English Bridle 3 Light Outdoor Wall Lantern - Black

The English Bridle is a 622mm-tall outdoor wall lantern with three E14 bulb holders housed behind a curved clear seeded glass panel, mounted on a black cast aluminium frame. The lantern combines a traditional coach-lamp profile with decorative ironwork detailing around the glass panel and a scrolled wall bracket that projects 325mm from the wall surface. The fitting carries an IP44 rating for protection against water splashes from any direction.

Designed for large residential entrances, porch alcoves and patio walls, the 622mm height and 267mm width give the lantern presence on taller exterior walls without overwhelming single-storey porches. The three-bulb configuration spreads light vertically through the seeded glass, which diffuses the bulb filaments while maintaining visibility of the flame-tip candle shapes inside. The 325mm projection means the lantern sits clear of the wall, allowing light to wash down the wall face as well as forward into the entrance area.

The black finish is a powder-coated aluminium that resists corrosion in coastal and high-rainfall environments. The seeded glass panels show intentional bubbles and texture variations across the surface, replicating the appearance of hand-blown antique glass. Each of the three E14 sockets accepts bulbs up to 60W, allowing flexibility to use LED candle bulbs for lower running costs or traditional filament bulbs where the visible glow matters. The scrolled bracket and decorative band around the glass panel reference 18th-century carriage lamps, giving the fitting a period character that pairs with Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian-style properties.

What does the IP44 rating mean for outdoor use?

IP44 means the lantern is protected against solid objects larger than 1mm (dust and debris) and water splashes from any direction. This makes it suitable for covered porches, wall-mounted positions under eaves, and patio walls where the fitting is not directly exposed to heavy rain or pooling water. It is not rated for full submersion or positions where water can collect inside the glass housing.

What bulbs does it take?

The lantern takes three E14 (small Edison screw) candle bulbs up to 60W each. Bulbs are sold separately. Most users pair this with warm-white LED candle bulbs between 4-6W and 2700K for a traditional flame-tip appearance with lower running costs.

How is the lantern fitted to the wall?

The scrolled bracket mounts to a standard outdoor electrical back box via two fixing screws. The cable feeds through the wall and connects inside the back plate. Installation should be carried out by a qualified electrician, particularly where the fitting is exposed to weather.

Can it be used on a painted rendered wall?

Yes, provided the wall fixing is secure and the back plate sits flush against the render. The 325mm projection means the lantern sits well clear of the wall surface, reducing the risk of heat transfer to painted finishes. Use appropriate wall plugs for the substrate type.