Improving upon the original candle warmer that started it all, the new Original Candle Warmer melts scented candles from the bottom up releasing the candle's fragrance. The new larger hot plate design fits most or your favorite scented candles. This warmer is an older style and is shiny black. It varies slightly in shape from the picture. The plate measures 5 by 5.5 by 1.25 and weighs 0.8 lbs. The warming plate measures 3.9".