Handmade, reclaimed wood tealight holders

A wooden end table decorated with a tealight candle holder, a row of books standing upright and home decorations nearby.

Art Deco checkerboard tealight holder, two versions
Available on Etsy

Close-up image of a wooden checkered tealight holder.

The bold checkerboard patterns of Cherry and Beech stand out around the dark Ash centers of this style

The Walnut and Catalpa checkerboard of this style are a rare compliment to the Oak centers.

A wooden tealingt holder with three white tealight candles on a plain surface.
Close-up of a wooden frame with visible grain pattern and a checkered dark and light inlay.

Inlaying symmetrical checkerboard is a time consuming but oh so rewarding technique. Your knowledgeable friends will appreciate the craftsmanship.

And remember, all the wood is sustainably sourced, and I power all my tools with the solar power I generate on my home.

A workshop with various tools and woodworking materials. There is a table saw, several pieces of wood, shelving with more wood, and a wall clock. The space appears to be used for carpentry or woodworking projects.