10 Incense Holders in the UK 2023 | Shoyeido, Tom Dixon and More

After all of the wildly different incense holders that we've featured in this list, this incense holder may look a little plain, but it's within its simplicity that beauty is found.

Merging tradition and modernity, the deep red rosewood and sleek shape are instantly eye-catching, without being garish. In a way, it's the perfect symbol of contentment, and the idea that happiness is found, not in relentlessly striving for more, but in appreciating the simple things in life.

The Lotus Flower is unique in nature for its ability to persevere through difficult conditions, blossoming into a truly beautiful flower. For this reason, the lotus flower is a central symbol of Buddhist teachings and thought. It's representative of enlightenment, the ultimate pursuit of meditation.

These incense aren't just heavily imbued with meaning, they look absolutely stunning too. The intricate design is complemented by the gorgeous bronze and gold hues that will look great anywhere, be it temple or townhouse. 

This playful holder takes the manipulation of smoke to a new level, in order to create a truly awe-inspiring visual effect. Place your incense cone at the top of the 'waterfall' and watch as the the smoke slowly drips down into the basin at the bottom.

If meditation isn't going too well today, the sight of the smoke slowly trickling down may be enough to tame your monkey mind. Even if you don't meditate, this incense holder makes a great ornament while reading or resting. Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream. 

The wooden ornamentation, hexagonal shape, and Buddhist iconography of this incense holder wouldn't look out of place inside a temple. It's perfect for meditation and prayer, or those looking to be more mindful of the origins of their own spiritual practice.

This incense holder is also novel in the way it traps smoke, allowing it only to emit from small grooves cut into the side of the holder. The result is gorgeous waves of smoke that slowly spill out as they fill the room with your chosen scent.

We've got to hand it to this one for its originality. Rather than an elaborate design, this holder is a rose quartz crystal with a hole in the top for your incense. Not something you see every day! 

Regardless of your beliefs surrounding the healing power of crystals, the physical appearance of rose quartz is soothing and aesthetically pleasing, making a nice alternative to many obviously man-made incense holders. You also get 15 incense sticks infused with essential oil, which isn't a bad extra. 

This traditional incense holder is hand-decorated with plum blossoms, using a minimalistic red and white colour scheme that is as calming as it is aesthetically pleasing. 

However, there's an extra level of depth within the design. Plum blossoms hold great significance in some eastern cultures as a symbol of perseverance through the adversity of a harsh winter - a symbol that we could all benefit from during difficult times.

We had to feature this incense holder that really breaks the mould. Rather than the traditional lotus leaf or Buddha, this holder instead features a skeleton laying in his coffin - simply pop your incense stick in his mouth and watch it burn! 

This irreverent incense holder is perfect for those with a wicked sense of humour, or who want to make clear that they have no intention of meditating while burning their incense. 

Rather than adopting the wooden tones that are more traditionally associated with meditation and mindfulness, this incense holder embraces a futuristic aesthetic instead. 

Its shiny brass finish and small size make it subtle, yet pleasing to the eye, and it will better suit those who aren't particularly fond of the Eastern decorative style. Traditionalists may scoff, but set against the right décor, this incense holder looks absolutely gorgeous!

This tray-style holder features two incense holders to account for varying sizes of incense stick. Its ceramic base is large, and is sure to be effective at catching any ash that falls from your incense sticks as you burn them.

However, the biggest draw has to be the huge cat face in the middle. It's up to you to interpret exactly what's going on within the design, is he staring dreamily into the night sky while wishing for a fishy dish? But if meditation doesn't relax you, then pondering upon this question will. 

There's nothing fancy at all about this set of 5 wooden incense holders. In fact, they're really rather plain, but they'll do the job. After all, you've got everything you need, a hole for inserting your incense stick and a tray for catching ash.

Without beating around the bush here, the real selling point of these incense holders is the price. At a pound per holder, they're insanely cheap! If you need an inexpensive backup, or are just dipping your toes into meditation, these are a great choice.