This jali marble candle holder is a taller, more structured interpretation of the tea light form, carved from pure white marble with a pierced lattice that allows candlelight to filter through the stone. The cylindrical holder uses an all-over jali motif between a smooth solid rim and base, creating a clear contrast between openwork and mass. Crisp geometric perforations give the surface depth in daylight and turn it into a luminous screen when lit. The inner cup keeps the candle visually contained while the pierced pattern softens and diffuses the flame into an ambient glow. The original De Ferranti design is proposed for consoles, bathrooms, dining tables and calm hospitality settings, and is available by commission in alternative jali patterns, stone types, heights and diameters.

Jali Marble Candle Holder and Pierced Stone

The jali marble candle holder translates a screen-making tradition into the scale of an object. Rather than using applied decoration, the pattern is created by removing stone, so shadow and light become part of the design. De Ferranti’s Jali Screens in Marble Stone Metal & Wood collection provides a broader reference for pierced latticework at larger scales. Within Objects & Artifacts, the Jali Fretwork Marble Tea Light Holder offers a closely related but differently patterned treatment.

Light, Pattern and Commissioning

The effect changes considerably between daylight and candlelight. Unlit, the white marble reads through carving depth and geometry. Lit, the perforations become points of illumination and cast patterned shadow. For commissioned versions, stone selection, lattice density and overall height should be considered together, since these affect both visual weight and the passage of light. Samples and drawings are useful where several holders will be grouped or coordinated with other carved stonework.

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