Holders or stands designed to hold candles upright, often decorative and made from materials like metal, wood, or ceramic.
Compound word from 'candle' (from Latin 'candela,' meaning burning or glowing) and 'stick' (from Old English 'sticca'). The word emerged in Middle English as candles became common household items.
Candlesticks have been symbols of wealth and taste for centuries—they appear in murder mysteries (remember the candlestick in Clue?), classical paintings, and rituals, making them one of those objects that feels more important than its simple function suggests.
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