Downward Elephant Soapstone Oil Burner

The Downward Elephant Soapstone Oil Burner is a soapstone oil burner and wax warmer shaped like an elephant with a downturned trunk. The elephant shape is the whole design: the body of the burner is carved as an elephant, with its trunk pointing downward, and a bowl on top holds the oil or wax.

To use it, place a lit tealight underneath and add oils or wax to the bowl, and the warmth gently fragrances the home. It works as both an oil burner and a wax warmer, so it suits whichever of the two you prefer to use. The original listing advises using it with caution and never leaving it unattended while lit, which is worth keeping in mind whenever a tealight is burning.

The burner measures H5 cm x W9 cm x D7 cm, a compact size that fits easily on a shelf or table. Made from soapstone, it is a decorative piece as well as a practical one: the elephant shape and the pierced, lattice-style body give it a distinctive look even when it is not in use.

Whether it is bought for your own home or as a gift, the Downward Elephant Soapstone Oil Burner is a small, characterful burner that does its job simply: oil or wax in the bowl, a lit tealight underneath, and fragrance released into the room.