Brass Bedford Hurricane

A tall pale candle sits inside a clear cylinder like a guest who was told to stay put.

This hurricane candle holder in crystal and silver-plated brass is by Ralph Lauren. Silver-plated brass is brass coated with a thin layer of silver, which gives a bright metallic finish over a sturdy base metal. A thick cream pillar candle stands inside a clear cylindrical shade with a slim silvery rim. It rests on a round, low dull grey base with a small embossed name along the edge. Lines are clean, plain and symmetrical. It is 8 inches high and 5.75 in diameter.

Restraint, with a very visible measure of ambition.