Bernard French Provincial Birdcage Candle Lantern Set of 2, Aged Metal Antique White Domed 66cm

Two cages, two candle hours, and the quiet pleasure of light caught in old wire.

Bernard is a set of two cylindrical birdcage candle lanterns rendered in slim aged metal wire with an antique white finish worn back to soft rust at the edges. The taller piece stands 66cm with a domed bell crown and ring finial, the smaller mirrors its silhouette at 56cm, and both rest on a round metal base ready to hold a pillar candle.

Drawn from Parisian aviaries and conservatory ironwork, the pair gives any side table, mantel, or covered porch a softly aged French Provincial moment. The cage walls cast a fine striped shadow when lit, and the dome lifts open at a side latch so a fresh candle drops straight in.

Why we love it

• ◆ Set of two. Large 66cm and small 56cm in the same silhouette, so they read together on a console or split across two rooms.
• ◆ Aged metal patina. Antique white finish with worn rust spots gives both pieces an aviary-with-history feel straight from the box.
• ◆ Side latch dome. Each cage opens at a wire-hinged door for a clean candle change, no dismantling needed.
• ◆ Pillar candle ready. Sized to hold a standard 7 to 8cm pillar candle, real or flameless, on the round base.
• ◆ Indoor or sheltered outdoor. Suits a covered porch, conservatory, or interior console. Bring under cover in heavy weather to keep the patina even.

How to style it

Bernard reads well as a pair on a long surface, or split across rooms when one cage anchors a tablescape and the other lives quietly on a side table.

• Place the pair on a long console or mantel with a low run of greenery between them to anchor a French Provincial vignette.
• Stage Bernard on a covered patio table with a flameless LED pillar so weather doesn't shorten the patina.
• Cluster with our other lanterns and candle holders to layer light along a buffet for evening dinners.
• Style with cream linen, dried botanicals, and a low tray or bowl underneath to ground the whole arrangement.

Care & Keeping

Wipe the wire with a dry soft cloth to keep dust from settling into the patina. Avoid wet cleaners, which can dull the antique white finish and accelerate the rust. Bring Bernard indoors during heavy rain or strong wind.

Because Bernard 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.