Decorative wall lanterns look straightforward until you're on site and realise the chosen fitting isn't rated for the exposure it will face, or the exposed-bulb aesthetic doesn't survive a damp coastal evening. Getting the IP rating and the design right at the same time is where most selections fall short.
For lanterns intended to sit on a transitional threshold — a covered terrace, a sheltered entrance, a loggia wall — IP44 is the key marker. It means the fitting is protected against solid objects over 1mm and against water splashing from any direction. That's the minimum you need for a semi-exposed position, and it's the detail that separates a specification that holds up from one that doesn't.
The Visual Comfort Fresno 2-Light 3/4 Wall Lantern, designed by Chapman & Myers, delivers precisely that balance. The rectangular open-cage frame in Aged Iron encloses three sides in clear glass, with a flat metal backplate for clean wall mounting. Two vertically oriented sockets are designed to hold elongated tubular filament-style bulbs — the exposed lamp is part of the aesthetic, not an afterthought — and the transparent panels allow unobstructed light to spread outward with warmth and clarity.
The design merges traditional lantern geometry with a considered industrial sensibility: clean lines, a matte Aged Iron finish, and tall slender bulbs that read as a deliberate decorative choice. The three-sided glazing (the '3/4' in the product designation) keeps the rear of the fitting solid against the wall, framing the light source on the visible faces where it matters.
Lamps are not included — two Edison-style tubular (T-type) bulbs will be required. The IP44 rating makes this suitable for covered outdoor positions and sheltered indoor-outdoor transitions. Confirm your wall depth and backplate fixing points during installation planning. No transformer or driver is required; the fitting operates directly from mains supply via a standard lamp holder.
At Lightsource Studio, we help you lock in the right product before it becomes the wrong one on site. The Fresno is a considered specification choice — a design-led fitting with a credible technical rating, sourced from a trusted American manufacturer with a strong track record in the European project market. We coordinate lead times and delivery so the fitting arrives when your project needs it, not after.
