Sculptural candles, often featuring bold colors to highlight their artful silhouettes, seem to be popping up at retailers everywhere lately. And according to Etsy’s 2020 holiday trend report, the retailer has seen an 86% increase in searches for abstract, modern, and geometric candles over the past three months compared to the same time last year. Whether you prefer to light them or preserve them as a decorative accent, these candles make a stylish statement on fireplace mantels, dining room tables, nightstands, and more. The twisted, curvy, or angular forms serve as three-dimensional art, making them elegant additions to your everyday decor or a holiday tablescape. And since many of them are unscented, you don’t have to worry about fragrance competing with your homecooked meal. This season, trade basic straight-lined tapers and cylindrical pillars for sculptural candles to introduce cozy contemporary style to your home. Here are some of our favorite picks for uniquely shaped candles. Buy It: Spiral Taper Candles, Set of Three ($26, Etsy) Buy It: Marble Candle ($29, Etsy) Buy It: Totem Pillar Candles, Set of Six ($68, Food52)
