Funny Ceramic Incense Holders

Incense holders with a face. Ghosts that look mildly put out, a frog sitting on a leaf, cats that have clearly done something wrong — each one shaped, hand-painted and kiln-fired by hand, and each one a small sculpture on the shelf even when nothing is burning. If you came looking for a plain wooden plank with a hole in it, this is not that.

Shop by Style

• Ghosts & Spooky Figures — our best-loved shape: see the full range of ghost incense holders and burners, in matte and shiny finishes, witch hat and devil variations, and Christmas-themed ghost holders for year-round use
• Backflow Incense Holders — designed for backflow incense cones, which create a smoke "waterfall" effect that flows downward instead of rising (note: these require backflow cones specifically, not regular incense sticks)
• Minimalist Stick Holders — clean, understated pieces for everyday incense sticks
• Animal & Whimsical — a frog-on-a-leaf censer and other playful figures for animal lovers
• Statement Pieces — sculptural designs like our haunted house incense & candle holder for a bigger decorative moment

Why Funny Beats Tasteful Here

An incense holder sits out in the open all day and burns for twenty minutes. Most of its life it is just an object on a shelf, which is why a piece with some character earns its place and a plain one doesn't. It is also why these work as gifts: a ghost holding a stick of incense is easier to hand someone than a tasteful ceramic dish.

For Meditation, Ritual, or Just the Ambiance

Whether you're setting up a meditation corner, freshening a room the old-fashioned way, or just like the look of a lit incense cone on your shelf, these holders are built to catch ash and contain the burn safely while looking good doing it.

More to Set the Mood

Pair with a candle holder for a fuller tablescape, or browse our Halloween collection for more ghost and witch-themed pieces beyond incense.

Retail & Wholesale

Boutiques, wellness studios, and gift shops looking to stock handmade incense holders in bulk can find pricing and custom colorway options on our wholesale page.

Safe Use & Care

Always burn incense on a heat-safe surface, away from flammable materials and drafts, and never leave it unattended. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth once fully cooled; ash residue can be brushed out gently between uses.