Description
The Ambondrona is a metal hurricane lantern in gold and black, shaped as a tall curved band that wraps around a round base and opens to one side. The outer face is matt black, and the inner face carries a gold leaf finish with a crinkled, layered texture that picks up the warmth of a lit candle. It stands 20cm tall and measures 15cm across, a compact size for a mantelpiece, a shelf or the centre of a dining table. As home decor rather than a wired light, it belongs indoors.
It suits a living room, a dining room, a hallway console or a bedroom chest of drawers. The tall curved back rises at one side, so it looks its best against a wall or at the end of a sideboard, with the open side turned towards the room. Gold and black sits comfortably with brass, dark wood and deep painted walls, and the warm lining gives an evening table a gentle focal point. It makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who enjoys candlelight at home.
The metal body weighs 0.51KG, so it lifts easily from table to shelf as you rearrange a room. The curve climbs from a low front edge to its full 20cm at the back, and a round well in the base takes the candle. The black outer face has a fine matt texture, while the gold leaf lining shows a slightly uneven, crackled surface that gives it depth. As a practical note, choose a candle that sits neatly in the well and leaves a little room between the flame and the curved wall.
Specification
| Colour |
Gold & Black |
| Material |
Metal |
| Height |
20cm |
| Diameter |
15cm |
| Weight |
0.51KG |
Frequently Asked
Which rooms does this lantern suit?
We like it indoors in a living room, dining room, hallway or bedroom, set on a mantelpiece, shelf, sideboard or dining table.
How big is the lantern?
It stands 20cm tall and measures 15cm across, compact enough for a shelf or the centre of a table.
What finish does it have?
The outer face is matt black and the inner face is lined in gold leaf, which shows a crinkled, layered texture.
What material is the lantern?
The body is metal, formed into a tall curved band around a round base, and the whole piece weighs 0.51KG.
Where does the candle sit?
A round well in the base takes the candle, with the curved gold-lined wall rising around one side and the front left open.