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Upgrade your tablescape with these stunning candles.

The journey of a candle is one to behold from start to finish– especially when it's a unique candle. It adds intrigue and special moments throughout your home whether it's perched on your coffee table, mantle, or dining room table. A decorative taper candle sets the mood even when it's unlit! As you plan your holiday decor, we found the most beautiful candles and candle holders that will make your decorating easier (and prettier) this year.

An architectural candlescape is a fun way to mix up your tabletop for your most memorable winter season yet. To create one, light your favorite Christmas-scented candle while your unscented tapered candles entertain your guests with the new shape it takes on throughout the night. Add chic floral arrangements to match and you'll never stop taking photos of your amazing spread. Below, we listed our favorite candles with interesting sculptural shapes, funky designs, and all the glitz and glamour to bring in the most festive time of the year. Some of these mesmerizing candles are under $10 and look just as stunning when the wax pools! Your tablescape deserves this simple yet chic upgrade.

Choose from an array of dreamy pastels available with or without a scent. These monochrome disco cubes will easily keep your holidays merry and bright. 

What better way to start the party than Mardi Gras-inspired candles? An eye-catching blend of gold and vibrant green, this tapered candle set will look better after each use.

Arrange these beautiful candle holders in a cluster or at different points on your table runner for an elegant spread.

This North Pole-worthy candle is intricately designed with Christmas motifs. It's a thoughtful gift for anyone on your list.

Keep the room buzzing while your candles take the attention of your guests away from the kitchen and into the mingling during appetizer hour.

A friend to the Forest and Sand totem candles, this earthy green candle is a fun pop of color to set on your table.

Whether your decorations are traditional or contemporary, this sleek candlestick is available in over 20 colors! 

Wistful and enchanting, this candle represents the bittersweet moment when a lovely night comes to an end.

This romantic bouquet of flowers will be the perfect way to illuminate an intimate holiday dinner.

Here's a work of art to watch while clearing plates for dessert. Each sculptural candle is hand-poured in London.

Designed by Christiane Lemieux, this holder and pedestal will raise your candle high above to watch as your selected candle melts away from golden hour to the evening.

No matter what direction dinner goes, this zig-zag candle will go the distance.

Pretty in pink, this regal pillar is the perfect foreshadow for a sweet strawberry-infused dessert.

This candle holder is earthy yet luxe, adding depth to any tablescape aesthetic.

If you're looking for varying heights and shapes on your table, set this terracotta geometric candle on a wide base candleholder. It's also available in four captivating hues.

Opt for an electric blue candle pair that are cool enough to leave unlit. You can take it from the table to your mantle with ease.

Set the table with this striking lavender glass designed by Murano glassblower Davide Fuin. If you love themed dinners, this Italian candlestick will keep things al fresco even if you're indoors. 

This magenta candle is a bold and funky twist to light as the cocktails begin to pour.

Sometimes the awkward moments are one to lean into at a dinner party. This quirky candlestick will definitely make your guests chuckle.

You will be swept away in the beauty of this candle burning away to reveal the dried florals in the wax.