For more than 250 years these types of candle arch schwibbogens have been a part of Christmas decorations in the Erzgebirge region of Germany. They make the home extra special on a mantle, bookshelf or on a window sill. This one is 19 inches wide and was made by Müller GmbH in Seiffen, Germany. It holds 5 candles and a set of starter candles comes along with it.