Everything and everyone looks better in candlelight. So, if you need ideas on how to set the mood, click through this cluster of creative candles. Traditional wick and wax flames still abound, some with unique designs or aromas, but new creative candles such as high-tech, battery-operated and LED options are popping up and becoming quite popular.
Whether you are in the mood for romance, relaxation or just a respite from everyday lights, these creative candles will provide the illumination you seek.
33 Creative Candles
From Wrestling Mood Lighting to Rechargeable Outdoor Wicks:
Marissa Liu — Jan 16, 2010 — Art & Design
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Bacon Candles
SweetSoaps.com Candle Crackles and Smells like the Real Thing
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LED Wall Candles
The 'Switch Candle' Adds Romance to Any Room
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Hand Gesture Candles
Give the Finger to Power Outages
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Aromotherapy Interventions
Brutally Honest Scented Candles
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Matchbook Candles (UPDATE)
The Multi-Purpose 5-Minute Candle Booklet by Poketo
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Witty Art Candles
Wick Away The Thought of Boring Gift Ideas
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Multi-Functional Mood Candles
Afterglow Massage Candles Use Body-Friendly Wax
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Wonky Wick Candles
Christoph Van Bommel's Candles Reach New Levels Of Relaxation
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Nifty Gifts
Matchbook Candles, Photo Doll, Leather Dog
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Garden-Inspired Candles
Plants, Flowers and Fruit Replace the Standard Pillar Candle
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Battery Operated Candles
Set the Mood With Flickering LED Lights
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Ice Candles
Thaw by Matthew Jackson
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Silver Plates as Candles
Stunning Table Accessories from Sono Mocci
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Parisian Illustrator Votives
The Kuntzel-Deygas Diptyque Candles Are an Exclusive Sell and Smell
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Trippy Space Candles
This Photograph of a Candle in Space is Far Out, Man
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Macho Candles
The Manly Man Candle Company
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Refreshing Holiday Gifts
San Francisco-Based Curlew Makes Artisan Candles Modern & Cool
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Overflowing Porcelain Candles
Vesuvius From Ted Muehling Mimics an Exploding Volcano
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Designer Wicks
The Undercover Spring/Summer 2010 Candles are a Bold Fashion Accessory
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Candles that Burn at Both Ends
‘Candle by the Hour' Will Cause Your Girl to Melt
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Candles With Hidden Sculptures
The Spirit Candle
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Evolved Candles
The Uber Mod Migration Single Oil Lamps are Super Sleek
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Confection Scented Candles
Hershey's Syrup Chocolate Candle Smells Like Childhood
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Liquor Lighting
Beer-Scented Candles Will Make You Drunk off Aroma
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Explosive Lighting
These Bomb and Dynamite Candles Will Blow Your Mind
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Wrestling Mood Light
'Our Lady of Lucha Libre' Candles by Pale Horse.
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Wooden Crackling Candles
The Dayna Decker Chandles are Homey and Quaint
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Restaurant Grease Candles
Further Soap Washes Responsibly With Celebrity Restaurant Leftovers
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Modular Birthday Decorations
Lucky Candles for Uncluttered Cakes
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Noodle Candles
Strange Designs by Kwangho Lee
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Candles Go Hi-Tech
Bi-Color LED Candles Blow On and Off
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Rechargable Outdoor Candles
LED & Silicone Mood Lighting
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Flammable Pop Art
Scented Candles by Keith Haring for Nuit Blanche
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Travel-Inspired Modern Candle Collections
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Vintage-Inspired Candle Designs
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Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps
The Loftie Lamp is Gentle, Stylish, and Functional
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Lifelike Egg Candles
These Egg Candles from scandles are Part of its Farmers Market Range
Aromatic Time-Tracking Mood Lights
The 'Focus' Aroma Diffuser Mood Lamp Helps with Focus
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Football-Themed Collectible Candles
Cent Ldn Launches its World Cup-Themed Candle Collection
Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs
The Velaflame Replicates the Pattern of a Flickering Flame
Sensory Relaxation Smart Lights
The Conceptual 'Idiya' Smart Lamp Soothes the Senses
Bluetooth-Equipped Camper Lanterns
The Makita Outdoor Adventure 18V LXT Lantern is Multifunctional
Minimalist Aromatherapy Candles
The Play Candle by b, halfmoon is Vegan and Cruelty-Free
Modernized Lantern Illuminators
The Ambientec MADCO Has a Cordless Design
Mom-Inspired Candle Lines
Candier Gears Up for Mother's Day with a special range of candles
Reusable Eco-Friendly Candles
The Sustainable Flames Reusable Candle Jar Reduces Waste
Digitized Gas Lamp Lanterns
The Conceptual 'AUGE' Camping Lantern Modernizes a Classic
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Mesmerizing Aroma Diffuser Lamps
The 'Aroma Lava' Lamp is Visually and Aromatically Stimulating
Garden-Inspired Smartphone Chargers
The Mini Moonlit Desk Garden by Seunghyuk Shin is Meditative
Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps
The Brighter Floor Lamp Delivers 50,000 Lumens
Personalized Candle Scents
Scent Lab Allows You to Customize Your Candle Based on Mood
Beverage-Themed Candle Collections
DW Home's Cheeky Candle Collection Makes for a Perfect Gift
Holiday Mini Candle Sets
Health-Ade and Mar Mar Unveil Limited Edition Holiday Minis Candle Set
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Smoky Illumination Floor Lamps
The 'Brume' Sunset Lamp Burns Incense for Multi-Sensory Effect
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Exquisite Time Lapse Candles
Shantell Martin and Joya Studio Launch XL Porcelain Candles
Illuminating Aroma Diffusers
Focus by Gian Luigi Singh Combines an Aroma Diffuser and a Mood Lamp
Eight-in-One Camping Light Speakers
The CREN MC01 Light Speaker Has 25 Illumination Modes
Cinematic Bath Water Candles
Saltburn-Inspired Candles Were Inspired by the Film's Memorable Scene
Wide-Angle Campsite Flashlights
The Fenix CL28R Rechargeable Lantern Maximizes Illumination
Flame-Free Candle Warmers
The Retro Candle Warmer Lamp Doubles the Life of Candles
Calming Fun-Loving Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Offers a Range of Scents That Reduce Stress
Immersive Dollhouse Candles
Homesick's Barbie Dreamhouse Candle Shares Rose and Jasmine Notes
Adaptable Campsite Illuminators
The BEYONDOP LED Camping Lantern Has a Three-in-One Design
Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders
Âncora Seeks to Elevate the Role of Candles in the Home
Essential Oil Plug-In Fresheners
Vibrant by Air Wick Scented Oils Last Up to 60 Days
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Neuroscientifically Crafted Scented Candles
Caftari Introduces Mindful Scented Candles
Color-Matching Night Lights
The Angelcare Magical Dreams Lumicolor Bear Night is Interactive
Road Trip-Inspired Candle Collections
Unbound Glo Debuts the Road Trips Collection
Sunshine-Inspired Candles
Spoken Flames Adds Smells Like Sunshine to Its Sensory Candles Range
Warm Fragrance-Paired Candles
Pleasing Launches the New Candle Series to Pair with its Fragrances
Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
Candle-Paired Drink Collections
The New Emotional Illuminations Collection Pairs Scents and Tastes
Soothing Candle Sets
Keys Soulcare Boasts the Sage + Oat Milk Votive Candle Set
Nostalgic Seasonal Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle Bright Lights Collection Has Five Scents
Refillable Designer Candles
Diptyque Explores the World with its New Refillable Candle Capsule
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
Perfume-Scented Candle Kits
The Le Labo Discovery Candle Set Offers Samples of Classics
Novelty Fish Tin Candles
The Tinned Candle Trio from Fishwife is a Fun Holiday Stocking Stuffer
Multifunctional C-Shaped Illuminators
The Conceptual 'C-lamp' Can Be Placed on a Surface or Hung
Regal Inaugural Candle Collections
Alexander McQueen Launches its Inaugural Candle Capsule
Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers
The 'CClock' Candle Timer by Pelin Özbalcı is Calming
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
Slick Rechargeable Lighters
Brightly's Rechargeable Lighter is an Effective "Eco-Swap"
Rose Garden-Inspired Candles
Outdoor Fellow's Flower Garden Scented Candle is Sophisticated
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Intimate Massage Candles
Dame Launches a Series of Massage Candles for Burning and Moisturizing
Mediterranean-Inspired Home Decor
The Diptyque Summer 2023 Collection Has Erik Winkowshi Artwork
Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Waste-Reducing Refillable Candles
The Voluspa Japonica Collection Now Comes in a Refillable Option
Golf-Inspired Candle Collections
Aced It Co Definitely Fills a Niche with Its Golf Candle Capsule
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
Chocolate-Scented Candles
See's Candies Unveil Its Chocolate Shop Scented Candle
Hot Cocoa Candles
The Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Candle Sets the Mood for a Cozy Season
Eclipse-Inspired Whimsical Pendant Lamps
Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Sensuous Perfume-Inspired Candles
The Pleasing Scented Candle Collection Has Three Fragrances
Tomato-Scented Candles
Poured Candle Bar Embraces Tomato Girl Summer with This Candle Offering
National Park-Inspired Candle Fragrances
Paddywax's Parks Line Gives a Taste of the American Wild
Table-Top Gaming Candles
Gameplay Candles' Table Top Gaming Candles Ignite the Adventure in Us All
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Zero-Waste Refillable Candles
Filz Makes Premium Plant-Based Candles That Refill in Seconds
Mythology-Inspired Candles
Mythologie Candles' Olympus Collection Taps into Myths & Legends
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Astronomical Concept-Inspired Lighting
Mavisten Edition Presents Its New Copernica Collection
Mood-Setting Adventurous Lighting
FLoris Schoonderbeek Designs the Guidelight for Weltevree
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Luxury Non-Toxic Candles
Kendi Lux Offers Highly Fragrant Candles Made Without Harmful Ingredients
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Romance-Inspired Candle Designs
Candier's You're My Favorite Candle Makes for the Perfect Gift
Farm-Fresh Candles
Boy Smells' Farm to Candle Trio Plays with Fruity, Earthy, Herbaceous Notes
Playlist-Paired Candle Launches
Nose Best Offers Candles with Their Own Playlits and Cocktails
Social Media-Inspired Candles
Ryan Porter | Candier Boasts a Playful Candle for Galentines Day
Dark Chocolate-Inspired Candles
Fernweh Channels the Scent of Chocolate in Its France Edition
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Sustainable Candle Brands
Apollo Candles Prides Itself on Sustainability and Multi-Functionality
Seasonal Winter-Themed Candles
Wax Buffalo Introduces the Holiday-Ready 'Winter Line' of Candles
Smart Candle Warmer Lamps
The REIDEA ES1 Smart Candle Warmer Lamp Safely Enhances Ambiance
Inclusive Candle Brands
VIGYL is a Trailblazing Fragrance House Celebrating Queer Culture
Chic Celebratory Candle Decor
The Diptyque Simple Objects Collection Showcases Simplicity
Coconut-Encased Candles
Backyrd Candles Boasts a Unique and Eco-Conscious Product Range
Rainy Day-Inspired Candles
Byredo Launches Summer Rain—a Candle for Rainy Days
Stylish Moquito-Repeling Candles
Murphy's Naturals Refillable Mosquito Repellent Candle is Chic
Forest-Inspired Bath Candles
Jackfir Recently Debuted Its Eight-Ounce Forest Bath Candle
Snack Cake-Scented Candles
Little Debbie x Goose Creek Candles Come in 12 Variations
Plant-Based Candle Collections
WoodWick Candles Launch Plant-Based Ingredients Candle Collection
Smoky Dessert Candles
Boy Smells x Magnolia Bakery Created a Smoldering Banana Pudding Candle
Festively Scented Body Waxes
Wakse Debuted a Trio of Seasonally Inspired Hard Wax Beans
Celebrity-Designed Textured Candles
Seth Rogan's Houseplant Launches a New Candle in Two Colorways
Affirming Candle Lines
Journey 180 Planner Boasts a Triad of Natural Wax Candles
Warm LED Artful Lamps
Fatboy Unveils its New Bellboy Table Lamp with Adjustable Light
Luxurious Fragrant Candles
Initio Parfums Privés Reccently Debuted the Oud for Greatness Candle
Sustainability-Focused Candle Lines
Somerset Candle Co. Enhances Ambiance in an Eco-Friendly Way
Festive Elvish Candles
The Elf x Homesick Collaboration Immerses Fans in the Buddy's World
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
DIY Soy Candle Sets
Creative QT Candles Boasts a Comprehensive Candle-Making Kit
Human Candle Campaigns
These Human Statues of Candle Wax Bring Attention to Youth Burnout
Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp is Designed with a Power Source Function
Soothing Wall-Mounted Illuminators
The Upton Wall Lights Come in Three Styles
Dual-Function Gas Lanterns
The 'Beacon Lantern' Works for Lighting and Cooking
Scientific Dragon-Inspired Candles
Blueme Debuts the Lunar New Year Limited Edition Votive Set
Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps
The Neon Crystal Cube Light Evokes Vibrant Gradient Illumination
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Luxuriously Scented Candles
Remedium's Champagne & Berries Provides an Immersive Aroma Experience
Sustainable Clean Burn Candles
Planted Offers Eco-Conscious Candles That Improve Air Quality
Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths
The Starry Wreath Readies for the Holiday Season
Sustainably Minded Candle Brands
Planted Aims to Minimize Its Environmental Footprint
Floral Novelty-Scented Candles
WorkInProgress Creates The Low Hanging Fruit Candle
Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders
Charles Kalpakian Designs Candleholders with Eldvarm
Multicolor Smart Lighting Products
The Cync Dynamic Effects Lights Offer Matter Support and More
Modern Affordable Wall Lamps
The Poplight Wall Light Attaches to the Wall Without Damage
Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps
Retro Candle Lamp Warms Up Scented Candles Without Lighting Them
Light-Oriented Outdoor Decor
Govee Launches a New Colorful Outdoor Light Collection
Parisian Streetwear Candles
The Diptyque x Highsnobiety Not In Paris Candle is Aromatic
Stunning One-of-a-Kind Candles
Western Disco and Angel Therapy Introduces a Unique Collection
Modern Citrus Candles
Loam's Citrus Season Candle is Refreshing and Uplifting
Mosquito Repellent Candles
Clovers Garden's Mosquito Repellent Candles Boast Various Scents
Bonfire Wooden Diffuser Sets
Shinchi Ringyo Designs the Unique Aroma de Camp for Camping
Mom-Appreciating Candle Collections
Yankee Candle Releases Its Latest Exclusive Candle Collection
Hot Chocolate-Inspired Candles
Literie Candle & Serendipity3 Debut a Frrrozen Hot Chocolate Candle
Softening Candle Moisturizers
Butter LONDON Unveils the 'Chelsea Blooms Manicure Candle'
Dainty Tale-Inspired Candles
Goose Creek Introduces The World of Peter Rabbit Candle Collection
Pride Month Candle Collections
The Yankee Candle x Friday Collective Pride Candles are Celebratory