Reversible Tulip Lantern Wall Light, Coffee Aluminum Porch Sconce

A porch lantern usually comes one way only, and the house has to fit around it. Being able to choose whether the lantern hangs below its arm or stands above it makes it much easier to get the look right on a particular wall.

This vintage lantern has a frosted glass tulip shade, gold toned leaf appliques, a beaded crown with a finial and a carved backplate, all in a coffee finish. It measures 18.1 inches tall, 10.2 inches across and 12.2 inches from the wall, on a backplate 11.6 inches tall, in both mounting positions: Hanging Down or Standing Up. It is die cast aluminum rated IP56, with a replaceable E27 LED bulb and CRI 80 light on a hardwired 110V to 240V supply.

What makes the tulip lantern stand out

The mounting choice is unusual and useful. Hanging Down gives the classic porch lantern look with the arm above. Standing Up places the lantern above a curving arm, lifting the light higher on the wall.

Frosted glass makes a soft bloom of light. The tulip shade glows evenly from within, so the lantern never glares and the wall around it takes on a warm wash.

Gold toned details add craft. Leaf appliques on the cage, a beaded crown and a gold finial catch the daylight on the deep coffee finish.

The carved backplate frames it all. Its scalloped edge covers the junction box neatly and gives the lantern a finished outline.

It is made 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

• Beside the front door. Hanging Down lights the handle and the step warmly.
• Tall facades. Standing Up lifts the glow higher on a tall wall.
• Garage walls. A lantern each side of the door marks the drive.
• Garden walls. A soft bloom of light among climbing plants.
• Patios. A warm wash on the wall behind outdoor seating.

It suits French country, Tudor, traditional and Mediterranean homes, and the coffee finish sits well on brick and stone.

Choosing the finish and placement

The lantern measures 18.1 inches tall, 10.2 inches across and 12.2 inches from the wall in both positions, on a backplate 11.6 inches tall and 4.3 inches wide. It suits a standard 80 inch door and looks generous beside a taller one.

A few guidelines help:

• Choose Hanging Down for a classic look close to the door and the step.
• Choose Standing Up to lift the light on a tall wall or above a low planting bed.
• Mount pairs at exactly the same height, in the same position, on either side of the door.
• 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 tulip lantern welcomes guests at the door. Add path lights along the walk so the approach glows softly toward it.

For the garden and the trees, pieces from the landscape lighting collection add depth around the house without competing with the lantern.

Keep a single warm tone throughout, which suits the frosted glass and the coffee finish.

The mounting choice also helps with pairs. Two lanterns in the Hanging Down position either side of a door look classic and formal, while two in the Standing Up position on a tall garage wall lift the glow high enough to light the whole drive. By day the gold toned leaves and finial catch the sun, so the lantern reads as a decorative piece even when it is switched off.

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 tulip lantern right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want to choose whether the lantern hangs or stands.
• Like a soft frosted glow with gold toned details.
• Have a standard or tall door, a garage or a garden wall.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It may not suit a sleek modern facade, or a tight spot where its 12.2 inch projection would crowd a door or walkway.

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.