Trend Report: Modern Candles + Vintage Candlestick Holders

Oftentimes, interior trends are large scale. Think crisp Scandinavian white walls, subway tile, herringbone floors. These renovations carry a hefty price, and have a major impact on your home, but they’re a pain to update when trends go out of style just a few years later.

And then there are those trends that don’t cost a fortune, take no time and barely any space to embrace - those are some of our favorites.

Enter the iconic combination of modern candles and vintage candlestick holders, a trend that we’ve been seeing all over Pinterest and the inspirational interiors Instagram accounts that we follow. This elevated styling secret has gone mainstream, and it’s incredibly easy to achieve in your own home without too much commitment.

What do we mean by modern candles?

Don’t get us wrong, we love a good fragranced candle in a glass or ceramic vessel. However, the trend we’re going for here involves a modern take on a traditional candlestick, those tapered, unfragranced pillars that we’ve grown accustomed to seeing lit in stuffy Victorian homes or in wedding centerpieces everywhere.

Modern candles come in all shapes and shades, from pastels to jewel tones, in twisted iterations or long infinity-style loops that light at both ends. On TikTok, innovative entrepreneurs are DIY-ing this contemporary take on what could be a boring candlestick. We’ve seen them knotted, braided, in zig zag formations, and as bulbous as snowmen - and we can’t get enough of their vivacity and spunk. Adding a few of these candles to a dining table or along a credenza is a great way to liven up a room and give you a trendy feeling without too much of a financial burden or monetary commitment.

Why we love modern candles and vintage candlestick holders

Now for our personal twist on the styling - display these candles in vintage candlestick holders for an unexpected take on the trend. Though we love the mid-century modern and slick white options, there is something about a vintage candlestick holder that tells a much more detailed story. Particularly when these candles are created in bright color tones, a wood or forged metal candlestick holder can ground the art, making it feel like a part of your home’s design story instead of a trend that you tried to tack on for the sake of keeping up with the times.

Finding a vintage candlestick holder when you’re thrifting is like hitting the jackpot - you wonder what kind of home it originally came from. One with a library perhaps? Or from a dining room that hosted happy gatherings? Or maybe it had its place in a living room where records played and people slow danced by candlelight?

We digress.
Modern, twisted candlesticks are one of our favorite new trends, but they really come alive when they are paired with a vintage candlestick holder. Group a few of these together for an artful statement in any room in your home - then send us a photo of your new favorite corner! You can always tag us on Instagram to share the design love.