# Plug-In Candles The Plug-Shaped Trompe L'oeil Candle Holders By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trompe-loeil-candle-holders References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2010/01/24/19272.html) & [design-3000.de](http://www.design-3000.de/oxid.php/sid/05b64b9eb993ce28843db8198688753a/cl/details/cnid/neuheiten_intern/anid/39146b02c26673965.39786869/pgNr/2/Kerzenhaltding/) These trompe l'oeil are electric candle lights and non-electric [flame-lit candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-table-decoration), and now there's a hybrid plug-in flame-lit candle. What's the catch? The plug-in fits an electrical outlet alright, but that has nothing to do with the candlelight. This inventive handle holder is made of non-conductive insular materials, but it plugs into a [standard (German) outlet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-gem). The end result is a confusion fusion of [flame, electricity and light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-light). **Implications** - These candles are the perfect solution for structures made of wood, or for those afraid of fire. They offer a safe solution to lighting that is warm and beautiful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plug-in Candles:** The trend of plug-in candles opens up opportunities for innovative lighting solutions that are both safe and aesthetically pleasing. - **Non-electric Flame-lit Candles:** The trend of non-electric flame-lit candles presents opportunities for nostalgic and eco-friendly lighting options. - **Trompe L'oeil Candle Holders:** The trend of trompe l'oeil candle holders offers creative and visually captivating ways to showcase candles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate plug-in candles into interior design, offering safety and style. - **Fire Safety:** The fire safety industry can leverage the trend of plug-in candles to provide fire-resistant and electric alternatives for traditional candle lighting. - **Gift and Souvenir:** The gift and souvenir industry can cater to the growing demand for unique and novel candle holders, such as trompe l'oeil designs, as a popular gifting option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-candle-holders.md) - [Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velaflame.md) - [Flame-Free Candle Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Naturally Inspired Digital Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magma-lamp.md) - [Warm Ambient Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflet.md) - [Smart Candle Warmer Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-warmer-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Stone Cube Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qub-candlestick.md) - [Mechanical Candle-Inspired Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-timer.md)