Silver tinplate tealight holder, cup Ø 40 mm, Erzgebirge

It's getting dark early outside, and indoors the Christmas pyramid is ready to turn again – but one cup is missing, or the old holders have gone dented and dull. These silver tinplate tealight holders give standard tealights up to 40 mm in diameter a secure spot once more: in a pyramid, a candle arch or a lantern you've built yourself. Made in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) – and just right for your candle ideas.

What changes for you

• Your tealights stand straight and secure, because the cup, with an inner diameter of approx. 40 mm and an inner height of approx. 17 mm, is made to fit standard tealight candles.
• You can get straight on with your project, as the cup can either sit flat on the surface (hole approx. 42 mm) or be fitted as a firm press fit (hole approx. 41 mm).
• Your fitting looks neat because the surrounding collar of approx. 3 mm finishes the drilled hole cleanly.
• Your wood stays protected, as the tinplate keeps wax and heat where they belong – around the flame rather than in the base.
• You buy exactly the quantity your project needs: from a single piece for a repair to a set of 50 for a big craft project.

Why this tealight cup makes a difference every day

It's the small details that complete a piece of woodwork. When every tealight sits firmly in its shiny silver cup, the pyramid on your Advent table looks cared for and well thought out. Nothing wobbles, and nothing drips over the edge. You light the candles, sit back and enjoy the warm light. There's no need to keep an eye on wobbly tealights.

Material & finish

The cups are made of silver-coloured tinplate and come from the Erzgebirge – made in Germany. Smooth edges and an even shape mean every cup sits flush in its hole, leaving the fitting looking tidy. Good to know before you buy: the material is not rustproof, so it's intended for dry indoor spaces – where it keeps its silver shine for a long time.

Dimensions & technical details

• Tea light cup for tea lights up to max. 40 mm in diameter
• Material: tinplate, silver-coloured (not rustproof)
• Inner diameter: approx. 40 mm
• Inner height: approx. 17 mm
• Outer diameter at the top including rim: 48 mm
• Total outer height: approx. 18 mm
• Protruding rim: approx. 3 mm all round
• Hole diameter for flush mounting: approx. 42 mm
• Hole diameter for press fit: approx. 41 mm
• Use: dry indoor spaces only, not suitable for outdoor use
• Made in Germany (Erzgebirge)

How to use the tealight cup

• Restoring the old family pyramid: fit a new cup into the existing hole – and the heirloom is turning again just in time for the first Sunday of Advent.
• For your own build: drill a 41 mm hole for the press fit, push the cup in – and your home-made candle arch stands finished and secure in the window.
• On the dinner table: tealights in lanterns with neatly fitted cups give your evening meal a calm, warm light.
• In cafés and restaurants: tealight holders fitted firmly into the tables create a welcoming atmosphere – and wax residue is quick to clear away after closing time.

Good to know about the Erzgebirge candle tradition

Pyramids and candle arches come from the mining tradition of the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge). There, light in the window showed miners the way home during the dark months. A cup from the same region matches the material history of pyramids and Schwibbogen arches. This applies whether you are restoring an old piece or building a new one.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: use the cups in dry indoor spaces and keep them away from moisture, as the tinplate is not rustproof. Once cooled, wax residue comes off easily thanks to the smooth surface – so the holders stay looking neat through many candlelit evenings.

Options & what's included

• Tea light holder, 1 piece
• Tea light holder, set of 4
• Tea light holder, set of 10
• Tea light holder, set of 20
• Tea light holder, set of 30
• Tea light holder, set of 40
• Tea light holder, set of 50

Frequently asked questions

Which tea lights fit in the cup? All standard tea lights up to a maximum of 40 mm in diameter – the inner height of approx. 17 mm holds them securely.

How do I fit the cup? You have two options: flush on the surface with a hole of approx. 42 mm (the rim rests visibly on top) or as a press fit with a hole of approx. 41 mm for a firm hold.

Can I use the tea light holders outdoors? No, the tinplate is not rust-proof. In dry indoor spaces, however, the cups keep their silver look for a long time.

Where are the cups made? They're made in the Erzgebirge – made in Germany, with a clean finish.

In the end, it isn't about a tinplate cup. It's about the evening your pyramid lights up again and everyone at the table falls quiet for a moment to watch. Simply choose the quantity your project needs at Bütic – and make your next piece shine.