Candlesticks

Nothing creates a beautiful and romantic ambience more than candlelight. Candles are the most commonly used decorative accessories on fireplace mantels. While they provide the right ambience, the candlesticks complement the decor of any home. However, the design and material need to blend well with your interiors and accessories.

Candlesticks made of attractive materials provide a touch of elegance. These are often shaped as a columns or pedestals. They are crafted in a wide variety of designs and materials. Candlesticks used in bedchambers are known as chambersticks. Chambersticks are short in length and have a wide pan at the bottom to catch wax drippings while being carried around.

Candlesticks not only serve as a candle holder, but they serve as pieces of fine art as well. Although, candles served the basic lighting requirements in the past, candlesticks are more used as ornamental accessories today, as part of the interior design. There are a wide range of candlesticks available including antique candlesticks made of brass, copper and silver as well as glass candlesticks. Most candlesticks and chambersticks from the past were usually made in Victorian styles. Some of the most popular candlesticks include the votive candle holder, wrought iron candle holder and silver candle holder.