Have you ever caught yourself gazing at the mesmerizing flicker of an outdoor gas lantern? If this feeling of awe and contentment has drawn you to consider adding a gas lantern to your home you are not alone. Demand for "the historic look" provided by gas lanterns is growing to the point of interest not seen since the "gas light era" of the 1890s.

Look of Elegance

If you are like most homeowners you are searching for just the right accent piece to set your house apart from all of the others. Gas lanterns offer you many choices of sizes, styles and lighting options to accomplish just about any unique look you want to achieve. Gas lanterns illuminated with natural gas or propane emit a natural flickering light, and when set in the right area gives a feeling that you just can't get with electric fixtures.

Another aspect of gas lanterns which add a touch of elegance is their copper materials and hand-crafted building process. Each Flambeaux copper gas lantern is built from scratch, by the hands of a skilled craftsman who understands the materials they are working with. This process creates something of an "aged" appearance to the lights which cannot be matched by large scale manufacturers. We believe this attention to detail and classic look are what sets our gas lanterns apart.

Historic Roots

Gas lanterns are perhaps the oldest form of lighting we have in the United States. These traditions date back to colonial times when nautical communities and farmers used gas lanterns to light up the sky. Our Williamsburg style light is inspired by this Colonial era spirit and captures that unique look and feel.

New Orleans and the French Quarter also have many historic gas lanterns located on many street corners and buildings. While everyone recognizes the enduring image of the Bourbon Street sign complete with a gas lantern on top – these fixtures remind locals and visitors alike of the rich French and Spanish influences of the city. And still today gas lanterns grace the front of many historic homes and buildings throughout New Orleans and the French Quarter.

Gas Lanterns Provide Many Creative Lighting Options

If you are searching for just the right lighting options for your outdoor or indoor space we encourage you to consider a hand-made copper gas lantern. Today's gas lanterns offer a choice between gas, propane or electric power which greatly increases the number of potential uses. This makes gas lanterns a great choice for solving those tough lighting issues.

Potential Uses for Copper Gas Lanterns:

• General Lighting – Gas lanterns typically emit a softer light that makes people feel more comfortable and relaxed. A gas lantern produces a soft, flickering light which creates a restful and peaceful atmosphere. The intensity of the light can be controlled either manually or with a coupler switch. Indoor lanterns offer many choices of light bulbs and power options ranging from low-wattage flicker bulbs to brighter bulbs. These higher wattage bulbs in the 40 -60 watt range provide excellent general lighting for any room configurations.
• Accent Lighting – accent lighting usually adds drama or highlights a particular feature about a room or space. Accent lighting from copper gas lanterns are often displayed at eye level or higher bringing attention to graceful rooflines or ceilings. The reflection of accent lighting off of a wall or fence often produces a warm glow with indirect lighting.
• Mood Lighting – Fire is the oldest source of light and considered by many to be the most romantic. The flames produces by an outdoor gas lantern are warm and flattering to faces, and create a hypnotic effect that brings on calm and relaxing feelings. Fire light reflected off of buildings, walls or water is a wonderful way to influence the mood.
• Task Lighting – Have you considered having an antique copper gas lantern on your desktop? With the numerous electric options and bulbs we now offer copper gas lanterns designed for use on a desk or table to provide light for reading.

Gas Lanterns Can Brighten Your Home

If you would like to take home your piece of history we encourage you to browse online websites to find the hand-crafted gas lantern that best suits your needs. Each lantern may be designed a little differently to accommodate different home styles or tastes or even architectural needs.

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