Castiçais de Ferro Dourado Antigo

The gold finish catches the light beautifully, and even though these stand tall, they don't wobble a bit on the tripod base. The tapered silhouette looks far more delicate in person than the weight suggests, which is exactly the balance I was hoping for.

The tripod base is surprisingly sturdy for such a tall, slender piece — it doesn’t wobble at all on my mantel. I love how the tapered silhouette makes it look delicate even though it has some real weight to it.

The tripod base is what sold me—it holds steady even with the tall taper, which is a relief on my sideboard. The tapered silhouette looks elegant from across the room, though the gold finish is a touch more orange than the photos suggested. Still, it’s got a nice heft that feels solid.