Gas Lantern Style: Why We Chose Bevolo for Our Outdoor Lighting

Adding a gas lantern to your home is truly a buy it for life upgrade for your home. After months of research and inspiration saves, we chose The Bevolo gas lantern — handcrafted in New Orleans — for our outdoor lit lantern in the front of our home. Bevolo’s classic copper lantern design is elegant, timeless and truly a buy it for life pick for your home. Their history and craftsmanship says it all. Today, I’m sharing why these outdoor gas lanterns became the perfect finishing touch for our exterior and what we’ve learned from installing and living with them.

A Gas Lantern Look That Lasts a Lifetime

What drew me in first was the patina. Bevolo’s copper lanterns are designed to age beautifully over time, gaining that soft, weathered finish that feels like it’s always been part of the home. Unlike some other gas lights exterior brands that look overly polished or modern, these blend seamlessly with traditional and transitional styles.

We mounted two on either side of our front door, added a third on our back porch door and two on the first floor of our cottage house exterior. The impact is subtle but transformative — especially in the evenings.

outdoor copper gas lantern on porch — Outdoor Copper Gas Lantern On Porch

Why Gas Lit Lanterns?

I love low-maintenance lighting, and natural gas lanterns offer a surprising amount of ease. There’s no bulb to replace, no harsh glare — just a steady, dancing flame. Ours are hooked up to the natural gas line, and we use an automatic electric igniter to turn them on and off.

If you’re considering an outdoor lighting on house update, and you want something that’s both functional and beautiful, a gas lantern on the front porch might be your best-kept secret.

Copper Lanterns: The Details That Matter

Bevolo has been handcrafting lanterns in Louisiana since 1945, and you can feel the quality in every detail — from the glass to the brackets to the signature Bevolo gas lamps label. They offer both wall-mounted and hanging styles, and even electric options if you’re not ready to commit to gas.

Their customer service was also incredibly helpful. They reviewed photos of our home and gave custom placement advice. If you’re not sure which Bevolo lantern style fits your space, I highly recommend reaching out.

Design Tip: Copper Lanterns With Natural Textures

Our gas lit copper lanterns bring out the warmth in our front door’s wood grain and the soft color variation in our brick steps. They pair beautifully with other natural finishes like limestone, reclaimed wood, and even black matte accents for contrast.

If you’re worried about mixing metals — don’t be. The aged copper tone is so neutral it complements just about everything.

Tip: If you aren’t sure how to clean or maintain your copper gas lit lantern, no worries, I cover that in this how to guide.

Interesting History of Copper

Did you know copper is one of the metals used by craftsmen for more than 5,000 years? I was amazed to learn this.

According to this article on the history of copper in building and home design, “copper has been used not only for its staying power but also its ability to form intricate shapes and forms.” What I found especially interesting is that copper was even used in pipes in ancient Egypt! The Egyptians built things to last — and copper was one of their go-to materials.

As the same article explains about copper’s natural patina, this material actually looks better with age. That says a lot about its longevity, and it’s another reason I love it as a buy it for life product for our home.

Is It Worth It?

We get so many compliments on them — from friends, neighbors, even delivery drivers. But more than that, every time I pull into the driveway at night, the soft glow of our Bevolo gas lanterns makes our house feel like home.

And to me, that’s worth it.

Choosing the Right Gas Lantern For Your Porch

If you’re not ready to invest in Bevolo just yet, there are other copper lantern outdoor styles that still offer charm and quality. Look for options made from real copper, with venting and durability in mind. I’ll link a few favorites below that balance price with long-lasting beauty.