Description
This black metal box lantern keeps its lines clean and simple: four slim upright posts, a flat square top and a shallow tray at the base, all finished in black. It stands 35cm tall and is an open frame with no glass panels, so the candle you set inside is in full view from every side. A round collar rises from the centre of the top, carrying a curved loop handle, and the base tray has a low raised edge and sits on a slightly smaller footing that gives the whole piece a neat, grounded look.
We like it on a mantelpiece or a hearth through the winter months, where a lit pillar candle inside throws a warm glow across the room, but it is just as at home on a sideboard, a console table in the hallway or a deep window sill. At 35cm it has enough height to hold its own beside a mirror or a pair of table lamps without crowding them. The plain black frame sits comfortably with painted wood, natural oak and greys alike, and at Christmas it looks right set beside a garland or a bowl of pine cones.
The frame is metal, with a black finish that needs very little looking after: dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away. Choose a pillar candle that sits comfortably on the base tray with space all round it, so the flame stays well clear of the posts and the top, and never leave a burning candle unattended. A flameless LED pillar candle is an easy alternative for a hallway or a busy family room. Pick it up by its loop handle to move it from room to room once the candle is out, and set it on a flat, steady surface away from curtains and anything that might catch.
Specification
| Height |
35cm |
| Minimum order |
4 units, priced per unit |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the box lantern?
It stands 35cm tall, which gives it enough height to sit well on a mantelpiece, sideboard or hallway console table.
Does the lantern have glass panels?
No, it is an open metal frame with four slim corner posts, so the candle inside is visible from every side and easy to reach.
What sort of candle does it suit?
The flat base tray suits a pillar candle. Choose one that sits comfortably on the tray with space all round it, or use a flameless LED pillar candle instead.
How do I move the lantern?
A curved loop handle sits on the round collar at the top, so you can lift and carry it from room to room once the candle is out.
How should I look after the black finish?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it straight away to keep the black finish looking its best.
Will it work as a Christmas decoration?
Yes, its plain black frame looks right on a hearth or mantelpiece beside a garland or pine cones, and it carries on just as happily through the rest of the year.