Candle holders
Presentation
What type of candleholder
Evalution of candle holders
Function of a candle holder
Images
The function of the candle holder is to keep the candle in place and display the candle as an ornament
Large tall candle holders all in a verticle line on the a4 page from different time periods
Sources
Chamber stick
Taper Candlestick Holders
Candelabras
Fairy Lamps
Geometry
Hole in the center for the candle
Sturdy and generally heavy base to keep the candle from falling
Handle used in some candle holders
Older candle holders had handles so it could be used for light but modern candle holders are rarely have holders as their is no need for light due to electricity
Older candle holders used materials such as bronze and gold as they where trendy and not flammable
First candle holders where discovered in egypt and made from clay
Materials
generally candle holders are not made out of wood as it is highly flammable
Modern candle holders use glass and often plastic
Often a stand
Extremely popular during the Victorian era
Round pan
very small circular ring which allows you to carry the candle
quite old candle holder style
often made from metal (silver mainly)
Bubbling/vortex design
Old fashioned
pricket
Like taper candlestick holders but with one holder their is many candles spread out
Generally used in formal spaces dining room, living room ect.
Menorah
a type of the candelabra
important part of Jewish celebrations
cheaply made
slightly egg shaped
Very
popular after the post war period/mid-century
Very colourful
Made out of glass in depression manufacturers
The first candle holder was actually found in 400BC
in the modern farmhouse interior design direction candle holders are often used in the celling for light
Height of popularity in the 16th century (Elizabethan period)
Made from silver and then brass
These are known as candle chandeliers
Very popular back in time but not too much now
Used in royal dining tables
Lanterns
Portable
Protective enclosure
Used to stop the candle from burning out from wind/rain
reduces the risk of fire
Used as accent and romantic lighting
Tea light
Very popular in north america
Generally not used to hold candles but for decoration
Made of metal or plastic
Very small
Hurricane lamps
oil needs to light it
Often used when camping