A simpler, cheaper (although still not cheap-thrills material) burner: the Komolab Elysian. "A concrete sphere allows your incense sticks to overhang gently over a bed of wood. Inspired by simple geometries, these burners help create a bold and elegant atmosphere." Available in walnut, ebonized oak or oak, $48.
So let's say last week's spendy Gucci incense burner wasn't spendy enough for you, and also maybe too fussy looking? Here you go: L'Objet's Monster Ball. "L'Objet joined forces with artists (and brothers) Simon and Nikolai Haas to create a collection of "otherworldly" home accessories. Part of the range, this imaginative 'Monster Ball' incense holder is crafted from white porcelain and set on a brass base - secure your reed sticks inside it, then watch the scented smoke emerge from its horns." $1,100 at Net-a-Porter.
From Gucci's Herbarium collection, the bee incense stand in porcelain, shown in green, also sold in black. "The incense burner is designed as a small round dish, featuring Gucci's Herbarium motif—a whimsical Toile de Jouy design of cherry branches, leaves and flowers, inspired by a vintage fabric. The center bee, a historical Gucci code taken from the '70s archives, has a small opening to hold an incense stick." 4 inch diameter, $195. Hat tip to Kevin! (If you look around, you can find a slightly larger oval dish with a stag beetle instead of a bee, $310.)
Probably too spendy for me, but I'd love to have a big bowl of these paper incense "leaves" from Morihata. Shown is Black No. 01 Relax: "Reminiscent of a quiet forest grove, this scent is perfect for deep relaxation. Vetiver relieves tension, and cypress calms the mind." Additional notes include hiba and bergamot. $7 each at Beautyhabit, where they also have leaves in Agar Wood, Sleep, Sandalwood and White Floral.
Pretty incense dishes from Karacotta: "The ceramic Desert Incense Dish is the perfect piece to add to any home, office, or studio decor! Use this gorgeous pottery to burn Palo Santo Cone Incense, and immediately feel yourself relax, as the incredible aroma fills the air and negative energy dissipates." 2" diameter, $16 each at Beautyhabit.