Wrought Iron Decor

Often times the heirloom furniture and accessories we pass down from generation to generation carry with them a story. It’s a history of where it has been, who’s had it, how it came about and more. Even new Wrought Iron Decor has a deep history as the truly authentic pieces are still made by hand using time honored techniques.

One of the authentic wrought iron items with a deep history is the Wrought Iron Courting Candle Holder.

In the 1600’s to the 1800’s, courting candles were used by the man of the home to set boundaries for his daughter. When the daughter’s suitor came calling, the father lit the candle in a sitting room where the couple conversed. When the candles burnt to the metal at the top of the candle holder, it was time for the suitor to promptly leave. However, the father could change the height of the candle based on how comfortable he felt about the suitor. Also, the father could immediately snuff out the candle or add a second candle depending on what he deemed necessary. The courting candle served as a quiet, yet firm reminder to the suitor to end his date.

Rich or poor, the courting candle was used by fathers from all economic backgrounds. It taught daughters to respect their parents’ judgment. The candle also taught the suitor to defer to the father’s ability to judge a man. Although it may sound like a crazy notion by today’s standards, the courting candle served as an important boundary line in the family and social fabrics.

- Read the complete history of the courting candle here.

- Get your own handmade wrought iron courting candle holder.

There is nothing like the natural soft glow of a flickering candle wick slowly burning in the room. But there’s more to the candles beauty than just its unique wax composition and burning flame, the candle holders themselves have become a necessary part of every homes interior design.

Wrought Iron candle holders are amongst the most popular choice to decoratively and safely display your candles. Iron Candle Holders have stood the test of time, they have developed into detailed artistic expressions from the most rustic designs to impressive modern master pieces, yet still some haven’t changed a bit staying simple and original.

When choosing a wrought iron candle holder you are bound to run into a few dilemmas, first one being which one do I choose?!? With hundreds of designs and styles to choose from you will first want to pick the area in your room where you would most like to add some decoration and eventually candle light. I would also recommend picking out the iron candle holder before you pick out your candles because candles are a dime a dozen and can be found in thousands of different sizes, shapes, and colors to fit your candle holder.

Moving on… Decide where your candle holder will go, on the wall, table, fireplace, centerpiece, or floor. Then ask yourself a simple question,

what style candle holder fits my unique tastes, rustic iron candle holders like the ones from the pine collection might fit in your cabin like setting while the copper candle wall sconces would find themselves much more at home in a modern home design setting.

Once you know where your wrought iron candle holder is going to go and what you general design preference is, it’s time to shop! Make sure to look at the detailed pictures and measure your area to ensure your candle holders will fit both literally and in scale with everything else in the room.

Iron candle sconces, pillar candle holders, and wrought iron candelabras are beautiful accents for any one of your rooms. The hardest part about buying metal candle holders is deciding from the many designs and styles out there. So go prepared and don’t be afraid to spend a little on yourself, a healthy life starts with comfortable surroundings and nothing is more comforting than the natural glow of a burning candle on a safe and decorative metal candle holder.

By the way, just because your new candle holder looks to beautiful and artistic to use its not. Light your candles, enjoy your purchase and use it over and over again, that’s what it was intended for, or just use it as decor, either way I know you’ll enjoy your beautiful new candle holder.

Shop for your perfect Metal Candle Holder at Timeless Wrought Iron