Brass Bedford Hurricane

A fat pale candle sits inside a clear cylinder, like a snowdrift under a bell jar.

This hurricane candle holder in crystal and silver-plated brass is by Ralph Lauren. A hurricane is a glass shade set around a candle, and its chimney shape protects the flame from drafts so it burns steadily indoors and out. Candle holder with a tall, clear cylinder enclosing a cream-colored pillar candle. A flat pale grey rim caps the top, and a wide, stepped base of the same tone holds it. Small engraved lettering runs along the base. It is 8 inches high and 5.75 in diameter.

Calm, clean, and always a little aloof.