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From a brass sphere to a porcelain ice cream cone, you'll want to display these holders even if you don't like using matches.
Matches have a certain timeless charm that both fluid-based and electric lighters simply lack. The best part of owning matches, whether you use them regularly or not, is putting them on display. If the original box they come in doesn't boast a rare vintage logo or a new pretty pattern, the next best alternative is to use a match holder. Thankfully, so many stylish holder and striker combos exist. To help you locate the one that fits your taste, we've amassed some of the coolest match holders you can find online. Whether you go for a porcelain one shaped like an ice cream cone or a wall-mounted antique brass one, you're sure to take a liking to at least one of these finds.
Made of white porcelain, this ice cream cone match strike is friction-based and doubles as a mini sculpture. It would look good practically anywhere in your home—including on a coffee table, fireplace mantel, and bar cart.
Not only does this hand-blown glass cloche come with a strike-on-bottle flint sticker and cork stopper, but it comes filled with four-inch matches. The elegant item is also available in two colored glass options.
Pretend as though you're at a French bistro with this match holder and striker combo. The hand-finished detail is typical of match strikes found throughout late 19th and early 20th century Europe.
Available in five colors, this ceramic match holder features two sections: one for unused matches and one for used matches. The striker is built into the design as a single strip.
Go the vintage route with a wall-mounted match holder, like this solid brass one. Stick a piece of adhesive match strike paper near or under it for easy lighting.
If you prefer boxes and tins, consider this gorgeous pewter one. It's handcrafted by artisans in Italy and has a built-in striker right on the side. And yes, it comes with those matches!
With a soft white glaze, this holder would perfectly fit into any aesthetic. The best part? There's a dish around the match holder where you can easily place unused matches.
This solid brass sphere is made for use with strike-anywhere matches. It'll undoubtedly add a luxe touch to any room you display it in.
Perfect for photographers, this budget-friendly match holder is made out of an old Kodak film canister. It's available in various color combinations and has a circle match strike sticker on the bottom.
Coordinate your match holder to all of the other acrylic organizers in your home. This case comes with 4-inch black matches and has an easy-to-open flip top.
Play on the theme of smoking matches with this pipe-shaped holder and striker. The white porcelain piece is hand-sculpted by artisans in Peru.
Cat lovers need this sleeping feline match striker. It's made of hand-poured concrete that's finished with a water-repellant seal. Not to mention, it has felt feet and comes with 100 strike-on-box matches.
Woven from cane and edged in brass, this box holds oversized matches. It's inspired by bamboo and raffia designs from the 1970s. Oh, and it has a strike card on one side for easy lighting.
While this boot-shaped vase isn't technically made for matches, it would be the perfect vessel to stow a few in. With strike anywhere matches, you can easily use the bottom of the boot to light a match.
If you love the look of terrazzo, consider this concrete match holder. It boasts a simple cone shape and is available in coral, marigold, cobalt, and white.
This large wooden matchbox is a brilliant gift for a significant other or couple. The heart in the middle is meant to be personalized with two initials.