Beautiful gas lanterns for home and away

Think camping gas lanterns and you probably imagine an everyday sort of design, very practical and handy. But beautiful? Maybe not!

Luckily there’s another way to enjoy the convenience of portable gas lanterns. We’ve found some deliciously stylish outdoor gas lamps that create ambience and a warm welcome whether you’re entertaining in the garden at home or off on a road trip. Let’s dive right in.

About outdoor gas lanterns

This is where good looks meets convenience. Because these gas lights run on neat little 190g gas cannisters, burning for six hours or so per cannister, you know exactly how long you’ve got, making it easy to plan for events and travels. The gas burns efficiently and reliably whatever the weather and wherever you are.

Instant light in the shape of real flames, along with a few kW of warmth, means these external gas lanterns give you a gorgeous ambience.

After dusk they provide a focal point for the good times, a place for people to gather whether you’re camping, glamping, or adventuring in your motorhome.

At home they work as a feature in themselves but can also be practical; subtly lighting a set of stone steps for safety, marking out your garden entertainment space, a glimmering beacon at the end of the back garden or a welcoming glow for guests at the front. These are so much more versatile than a traditional gas camping light.

It’s a camping lantern – but so much cooler

Like the artist and designer William Morris said in 1880, ‘Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.’ We love that these garden lanterns are both useful and beautiful.

They’ve been designed with today’s sleek look in mind, with plenty of attention to the fine detail. The colour-ways are exactly what’s inspiring people at the moment, subtle and quiet. Think olive and sage greens, matt black, creamy white, rich terracotta and sweet pale pink.

There are real wood models, and one ice-bucket-style design with a handy lid. The chunky glass surrounds on some of the designs adds to the drama as well as protecting the flames from the wind.