Baroque Palace Lantern Wall Light, Frosted Glass Porch Sconce

A large house with tall doors needs a lantern with presence. A small fixture on a grand facade looks like an afterthought, while a lantern scaled to the architecture makes the entry feel intended and welcoming.

This palace style lantern has a high swan neck scroll arm, an ornate carved backplate and a six sided cage capped with carved leaves around a frosted glass shade. It measures 21.3 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide and 13.4 inches from the wall, on a backplate 13 inches tall. It comes in antique brass or black with a rust resistant finish, is 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 palace lantern stand out

The swan neck arm gives it drama. It sweeps up and over before dropping the lantern, which adds height and movement on the wall and makes the fixture feel grand rather than bulky.

The carved backplate is a piece of ornament on its own. Scrolls and flourishes frame the arm, so even in daylight the lantern reads as architectural detail.

Frosted glass keeps the light gentle. The bulb is hidden behind a soft white glow that lights the whole lantern evenly and falls softly onto the wall and steps.

Antique brass and black both hold up well. The finish is rust resistant, and die cast aluminum with an IP56 rating stands up to rain and snow, with a working range of 13°F below zero to 149°F.

Its scale suits big entries. At 21.3 inches tall and 13.4 inches from the wall, it balances tall doors, double entries and stone gate piers.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Double front doors. A pair frames a wide entry with matching glow.
• Tall arched entries. The swan neck arm echoes the curve of the arch.
• Gate piers. A lantern on each pier welcomes guests from the drive.
• Courtyard walls. A grand, soft light for evening gatherings.
• Garage fronts. A lantern each side of a wide garage door marks the approach.

It suits French, Italianate, Mediterranean, Georgian and other traditional homes with a formal facade.

Choosing the finish and placement

The lantern measures 21.3 inches tall, 9.5 inches wide and 13.4 inches from the wall. Next to a standard 80 inch door it makes a bold statement; beside a taller or double door it looks naturally in proportion.

A few guidelines help:

• Choose antique brass for warm stone and stucco, black for pale render and siding.
• Mount the lantern so its center sits a little above eye level, and hang pairs at exactly the same height.
• Allow for the 13.4 inch projection near doors, shutters and walkways.
• 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

A palace lantern anchors the entry. To lead guests up the drive, add path lights along the walk and let the lantern be the brightest, most decorative point at the end.

On a large property, traditional outdoor post lights at the gate or the foot of the steps carry the same formal character outward.

Keep a single warm tone across every fixture, so the facade reads as one composed picture after dark.

Think about the view from the street as well. A pair of palace lanterns on either side of a tall door reads clearly from the drive, and the frosted glass glows evenly from every angle, so the house looks welcoming long before guests reach the step.

Looking after it is simple. Switch it off and let it cool, then wipe the aluminum with a soft, dry cloth and dry it fully. For the glass, spray glass cleaner onto the cloth rather than onto the fixture, and avoid abrasive cleaners that could dull the finish.

Is the palace lantern right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Have a tall door, a double entry or gate piers to light.
• Want an ornate palace style lantern with a soft frosted glow.
• Like antique brass or black with a rust resistant finish.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It may overwhelm a small porch or a narrow back door, and it does not suit a minimalist modern facade.

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.