This Is the One Unexpected Item Your Mantel Is Missing (It’s on Sale!)

A candleholder might seem like one of the simplest decorations, but the right one can totally transform your tabletop. Its understated-yet-pivotal role makes finding the perfect style surprisingly challenging. After much searching, I’ve finally discovered the ultimate candleholder, and I’ll never need to look again: the SIN WEI candlestick.

A good candleholder for your table centerpiece has a lot to accomplish, but it can’t try too hard. If it’s too tall, wide, or visually overwhelming, it risks obstructing conversation and detracting from the beauty of your tablescape. You want something subtle enough to let your meal take center stage, yet stylish enough to elevate the experience for your guests. SIN’s WEI candlestick will do all of that and more.

Designed by Brooklyn-based ceramicist Virginia Sin, the WEI candlestick is a masterpiece of design. Minimalist yet striking, its modern cantilevered silhouette blends timeless elegance with sculptural artistry. At just 5.5” long by 2.5” wide, it’s super-compact but still powerful enough to effortlessly enhance any table setup without stealing the spotlight. In fact, it was even nominated as one of the best decor pieces in Apartment Therapy’s recent Small/Cool Design Awards.

Made from matte stoneware and available in black or cream, the WEI is as versatile as it is beautiful. Its thoughtful design ensures it complements a wide range of styles. Pair it with natural textures like wood and stone for an earthy vibe, or mix it with brass and metallic accents for a more glamorous setting. Either way, it’ll set the perfect stylish tone for your table.

And of course, candleholders need not only live on a dining table. I’ve moved my WEI candlestick to a number of different locations in my home, from the coffee table to the fireplace mantel, and it looks amazing everywhere. I’ve also played with colored tapered candles for different looks with the WEI. A tall black version looks endlessly chic with the piece’s black finish, but switching to bright purple added a little bit of lightheartedness to my living room.

Both colors of the WEI candlestick are currently marked down $38.40 (regularly $48) as part of SIN’s holiday sale, so now’s the time to stock up and elevate any tabletop in your own space — whether it’s displayed on your table or as a nightstand accent. It’s small and design-forward enough to use (and re-style) all year, beyond just hosting. On that note, though, it doubles as a unique host gift, too.