Shepherd Extra Large Outdoor Wall Lantern - Dark Weathered Zinc

The Shepherd is an 891mm-tall outdoor wall lantern built from weather-resistant composite material, finished in dark weathered zinc with a layered glass construction: an inner case white glass cylinder surrounded by clear seeded glass panels on all four sides. The lantern uses a single E27 bulb (up to 60W, sold separately) and carries an IP44 rating for splash and dust resistance. The front panel opens on hinges with a decorative latch, allowing bulb changes without removing the entire fitting from the wall.

Designed for porch entryways, garage walls and covered patios, the Shepherd provides directional downlight from a height of approximately 900mm. The shepherd's crook detail on the top bracket references traditional Parisian street lantern styling, while the composite construction avoids the corrosion and weight issues of cast iron or aluminium. The dark weathered zinc finish shows subtle tonal variation across the surface, matching aged metalwork in heritage and period property contexts.

The dual-layer glass configuration diffuses the bulb behind the inner white cylinder, then scatters light through the seeded texture of the outer clear panels. This gives a softer spread than a single-layer clear lantern, reducing harsh pooling directly beneath the fitting. The 328mm projection from the wall and 292mm width suit standard UK external wall depths without obstructing pathways or doorway clearances. The composite body weighs less than equivalent metal lanterns, simplifying wall-fixing on rendered masonry or timber-clad facades.

What does the IP44 rating cover?

IP44 means the lantern is protected against solid objects larger than 1mm (dust, insects) and against water splashes from any direction. It is suitable for covered external positions such as porches, eaves and pergolas where the fitting is not directly exposed to driving rain or water jets.

What bulb should I use?

The lantern takes a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 60W. Most users pair this with a warm-white LED bulb between 6-10W and 2700K for outdoor evening ambience. Filament-style LED bulbs work well with the seeded glass aesthetic. Bulbs are sold separately.

Can the front panel be opened for bulb changes?

Yes. The front glass panel is hinged and held closed by a decorative latch. The panel swings open to allow bulb replacement without dismounting the entire lantern from the wall.

What is the composite material?

The body is made from a weather-resistant polymer composite rather than metal. This avoids the corrosion issues of steel or aluminium in coastal or high-humidity environments, and reduces the overall weight of the fitting for easier wall mounting.