Valentine French Provincial Mesh Lantern, Tall Weathered Metal Candle Lantern 30cm

The taller mesh lantern, lace at top and base and a candle glowing through fine metal.

Valentine is a tall lantern at 30 cm, an aged metal body in a fine diamond mesh, banded top and bottom with pierced, lace-pattern borders in a pale whitewashed finish. An arched handle arcs over the top, and the open weave lets candlelight scatter through. A removable glass sleeve sits inside the mesh to hold the candle. Candle not included.

At 30 cm it holds its own on a tabletop, a sideboard or a hearth, or hangs by its handle from a hook or a branch in a sheltered spot. The weathered grey-brown metal and chalky lace edges give it a found, well-kept look. It pairs with the smaller Maurice lantern for a stepped set.

Why we love it

• ◆ A found, weathered look, the pale lace borders soften the metal mesh.
• ◆ Aged metal in a fine diamond weave, banded with pierced lace-pattern borders.
• ◆ An arched handle to carry or hang it, and an open weave that scatters candlelight.
• ◆ A removable glass sleeve sits inside the mesh to hold the candle, and lifts out to light or clean.
• ◆ Pairs with the smaller Maurice lantern, or stands on its own.

How to style it

Lanterns like a little glow and a little height play.

• Sit it on a sideboard, hearth or tabletop with a pillar candle, with more from lanterns.
• Hang it by the handle from a hook, a shepherd's crook or a low branch in a sheltered spot.
• Pair it with the smaller Maurice lantern for a stepped set.
• Use a flameless LED pillar for a flame-free glow, indoors or on a covered table.

Care & Keeping

Dust with a soft dry cloth, or a soft brush to reach into the mesh. The glass sleeve lifts out and can be washed by hand. Keep the metal dry and out of the weather, the aged finish can mark or rust if left damp. Never leave a burning candle unattended.

Because Valentine 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.