Of the Nick and the Candlestick, Santos says, “I'm obsessed with these simple candle holders. Unusual and ethereal, these are the perfect addition to any tablescape or mantlepiece.” The piece is comprised of nine brass candleholders that rest on a rich walnut tray.

Originally inspired by components of Bower NYC’s furniture line, the Forma Sculptural Candle Set began as a small sculpture. After deciding that the piece needed another element to bring it to life, the designers added a candle—fire—to create a more complete accent. The set is comprised of a soy wax candle with a cedar scent that is housed in a simple glass vessel, a brass tube that can be used as a match extender, a corian surface, glass mirror, maple wood, and brass shapes. All of the elements combine to create a candle holder that is a truly functional work of art.

Tallow candle by Ontwerpduo.

An Alvar Aalto table is surrounded by a quartet of the designer’s Chair 65.

QUEUE METAL STICK LIGHTER For more than half a century Tsubota Pearl has produced Japan’s most imaginative and artfully crafted lighters. The Queue Metal Stick Lighter’s elongated form is rendered in cool metal gold and silver. It fits perfectly into any small bag or pocket and makes a stylish tool for lighting candles or incense. For use with ordinary lighter fluid (not included). Includes a funnel for refueling.

Quickly recalling the warm, organic, functional design of Scandinavian modernism, the Marstrand Candle Lantern ($180) by Skargaarden can be used indoors and outdoors. Its leather strap can be comfortably held or easily hung on the wall.

Last but not least, the Carrie Candle Lantern ($110) also mixes modern design with time-tested illumination (in this case, the humble candle). Designed by Norm Architects, its powder-coated steel design is at home on a patio, in a living room, atop a dining table, and throughout the modern home.

LUP CANDLE HOLDER Inspired by Scandinavian tradition and the short daylight hours of the Northern climate, the Lup Candleholder brings warmth and light into the home. The minimal construction creates a continuous line and minimal form.

LUMBERJACK CANDLE HOLDERS Danish designer Simon Legald was inspired by the silhouette created in a tree trunk as lumberjacks slowly chop away toward its center when he conceived of this colorful series of Lumberjack Candle Holders. Each set is carved from a single, cylindrical piece of solid wood. Made in Denmark.

Assorted candles by Wary Meyers, $28.50 each Made in small batches in Cumberland, Maine, these groovy paraffin and soy wax candles come in a range of scents, including Hippie Hollow, Sea Melon, and Violet Pepper.

Something Festive: Giving something festive is all well and good but even better is if that something can also be displayed year round. Consider a beautiful candle holder like the Lup Candle Holder designed by Shane Schneck for HAY.

Flaunt your seriousness at work with the Concrete desk set by Magnus Pettersen. $600

Designed by Monica Förster, the Brushed Brass Flower Pots celebrate the shape of traditional terracotta pots and elevates the look with a luxurious material selection. Maintaining the historical production methods of the Skultuna factory, these flower pots are made through the traditional practice of metal spinning. Photo: Dwell on Design 2015, shown with Tokyo Elevations Print and Brooklyn Landmarks Print from studio esinam and Forma Sculptural Candle Set from Bower.

Despite its message-in-a-bottle appearance, this product is in fact a glass carafe and stick of kishu binchotan (coal). The coal purifies drinking water and improves its overall taste.

This shot of the Ravine House's interior shows its glazed back facade and clear geometry.

Inside, white paint lightens up the middle of the building. A vintage Danish dining set and Cloud pendants by Frank Gehry for Vitra define the dining area.

LES PERLES CANDLE HOLDERS For Les Perles Candle Holders, FX Balléry drew inspiration from classic wooden beads produced in the Jura Mountains. Its steel base comes with eight interchangeable wooden pieces that can be put together to create unique and changeable candlestick designs.

Posada also shares a topographic candle holder, pictured here.

All prototypes have been designed, manufactured and glazed in Heath's San Francisco studio.

Carrie Candle Lantern, $110 at the Dwell Store From Danish design studio Norm Architects, the timeless Carrie Candle Lantern is made of powder-coated steel and glass and includes a handle for portability.

The Stick-Up Sticks by Bower are three-dimensional magnets that will jump off your fridge.

These gold plated steel cheese knives from Anthropologie will add a modern Midas touch to any cheese board.

This cheese set from the Monaco collection includes four mini knives: a Parmesan cheese knife, spreading knife, cheese knife and a cheesy knife. All of the knives are high-quality stainless steel, and designed to serve all types of cheese, from soft spreadable to very hard. Sleek, modern, and all around classy.

The three leveled Caddy Set in light grey.

Eames House Blocks via House Industries $150.00 Take a tour of your own through the Eames House (also known as Case Study House No. 8) with this basswood block puzzle, which pays tribute to the iconographic midcentury landmark.

Cup Set by Yield, $42 at yielddesign.co Fastened together with a handmade leather strap, this set of two stainless steel cups is a smart, reusable choice for picnics and dining alfresco.

"Bonnie," set of 16 bracelets.

Shopping Mall Fruit Basket, a painting by Peter B. Hastings, shares space with a special-edition Royal Copenhagen tea set and a photograph by Tokyo-based artist Keith Ng.

With a shiny copper-plated base and a mirrored luster glass cover, the Hurricane Lamp is a decorative element that looks sophisticated, whether or not the inner candle is illuminated. The mirrored glass reflects the hurricane’s surroundings when the candle is not lit, adding dimension to the accessory.

A comely trio of Dansk candle holders.

Candle Snuffer London by Tom Dixon, $36 An apt accoutrement for the fancy scented-candle, this elegant candle snuffer is made of turned marble and a plated copper ring.

Morrison and collaborator James Irvine, a friend from college, unveiled this influential line of home goods for Cappellini at the 1992 furniture fair in Milan, making a strong case for pure, minimalist design. In addition to re-investigating the form and function of everyday objects, it also featured the work of then up-and-coming designers such as Tom Dixon and Konstantin Grcic.

The Asymmetrical Candle Holders are a functional work of sculpture—The bowl-like silhouette of the holder is designed to reflect light and catch wax drips. And when the holder stands without a candlestick, it creates a striking accent for a tabletop or mantel. Available in three sizes, the holders can be grouped together or used as standalone accents.

A gift that is both festive and functional, the Totem Candles from Grain are hand-turned on a lathe, giving them the look of carved wood. Made in the United States from 100 percent beeswax, these candles are available in three distinct sizes.