The Careyes all-weather wicker lanterns work indoors or outdoors and come in two sizes, 22.25 inches and 28.25 inches. Pottery Barn designers were inspired by Mexican hanging lanterns that filter light. $69-$99; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
Mix and match the three sizes - 21-, 26- and 36-inches - of Pottery Barn’s Chester lanterns, made of stainless steel with a brushed antique-brass finish and beveled glass. Use them indoors or in a protected area outdoors. $129-$299; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
Oursin Candleholder, $218 and up; JANUS et Cie
Oursin Candleholder, $218 and up; JANUS et Cie
Oursin Candleholder, $218 and up; JANUS et Cie
JANUS et Cie combines premium teak with a stainless steel handle in its Asian-inspired Tamiko Lantern in 15-inch or 23.5-inch heights. $430 and up; JANUS et Cie
On a full charge, Ballard Designs Evie rechargeable outdoor table lamp will cast warm light for a full nine hours. It comes in dark gray or white powder-coated aluminum. $169; ballarddesigns.com
Ballard Designs' Solar LED lanterns, $99; ballarddesigns.com
Fermob's Mini Balad Lamp comes in seven colors and in five-, 10- and 15-inch sizes and can be mounted on a variety of stands and spikes. Set of 3, $347; Kuhl-Linscomb
Fermob's Mini Balad Lamp comes in seven colors and in five-, 10- and 15-inch sizes and can be mounted on a variety of stands and spikes. Set of 3, $347; Kuhl-Linscomb
Fermob's Mini Balad Lamp comes in seven colors and in five-, 10- and 15-inch sizes and can be mounted on a variety of stands and spikes. Set of 3, $347; Kuhl-Linscomb
Fermob's Mini Balad Lamp comes in seven colors and in five-, 10- and 15-inch sizes and can be mounted on a variety of stands and spikes. Set of 3, $347; Kuhl-Linscomb
OKA’s Benoa floor lanterns are individualized, so no two look exactly alike. A mixture of wicker body and metal, the lantern can sit on the ground or table or can be hung from above. $90; OKA Houston or oka.com
Linden Street adds a contemporary black finish to the traditional shape of its black metal lantern collection, ranging in size from 10 to 21 inches. $30-$60; JC Penney stores or jcpenney.com
Pine wood, iron and glass combine in Linden Street’s minimalist lantern, available in three sizes, 14, 18 and 24 inches. $38-$68; JC Penney stores or jcpenney.com
JC Penney’s battery-operated Outdoor Oasis punched metal lanterns come in two colors - white and burnt coral - and two sizes, 8 and 11 inches. $40 and $60; JC Penney stores or jcpenney.com
Bunny Williams would have you place her outdoor lanterns - created for Ballard Designs -- on a walkway in your garden or to create a mood on a dining table. They’re made of glass and steel with an updated black finish. $99-$129; Ballard Designs stores
Bunny Williams would have you place her outdoor lanterns - created for Ballard Designs -- on a walkway in your garden or to create a mood on a dining table. They’re made of glass and steel with an updated black finish. $99-$129; Ballard Designs stores
Aerin Lauder’s natural rattan lanterns for Williams Sonoma are hand woven by skilled artisans, then finished with clear lacquer. They come in 10.5-inch and 12.5-inch heights and hold 3-inch or 6-inch candles. $175; Williams Sonoma stores or Williams-sonoma.com
Davey Lighting’s made-to-order Ship’s Hook Lights are made-to-order of polished or weathered brass and hand-blown glass. $899; originalbtc.com
The Ora black wire lantern is inspired by traditional lamps used on Chinese fishing boats, and comes in two sizes, 7.5 inches and 12.75 inches. They’re made of iron with a black powdercoat finish for outdoor use. $39.95 and $79.95; Crate & Barrel stores or crateandbarrel.com
The contemporary Priya brass lantern is made of aluminum with a matte brass finish in an arabesque silhouette. For indoor use only. $19.95-$69.95; Crate & Barrel stores or crateandbarrel.com
The Maeve orb lantern is cut with a chevron pattern in matte black iron. It’s hand made and 14 inches tall. $99; Crate & Barrel stores or crateandbarrel.com
The Careyes all-weather wicker lanterns work indoors or outdoors and come in two sizes, 22.25 inches and 28.25 inches. Pottery Barn designers were inspired by Mexican hanging lanterns that filter light. $69-$99; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
The Careyes all-weather wicker lanterns work indoors or outdoors and come in two sizes, 22.25 inches and 28.25 inches. Pottery Barn designers were inspired by Mexican hanging lanterns that filter light. $69-$99; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
The Careyes all-weather wicker lanterns work indoors or outdoors and come in two sizes, 22.25 inches and 28.25 inches. Pottery Barn designers were inspired by Mexican hanging lanterns that filter light. $69-$99; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
Mix and match the three sizes - 21-, 26- and 36-inches - of Pottery Barn’s Chester lanterns, made of stainless steel with a brushed antique-brass finish and beveled glass. Use them indoors or in a protected area outdoors. $129-$299; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
Mix and match the three sizes - 21-, 26- and 36-inches - of Pottery Barn’s Chester lanterns, made of stainless steel with a brushed antique-brass finish and beveled glass. Use them indoors or in a protected area outdoors. $129-$299; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
An elongated silhouette updates the traditional lantern to this sleek modern form in Pottery Barn’s Maxwell lantern. It’s made of steel with a powder-coated black finish and is Fair Trade Certified. $49.50-$199; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
An elongated silhouette updates the traditional lantern to this sleek modern form in Pottery Barn’s Maxwell lantern. It’s made of steel with a powder-coated black finish and is Fair Trade Certified. $49.50-$199; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
An elongated silhouette updates the traditional lantern to this sleek modern form in Pottery Barn’s Maxwell lantern. It’s made of steel with a powder-coated black finish and is Fair Trade Certified. $49.50-$199; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
Fall temperatures make patio time slightly more attractive, so spruce up your backyard with lanterns. Opt for solar or battery powered or those that use the glow of candlelight. Here are some of our favorites.
Tea Tree twigs are bundled together for the Oursin Candleholder, which comes in two heights and natural or weathered finishes. $218 and up; Janus et Cie
Aerin Lauder’s natural rattan lanterns for Williams Sonoma are hand woven by skilled artisans, then finished with clear lacquer. They come in 10½-inch and 12½-inch heights and hold 3-inch or 6-inch candles. $175; Williams Sonoma
JANUS et Cie combines premium teak with a stainless steel handle in its Asian-inspired Tamiko Lantern in 15-inch or 23.5-inch heights. $430 and up; JANUS et Cie
Broste Copenhagen’s Goran Lantern, a glass hurricane inside a bamboo cage works indoors or on an outside covered porch. $98; amara.com
Bamboo, metal and glass make a striking statement in House Doctor’s Asi Lantern. $66; amara.com
Ballard Designs' Solar LED lanterns, $99; ballarddesigns.com
Ballard Designs Outdoor Illuminated Spheres are 24 inches tall. $279; ballarddesigns.com
On a full charge, Ballard Designs Evie rechargeable outdoor table lamp will cast warm light for a full nine hours. $169; ballarddesigns.com
Fermob's Mini Balad Lamp comes in seven colors and in 5-, 10- and 15-inch sizes and can be mounted on a variety of stands and spikes. Set of three, $347; Kuhl-Linscomb
OKA’s Benoa floor lanterns are individualized, so no two look exactly alike. A mixture of wicker body and metal, the lantern can sit on the ground or a table or can be hung. $90; OKA
An elongated silhouette updates the traditional lantern to this sleek modern form in Pottery Barn’s Maxwell lantern. It’s made of steel with a powder-coated black finish and is Fair Trade Certified. $49.50-$199; Pottery Barn stores or potterybarn.com
JC Penney’s battery-operated Outdoor Oasis punched-metal lanterns come in two colors — white and burnt coral — and two sizes, 8 and 11 inches. $40 and $60; JC Penney stores or jcpenney.com
Pine wood, iron and glass combine in Linden Street’s minimalist lantern, available in three sizes, 14, 18 and 24 inches. $38-$68; JC Penney stores or jcpenney.com
Linden Street adds a contemporary black finish to the traditional shape of its black metal lantern collection, ranging in size from 10 to 21 inches. $30-$60; JC Penney stores or jcpenney.com
Bunny Williams would have you place her glass-and-steel lanterns created for Ballard Designs on a walkway in your garden or to create a mood on a dining table. $99-$129; Ballard Designs
Davey Lighting’s made-to-order Ship’s Hook Lights are made to order in polished or weathered brass and hand-blown glass. $899; originalbtc.com
The Careyes all-weather wicker lanterns work indoors or outdoors. Pottery Barn designers were inspired by Mexican hanging lanterns that filter light. $69-$99; Pottery Barn
The Ora black wire lantern is inspired by traditional lamps used on Chinese fishing boats and comes in two sizes. $39.95 and $79.95; Crate & Barrel
The contemporary Priya brass lantern is made of aluminum with a matte brass finish in an arabesque silhouette. For indoor use only. $19.95-$69.95; Crate & Barrel stores or crateandbarrel.com
The Maeve orb lantern is cut with a chevron pattern in matte black iron. It’s hand made and 14 inches tall. $99; Crate & Barrel stores or crateandbarrel.com
Mix and match the three sizes of Pottery Barn’s Chester lanterns, made of stainless steel with a brushed antique-brass finish and beveled glass. $129-$299; Pottery Barn
Diane Cowen has worked at the Houston Chronicle since 2000 and currently its architecture and home design writer. Prior to working for the Chronicle, she worked at the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune and at the Shelbyville (Ind.) News. She is a graduate of Purdue University and is the author of a cookbook, "Sunday Dinners: Food, Family and Faith from our Favorite Pastors."
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