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Best Modern Menorahs 2010

Filed under: Decor


Each year there are more and more beautiful menorahs on the market to celebrate Hanukkah. Some are sleek and modern, some are unabashedly traditional, all offer a lovely way to commemorate the festival of lights in style.

Michael Aram's beautiful Olive Branch menorah
is available in oxidized bronze or polished nickel and sells for $210.
Click through after the jump to see more of our favorites.

Chair Menorah

Filed under: Decor, Holiday Guides


Fans of dollhouses and miniatures will get a kick out of this chair Menorah where each candle gets its own little seat. The Menorah was designed by Rick Wessner and is cast in bronze. The Shamus candle for lighting the others sits on a dais. It sells for $390.

Shapes Menorah

Filed under: Decor

Hanukkah started a few nights ago, it's a bit late to start picking out menorahs now, but since we've already seen so many amazing ones, I couldn't resist adding in one more for good measure. The Shapes Menorah is composed of nine stand-alone pieces that, when aligned in a traditional order or the order of your choice, will come together as a menorah. The bases are made of polished aluminum and each hold a .5-in. candle. Price: $38.

Luxist Holiday Guide: Amazing Menorahs

Filed under: Decor

We've already covered Christmas ornaments so now let's take a look at some intriguing ways to celebrate Chanukah. More and more designers are incorporating unique elements into their designs allowing you to go traditional, contemporary or just plain cutesy.

What: Menorahmorph in Lime
Why: Hot designer Karim Rashid brings his love of the blob to the menorah. It was created in honor of the centennial of the Jewish museum and also comes in pink or blue with matching candles.
How Much: It sells for $50

Technicolor Menorah

Filed under: Decor

Forget formality and tradition this holiday season and infuse a little color into Hanukkah celebrations. The Amazing Technicolor Menorah is handmade by designer Tamara Baskin out of strips of fused glass. Each piece will be unique because of the way they are made, but each will have a brilliant rainbow appearance regardless. It will infuse a little bit of fun to the holiday, which would be a nice addition to the celebrations if you host a big party or have kids that get bored easily with tradition. The piece measures 14.5" L x 8" H. Price: $200.

Jay Strongwater Flower Menorah

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Few people do decoration like Jay Strongwater. The designer is famous for his use of Swarovski crystals and ornate flower motifs. He brings all that to bear in his elaborate menorah. The menorah holds to the classic shape but is decorated with curving vines and magnolia buds. It holds nine candles and sells for $1200.

MN3 Metal Menorah

Filed under: Decor

Modern and minimalist, the MN3 Metal Menorah from Bruce R. MacDonald is a step away from some of the more ornate or complex designs that are popular choices for menorahs. This piece consists of nine metal candle holders arranged on a slight curve and held in place with a thin metal rod. It is made of aluminum and polished stainless steel, both materials that will reflect the light from lit candles beautifully. It measures 4"H x 21"L. Price: $160.

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The Last Match Menorah

Filed under: Decor

The last match menorah represents a non-traditional way to celebrate Hanukkah. The memorah has 8 oil candles for the eight nights plus a longer match, the shamash, meant to light the other eight. The match heads are cast porcelain and hold the candle oil. The matchsticks and base are made of white pine. The oil candles burn for eight hours before a refill and are available in red or black for $240. This is just one of the witty designs from Kathleen Walsh of Walteria Living who make a variety of amazing creations in porcelain.

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