Design lanterns: soft light, indoors and out
A lantern shields the flame from the wind and puts it on show. On the floor, on a table or hanging, it creates an intimate atmosphere in an instant.
Using them well
Group two or three lanterns of different sizes at the foot of a staircase, on a terrace or in front of a fireplace. Indoors, a large lantern can hold fairy lights or an LED candle for maintenance-free light.
Materials and makers
Affari of Sweden and House Doctor combine metal and glass in simple lines, Original Home offers designs in natural fibres and wood, and Serax more sculptural pieces.
Your questions
Can an indoor lantern go outside?
Only if the product page says so: some finishes do not withstand rain or frost.
Candle or LED?
A candle gives a living flame; an LED is safer around children or among flammable materials.
See also our candle holders and outdoor lighting.
