Elegant Tall Clear Holders

These are tall clear glass holders, the kind that lift a candle up off the table so the flame sits closer to eye level. The glass is plain and uncolored, so it reads with almost any palette and doesn't fight the flowers or linens you've already chosen. At full height they give a long table some vertical rhythm without blocking the sightlines across it, which matters once guests are seated and talking. We rent them in counts that suit head tables and a row of rounds alike.

A taper candle is the natural fit here, though a slim pillar works if you want something steadier through a long dinner. One tip from setup: drip a little wax into the base before seating the taper, and it'll stand straight all night instead of leaning by dessert. Clean glass shows fingerprints, so handle by the stem.