Minimalist Stone Candle Holders

Alabaster does something few stones manage, which is let light pass through it. Drop a candle in and the whole piece glows from the inside rather than only around the flame. Its compact column shape sits easily on a bath ledge, a nightstand or the corner of a dining table.

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Alabaster is translucent enough that light finds its way through the walls, which gives this round box a soft glow in daylight. Its shallow interior takes votives, jewelry or small keepsakes, and the lid lifts off easily. Wipe it down with a damp cloth to clean the stone.

Light travels through alabaster in a way that turns a small holder into a glowing object once a candle is lit. Its compact, nearly cubic proportions make it easy to tuck beside a stack of books or at a place setting. Stone keeps each piece slightly different, with banding that runs its own way.