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Fire Lanterns

A fire lantern is a contained flame for atmosphere rather than heat, the outdoor answer to a candle that the wind cannot put out. Ours run on gas, so they light at once and go out when you want them to, and they suit a dining table, a path edge or a terrace corner. Sizes run from tabletop pieces to tall pillars.

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What they are for

These are light, not heating. A flame lantern does the job a candle does, holding a steady flame at a height you notice, and it keeps doing it in a breeze. Along a table or a set of steps they mark out a space after dark far more pleasantly than a lamp. If what you want is warmth, a fire pit or a fire table is the right product and a lantern will disappoint you.

Sizes and placing

Tabletop lanterns sit among plates and glasses and read at close range. Taller pillar models stand on the ground and carry the flame up to around waist or chest height, which suits a path, a corner or either side of a doorway. Grouping two or three of different heights works better than spacing single pieces evenly. Keep them off routes people walk at night, and away from anything that overhangs.

Fuel and use

Gas lanterns light from a control on the body and run from a bottle or cartridge depending on the model, so check which before buying and where it houses. Keep the flame clear of fabric, planting and parasol canopies, do not move a lit lantern, and let it cool before you handle or cover it. As with any gas appliance, use it outdoors in open air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do fire lanterns provide heat?
Not meaningfully. They are for atmosphere and light, closer to a candle than to a heater. Choose a fire pit or a fire table if you want to warm a seating area.

What fuel do gas fire lanterns use?
Depending on the model, a bottled gas supply or a cartridge. Check which a lantern takes and where the supply sits before buying, particularly on tabletop sizes.

Can fire lanterns be left outside?
They are made for outdoor use, but they last longer kept dry and covered when not in use, and any gas supply should be disconnected and stored upright somewhere ventilated over winter.

Are fire lanterns safe on a dining table?
Tabletop models are made for it, with the flame contained and raised. Keep them clear of napkins, menus and anything overhanging, and do not move one while it is lit.

Is a fire lantern the same as a chiminea?
No. A chiminea is a solid-fuel stove with a chimney, built to burn wood and give off heat. A fire lantern holds a contained gas flame for effect and produces very little warmth.

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