In a world of forever-objects and manufactured sameness, the taper candle offers something refreshingly fleeting: a moment, a mood, a bit of sculpted wax that changes with every hour.

We researched and tested dozens of tapered candles and found our 12 favorites for making any occasion feel special.

The best dripless taper candles are made of dense wax that burns evenly so there's no spillover. They should also fit perfectly straight in their holder.

The best tapered candles, including Danica Tapered Candles, General Wax Altar Candles, Beverly Bees Beeswax Spiral Tapers, Bluecorn Beeswax 100% Pure Beeswax Tapers, West Elm Simple Taper Candles ...

They are a great place to go for gifts, and their Rainbow Drip Colour Candle is one of the coolest long candles I've seen. What to buy: Their Rainbow Drip Colour Candle, which are £6.50 for two.

One of the biggest home decor trends is taper candles, this is where we’re shopping for them, from Etsy, Liberty London, Rockett St George and more ...

In response to a growing design movement that prizes artisanal home goods and sensory-rich spaces, these creatives are turning the humble taper into high design.