Also known as: 燭台, 烛台
A device that holds one or more Candles in place, also known as a candlestick or candleholder. A candlestand for several candles is called a Candelabra. They can be simple or highly ornate, and they can be made of various materials, from wood to brass to silver. A subtype of candlestick is chamberstick, a short candlestick with a large pan to catch wax and handle, that is used in carrying a candle to the bedroom.
The Chandelier originated as a large candlestand designed to be suspended from a ceiling.
The Menorah is a candelabra with particular religious significance.