Overview & background
Pillar and free-standing candles drip and radiate heat, so they are usually stood on a plate that catches the wax and protects the surface beneath. A wide glass plate or tray does this while also acting as a decorative base — a clear, tinted or mirrored disc that frames the candle and reflects its light.
It is an accessory rather than a candle, but an important one for safe, tidy use of pillar and multi-wick candles on furniture and table linens.
