# Timber Taper Holders The ONOFF Candleholder Melts Modern and Antique Elements into One By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onoff-candleholder References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/46281/) & [elevenfeet.be](http://www.elevenfeet.be/english/work/products/onoff/) The functionality of the candle to modern man has evolved into a means to create ambiance in a room, rather than to provide it with illumination by necessity. With a flicker of nostalgia, the ONOFF candleholder strives to encourage a more interactive use, in much the same way that people employed [wax and wick lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-capsule-oil-lamp) in the past. Elevenfeet created a lovely [clear glass cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuloa) in which to place a tea light. The elegant vessel is then set gently into a piece of [carved wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-lamp) that acts as a contemporary drip pan. The little lumber segment is cut with grooves and channels along the base, allowing the Oxygene ONOFF candleholder to be easily carried by hand or fixed into a wooden track against the wall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Candleholders:** The ONOFF candleholder encourages a more interactive use of candles, merging modern and antique elements. - **Ambiance Creation:** Candleholders now focus on creating ambiance rather than just providing illumination, as seen with the ONOFF candleholder. - **Innovative Design:** The ONOFF candleholder combines clear glass and carved wood in a unique and elegant design. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore interactive candleholders like the ONOFF candleholder to enhance ambiance in living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage innovative candleholder designs like the ONOFF candleholder to add a touch of nostalgia and elegance to their projects. - **Gift and Souvenir:** The gift and souvenir industry can offer unique and stylish candleholders like the ONOFF candleholder, appealing to customers looking for distinctive home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Architectural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/core-candle-holder.md) - [Vertical Tea-Light Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tolo-tea-candle.md) - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Interestingly Shaped Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poise-candle-holder.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md) - [Luxe Refillable Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-mondes-de-diptyque.md) - [Sleek Metallic Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-incense-holder.md) - [Fire Connection-Inspired Candleholders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-kalpakian-1.md) - [Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-timer.md)