High drama A moody, ambient light glows through the bottom and mirrored sides of this hanging lantern from Jayson Home and Garden. Measuring 21 inches high and 15 inches wide, the Antiqued Mirror Lantern takes three candle bulbs and might hang best in a space with height, such as an entryway.
Cost: $895
Jaysonhomeandgarden.com
Rugged chic
Made largely of bamboo, the distressed white lattice lantern from The Conran Shop brings rustic grace to an indoor or outdoor affair. Set it on a table, hang it up or carry it around, using a votive or pillar candle for a gentle flicker.
Cost: $85
Conranusa.com
Paper to glass
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The airiness and fragility of Japanese paper lanterns come through in the Perseo 28 suspension lamp from Horne, which comes frosted (like this one) or clear. Crafted of mouth-blown Murano glass, the Perseo is lit by a single bulb.
Cost: $645
Shophorne.com
Bollywood flair
Handmade of brass with a crackled case glass globe, the exotic detailing on the Cyprus Lantern Pendant evokes the romance of India. Designed by Architects and Heroes, the 35-inch-long hanging lantern, which takes a single bulb, would look striking in a dining room.
Cost: $945
Archhero.com
Classic simplicity
Pottery Barn’s Bristol lantern, made of white painted pinewood and nickel-plated metal, is designed to resemble mansard-roofed buildings. The hinged glass door makes for easy access to the candle, and a circular top lets heat escape while protecting the flame. Simple and beach-y.
Cost: $39-$79 (small, medium and large)
Potterybarn.com