Dutch House Candle Holders

I just discovered my new favorite collectible! Metal Dutch House Candle holders.

They are so delicate-looking. I love the simple Scandinavian touch they give.

The houses depict the historic canal houses in Amsterdam.

They are made from a variation of materials:  galvanized metal (my favorite), porcelain, cement, wood and paper. You could even make simple ones yourself from milk cartons.

I love the charming shapes of the windows and rooftops.

I especially love the little cement or wooden Dutch house candle holders for a single pillar candle.

Here's a modern twist of the classic style (below) from the Scandinavian Design Center.

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I love the Nordic village atop the Zinc Advent Calendar (below). A beautiful and festive decoration that can be passed down from generation to generation.

I scanned the globe to find some of my own metal Dutch candle holders. I was lucky to find a pair at Pier1 Imports and one at Wal-mart. Because they only had them in red, I spray painted them white (below).

l love the Scandinavian flavor of my new metal Dutch House Candle Holders. They are so delicate, simple and warm.