Description
This iridescent Christmas lantern takes the shape of an old-fashioned Dickensian street lantern, with a tapered body, a wide flared roof and a small pointed cap topped by a round loop. Its open framework is wrapped in iridescent bands that catch the light in shifting tones of blue, violet, pink and gold, so the colour changes as you move around it. Tiny lights run all over the frame, and when they are on, the whole lantern glows from within and throws soft rainbow reflections onto the wall behind. It stands 35cm tall, a size that sits comfortably on a shelf or sideboard without crowding it.
Because the lantern is battery operated, there is no plug to find and no need to place it near a socket, so it is easy to move around the house. Set it on a mantelpiece among pine cones and candles, on a hall table to greet guests, on an indoor windowsill, or on a bookcase in the living room where it can glow through the evening. The loop at the top lets you hang it from a sturdy hook indoors, and the flat base lets it stand on its own. It makes a cheerful present too, for anyone who loves a sparkling twist on traditional Christmas decorations.
The iridescent bands are wrapped around the framework in neat diagonal rows, and the lights are threaded along the edges of the roof and down the sides, so the glow traces every line of the lantern's outline. To keep it looking its best, dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, keep it away from damp, and store it somewhere dry once the decorations come down. We like it best on a dark winter evening, grouped with a little greenery, where its shifting colours really come into their own.
Specification
| Height |
35cm |
| Power |
Battery |
| Minimum order |
4 units, priced per unit |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the iridescent Christmas lantern?
The lantern stands 35cm tall, which suits a mantelpiece, shelf, sideboard or indoor windowsill without taking over the space around it.
How is the lantern powered?
It is battery operated, so it needs no plug or nearby socket and can sit wherever it looks best in the room.
Can the lantern be hung up?
Yes, there is a round loop at the top of its pointed cap, so it can hang from a sturdy hook indoors, or it can stand on its flat base instead.
What colours does the iridescent finish show?
The bands shimmer in shades of blue, violet, pink and gold, and the colours shift as the light changes and as you move around the lantern.
Can I use it outside?
We have no outdoor use given for this lantern, so we suggest keeping it indoors on a mantelpiece, shelf or indoor windowsill, away from damp.
How should I care for the lantern?
Dust it gently with a soft dry cloth, keep it dry, and store it somewhere dry between seasons so it stays bright and ready for the next Christmas.