Best flat candle holders

Top pick: Flat Agate Stone Candle Holder — a genuinely flat slab that takes both pillar and taper candles, so it works as a low centrepiece or a single candle on a shelf. Natural stone means each one looks a little different.

Who the others suit:

• Black Iron Flat Star (small) — the cheapest way to get a flat, low profile; best for tapers in a rustic or cottage setting.
• Square Flat 5 Candle Holder — clear glass, holds five candles at once: good for a long table or mantel.
• Round Clear Glass Pillar Plates — simple flat trays to sit under pillar candles and catch wax.
• Ferm Living Block — a sculptural, design-led block if you want the holder itself to be the decor.
• Glass Taper Holder, Flat Spheres — tall and elegant rather than low; pick it if you want height with a flat-footed base.
• Antique Brass Taper Holder (set of 3) — classic brass candlesticks for a traditional table.

For a low, flat look, stay with the agate, iron star or glass plate.