Looking to spruce up your altar? Consider fireplace candle holders (also known as candelabras) as a way to perform rituals while adding some ambiance to the room. Or if you have a fireplace but don’t want to deal with the maintenance and smoke that comes from burning wood, you can also place fireplace candles in there instead.
Fireplace candle holders come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so you’ll need to measure the space you’re looking to put them in accordingly before you hit “add to cart”. You’re not limited to only the iron candelabras either, as there are plenty of decorative options to make the vibe of the room match exactly what you’re looking for. Here are 9 of the best fireplace candle holders around.
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1. SEI Furniture 9 Candle Wrought Iron Candelabra
Best Overall Fireplace Candle Holder
Introduce a touch of elegance and ambiance to your home with the Southern Enterprises 9 Candle Candelabra. This stunning candelabra combines modern design elements with a transitional aesthetic, creating a captivating centerpiece for your living space or altar.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this candelabra features a sleek, geometric design that effortlessly blends with various decor styles. The sturdy metal construction ensures durability, while the matte black finish adds a contemporary twist to its overall appeal.
Overall, this takes our number one spot for fireplace candle holders. The durability and simplicity make it a no-brainer for just about everyone.
2. Elsjoy Set of 6 Pillar Fireplace Candle Holders
Best Budget Fireplace Candelabra
Illuminate your living space with the captivating Elsjoy Candle Holders. This exquisite set of fireplace candelabras adds elegance to any room. Crafted with attention to detail, the sleek and contemporary design complements various decor styles. Made from durable metal with a matte black finish, these candle holders are both stylish and long-lasting.
The largest reason they’re able to fit into a majority of budgets is thanks to the unconnected pieces. Rather than only having a single layout, you can rearrange these candle holders as you see fit in your fireplace or on your altar.
3. Plow & Hearth Faux Wood Resin Logs
Best Decorative Pillar Fireplace Holder
Keep your fireplace looking like a fireplace by using the Plow & Hearth Faux Wood Tealight Logs. If you enjoy the ambiance that wood decor gives your altar or living room, don’t shy away from this toned-down tealight option.
Tealights aren’t our number one option when it comes to rituals, but that doesn’t mean they don’t work. How you craft spells and perform rituals is ultimately up to you.
With that being said, we’d like to note that these are not actual logs and this is meant to be a decor piece. The back of this fireplace candle holder is actually flat, making it perfect for pushing up against the wall.
4. Pilgrim Home and Hearth Candelabra Candle Holder
Best Metal Bridge Fireplace Candle Holder
Do you like the more medieval old-timey witch aesthetic? You’ll probably enjoy this Distressed Bronze Candelabra Candle Holder that looks like it belongs in the 1700s. For this specific candelabra, you’ll find it fits well in fireplaces, altars, dining rooms, coffee tables, and wherever you feel is safe for lit candles.
It’s not too bulky of an item, but you’ll find it weighs more than the simple fireplace candle holders found earlier in this list. This is mostly in part thanks to the actual bronze rather than iron used. Keep the weight in mind when placing it.
5. Long Wooden Bridge Tealight Candle Holder
Best Wooden Bridge Fireplace Candle Holder
For those who enjoy a very quiet and quaint altar or fireplace, try out this Wooden Bridge Tealight Candle Holder for yourself. It’s simple, lightweight, and ready to go with some tealights.
With that being said, not all tealights will magically fit into this holder, so you may need to opt for smaller sizes for the best results. You’re also not going to have a lot of light coming from this one, so it’s best used as an altarpiece or small fireplace rather than larger ones.
6. Aignis Flameless Candles 12pcs
Best Flameless Fireplace Candles
Cut down on costs altogether by choosing to “burn” Aignis Flameless Candles instead of traditional pillar candles. These in particular come in four different sizes, allowing you to make a “fireplace” to fit your personal preferences. Though you can always combine these with some of the above if you’re looking for the candelabra aesthetic.
While it will cut down on the cost of candles, these are battery-operated candles. You’ll need to pick up at least 24 AA batteries to power all of these candles. Thankfully, these candles use next to no juice and will last quite a while before needing a battery replacement.
Here at Opulent Charms, we try to go green and cut down on waste where possible, so we recommend picking up these rechargeable AA batteries from POWEROWL along with this charger. Since the charger comes with 8 batteries and the actual battery package comes with 16, the two together will net you 24 batteries for this set.
7. Gold Candle Holders for Pillar Candles with Marble Base
Best Small Fireplace Candelabra
Not everyone is going to have the same size or shape fireplace. If you’re looking for a fireplace candle holder that doesn’t take up a lot of space, then look no further than this Gold Candle Holder from KAIMDUO.
It only supports three-pillar candles, but the design is much more elegant compared to many of the other options on this list. With that being said, this does come with a marble base, which may pick up dirt in a fireplace. You should take extra care to clean this one compared to other candelabras.
8. Driftwood and Pebbles Driftwood 10 Candle Candelabra
Best Large Fireplace Candle Holder
On the other end of the spectrum, you have the Driftwood and Pebbles 10 Candle Candelabra for your fireplace. Made from driftwood, you have the option to customize the piece to fit your dimensions as needed. It’s absolutely beautiful and stunning and really pulls together those altars that have the fireplace at the center.
You can also choose the color of the plates for the candles, but the wood itself will vary in color. It feels more natural that way and tends to pull people closer to nature rather than wood that’s dyed or stained to look a certain way.
9. Forge and Flower Wrought Iron Galaxy Candelabra
Best Color Fireplace Candle Holder
Not everyone is going to want a simple black, gold, or wood piece for their fireplace. If you’re looking to add a little color as it compliments your witchy style all that much better, consider this Galaxy Candelabra from Forge and Flower instead. It still features matte black bars, but rather than simple plates, they offer glass candle holders instead.
This particular model is a beautiful blue/purple color, but Forge and Flower are known for their excellent customer service. If you want a customized glass color, consider reaching out to them directly to see if it’s possible.
FAQs
Can I put candles in my fireplace?
Yes, you can put candles in your fireplace so long as you put them in candle holders sturdy enough to support them. Do not place them on the ground directly and ensure the wicks are properly trimmed to ensure a safe burn and no loose embers cause embers and fires in any remaining debris in the fireplace.
How do you display candles in a fireplace?
To display candles in a fireplace, you’ll first need to purchase a candle holder, otherwise known as a candelabra. Push the holder into the fireplace like you would with logs and you’re then ready to place the candles in their designated slots.
What are those candle holders called?
Cande holders are known as candelabras and have a more broad definition. Candelabras refer to pretty much any stationary decor, where the decor’s main purpose is to support candles. It doesn’t have to support any specific type of candle, but the most common are pillar, tealight, and matchstick candles.
There are also candelabrums, which are candle holders that specifically hold matchstick candles and have three to five arms. They stand straight up and are often used in kitchens, dining rooms, and coffee tables.
Whether yours sings or not is completely up to you though (looking at you Lumière).
