A candle stand shaped like a falling drop, cut from wood

The frame curves in on itself like a drop caught mid-fall, with slots cut through the walls. Light a candle inside and the cut-outs throw a pattern onto the wall behind it. It arrives flat and goes together by hand.

Why choose this candle stand?

Most of the character comes from the openings rather than the wood itself. They break the flame into bands that move when the flame does. The build takes an evening and needs no glue or tools.

• Droplet outline: a single flowing curve, wide at the base and drawn to a point at the top.
• Cut-out walls: slotted panels scatter the flame into a moving pattern across the nearest surface.
• Puzzle build: interlocking wooden parts slide together, so assembly is part of what you are buying.
• Three sizes or the full trio: 16.5, 23.5 and 29.5 cm tall, sold separately or together.
• Takes common candles: fits cup candles and block candles; candles are not included.

Sanded and polished before it ships, so the parts go together cleanly and the grain stays visible.

A shelf, a nightstand or the middle of a dinner table all suit it. Give it a bare wall behind rather than a busy one, since the shadow pattern is the point. Keep the wood clear of the flame by using a candle in a cup or a block that sits low in the frame.

Specifications

• Material: polished wood
• Assembly: interlocking puzzle build, no glue or tools
• Small: 16.5 x 14.5 cm (6.5 x 5.7 in)
• Medium: 23.5 x 13.5 cm (9.3 x 5.3 in)
• Large: 29.5 x 18.8 cm (11.6 x 7.4 in)

Build it once and light it for years.