hanging lantern

Dangling illumination fixture

A hanging lantern is a light fixture suspended from above, typically by a chain, rope, or hook.

The term covers both traditional lanterns with candles or oil and modern electric fixtures that retain the enclosed, portable look of older designs: Paper hanging lanterns decorated the patio.

Distinguished from mounted or standing lanterns by their suspension.

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mounting position/orientation

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Tall freestanding light fixture

table lamp · uplight · torchiere · desk lamp · wall sconce

portability

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Portable electric lamp

torch · camping lantern · hurricane lamp · candle · oil lamp

light enclosure

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Uncovered burning source

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G