Dinner Candles 21 Pack Rustic Lime Green

These lime green dinner candles bring a fresh, garden-table note to an evening meal, a bath-time soak, or a quiet supper for two. Tall, unscented paraffin tapers give the table colour without competing with food, flowers, or conversation. Light them when you want the room to feel considered, softly lit and a little more alive.

The look on the table

• The rustic lime green colour feels bright but softened, with a natural, spring-like character.
• The slim taper shape draws the eye upwards, adding height to a table setting without taking over.
• Unscented wax keeps the focus on candlelight, food, glassware and the people around the table.
• The solid colour makes them easy to style in a repeated line, a mixed candle arrangement, or a simple pair.
• They sit especially well with brass, clear glass, pale ceramic or natural wood holders.

Paraffin wax with a clean dining purpose

These candles are made from paraffin wax, chosen here for its smooth colour finish and practical table use. The flame gives that familiar pool of warm light that makes plates gleam, glasses catch, and an ordinary meal feel more intentional.

Each candle is unscented and has an approximate burn time of 8 hours, so the glow can carry through a long dinner, a slow evening, or several shorter moments of use.

How to light and care for them

Place each candle upright in a stable, heat-proof holder before lighting. Trim the wick to about 5 mm, keep the flame away from draughts and anything flammable, and never leave a burning candle unattended.

Let the wax cool fully before moving the candle or holder. Store unused candles somewhere dry and away from strong heat, so the slim shape stays straight and ready for the table.

The quiet tradition of the taper

Taper candles have long belonged to the dining table because their height gives light without crowding the place setting. The word ‘taper’ points to the narrowing form, a shape that feels elegant because it is so simple. Candlelight also carries cultural weight beyond decoration, from shared meals and vigils to meditation and seasonal rituals. Here, the feeling is easy and domestic: a line of green candlelight down the centre of a table, turning dinner into a small ceremony.

Size and details

• Set of 21 solid colour dinner candles.
• Each candle measures 203 mm tall.
• Base diameter is 21 mm.
• Made from paraffin wax.
• Unscented.
• Made in the United Kingdom.

A thoughtful host gift

A set of coloured tapers makes a generous gift for a host, a new home, or someone who enjoys dressing a table with care. The lime green shade suits spring gatherings, garden lunches and simple everyday dinners that deserve a little more glow.

Common questions

Will these candles drip?
They are not described as dripless. Keep each candle upright in a well-fitting holder and away from draughts, as airflow and angle can affect how any taper burns.

What kind of holder should I use?
Use a stable, heat-proof dinner candle holder that grips the base securely. If the fit feels loose, do not light the candle until it is properly supported.