Ring Top Frame Lantern, Black Die Cast Aluminum Porch Light

Modern farmhouse style is all about mixing the familiar with the clean. On a front porch that often means a lantern: a shape everyone recognizes, drawn with simpler lines and a darker finish so it sits well on board and batten, white siding or pale brick.

The Ring Top Frame Lantern has an open black die cast aluminum frame with a pitched roof and a ring on top, around a glass cylinder at its center. It comes in three heights, 13.4, 17.9 and 21.1 inches, 6.1 to 7.1 inches wide and 6.9 to 7.9 inches from the wall. An E27 LED bulb gives warm white 3000K light: 5W and 485 lumens on the small size, 9W and 858 lumens on the medium and 12W and 1085 lumens on the large. It is rated IP65 and hardwired at 110V to 240V.

What makes the frame lantern stand out

The outline is instantly familiar. A pitched roof and a hanging ring read as a lantern from across the street, but the open frame and black finish keep it crisp and current.

The glass cylinder softens the light. The bulb sits inside the cylinder, so the lantern shows a steady column of warm light rather than a bare bulb.

It is sealed for weather. Rated IP65 against rain and dust, it suits open walls as well as covered porches.

The three heights match most doors. The 13.4 inch lantern suits a small porch or a side door, the 17.9 inch fits most front doors, and the 21.1 inch suits a wide or double door.

It works as a pair. Two lanterns either side of the door frame the entrance and balance a symmetrical facade.

The bulb is easy to replace. It takes a standard E27 LED bulb, so there is no special part to track down later.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Front porches. A pair frames the door with warm light.
• Garage doors. A lantern each side gives the drive a finished look.
• Back patios. A single lantern lights the wall above the seating.
• Barns and sheds. The farmhouse outline suits outbuildings.
• Side gates. A lantern marks the way in.

It suits modern farmhouse, transitional, craftsman and coastal homes, especially with white siding, board and batten or pale brick.

Choosing the size and placement

The three heights are 13.4, 17.9 and 21.1 inches. The two smaller sizes are 6.1 inches wide and 6.9 inches from the wall; the largest is 7.1 inches wide and 7.9 inches from the wall. Backplates run from 6.3 to 9.3 inches tall. Full measurements are in the Dimensions section.

A few guidelines help:

• For a standard single door, the 17.9 inch lantern looks balanced.
• For a small porch or a side door, the 13.4 inch size is enough.
• For a double door or a tall entry, choose the 21.1 inch size.
• Mount pairs at the same height and plan the wiring with an electrician.

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

Layering it with other lighting

A porch lantern is the welcome layer. Match it around the house with other styles from the outdoor lanterns collection, and light the walk with the path lights collection.

Keep one warm color. Warm white bulbs in every lantern, and in the path lights, make the front of the house feel like one calm scene.

Repeat the black. Black lanterns look most deliberate beside black window frames, door hardware or railings.

Scale up for the garage. On a house with a porch and a garage side by side, the 17.9 inch size at the door and the 21.1 inch size at the garage keeps the look consistent while respecting the wider wall.

Looking after it is easy. Switch it off and let it cool, then wipe the frame with a soft, dry cloth and clean the glass with glass cleaner sprayed onto the cloth, never onto the lantern. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners and dry the metal fully.

Is the frame lantern right for your space?

This lantern is a strong fit if you:

• Want a modern farmhouse lantern for the front porch.
• Like a soft, even glow rather than a bare bulb.
• Need a size for a side door, a front door or a double door.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It may not suit a very ornate traditional home that calls for heavy scrollwork.

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.