Description
These flickering lantern string lights bring the charm of old hurricane lamps to a mantelpiece or shelf, scaled down to sit happily in the home. Each lantern has a dark rounded top and base joined by a slim frame, with a clear shade around a single LED that flickers gently like a small flame. There are ten lanterns in all, each hanging on its own short drop from the main cable and spread along a lit length of 4.5m. Before the first lantern comes a further 5m of lead cable, so the lit section can begin well away from where the lead starts.
We think these look their best indoors, where the flicker can be enjoyed up close. Drape them along a mantelpiece, loop them across a bookcase, trail them over a kitchen dresser or hang them from a curtain pole inside a window. A 4.5m lit length runs comfortably across the width of a fireplace, or swags in gentle curves along a stair bannister. Because each lantern dangles freely on its drop, the set reads as a row of tiny lamps rather than a line of bulbs, which suits a cosy living room, a reading corner or a conservatory.
Each lantern hangs from a small clip on the main cable, so the lanterns sit apart along the lit length and settle neatly as they hang. To keep them looking their best, dust the frames and shades with a soft dry cloth now and then, and ease out any twists in the drops before you put them up. For a tidy finish, run the lit length along the mantel and tuck the lead cable away behind a vase or a stack of books, so only the lanterns show. Wrapped in tissue, they make a thoughtful present for anyone who loves a lamplit room.
Specification
| Lit Length |
4.5m |
| Lead Cable |
5m |
| LEDs |
10 |
| Minimum order |
6 units, priced per unit |
Frequently Asked
How long are these lantern string lights?
The lanterns are spread along a lit length of 4.5m, and a further 5m of lead cable runs before the first lantern, giving you plenty of reach.
How many lanterns are on the string?
There are ten lanterns, each holding a single LED that flickers gently, so the whole string gives the soft movement of small flames.
Where can I hang these lights?
We suggest indoor spots such as a mantelpiece, bookcase, dresser, stair bannister or a curtain pole inside a window. Outdoor use is not stated for these lights, so we recommend keeping them indoors.
How do the lanterns hang from the cable?
Each lantern hangs on its own short drop from a small clip on the main cable, so the lanterns dangle freely and look like a row of tiny lamps.
How should I look after the lanterns?
Dust the frames and shades with a soft dry cloth from time to time, and ease out any twists in the drops before hanging them up again.