Incense holders and oil burners are the unsung heroes of home fragrance — the bit that catches the ash, cradles the stick, or warms the oil so your room actually smells like something. Shop our range of incense holders, oil burners and tea light pieces from Azarius, the Amsterdam smartshop going since 1999. Nine designs in wood, ceramic, salt stone and metal — buy one, light up, done.
Buy Incense Holders & Oil Burners — A Quick Shop-Floor Guide
An incense holder is the tray, boat or stand that catches the ash while your stick or cone burns; an oil burner is a tea-light-powered ceramic piece that warms essential oil until the scent fills the room. Different jobs, same goal: get a room smelling good without setting the table on fire. We carry both, plus a salt stone tea light holder that does mood lighting on the side.
| Format | What it does | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden stick holder (boat/tray) | Holds one stick at an angle, catches ash in the tray | First-time buyers, classic incense users |
| Ceramic figurine holder | Decorative piece with a hole for stick incense | People who want the holder to be part of the decor |
| Metal tray (antique silver) | Flat tray, minimalist, sits on a shelf or table | Modern interiors, anyone after mess-free burning |
| Essential oil burner | Tea light heats a ceramic bowl of water + oil | Anyone who prefers oils over smoke |
| Salt stone tea light holder | Hand-carved salt block that glows amber | Mood lighting, no scent required |
Honest take: if you've never bought an incense holder before, start with a wooden one. The Palm Wood Incense Holder or Teak Wood Incense Holder does the job without any fuss — stick goes in the hole, ash lands in the tray, you wipe it clean once a week. Everything else is personality.
What We Carry
- Wooden stick holders — the Palm Wood and Teak Wood holders, traditional boat shape, no gimmicks
- Ceramic figurine holders — the Incense Holder Dragon and the Kung-Fu Turtle Incense Holder, for when you want the piece to be a talking point
- Multi-stick wooden holders — the Incense Holder (Green Tree) takes up to two sticks at once, in Elephant Mandala, Flower of Life, Lotus or 7 Chakra designs
- Metal trays — the Incense Holder Antique Silver, minimalist and suits modern rooms
- Essential oil burners — the Elephant Essential Oil Burner (13cm ceramic) and the Essential Oil Burner Bamboo Stand for cord-free aromatherapy
- Salt stone tea light holders — hand-carved natural salt, each piece unique, 1–1.5kg of pink-orange glow
How to Choose Your Incense Holder or Oil Burner
First question: stick, cone, or oil? If you already buy incense sticks, get a stick holder — either a wooden boat (Palm Wood, Teak Wood) or a ceramic figurine (Dragon, Kung-Fu Turtle). If you prefer essential oils or have people in the house who can't stand smoke, order an oil burner instead. The Elephant Essential Oil Burner and the Bamboo Stand both run on a standard tealight — no plugs, no batteries, no plastic diffuser to replace every two years.
Second question: how much personality do you want? The wooden boats are quiet and classic — they fit any room and nobody will comment on them. The ceramic figurines are the opposite: the Kung-Fu Turtle is cheerful kitsch, the Dragon is proper statement-piece territory. Middle ground is the Green Tree multi-stick holder, which looks like a small mandala coaster and takes two sticks at once for a stronger scent throw.
When in doubt, buy the Palm Wood Incense Holder. It's the one we'd hand a first-time customer across the counter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an incense holder and why do I need one?
An incense holder catches the falling ash from a burning stick or cone so it doesn't land on your furniture. Without one you'll get soot marks on tables and shelves — the holder is the difference between a tidy ritual and a cleaning job.
What's the difference between an incense holder and an oil burner?
An incense holder burns solid incense (sticks or cones) and produces smoke. An oil burner uses a tealight to warm essential oil mixed with water in a ceramic bowl, producing scented steam but no smoke. Pick the burner if anyone in the house dislikes smoke.
Which incense holder should I buy for stick incense?
For standard 20–25cm sticks, buy a wooden boat holder like the Palm Wood or Teak Wood. For shorter sticks, the ceramic figurines (Dragon, Kung-Fu Turtle) work better. The Green Tree holder takes up to two sticks at once if you want more scent throw.
Can I use an essential oil burner without water?
No — always add water to the bowl first, then a few drops of oil on top. Running an oil burner dry will crack the ceramic and can scorch the oil. The Elephant burner and Bamboo Stand both have 10cm-plus bowls with plenty of room for water.
Does the salt stone tea light holder actually give off salt ions?
It's a warm-amber mood light first, wellness claim second. The science on salt lamp "air purification" is thin — we sell it because it looks beautiful lit up, not because it'll fix your sinuses. Each piece is hand-carved and unique.
Last updated: April 2026