Recent Examples on the WebThen, download and trace this candlestick template with washable chalk markers.—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023 Indian cobra candlesticks, paned Peruvian mirrors, ivory and tortoiseshell boxes, and 18th-century Milanese cabinets all sit comfortably with his own designs—updates of British country-house upholstery and Spice Route furniture.—Stephen Pappas, ELLE Decor, 25 Aug. 2023 Find it on Amazon Groovy AF Glass Candlestick Holders
These stunning glass candlestick holders are a wonderful way to add texture and style to a space.—Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2023 Flanked by thrift store candlesticks with pale pink tapers, this table feels formal without being fussy.—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023 The lamp was sullen, a candlestick brooding and rude with its old
wax crumbling at its edges, not flame, not a promise
of flame.—Ada Limón, The New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2023 Buy Now Skeleton Candy Bowl, $199 15 Like…Really Lean In
Or go full-on creepy with a fringed black tablecloth, apothecary jars, and mismatched black candlesticks.—Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 26 July 2023 These days, the answer to said question often resembles a list like the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker—although the 21st-century version might have a dog walker who also serves as a nanny and drives for Uber—a brand that’s after all become a gig-economy shorthand.—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2023 Arrangements in warm tones and multiple candlesticks add to the cozy vibe for a Thanksgiving dinner.—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2023 See More
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of candlestick was
before the 12th century
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