This cream color metal candle holder can be used for all types of candles. The dish sits up on 3 scroll legs adding extra height to the candles placed on it. The dish is 4 inch diameter allowing candles of many different sizes to be used on it. Use this pillar candle holder to protect table tops from heat damage which can be caused by candles when the flame gets near the bottom. It can also be used to hold bowls or vases.