Nicolas French Provincial Lantern, Whitewashed Wood & Galvanised Metal, Small 32cm

The smaller of the pair, a wood-framed lantern that holds one quiet candle.

Nicolas is a wood-framed lantern at 32 cm tall, with a whitewashed fir timber body and a galvanised metal dome with a hammered surface and a ring handle. Glass panels sit on all four sides, crossed with slim metal lattice, over a metal base. A small latch opens one side for the candle.

It takes a pillar candle on the metal floor inside, or a flameless LED pillar for a worry-free glow. Candle not included. At 32 cm it suits a side table, a shelf or a covered verandah, on its own or beside the larger Denis.

Why we love it

• ◆ A rustic, found-feel lantern that sits between farmhouse and French country.
• ◆ Whitewashed fir timber with a galvanised hammered dome and clear glass panels.
• ◆ A side latch opens for the candle, and the glass shelters the flame from draughts.
• ◆ Pairs with the larger Denis lantern for a two-height grouping, or stands alone.

How to style it

Small lanterns work best in company.

• Sit it on a side table or shelf with a short pillar candle, with more from lanterns.
• Pair it with the larger Denis lantern for two heights of light.
• Set it on a covered verandah with greenery for evening glow, alongside garden and outdoor.
• Drop in a flameless LED pillar for mantels or shelves where an open flame is not ideal.

Care & Keeping

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and wipe the glass clear. Keep the timber dry and bring it under cover in wet weather, the whitewashed finish is not built for constant rain. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Because Nicolas is hand-finished, slight variations in patina, texture, and timber grain 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.