Leaf Crest Scroll Lantern, Die Cast Aluminum Porch Light

The light beside a front door has two jobs. It has to show the step, the lock and the house number clearly, and it has to make the entry look inviting from the street. A lantern with a strong outline does both, because it is part of the architecture by day and a warm beacon at night.

This vintage lantern hangs a teardrop shaped cage with a clear fluted shade from a high scroll arm, crowned with a gold toned leaf crest and mounted on a round ribbed backplate. It stands 17.7 inches tall, 7.1 inches wide and 10.2 inches from the wall. It comes in black with gold toned details or in bronze, 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 leaf crest lantern stand out

The fluted shade shapes the light. Its vertical ribs soften the bulb into bands of glow, so the lantern looks lit from within rather than showing a bare bulb, and the light falls gently onto the wall and the step.

The scroll arm gives it height and drama. It rises well above the lantern before curling down to hold it, which makes a compact fixture read taller on the wall and gives the entry an old world profile.

The leaf crest is the detail people notice. A gold toned leaf runs along the arm and small leaf motifs sit on the cage, catching the daylight on the black finish. In bronze, the same details take on a softer, aged look.

The round ribbed backplate is a thoughtful touch. It covers the junction box neatly and adds a circular frame behind the lantern that looks good on brick, siding and render alike.

It is made for weather. Die cast aluminum with an IP56 rating resists rain and snow, and it is rated for 13°F below zero to 149°F.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A single lantern on the handle side lights the lock and the step.
• Either side of a double door. A matching pair frames the entry evenly.
• Back and side doors. A secondary entrance feels cared for and safe.
• Garage walls. One lantern each side of the door marks the drive.
• Courtyards. A warm glow on a courtyard wall invites people to linger.

It suits Victorian, colonial, Tudor, farmhouse and traditional homes, and black with gold toned details also adds character to a simple modern facade.

Choosing the finish and placement

The lantern stands 17.7 inches tall and reaches 10.2 inches from the wall, which suits a standard exterior door of about 80 inches. Black with gold toned details stands out on pale stucco and painted siding, while bronze blends into warm brick, stone and wood.

A few guidelines help:

• For a single door, one lantern on the handle side or a pair on both sides both look right.
• Mount it so the center of the lantern sits a little above eye level.
• Leave room for the 10.2 inch projection so the lantern clears an open storm door or shutter.
• 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

The lantern is the welcome layer at the door. To guide guests from the street, add path lights along the walk so the route glows softly toward the entry.

For a gate or the end of the drive, a matching traditional piece from the outdoor post lights collection carries the same old world character to the edge of the property.

Keep every bulb the same warm white so the facade reads as one calm scene rather than a patchwork of colors.

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

Is the leaf crest lantern right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want a classic scroll arm lantern with a soft, even glow.
• Have a standard front, back or garage door to light.
• Like black with gold toned details or a warm bronze.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It may not suit a very tall entry that needs a larger lantern, or a minimalist home that calls for a flat modern sconce.

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.