Square wooden candle holder – 6 heights, also as a set

The days are getting shorter, dusk falls early – and your windowsill is still missing that warm glow that makes an evening feel cosy. A wooden tealight holder brings exactly that sense of calm into the room: a clean, square column of light-coloured hardwood, as if made for your windowsill. Pop a tealight in, light it, and the room instantly feels warmer.

What changes for you

• Your table or windowsill instantly feels more homely without any fuss – a tealight in the simple wooden column is all it takes.
• You can create your own arrangement of light, because the tealight holder comes in six heights from 6 cm to 16 cm – singly or as a set with all sizes.
• You can style the holder to suit your taste, as the wood is untreated and can be painted, varnished or oiled.
• It stands securely, because the square base of approx. 48 mm x 48 mm keeps it steady.
• You'll enjoy it for a long time, thanks to its sturdy, dimensionally stable quality and clean finish.

Why this tealight holder makes a difference every day

Candlelight is calming – and the clean shape of the wooden column gives your eye something to rest on. The simple column shape and the light wood suit almost any interior style. They never take centre stage. Arrange several in groups of different heights on a table, windowsill or sideboard. This creates a calm, natural play of light that lasts from autumn right through to Advent.

Material & finish

The tealight holder is made from hardwood, and its light, smooth surface feels pleasant in the hand. The visible wood structure is retained – and because wood is a purely natural material, every column turns out a little different: sometimes lighter, sometimes darker, with lively grain and the occasional small knot. This isn't a flaw; it makes every piece one of a kind. As the wood is untreated, you can leave it as natural as it is, or paint, varnish or oil it as you like.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: hardwood, untreated
• Shape: square column
• Base: approx. 48 mm x 48 mm
• Tealight recess: approx. 40 mm diameter
• Available heights: 6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm, 12 cm, 14 cm and 16 cm
• Surface: light, smooth, with visible wood structure
• Made in the EU

How to use the tealight holder

• During Advent: group several columns of different heights together – and you've got natural Christmas decorations that need no glitter yet still catch everyone's eye.
• At dinner with guests: spread two or three tealight holders across the laid table – the warm light turns an ordinary meal into a cosy evening.
• On the windowsill: a point of light in the window that welcomes you from outside when you come home.
• In a café or restaurant: one tealight holder per table creates a calm, consistent table setting – simple, stable and quick to arrange.
• To make your own: paint or oil the untreated wood to create table decorations that match your interior or your celebration perfectly.

Good to know about tealights

The tealight owes its name to the teapot warmer. The small candle was originally used to keep teapots warm. Only later did it become the most popular decorative light of all. Today its flickering light is a staple, especially during Advent and the Christmas season. In the 40 mm recess of the wooden column, the tealight sits securely and at eye level.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: simply wipe it with a dry cloth or remove wax residue from time to time. As the wood is untreated, avoid wet conditions and prolonged moisture – if you oil or varnish the surface, you'll give it extra protection and keep its light look for longer.

Options & what's included

• Available in six heights: 6 cm, 8 cm, 10 cm, 12 cm, 14 cm and 16 cm
• Available singly or as a set with all six sizes
• Tealights are not included

Frequently asked questions

Is the wood treated? No, the hardwood is untreated. You can use it as it is or paint, varnish or oil it as you wish.

Do all the tealight holders look the same? Not quite – wood is a natural material and always varies slightly in shade and grain. Small knots are normal and make every piece unique.

Which tealights fit? The round recess has a diameter of approx. 40 mm and is designed for tealights.

Can I combine different heights? Yes, that's exactly what the six sizes from 6 cm to 16 cm are for – singly or as a complete set. Arranged in groups, they create a varied yet calm display of light.

In the end, it's not about a wooden column with a recess. It's about the moment you light the tealight in the evening and the room becomes just that little bit calmer. Simply choose your favourite height – or go straight for the set with all six sizes from Bütic.