Polished Black Marble Tealight Holder with Sculptural Rounded Form

Hand-carved from solid black marble, this tactile tealight holder features a sculptural, organic form with a smooth rounded exterior and a softly scooped centre. Striking white and ochre veining runs through the surface, lending natural variation and visual depth. Its weighty feel and subtle curves make it as much a meditative object as a practical home accessory.

Pieces like this emerged in the late 20th century when organic modernism championed tactile, elemental materials. Though unmarked, it aligns with the aesthetic traditions of Indian and Italian marble ateliers producing decorative stoneware during the 1980s and 90s. Perfect for adding grounded, quiet texture to a tablescape or bedside moment.

Condition: Good – some wear and minor edge nicks visible on rim and surface (see close-up image), but structurally sound and visually striking

Estimated Dimensions: approx. 11cm wide, 9cm deep, 4.5cm tall