Feathered Crown Porch Lantern, Coffee Die Cast Aluminum Wall Light

Traditional homes were built with detail: carved doors, brick arches, stone sills. A plain modern box light next to all that looks out of place. The right lantern carries the same craft into the lighting, so the entry feels complete by day and glows by night.

The Feathered Crown Porch Lantern is a four sided die cast aluminum lantern in a rustic coffee finish, with a crowned top, feathered leaf brackets and a curled base finial. Four panels of amber water ripple glass surround one replaceable E27 LED bulb. The 20.9 inch size has a 9.5 inch lantern and projects 10.8 inches; the 28 inch size has an 11.8 inch lantern and projects 13.4 inches. Both sit on a backplate 15.4 inches tall and 5.1 inches wide. It is hardwired and rated IP56.

What makes the feathered crown lantern stand out

The detailing is what sets it apart. Feathered leaf brackets curl up the sides, a crown sits on top and a finial hangs below, the kind of craft usually found on much older lanterns.

The amber ripple glass sets the mood. The textured glass bends the light of the bulb into a warm, rippling glow, golden rather than white, which flatters brick, stone and warm painted walls.

The coffee finish feels aged and warm. A deep brown rather than black, it sits naturally next to red brick, sandstone and timber doors.

The tall backplate anchors it. At 15.4 inches tall, the plate gives the lantern a strong, grounded look on the wall.

The two heights scale with the doorway, from a standard front door to a grand entry with a tall or double door.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A pair frames the entrance like an old estate.
• Brick porches. The amber glow warms red brick beautifully.
• Stone gateways. Lanterns on the piers mark the way in.
• Courtyards. Warm, rippling light for evenings outside.
• Garage walls. A traditional touch on each side of the doors.

It suits Tudor, colonial, Mediterranean and European country homes, and any facade with brick, stone or stucco.

Choosing the size and placement

The 20.9 inch lantern suits a standard single door. The 28 inch lantern is made for tall doors, double entries and large brick or stone facades, where a smaller lantern would look lost.

Mount the lanterns so the glass sits around eye level or a little above, and keep pairs at exactly the same height.

A few guidelines help:

• A lantern roughly a quarter to a third of the door height looks balanced.
• Use a pair on either side of the door for a classic, formal entry.
• Allow for the projection from the wall near swinging doors and shutters.
• Plan the wiring with an electrician before the wall is finished.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included, and the lantern mounts to a standard outdoor junction box.

Layering it with other lighting

A traditional lantern is the welcome layer of outdoor lighting. Pair it with low path lights along the walk, and look through the outdoor post lights collection for a matching lantern at the gate or the end of the drive.

Keep the light warm everywhere. Amber glass at the door looks best with warm white path and garden lights, and the whole front reads as one golden scene.

Echo the finish. Bronze or brown house numbers, door hardware and gutters tie the coffee finish into the facade.

Looking after it is easy. Switch it off and let it cool, wipe the aluminum with a soft, dry cloth, working gently around the leaf details, and clean the glass with glass cleaner on the cloth, never sprayed on the fixture.

Is the feathered crown lantern right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Have a brick, stone or stucco entry that needs a traditional lantern.
• Love warm, amber light rather than cool white.
• Want real decorative detail in a porch light.
• Need a size for a standard door or a grand entry.

It may not suit a sleek modern facade, or anyone who wants a clear, bright white light at the door.

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.