Revival of the Copper Post Lantern

Copper post lanterns are making a comeback. Beyond the particularly placed planters and whimsical wind chimes that adorn an exterior space, a copper post lantern can add an element of enchantment, brilliance and of course illumination to an outdoor or -- even an interior décor.

With the revival of the copper post lantern, at last - the old front porch light is outmoded. There’s no better way to punctuate the magnificence of any home than with a copper post lantern. The most prevalent places to adorn with copper post lanterns include the following:

Centuries ago, cupolas served as medium to circulate air and keep a stuffy room ventilated. Prevalently seen on rooftops, these square and vented structures are used, today, for one purpose only – to make a house stand apart from the neighboring domiciles. The best way to dress up a windowed cupola is to marry it with the perfect hanging lantern.

Brighten up a drab front exterior space with a copper lantern. The illumination from a post lantern makes it aesthetically safe and easier for visitors to find their way through your walkway, sidewalk or pathway.

To add an element of drama, juxtapose mid-century furniture with a period copper post lantern. At Cape Cod Weather Vane Company, lanterns come in a variety of metal finishes and glass options. For instance, the Lombard Post Lantern is available in an onion-styled seedy glass or pumpkin seedy design.

But, not all copper lanterns are made with the same craftsmanship that our forefathers once read by. Today, copper post lanterns are available in a wide range of designs, materials, finishes and geometric shapes. Consequently, buying a copper post lantern requires a little savoir-faire. Prior to buying a lantern, look for the following features:

 Impeccable craftsmanship
 Quality finishes
 100 % copper or brass (that oxidizes into a patina)
 Glass options – clear or seedy
 Durability
 Warranty (Cape Cod Weathervanes offers a lifetime warranty on their lanterns)

Using the Nickerson Post lantern as an example, this ornate lighting fixture is meticulously crafted of copper and bronze, showcased in an oval onion-styled design, available in a seedy glass or seedy pumpkin and is enveloped a wire cage (as seen at CapeCodWeathervaneCompany.com). Not to mention, the lantern is available in six different finishes.

Copper Post Lantern design strategy: Instead of using incandescent lighting for the exterior of your home, try to replicate the appearance of cascading moonlight.

Peruse more design ideas with copper post lanterns at the Cape Cod Weathervane Company.