Moroccan lanterns are some of the most versatile lighting fixtures you can own. Beyond the obvious hanging-from-ceiling approach, here are five creative ways to use them throughout your home.

1. Cluster Three at Different Heights

Instead of one pendant, hang three lanterns in a cluster — stagger them at 12, 18, and 24 inches from the ceiling. This works beautifully over dining tables, in stairwells, and in entryways. Mix sizes (8", 10", 12") for visual depth.

2. Use as a Table Centerpiece

Our tabletop lanterns make stunning dining table centerpieces. Place a battery-operated LED candle inside and the pierced metalwork creates a candlelit ambiance without open flame. Perfect for dinner parties and outdoor entertaining.

3. Covered Porch or Patio

Hang a large brass lantern from a covered porch ceiling for instant outdoor ambiance. The geometric cutwork throws beautiful shadow patterns across porch walls and floors as the sun goes down.

4. Bedroom Reading Nook

Hang a small (8-10 inch) lantern above a reading chair or beside a bed. The warm, diffused light is easy on the eyes and creates a cozy atmosphere. Use a dimmable LED for adjustable brightness.

5. Bathroom Statement Piece

A single Moroccan lantern hung from a bathroom ceiling turns an ordinary powder room into a jewel box. The shadows cast by the pierced metalwork across tile walls create a spa-like atmosphere.

Browse our full lantern collection — hanging and tabletop styles in brass, bronze, and silver finishes.