Candle Holders & Tealight Lamps
Candle holders and tealight lamps are tabletop lighting pieces used by pubs, restaurants and hotels to create ambience for evening covers, weddings and events dining. The main buying consideration is material and flame safety: glass, borosilicate glass and metal candle lamps handle heat safely and resist cracking, while votive holders and tealight holders need a stable, weighted base to prevent tipping on busy tables. Buyers should check whether glass hurricane-style lamps are dishwasher-safe or hand-wash only, and confirm sizing against standard tealights (usually 3.8cm diameter) or votive candles.
Key specifications
Candle holders are specified by candle type and setting. Tealight holders take standard 3.8cm foil-cased lights, votive holders are deeper for taller votives, and taper holders and candelabra suit banquet and fine-dining tables. Glass hurricane lamps and storm shades, commonly 10-20cm tall, shield the flame from draughts on terraces and in function rooms. Rechargeable LED and liquid-wax cartridge lamps give a real-flame look with no naked flame, which many venues prefer on safety and insurance grounds, and typically run 8-12 hours per charge or cartridge. A weighted, wide base is the key stability spec on busy tables. Used across restaurants, hotels, pubs and wedding and event dining.
Candle Holders & Tealight Lamps — FAQs
What glass is safest for candle holders near naked flames?
Borosilicate glass is the preferred choice for commercial candle lamps as it withstands heat far better than standard soda-lime glass, reducing the risk of cracking.
Are tealight holders dishwasher safe?
Most metal and thick glass tealight holders are dishwasher-safe, though etched or painted glass finishes are often better hand-washed to preserve the decoration.
What’s the difference between a votive holder and a tealight holder?
Votive holders are typically deeper and designed for taller votive candles, while tealight holders are shallower and sized for standard foil-cased tealights.