What Are Decorative Lanterns?
Decorative lanterns are freestanding accessories that use a framed, woven, ceramic or carved outer form to create visual structure around a candle holder or light detail. In the current DeLiving collection, the category includes hurricane lanterns, wicker and willow designs, wooden lantern sets, ceramic and stone-effect pieces, glass-holder styles and selected products with LED details. The range is intended for interior styling rather than one single material or shape.
That variety makes lanterns useful when you want to add height, texture or a grouped focal point without relying on another piece of furniture. They can be styled on consoles, larger tables, shelves or hearth areas, while taller designs can work as floor-level decorative accents. The right choice depends on size, material, room position and whether the product uses a glass candle holder or an integrated light detail.
Choosing the Right Lantern Size
Start with where the lantern will sit. Compact lanterns are easier to use on shelves, side tables and smaller consoles, while medium and large lanterns have enough visual presence for broad surfaces or lower-level displays. The live range includes small, medium and large variants across several families, as well as sets of three that create a ready-made mix of heights.
For a single large lantern, leave clear space around the form so its handle, lattice or woven structure remains visible. When grouping several lanterns, vary the heights instead of arranging several identical sizes in a straight line. Before ordering, check the individual dimensions and compare them with the intended surface or floor area. A tall lantern can look balanced beside furniture but oversized on a narrow shelf.
Styling Large Lanterns
Large lanterns are best treated as decorative anchors. Place one beside a console, at the end of a hearth area or as part of a floor-level group where the height can be appreciated. DeLiving’s collection includes large hurricane, lattice, wicker, willow and handled lantern designs, so a larger scale does not force you into one particular material.
If you use more than one lantern, combine a tall piece with one or two smaller forms and keep another element consistent, such as a related material or finish. This gives the arrangement variation without making it look random. A large woven lantern can pair with a smaller wicker piece, while framed lanterns can be grouped by similar metal or wood tones.
Hurricane Lanterns
Hurricane lanterns are one of the clearest product groups within the current collection. The live assortment includes grey, stone-effect, carved, ceramic and brown hurricane styles in different sizes. Their substantial outer forms make them useful where you want the lantern itself to read as a decorative object rather than simply as a small candle accessory.
Because materials and openings differ between products, use the individual product information to understand how each design is intended to be used. Visually, hurricane forms work well in pairs or mixed-height groups, but a single larger piece can also provide enough weight for a console or hearth display.
Wicker, Willow and Wooden Lanterns
Wicker and willow lanterns bring a lighter, natural texture to an interior. DeLiving currently carries conical, cylindrical, ellipse, peardrop, silo and round woven designs, several with glass holders and selected versions with LED details. The open weave creates a more relaxed outline than a solid ceramic or stone-effect lantern and works naturally with timber furniture, neutral textiles and other tactile accessories.
The live Shopify assortment supports wicker lanterns across multiple shapes and sizes, so this is a meaningful material choice rather than a single-product detail. Wooden lantern sets offer a more structured alternative, including designs with archway or traditional cross-section details. If you like natural texture but want straighter lines, these can bridge the gap between woven and framed styles.
Glass-Holder, Ceramic and Stone-Effect Designs
Many lanterns in the collection use a glass candle-holder element within the outer frame or woven body. Glass keeps the central holder visually light and allows the surrounding material to remain the main decorative feature. Ceramic lattice and carved styles create a more solid sculptural look, while stone and stone-effect pieces add visual weight and texture.
Choose between them according to what is already in the room. A woven lantern can soften a scheme dominated by straight furniture lines, while ceramic or stone-effect designs can give a shelf or console more substance. Framed glass-holder lanterns work well when you want a clearer architectural outline.
Where to Use Lanterns Indoors
Indoor lanterns can be used anywhere the scale and product format suit the surface. Living-room consoles, sideboards, shelves and hearth areas are common choices, while a larger dining or hallway surface can support a grouped display. Avoid filling every available gap: lanterns have stronger impact when their silhouette can be seen clearly.
For broader room coordination, the Lighting collection can help you connect lantern finishes with table or floor lighting, while Decor & Accessories provides complementary decorative pieces. Use these links for visual coordination rather than assuming every lantern functions as a primary room light.
Lanterns vs Candle Holders
Lanterns and candle holders overlap, but the shopping intent is different. A candle holder is primarily selected to hold and present a candle, whereas this Lanterns collection focuses on the larger decorative outer form: framed, handled, woven, carved or hurricane-style designs. Some live DeLiving products legitimately appear in both categories because they combine a lantern structure with a glass candle holder.
If your priority is specifically the candle format or a smaller tabletop holder, browse Candle Holders instead. If you are building a coordinated display and need the candles themselves, the Candles collection is the more direct next step. Keeping these intents separate makes it easier to choose the right type of accessory for the space.
Decorative Lantern Buying Checklist
- Measure the shelf, table, console or floor area where the lantern will sit.
- Choose a compact, medium or large lantern according to the available space and desired visual impact.
- Decide whether you prefer woven wicker or willow, wood, ceramic, stone-effect, glass-holder or framed designs.
- Check the individual product details to understand its candle-holder or LED format before use.
- For grouped displays, mix heights while repeating a material, colour or overall style.
- Keep enough surrounding space for the handle, frame or woven body to remain visually clear.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a decorative lantern and a candle holder?
A decorative lantern uses a larger outer structure—such as a frame, handle, woven body or hurricane form—as an important part of the design. A candle holder is more directly focused on supporting the candle. Some DeLiving products combine both functions and therefore appear in both collections.
Are there large lanterns in the DeLiving collection?
Yes. The live assortment includes several products named as large lanterns across hurricane, wicker, willow, lattice and handled styles. Check each product’s dimensions because “large” can vary between different design families.
What are hurricane lanterns?
Within this collection, hurricane lanterns are decorative lantern forms with a substantial outer body, often paired with openings, lattice work or a central holder. DeLiving currently carries stone-effect, ceramic, carved and other hurricane-style designs in multiple sizes.
Does DeLiving sell wicker lanterns?
Yes. The current range includes several wicker lantern families in conical, cylindrical, ellipse, peardrop and silo shapes, plus woven willow designs. Some include glass holders and selected versions include LED details.
Can lanterns be used in a living room?
Yes. Depending on size, decorative lanterns can work on consoles, sideboards, shelves, hearth areas or as lower-level accents. Choose a position that gives the lantern enough space and suits the dimensions of the individual product.
How do I style several lanterns together?
Vary the height and size, then repeat one visual element such as wicker texture, wood tone, frame finish or overall colour family. A group of two or three often gives enough variation without overcrowding the surface.
Do all DeLiving lanterns use candles?
No. Product formats vary. Many designs include a glass candle-holder element, while selected wicker products include LED details. Check the individual product description before choosing so you know which format applies to the lantern you are considering.
Should I choose wicker, wooden or ceramic lanterns?
Choose by the texture and visual weight you want. Wicker and willow feel lighter and more natural, wooden designs add warmth with stronger structure, and ceramic or stone-effect lanterns create a more solid sculptural presence. The best option is the one that complements the surrounding materials and available space.
