What an unusual vase or candle holder! is vintage but I don't really know the age. Very unusual one-of-a-kind item. Please use flameless candles or electric candles in this and not a real live wax candle, as there could be a fire hazard with the natural wood! Personally, I think it's beautiful just to display it without a candle or a perhaps to find another creative use such as a pencil holder or to hold dried flowers or something like that.