Scroll Arm Cylinder Wall Lantern, Copper and Glass Porch Light

The front door is the one part of a house every guest walks up to, and after dark the light beside it sets the whole first impression. A lantern with real detail tells people the house is cared for, and a glow that surrounds the door makes finding keys and climbing steps easy.

The Scroll Arm Cylinder Wall Lantern is a vintage lantern in copper and glass: a tall cylinder of glass panels, a pressed decorative band top and bottom, and a scrolled arm that curls from a long backplate. It comes in four sizes, 5.9 by 21.7, 6.7 by 25.6, 7.1 by 29.5 and 7.1 by 39.4 inches, weighing 11.0 to 24.3 lb. Choose Copper, Bronze, Copper Frosted or Bronze Frosted. It uses replaceable LED bulbs in warm white 3000K with a CRI of 90, it is rated IP65, and it is hardwired at 110V to 220V.

What makes the cylinder lantern stand out

The glass cylinder lights in every direction. Unlike a shade that points light one way, the round lantern glows all around, so the door, the wall and the ground all pick up soft light and the lantern itself looks lit from within.

The metalwork has real character. The scrolled arm, the finial below and the pressed band around the top and bottom borrow from old European street lanterns, and in daylight the copper and bronze finishes catch the sun with a warm sheen.

The frosted option changes the mood. Clear glass shows the bulbs and gives a bright, sparkling look; frosted glass hides them and turns the lantern into a soft column of light, kinder to the eyes beside a door at head height.

The tall sizes suit grand entrances. The 7.1 by 39.4 inch lantern holds six bulbs and has the scale for a double door, a tall stone entry or a gate pillar, where a small fixture would look lost.

It is built for weather. The lantern is rated IP65 against rain and dust, so it can hang on an open wall as well as under a porch roof.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A pair of lanterns frames the entrance with warm light.
• Stone and brick entries. The copper tones glow against warm masonry.
• Gate pillars. A tall lantern marks the way in from the street.
• Courtyards. The all around glow lights the walls of an enclosed space.
• Outdoor staircases. A lantern at the top of the steps lights every tread below.

It suits traditional, European, Mediterranean and classic American homes, and a single pair can give a plain modern entrance a touch of old world warmth.

Choosing the size and placement

The four sizes are 5.9 by 21.7 inches, 6.7 by 25.6 inches, 7.1 by 29.5 inches and 7.1 by 39.4 inches, with backplates 17.1 to 34.3 inches tall, as listed in the Dimensions section. Compare the height with your door before choosing.

A few guidelines help:

• For a standard single door, the 21.7 or 25.6 inch lantern looks balanced.
• For a double door, a tall entrance or a gate pillar, choose the 29.5 or 39.4 inch size.
• Mount pairs at the same height on either side of the door, with the lantern roughly at or just above eye level.
• Plan the wiring with an electrician, and remember the tallest size weighs 24.3 lb, so the wall must be solid.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included, and the lantern fixes to the wall through its backplate.

Layering it with other lighting

A lantern is the welcome layer of outdoor lighting. Pair it with low lights along the walk and the approach to the door feels guided and safe. Browse the path lights collection for the walkway, or the outdoor post lights collection for the end of the drive.

Keep the metals and the light warm. Copper and bronze look their best beside other warm finishes and warm white bulbs, so the entrance reads as one gentle scene.

Think about the view from inside too. A lantern with clear glass reads as a bright, sparkling point from the hall, while frosted glass gives a soft glow through a side window.

Looking after the lantern is easy. Switch it off and let it cool, then wipe the copper 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 on the metal.

Is the cylinder lantern right for your space?

This lantern is a strong fit if you:

• Want a vintage lantern with real metal detail at the front door.
• Need a tall size for a double door, a gate or a grand entrance.
• Like the choice of clear or frosted glass.
• Can have a hardwired light installed.

It may not suit a strictly minimal modern facade, or a wall where no wiring can be run.

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.