Introduced in 1958 in several sizes and six colors, including Charcoal, Amethyst, Persimmon, Evergreen, Bluenique and Milk Glass.
The "Gift and Art Buyer" magazine ad in 1958 showed the tall Taper Glow Candle Holder. The ad stated "Designed to appeal to the woman who likes to do exciting entertaining."
Reference: "Viking Glass 1944-1970" by Dean Six (page 47)