember 17, 2012

Hi! I'm a writer with a passion for home, family, yoga and coffee. On a quest to balance my thrifting addiction with my mission to de-clutter. Find more good stuff on my blog, Fun Finds For Mom (http://funfindsformom.com).

September means that it's time to start some fall decorating (so I can pretend it's not 100 degrees outside). Candlesticks and candleholders are easy ways to get that cozy feeling of fall. I can't wait to deck the mantel with some flickering light. When do you start decorating for fall? — Elaina from Fun Finds for Mom

BoConcept Candlesticks

Of course there have to be paint-dipped candlesticks, considering how huge this trend has become. These are actually rubber-dipped and look pretty cool.

Converge Brass Votives

I'm loving metallic geometric shapes. These remind me of a table lamp I recently saw at Land of Nod.

3053 Candleholder String, Nature

This candleholder by Ferm Living lets you arrange the wood spheres in whatever shape you like: wavy, linear or circular.

Dotted Trellis Lanterns

I bet the candlelight looks beautiful flickering through the perforated designs on a dark night.

Large Concrete Tapered Candlestick Pair by Fine Concrete Decor

Mmmm, concrete. I love the simplicity of these pillars.

Trinket & Treasure Candlestick

This is Anthropologie at its finest. No two of these candlesticks are alike, and each features a variety of unusual objects. They make me want to try a DIY version. (I just found someone who did with amazing results.)

Blomster Candlestick, White

Simple white candlesticks — what's not to love?

Candle Holder, White

These are my favorite of all. Based on children's stacking blocks, they can be mixed and stacked to create different looks.

Helgo Candlestick Holder, Yellow

Something about this color and shape combination looks like a fresh take on the midcentury modern style.

Helgo Candlestick Holder, White

I had to show you the wood and white; it's just so fun.

Nässjö Candlestick

These silver orbs offer high style at an unbelievably low price.

Joy Candlestick, White

I spotted this electric candlestick on Chez Larsson, so naturally I want it. Everything looks so good in her clean, clutter-free white home.

Geometric Wood Candlesticks by Urban Analog

I love the wooden geometry in these candleholders.

Eva Zeisel Candlestick Set | Design Within Reach

Wow! I didn't realize candlesticks could be so sexy!

Bone Pillar Holders

If you get into spooky decor, you'll love these new candlesticks from Pottery Barn. Look closely: They're bones.

Distortion Candlesticks

The designer of these Distortion candlesticks used computer imagery and 3-D printers in his creative process to come up with these strangely wonderful pieces. They remind me of Alice in Wonderland.

Ainsworth Wood Pillar Holder

These chunky wood candleholders would look great on a big coffee table.

Rosanna Dauphine White Candlesticks

These super fancy candlesticks come in sets of two. I'd pick the white ones.

Sagaform Edge Wall-Mount Candle Holder

Add a little drama with a wall-mounted, metal candlestick that reflects the light. These are very well priced. I'm tempted.

Stephen Antonson Candlestick Holders

These white candlesticks from West Elm are gorgeous. I have a can of white lacquer spray paint in my garage itching to spray up a bunch of Goodwill candlesticks to get the same effect.

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