An elegant collector for candles

For setting a mood of warmth and romance, nothing beats a candlelit table. But assembling the mix-and-match candlestick centerpieces that are in vogue these days may be the cause of some heartburn. Fortunately, designer Matt Carr has done the heavy lifting and arranging. His Mixalabra for Umbra’s U + collection consists of nine elaborately turned individual candle holders of varying heights mounted on a platter to create one solid piece that is silver-plated for extra dining room dazzle. The no-assembly-required, easy-to-carry candelabra can also add a dash of drama to the common coffee table and double as a nontraditional Hanukkah menorah. It’s $330 at Plushpod, 8211 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, (323) 951-0748.