Decorating Home Accessories Shoppers Love These Black Metal Lanterns That Add an Elegant Ambiance They start at just $25 and are perfect for holding a pillar candle. By Samantha Benoit Samantha Benoit Instagram Samantha Benoit (formerly Samantha Driscoll) is the assistant editor at Better Homes & Gardens, where she covers beauty, lifestyle, home decor, and pets. She started working as a journalist in 2013 for HerCampus Media while in college, and she eventually became editor in chief. After that, she worked at Hilltop Views as an editorial intern, social media editor, and news reporter. She gained experience in the academic space while at Arete Academic Journal and as a teaching assistant at her alma mater, St. Edward's University. Before joining Better Homes & Gardens, Samantha served as the advertising sales assistant at Shape magazine. When she's not writing about all things beauty- and home-related, Samantha loves enjoying a glass of red wine, finding the best self-serve froyo, and spending time with her dog, Daisy. Samantha holds a bachelor of arts degree in English writing and rhetoric from St. Edward's University. She also completed the summer institute program at the New York University School of Professional Studies. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 16, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Lanterns can make your home feel instantly cozier, especially when you use them to display candles. Place them on your tables or mantel as a stylish accent, or display them more prominently on your porch or patio. Some lanterns even have hooks or handles that allow for easy hanging and transporting. No matter where you choose to put them, decorating with lanterns will make your home look and feel warm and inviting. One lantern that shoppers highly recommend is the Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Black Metal Lantern, which starts at just $25. Courtesy of Target Buy It: Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Black Metal Lantern ($25 and $40, Target) The Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Black Metal Lantern has dozens of 5-star reviews, with shoppers saying that they love the quality, size, and price. "These lanterns are just what I was looking for for our front porch. They look just like the picture and the glass is much higher quality than a lot of lanterns I looked at. Highly recommend!" says one 5-star reviewer. Another customer says the lantern is "so pretty and well made." These sleek, contemporary lanterns fit right in with the popular modern farmhouse aesthetic. They have a black metal frame with clear glass panels that allow light to pass through. They also have rounded handles for transport and hanging, and they're available in two sizes. The small lantern is 12 x 6 x 6 inches, and the large lantern is 20 x 10 x 10 inches. Both sizes feature a stable rimmed base so they will sit on any flat surface. The lanterns have a durable powder-coated finish for long-lasting use. They're designed to display one pillar candle, but you can decorate them with other accents as well. "I used these lanterns for our front patio, filling them with fairy lights and they worked great. They have a nice weight to them that has stood up to some considerable wind outside," raves one 5-star reviewer, who adds that the lanterns are "sturdy and attractive." Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit