Candle holders, Lanterns and Photophores

Cozy and subdued atmosphere: the amazing power of candlesticks, lanterns and photophores

It's winter. Outside, it is dark and the thermometer is down below 0 °, an icy wind sweeps the dead leaves that litter the ground ...

Luckily, you're warm at home! A chimney fire crackles. You have turned off all the lights to leave only the beautiful glow of the flame : here a candle holder, there a lantern, and further a photophore that reflects a geometric pattern on the wall behind it.

What a comforting atmosphere! We have the impression of being under divine protection, and that nothing can happen to us. We would like these moments to last for eternity!

To live this special atmosphere at home, it is finally very easy! It is enough to have a few candlesticks, lanterns or photophores. Coco Papaya offers you her selection to sublimate the beauty of the fire...

Candle holders and candlesticks

Candle holders and candlesticks are supports for keeping a candle straight while it burns.

As decorative objects, they are also intended to highlight the candle and the beauty of its flame. If you regularly use pretty candles such as colored or carved candles, or votive candles, the candle holder is the essential accessory to consume them safely, while attracting attention to it.

Most candle holders offer a candle slot designed to accommodate a standard candle, such as the "heater-flat" candle. Remember to compare the diameter of your candles with that of the location of the candle holder to ensure their compatibility. The diameter of the candle slot should be slightly larger than that of the candle (1 or 2mm difference is enough).

If you regularly use candles, the diameter of which is usually smaller than that of a candle of the "heater-flat" type, you can turn to a specific category of candle holders: candlesticks.

Whether you are looking for a candle holder for "heater" candles or a candlestick, you will probably find in our range the model that perfectly suits your decoration inspired by Feng Shui, ethnic style, or even Vintage!

Lanterns

The lantern is also a candle holder, but it is intended to move and is therefore equipped with a handle. The candle is protected from the wind by glass or other devices to keep it lit in all circumstances.

If the real lanterns inspired by the old models work with a candle, or sometimes oil, there are now modern models that work on electricity, with an LED bulb and a rechargeable battery. If the authentic side takes a back seat with these electric models, we must recognize that they are really practical!

Since they can be moved using their handle, and they protect the candle from the wind, lanterns are indoor/outdoor lighting accessories.

There are many styles of lanterns. Remember to choose the one that best suits the style of your decoration!

Coco Papaya offers oriental or Moroccan style lanterns, Asian inspiration, or even Retro Vintage trend.

Photophores

Halfway between the lanterns and the candle holders, we find the photophores.

Like the lantern, the photophore is a decorative element intended to receive a lighting device such as a candle or an LED bulb. The light emitted is then altered by the photophore whose main use is to diffuse a particular lighting, and not a raw light.

Some photophores color the light: blue, red, green... There are all colors!

Others dim the lighting to make it softer.

Finally, there are photophores that use light reflection to project patterns onto the surrounding walls. Example: the light is filtered by a lampshade riddled with patterns in the shape of suns that will reflect on the wall. Decorative effect guaranteed!

You will probably find among our photophores a model that will please you to diffuse at home this comforting intimate lighting.

We're here to help!

Photophores, candlesticks, candlesticks, lanterns... If you are unable to choose from these devices, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to give you our advice to help you!