Lantern Wall Sconces – Back to Basics

Throughout the history of lighting, the most basic form of portable illumination would be the torch. The next development in lighting is the oil lamp. As time progresses, people learnt to make candles from the basic principle of the wick and fuel source that made oil lamps possible. The problem with both these methods is that it is easily put out by the elements, most notably the winds. When the lantern was invented, exposure from wind was prevented. This was the predecessor of lantern wall sconces, which today operate with electricity but incorporated with design elements of the past.

D Bar X Lighting offers three different lantern wall sconces designs which incorporate the look of a classic camper’s kerosene lantern with frontier life elements. The first design is simply a kerosene lantern with a hooked attachment as the lantern hanger. The second hanging sconce design incorporates a wagon wheel at the base of the fixture while the third design uses a natural whitetail deer antler for its lantern hanger. Despite its kerosene lantern appearance, all three designs use an electric light bulb and are connected to electrical wiring.

Many old-English or old-European style lantern wall sconces can be obtained from EasternCorner.com. These are designs that help to create the feeling and impression of old Victorian Manor. For instance, certain lantern wall sconces are inspired by lanterns sitting outside old English pubs, illuminating the establishment’s sign board.

If you are seeking for something more contemporary, you should be able to find quite a selection of Tiffany style lantern sconces from Meyda Tiffany, most of which incorporate various stained glass motifs with a variety of designs to choose from. Alternatively, for a variety of modern contemporary designs, consider Prairie Arts’ Craftsman Collection as well as minor designs from its other collections.