Floral Scroll Lantern Porch Light, Black Coffee Aluminum Wall Sconce

A plain porch light does its job, but a lantern with ornament gives the whole front of a house a personality. On a traditional home, a little detail by the door, curls, a finial and a warm glow behind patterned metal, says the house was finished with care.

The Floral Scroll Lantern Porch Light wraps white glass panels in open floral scrollwork, cast in die cast aluminum with a black coffee finish and antique gold highlights. It stands 15.8 inches tall and the lantern is 6.3 inches wide. The hardwired version hangs from a top arm on a backplate 10.6 inches tall and projects 9.8 inches from the wall, with a replaceable E27 base LED bulb. The solar version stands on a curled lower arm with a round backplate 6.3 inches tall, projects 9.1 inches and has panels built into the roof. Output is 5W and 485 lumens, it is rated IP56, and it lights about 54 to 108 square feet.

What makes the floral lantern stand out

The scrollwork is the signature. Open floral curls sit over the glass, so at night the pattern shows as dark lace against the glow and the lantern becomes a decorative piece in its own right.

The white glass keeps the light gentle. It diffuses the bulb, so the glow is even and soft, and nobody at the door looks into a bright point.

The finish rewards a closer look in daylight. Black coffee is a deep, warm dark tone, and the antique gold highlights on the scrolls and edges catch the sun.

The solar version is cleverly done. Its panels are built into the lantern roof, so it looks like a normal lantern while charging all day, and it needs no cable at all.

Both versions share the same lantern, so a hardwired pair at the front door and a solar one at the gate still look like a matched set.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A pair of floral lanterns frames a traditional entrance.
• Garden gates. The solar version lights a gate with no wiring nearby.
• Porches and verandas. A warm, patterned glow for evenings outside.
• Garage walls. Lanterns on each side dress up the garage front.
• Courtyard walls. Old world detail for a walled garden or patio.

It suits Victorian, colonial, Mediterranean, Spanish and traditional homes, and pairs well with brick, stone and stucco.

Choosing the finish and placement

There is one finish, black coffee with gold highlights, and one height, 15.8 inches, so the choice is the power. Hardwired gives steady light and a replaceable bulb. Solar needs no wiring and charges through the roof panels.

A few guidelines help:

• Mount the lantern so its center sits a little above eye level, and set pairs at the same height.
• For the solar version, choose a wall where the lantern roof gets direct sun during the day.
• For the hardwired version, plan the wiring with an electrician before the wall is finished.
• Allow for the lantern projecting 9 to 10 inches from the wall near a door that swings outward.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included.

Layering it with other lighting

A lantern at the door is the welcome layer. Add outdoor lanterns in similar traditional shapes at side doors, and keep one finish across the house.

Along the walk, low path lights guide guests to the step without competing with the scrollwork.

If you mix solar and hardwired versions, place the hardwired ones where you need light every night and the solar ones where wiring is hard to reach.

Care is simple. Switch the hardwired version off and let it cool, wipe the metal with a soft, dry cloth and dry it fully, and clean the glass with glass cleaner on the cloth rather than sprayed on. On the solar version, wipe the roof panels now and then so they charge well.

Is the floral lantern right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want a lantern with real ornament.
• Have a traditional, Victorian or Mediterranean home.
• Need a lantern for a spot with no wiring.
• Like a soft glow instead of a bright bulb.

It may not suit a minimal modern exterior, or someone who wants a bright security light for a driveway.

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.