Common materials include plastic, wood, acrylic, ceramic, foam, and fabric.

Across listings the heights range roughly from 3.5 inches up to 22 inches.

They are offered as AC-powered models (with included adapters) and as battery-powered models. Lighting uses LED bulbs; examples in listings show about 40 or 80 LEDs.

Most listings are single-piece items, though at least one listing is sold as a set of two.

Some are UL listed for indoor/outdoor use and include an AC adapter or a rainproof Class 2 transformer. Listings may note non-replaceable bulbs and that the units cannot be connected to other lighted items.