LumaBase is an American brand of lighting products based in Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1989 by family who wanted to improve on the luminarias they were using to decorate for Christmas. Their main product in luminaries, but they also have an extensive line of lanterns, real and LED candles, and various other lighting products.
LumaBase products are widely available In brick and mortar locations and online. Their products tend to be priced in the mid to upper range compared to similar products.
Natural Motion Flame LumaCandle
LumaBase has a patented flameless LED candle they call LumaCandle. This candle seems very similar to the dancing flame candles sold by Luminara. A real flame effect is created by having a moving wick that has an LED light shining on it. Individual LumaCandles are available for ~$25-$30. See the video below for an example:
Competing Brands
LumaBase is a well respected brand sold in many retail locations. Their products are definitely not the cheapest or most expensive, but are priced in the middle to upper range of competing products. For example, the premier flameless candle brand is Luminara who sells individual pillar candles for $40-$50. LumaBase’s top-of-the-line LumaCandles are $25-$30 each, while many smaller brands (like Elysian Lanterns, wink wink) sell sets of 3 candles for $20-$25 which is $7-$8 per candle.
Some other established brands you may want to consider include:
- Luminara
- Sterno Home
- Home Accents
- Lavish Home
- Northlight
- Serene House
- Stonebriar Collection
- Aquaflame
- Moonrays
- Brite Star
- Gerson
Please see our Brand Review Guide for more detailed reviews and information on brands selling LED candles, lanterns, and similar products.
Where to Buy LumaBase Candles and Other Products?
LumaBase products are widely available in physical retail locations and online. Find them in stores including:
- Home Depot
- Amazon
- Overstock.com
How Much Do LumaBase Products Cost?
As discussed above, LumaBase products are in the mid to upper price tier. Their premier candle product is their patented LumaCandle which can usually be purchased for $25-$30 per candle. That’s below the $40-$50 you’ll pay for one Luminara candle, but quite a bit more than less well-known brands that sell sets of 3 pillar candles for $20-$25 on Amazon.
LumaBase Products
Below is a sample of some LumaBase products that are available online.
Luminaria Kit (10 count) – white, UL listed cord, reusable, weatherproof
Submersible Tealights (set of 12) – 1.5″ high, Replaceable CR2032 battery included (estimated 45 hour battery life).
Black Small Metal Candle Lantern with LED candle – 13″ tall, tempered glass sides, uses 3 AA batteries, 5 hour timer.
Color Changing Tealights (set of 12) – Red, blue, green continuous color change, 1.5″ high, Replaceable CR2032 battery included (estimated 30 hour battery life).