Dark Chalice — Gothic Candle Holder | FDM Print

Some things are better left burning.

The Dark Chalice is a gothic candle holder built in the form of a ceremonial goblet — but nothing about it is ceremonial in any orthodox sense. The cup is formed by a pair of bat wings sweeping upward from the bowl, membrane-detailed and fully rendered, curving outward at the rim like something mid-flight frozen in filament. Look down into it and the interior glows a deep, saturated red — a deliberate contrast to the dark charcoal exterior, visible from above when a candle is lit inside and casting ember light back up through the wing membrane.

Beneath the cup, an open Gothic tracery section reveals that same red layer through teardrop and flame-shaped cutwork — the colour bleeds through at the stem junction, as though the heat of whatever burns inside is leaking out. A carved rose collar sits at the top of the stem, where ornate detail transitions into a tall segmented column. The base is broad and four-lobed, engraved with medallion roundels, Gothic diamond motifs, and a bat silhouette worked into the face — heavy enough to anchor the piece, detailed enough to hold attention from any angle.

Designed to hold a standard votive glass or tealight holder (not included). The glass sits inside the cup with the candle flame rising above the rim, turning the whole piece into a centrepiece. Candle and glass not included.

Details

• Printer: FDM (Bambu P1S, dual-filament)
• Finish: Supplied ready to use — no painting required
• Dimensions: Approx. 19cm tall
• Use: Candle holder / gothic home décor / table centrepiece
• Compatibility: Fits standard votive glass or small tealight holder (not included)
• Candle/glass: Not included

Processing Time

All products are 3D printed to order. Please allow 3–5 working days for us to print and prepare your items before dispatch. This helps us maintain quality and avoid over-production, so we don't hold large amounts of stock. Once dispatched, delivery times depend on the shipping method you choose at checkout (usually 2–3 working days for UK Standard).

Please note: Some products are dispatched in parts for safe transit and may require light assembly on arrival. Where this applies, assembly is straightforward and usually involves no more than 1–2 pieces.