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Choosing the right lighting when designing a space or renovating an existing space can be a daunting task. Not only do you need to choose the correct style and size. But you also need to choose the right finish. The question that often comes up is “how to choose between antique brass and antique copper.” Or between dark brass and dark copper. We have photo examples of the different finishes we offer throughout our site. Reference our 10th blog – “Finish and Glass Samples”. But here are pointers for choosing which metal and finish are right for your next project.
Since our metals have a “... Read More
With the design trend moving away from all white and neutral shades towards more color and texture, Verdi green, or Acid-washed Brass, light fixtures are the current choice of many designers.
Verdi green finish is a varigated, greenish-blue patina that occurs on solid brass when an acid wash is applied. The patinas have rich, interesting hues that range in depth from dark black to a light teal. Sometimes the patinas are streaky. Sometimes they are blotchy. But as with any living finish the patina will blend and weather with age. The results are always beautiful. The look is timeless... Read More
SUSTAINABLE COPPER AND BRASS IN LIGHTING FIXTURES
Sustainable copper and brass in lighting fixtures is environmentally friendly. The Copper Lantern is committed to building a cleaner, brighter future. Using sustainable materials has many benefits to the environment. Copper and brass lanterns can be repaired, repurposed, recycled and reused. By building a stronger, more durable lantern we are being good stewards of the environment. The Copper Lantern believes in building a high-quality product while our artisans add visual appeal for today’s interior and exterior design.
The Copper... Read More
Creative custom brass lighting in interior design and pride in craftsmanship and artistry are what todays interior designs will say about our homes now and in the future. At Copper Lantern Lighting we believe in the “Art of Lighting”. The use of brass or copper in todays lighting is both modern and traditional. The warmth that comes from using quality metals is what compliments interior design.
Creative people everywhere, artists, writers, textile designers, musicians, for many their homes serve a double purpose of making art and escaping from it.
Home is a place to settle... Read More
Southern Style Lighting Handmade in the Low-Country For outdoor living
Southern living is centered around front porches and southern breezes. Whether you live on a sprawling plantation, a bustling city street, or overlook the salt marshes, the front porch is a place for gathering with family and friends. Southern porches are decorated with rocking chairs, lush hanging ferns, ceiling fans, and beautiful copper or brass lanterns. Hanging Lanterns, wall lanterns, and post top lanterns grace the entrance to the home. Gas or electric exterior lighting is often... Read More
Authentic Custom Lanterns
Handcrafted in the USA
Authentic copper or brass, gas or electric lanterns handcrafted in the USA are the pinnacle of excellence for outdoor lighting as well as interior hanging lights. It takes years of apprenticeship to craft a fine, solid brass or copper lantern. It takes years of expertise to know what sizes are appropriate and proportionate. It takes years of commitment to ensure quality and durability by acquiring only the finest materials and stock. And it takes years of research, working with knowledgeable historians, to guarantee historical accuracy in... Read More
HIGH-END EXTERIOR COPPER OR BRASS LANTERNS
High-end exterior copper or brass lanterns provide the best patinas when they age. High-end exterior copper or brass lanterns prove to be the most durable on the market today. High-end exterior copper or brass lanterns will pay for themselves over time. Here are some facts to keep in mind when deciding on purchasing a high-end, handcrafted, copper or brass exterior lantern.
Copper or brass exterior lighting must be crafted from high grade metals in order to achieve a desired patina. High-end handcrafted copper or brass lanterns will only get... Read More
Fine handcrafted custom lighting begins with a collaboration between the designer, the client and the craftsman. Only handcrafted lighting can be customized to meet your desires. Only the finest metals can be cut, bent, pierced and soldered to make your dream come to life.
We have prepared a Designers Guide to Custom lighting. Custom lighting can be a daunting challenge. You may have the vision and the inspiration but how do you make it a reality? We have the expertise. Copper Lantern Lighting is eager to assist you to build your custom lighting fixture... Read More
Luxury lighting is well worth the initial investment. Copper Lantern specializes in high-end exterior wall lanterns, hanging lanterns and post top lanterns that can be initially expensive. Top quality solid metals and expert craftsmanship do not come cheap. Since lighting is installed near the end of a construction project you can be unprepared for the cost of luxury lights. You may pay more on your initial purchase but it is an investment in an asset for your home that will pay for itself over time. When you realize that these lanterns are built to last a life time you will come to see... Read More
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SAMPLE FINISH OPTIONS
Antique Copper
Model No. O1022G Colonial Williamsburg Lantern
Model No. O1002G English Bell Lantern
Model No. O1018G Old Georgian Lantern
Dark Copper
Model No. O1039G Colonial Revere Pierced Lantern
Model No. O1019G Federal Lantern
Model No. O1035G French Country Lantern
Model No. O1007G French... Read More
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