Candle Holder
The oldest way probably of lighting up a room was having candles lit up in candle holders. This was probably done in a practical way to spread light around the room and later became more aesthetic to beautify the room and the candle holders were made in more ornamental designs and materials. Among the royalty the candle holders were exclusive in design and made of precious metals and embellished with semi precious and precious gems. The use of candle holders became not just a source of spreading light, but also decorative with the display of unique designs for the candle holders which added to the décor of the room and was often the prime centre of attraction in a room.
The designs of candle holders have changed over the years and are now more in tune with the modern décor of homes. But candles and candle holders are still a vital part of the home décor and part of the interiors and the color scheme too. Candle holders are now available in a wide range of patterns and designs and in various materials like oxidized silver, marble, wooden carved holders, glass holders in exclusive and intricate designs, brass and wrought iron holders and candle holders which can be fitted to the walls. Figurines with candle holders adorn homes and hotels and palaces. Antique candle holders show how the elite and royalty lived and these heirlooms have been preserved for centuries. In the days when the electric bulb was not invented, candles adorned chandlers which lit up ballrooms and large banquet rooms for their royal guests. The dining tables were also adorned and lit up with unusual candle stands which added to the beauty of the well laid and exotic meals which were partaken of by the elite.
Candles were initially used to spread light around and then with the advent of the candle holders this became a decorative artifact. In today's world with the main source of light being the electric bulb, the candle and the candle holder have become a decorative item which adds to the ambience of any room. Among the variety of candle holders available are floating, hanging, carved, hand painted and wall mounted candle holders. These candle holders give an ethereal and romantic look to the place where they are strategically placed.
Religious ceremonies and festivals use candles for illumination and the type of candle holders used differ according to the religious beliefs of the people. Candle holders also make wonderful gifts for newly weds, as anniversary gifts and gifts for almost any occasion. There are a large variety of candle holders available in the market to choose from and anyone who loves artifacts would love to receive one of these as a gift.
The range is wide and incredible in its beauty. Along with the candle holders the candles have also taken an important place in decorations and are being made in various designs and colors and aromas. Spas and resorts use aromatic candles in their therapeutic treatments to relax their clients and create an ambience which transports them to another world.