Tropic Sea Ceramic Taper Candle Holder
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Add a touch of authentic mid-century coastal style to your home with this genuine 1962 ceramic taper candle holder from the NAPCO (National Potteries Company) "Tropic Sea" collection.
This piece features a richly textured scallop-pattern base accented with three small shells. It is finished in a glossy aqua glaze and highlighted with hand-painted gold detailing, a hallmark of the decorative craftsmanship NAPCO was known for during this era. The underside bears the original manufacturer copyright stamp.
Designed in the U.S. for the American market and produced in Japan, this piece carries a distinctive mid-century quality. It is a natural fit for a coastal shelf vignette, a beach cottage mantle, or a coastal tablescape.
- Size: Approximately 3" high × 4" across the base; holds a standard taper candle
- Color: Shiny aqua glaze with hand-applied gold trim
- Material: Ceramic
- Origin: Japan
- Maker: NAPCO (National Potteries Company)
- Condition: Excellent (no chips or cracks; glaze remains vibrant and glossy; gold trim shows very little wear)