Afra French Provincial Lantern, Aged Metal Pierced Dome 24cm

A dome-topped lantern in distressed aged metal, pierced with a delicate floral band and finished with a hinged swing handle.

Afra stands 24 cm tall, with a diamond-mesh dome that lifts open on a side latch and a deep aged-metal body worn through to a stony grey at the edges. The pierced band around the centre throws a soft pattern of floral cut-outs onto whatever surface holds it.

Set with a single tealight on a console, mantel, or bedside, the body lights from within and the dome carries the glow upward. Pair with Amani, the matching sister piece in a different scale, for a layered French Provincial grouping on a hallway runner or sideboard.

Why we love it

• ◆ Aged metal finish. Distressed dark patina worn through to soft stone-grey, hand-finished so no two pieces patina identically.
• ◆ Pierced floral band. Embossed cut-outs around the body cast a soft pattern of light when lit from within.
• ◆ Hinged opening. Side latch lifts the dome top open for easy candle access; swing ring handle on top for carrying or staging at height.
• ◆ Holds a tealight or small pillar. Internal base sized for a standard tealight or a candle up to 6 cm wide and 10 cm tall.
• ◆ Sister piece available. Amani shares the same silhouette in a different scale, stage as a pair for layered French Provincial styling.

How to style it

Afra earns its keep across the soft-furnished rooms of the house and the threshold of the entry.

• Group with Amani on a console for a paired French Provincial vignette, sister silhouettes at two heights.
• Set centre stage on a dining table at night, tealight lit, surrounded by a low arrangement of lavender or dried wheat from our vases styling.
• Stage on a bedside shelf with linen lampshades and a stack of vintage hardcovers.
• Carry to a covered verandah for evening drinks, the dome shields the flame from a light breeze.

Care & Keeping

Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not soak in water. If used outdoors under cover, bring inside during heavy rain to preserve the patina. Trim wicks to 5 mm before relighting to avoid soot building on the inside of the dome.

Because Afra is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture, and tone are natural and add to the unique character of each piece. Colour may also vary slightly between screens, all photography is taken in natural light.