Marseille Scroll Lantern, Black Brown Aluminum Outdoor Wall Light

A grand entrance deserves a lantern with presence. Arched doors, stone gate piers and two story facades need a fixture scaled to the architecture, with enough ornament to hold the eye by day and enough warmth to welcome guests at night.

This old world lantern wraps an amber water ripple polycarbonate diffuser in wrought style scrolls, carved leaves and a crowned top, finished in black brown with copper toned edges. It comes in five heights, 18.9, 21.3, 27.2, 31.1 and 35.4 inches, reaching 8.7 to 18.9 inches from the wall. It is die cast aluminum rated IP56, with a replaceable E27 LED bulb rated 9W and 885 lumens in warm white 3000K, CRI 80, on a hardwired 110V to 240V supply.

What makes the Marseille lantern stand out

The scrollwork is the signature. Sweeping wrought style curves rise from the backplate, wrap the lantern and curl beneath it, giving the fixture a dramatic silhouette from across the drive.

The amber diffuser sets the mood. Its rippled texture and warm tint soften a 3000K bulb into a candlelit glow that flatters stucco, stone and brick.

The finish looks aged and rich. Black brown with copper toned edges highlights every scroll and leaf in daylight, as if the lantern had hung on the house for decades.

Five heights make sizing easy. The 18.9 and 21.3 inch lanterns suit a standard door, the 27.2 and 31.1 inch lanterns suit tall doors and double entries, and the 35.4 inch lantern is a statement for a two story entry or a gate pier.

It is built for weather, 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

• Arched front doors. The sweeping scrolls echo the curve of the arch.
• Gate piers. The tallest sizes stand proud on stone or stucco piers.
• Two story entries. A 35.4 inch lantern holds its own on a tall facade.
• Courtyards. A warm amber glow for evening dining on the terrace.
• Garage fronts. A pair frames a wide garage door with old world character.

It suits Spanish, Mediterranean, French, Tuscan and grand traditional homes, especially with stucco, stone or brick walls.

Choosing the size and placement

The five heights are 18.9, 21.3, 27.2, 31.1 and 35.4 inches, with each size's width, projection and backplate listed in the Dimensions section above. A standard exterior door is about 80 inches tall, so compare the lantern with the door before choosing.

A few guidelines help:

• For a standard single door, the 18.9 or 21.3 inch lantern looks balanced.
• For a tall door, a double entry or a garage, step up to 27.2 or 31.1 inches.
• Save the 35.4 inch lantern for a two story entry, a grand arch or a gate pier.
• Plan the wiring with an electrician, who can set the junction box at the right height before the fixture goes up.

Mount pairs at exactly the same height on either side of the door. All required mounting hardware and instructions are included.

Layering it with other lighting

The Marseille lantern is the focal point at the door. Lead guests to it with path lights in a warm white along the walk.

For the drive or the gate, traditional outdoor post lights carry the same old world character to the edge of the property.

Keep other outdoor lights warm, around the same 3000K, so the amber glow at the door blends with the whole scene.

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

Is the Marseille lantern right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Have a grand entry, an arched door or gate piers to light.
• Want an ornate old world lantern with a candlelit glow.
• Need a choice of five heights to match the door.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It may overwhelm a small cottage porch in the larger sizes, and it does not suit a minimalist modern facade.

Every order ships free across the US. This piece is made to order, crafted for you and delivered in about 3 to 4 weeks. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.