Bedford 1 Light Medium Pedestal Lantern - Black

The Bedford is a 470mm pedestal lantern in black composite with clear seedy glass panels and a single E27 bulb fitting. The lantern body is moulded from weather-resistant composite material rather than metal, giving it corrosion resistance and lower weight than cast aluminium equivalents whilst maintaining the profile of a traditional coach-style lantern. The IP44 rating makes it suitable for exposed outdoor installation on gate posts, pier caps, front walls and driveways.

Designed for mounting on a pier or gate post with a flat top surface, the Bedford pedestal sits on a circular base plate 216mm in diameter and projects approximately 200mm from the mounting surface when viewed from the side. The clear seedy glass has intentional bubble and distortion texture that diffuses the E27 bulb light and creates a softer outdoor glow than plain clear glass, particularly when paired with a warm-white LED filament bulb or traditional incandescent bulb. The lantern suits both period properties with traditional red brick or stone and modern builds using black window frames and charcoal render.

The black finish is a textured powder-coat-style surface applied over the composite body, giving grip and reducing reflections under direct sunlight. The pagoda-style lid with ball finial is a fixed part of the upper section and does not lift off, so bulb changes are made by removing the glass panels from below or by unscrewing the entire lantern body from the base plate. Quoizel backs the Bedford with a 5-year guarantee covering material and construction defects.

What does the IP44 rating cover?

IP44 means the lantern is protected against solid objects larger than 1mm and against water splashes from any direction. It handles rain, spray from hoses, and condensation, making it suitable for exposed outdoor positions including coastal areas with higher humidity.

What bulb should I use?

The lantern takes a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 60W. Most users pair this with a 6-8W warm-white LED filament bulb at 2700K, which gives the appearance of a traditional incandescent bulb whilst using less energy and lasting longer. Bulbs are sold separately.

How is the bulb changed?

The glass panels are removable from below, or the entire lantern body can be unscrewed from the base plate for bulb access. The pagoda lid is fixed and does not lift off separately.

What mounting surface does it need?

The circular base plate is 216mm in diameter and requires a flat mounting surface such as a gate pier cap, wall cap stone, or purpose-built pedestal. The base plate must be secured with fixings appropriate to the substrate material.