Quick answer

Choose the Hunter Candle Holder when you want a wider, scene-like metal art piece for a mantel or sideboard. Choose the Pelican Candle Holder when you need a compact, round accent for a small table or shelf.

Size and footprint decide the spot

The Hunter measures 5 inches wide by 4 inches deep by 4 inches tall, so it needs a surface with some width and a little depth. The Pelican is approximately 4 inches in diameter, making it easier to tuck onto a narrow shelf or a small side table.

Measure your intended surface before ordering. A wide centerpiece candle holder can crowd a narrow console, while a round holder can look lost on a long, bare mantel.

Shape changes the styling job

The Hunter's wider profile reads as a small scene, which suits a rustic candle holder arrangement with a few nearby objects. The Pelican's round profile works as a single accent that does not compete with taller decor.

Both are laser-cut from 18-gauge steel with a powder coat finish and include a glass votive, so the difference is visual weight rather than construction.

Color options and matching a room

Both holders offer color options, so you can coordinate with existing metal finishes or a themed candle holder display. Because the catalog does not list every color name, confirm the available choices on the product page before you commit to a palette.

If you are building a pair or a set, order both at the same time so the colors match.

Decision rules for choosing between Hunter and Pelican

  • If your surface is at least 6 inches wide and 5 inches deep: Choose the Hunter Candle Holder for a mantel, sideboard or dining table centerpiece. Leave at least an inch of clearance around the base.
  • If your surface is narrow or round: Choose the Pelican Candle Holder for a shelf, windowsill or small side table. Check that the 4-inch diameter fits without overhang.
  • If you are styling a pair or a set: Order both holders in the same color option so the powder coat finishes match. Confirm color availability on each product page before ordering.
  • If you want a single focal point: Use the Pelican alone as a compact accent; use the Hunter when you want a wider scene with room for nearby decor. Keep other objects low so the metal art stays visible.

Product facts at a glance

  • Hunter Candle Holder: Laser-cut from 18-gauge steel with a powder coat finish; measures 5 inches wide by 4 inches deep by 4 inches tall. The wider footprint gives you a table centerpiece candle holder that anchors a small arrangement.

    Hunter Candle Holder

    Hunter Candle Holder

  • Pelican Candle Holder: Laser-cut from 18-gauge steel with a powder coat finish; approximately 4 inches in diameter. The compact round shape fits narrow shelves and small tables where a wider piece would crowd the space.

    Pelican Candle Holder

    Pelican Candle Holder

Who each holder suits

Best for

  • Shoppers who want a wider rustic candle holder for a mantel or sideboard
  • Shoppers who prefer a compact round accent for a small table or shelf

Not for

  • Shoppers who need a holder larger than 5 inches wide
  • Shoppers who need a specific color not listed in the product options