Acanthus Tulip Lantern Wall Light, Cast Aluminum Porch Sconce

Some entries need a light that is felt more than seen. A narrow porch, a doorway close to a seating area, or a step where guests stand right beside the lantern all call for a soft, even glow rather than a bright exposed bulb.

This vintage lantern wraps a six sided tulip cage in carved acanthus leaves and holds a frosted white shade inside. It hangs from a curled arm on a shell crested backplate and measures 15 inches tall, 7.9 inches wide and 9.5 inches from the wall. It comes in antique brass or black, is made of die cast aluminum rated IP56, and takes a replaceable E27 LED bulb with CRI 80 light on a hardwired 110V to 240V supply.

What makes the acanthus lantern stand out

The frosted shade is the comfort factor. It diffuses the bulb into a smooth, milky glow, so the lantern never glares at eye level and the light falls evenly on the door and the step.

Carved acanthus leaves give it craft. The leaf motif has decorated classical buildings for centuries, and here it curls around each corner of the cage and up the arm, adding detail that shows in daylight.

Antique brass and black suit different homes. Antique brass has a warm, aged tone that flatters brick and stone, while black draws a crisp line on white stucco, siding and render.

The compact size fits where larger lanterns cannot. At 15 inches tall it suits a standard door, a narrow porch or a back entrance without crowding the frame.

It is made for outdoor life, with die cast aluminum, an IP56 rating and a rated working range of 13°F below zero to 149°F.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A soft glow lights the handle and the step without glare.
• Narrow porches. The compact size fits where a big lantern would crowd the door.
• Back doors. Gentle light for late evening trips outside.
• Patio walls. A frosted glow beside seating keeps the mood relaxed.
• Garage side doors. A pair of lanterns marks a secondary entrance.

It suits Mediterranean, colonial, Victorian and traditional homes, and in black it sits well on a simple modern farmhouse.

Choosing the finish and placement

The lantern measures 15 inches tall, 7.9 inches wide and 9.5 inches from the wall, on a backplate 9.1 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide. It suits a standard exterior door of about 80 inches, where a lantern around a fifth of the door height looks natural.

A few guidelines help:

• Mount it so the center of the lantern sits a little above eye level.
• For a single door, place one lantern on the handle side or a pair on both sides.
• Pick antique brass for warm brick and stone, black for pale stucco and siding.
• Plan the wiring with an electrician, who can set the junction box at the right height before the fixture goes up.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included.

Layering it with other lighting

At the door, the lantern gives a soft welcome. Add path lights along the walk, and the route from the street will glow gently all the way to the step.

For a larger facade, a matching traditional wall lantern on each side of the garage from the outdoor wall sconces collection keeps the house consistent.

Stay with warm white bulbs throughout, so the frosted glow at the door matches the rest of the outdoor lighting.

The lantern also earns its place in daylight. The carved acanthus leaves cast small shadows across the cage as the sun moves, and the frosted shade reads as a clean white panel against antique brass or black, so the entry looks finished at every hour.

Care is simple. Switch it off and let it cool, wipe the aluminum with a soft, dry cloth, and clean the frosted shade with a lightly damp cloth only, since solvents can cloud it.

Is the acanthus lantern right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want a soft, glare free glow at the door.
• Have a standard door or a narrow porch.
• Like carved classical detail in antique brass or black.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It may not suit a very tall or double entry that needs a larger lantern, or a home that wants a clear glass look that shows the bulb.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.