We came across this Square Candleholder in brushed brass, and it's the kind of thing that makes you wonder why you didn't own one sooner. It's solid brass, which means it's not going to fall apart on you, and it has this clean, no-nonsense design that somehow manages to look both simple and expensive. The lines are straight. The proportions are reasonable. It sits there doing its job without any fuss. Over time, the brass will develop a patina—a fancy word for "it's going to look like it's been around"—which we find oddly appealing. If you prefer the shiny version, you can polish it with brass polish, though you'll want to make sure you're using the right kind. We learned this the hard way, as we learn most things. The dimensions are 1.97 inches by 1.57 inches by 1.97 inches, which means it's small enough to not take over your shelf but substantial enough that you'll actually notice it's there. It's made entirely of brass, which is the kind of detail that matters if you care about such things. We do.
