Collection: Lanterns

Lanterns have always been more than sources of light. Across cultures, they were crafted to guide pathways, define thresholds, and offer sanctity to interiors. Their design framed illumination, shaping how people gathered, reflected, and rested.

At Taho Living, this heritage informs each piece. Our lanterns are conceived as structures of stillness, architectural in clarity yet quiet in authority. Whether a tall rectangular form in graphite aluminium, a paned-glass frame in black iron, or a sacred silhouette in antique brass, each is an object designed to hold flame while shaping atmosphere.

Surfaces respond to light differently across the day, catching edges, casting shadows, and creating patterns that evolve with movement. Each lanterns online, whether for indoors or outdoors, becomes not just a vessel but a sculptural anchor, translating craft, material, and history into a luminous presence.

Taho’s lanterns embody proportion, geometry, and material integrity. Each carries the hand of the maker, the clarity of line, and the timeless strength of heritage metalwork.

What sets them apart:

• Architectural Form: From tall, paned-glass frames to low geometric silhouettes, each lantern is designed with spatial rhythm in mind.
• Sculptural Geometry: Rectilinear clarity balanced by curves, handles, and arches, inspired by architectural references across cultures.
• Material Depth: Graphite aluminium, antique brass, and black iron finishes give tactile richness and longevity.
• Functional Elegance: Each piece protects flame from breezes and drafts while orchestrating light with restraint.
• Studio Integrity: Every detail,  from casting to finish,  is overseen in-house, ensuring fidelity to form and material.

These lantern are objects for those who understand light as architecture. They punctuate interiors with quiet rhythm, commanding attention without noise, shaping atmosphere through presence alone.

Material choice defines the way a lantern inhabits space. Taho Living’s lanterns are designed to endure, age, and evolve with their environment.

The collection includes:

• Graphite Aluminium: Modern, crisp, and structured, offering clean-lined clarity and architectural strength.
• Black Iron: Grounded and weighty, framing flame with bold contrast while softening into patina over time.
• Antique Brass: Warm and memory-rich, evoking a sense of sanctuary, with natural patina that deepens character.

Surfaces are left unsealed, allowing each lantern to respond to touch, air, and flame. Over time, the material becomes part of its story, enriching interiors with living texture.

Arranging lanterns is an art of scale, rhythm, and atmosphere. Their presence can guide the eye, define edges, or anchor space with subtle elegance.

Considered approaches include:

• Frame Thresholds: Place tall lanterns on either side of a doorway, fireplace, or staircase to create balance and symmetry.
• Layered Heights: Cluster small and tall lanterns together on patios or terraces to create sculptural light compositions.
• Contrast Surfaces: Position antique brass lanterns on stone or wood for warmth, while graphite aluminium enhances marble or concrete.
• Indoors and Out: Use glass-paned lanterns in breezeways, balconies, or gardens to protect flame while extending atmosphere.
• Curated Minimalism: Allow space around each lantern, letting the architecture of the piece itself define rhythm and focus.

Lanterns become more than vessels, they are architectural accents, guiding how interiors breathe and exteriors glow.

Lanterns transform light into an architectural gesture. Their placement defines how spaces are experienced, balancing stillness and movement.

• Entryways and Pathways: Anchor tall lanterns to guide movement and mark thresholds with luminous clarity.
• Living Rooms and Lounges: Position clustered lanterns near low tables or sideboards, creating quiet pauses of light.
• Fireplace Mantels: Flank with paired lanterns to frame flame within flame, heightening atmosphere.
• Patios and Gardens: Arrange geometric forms in groups for outdoor gatherings, where flame becomes a communal presence.
• Retreats and Baths: Place antique brass lanterns in intimate corners, creating soft sanctuaries of calm.

Thoughtful placement turns lanterns into sculptural anchors, shaping rhythm, contrast, and light in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Lanterns age with grace, acquiring depth as they interact with light, flame, and touch. Care is simple, emphasizing presence over preservation.

• Graphite Aluminium: Wipe with a dry, soft cloth to maintain clarity; avoid harsh cleaners that dull the finish.
• Black Iron: Routine dusting is sufficient; allow natural oxidation for character.
• Antique Brass: Let patina evolve naturally; polish is unnecessary, as variation adds richness.
• Glass Panes: Clean with a mild solution and a soft cloth to preserve transparency.
• Wax Residue: Remove gently with a warm cloth, avoiding scraping to protect surfaces.

Over time, lanterns evolve into sculptural objects of memory, holding not only flame but the quiet passage of time within their form.