Originally made to encase the light of a flickering flame, lanterns were first designed for function, not fashion. Today, they incorporate both. Take this one for example: Crafted from metal, its frame showcases a rectangular birdfeeder-like silhouette awash in an antique bronze finish, exuding traditional appeal. A seeded glass shade diffuses light from any incandescent bulb up to 100 W, while its wet location rating makes it the perfect light to attach to a post on your walkway, illuminating your path in old-world style.