FAQ
What is the difference between Lantern Height and Overall Length?The specifications for our exterior lanterns generally list two different heights: Lantern Height and Overall Length. The Lantern Height is the height of the lantern only - this is an important measurement for determining the correct scale lantern for your location. The Overall Length of an outdoor light fixture is measured from the bottom of the lantern to the top of the fixture's ceiling canopy. This true for non-variable length fixtures with Flush Ceiling Mount and for variable length fixtures with Chain or Stem Mounting where we make the fixture in the Overall Length you specify. If you need help determining the correct Overall Length for your project, please contact our sales team for advice. Be sure to have the ceiling height and dimensions of the area so that we can give you the best possible advice. |
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Do you make additional styles of Path Lights other than your Market Lights?Yes! Many of our decorative exterior lanterns can be used as Path Lights if ordered in the smallest size and mounted to a post close the ground. Our solid brass posts are available in heights starting at 24 inches and are finished to match the metal finish of the lantern. You have the option of ordering Line Voltage (120 volt) or Low Voltage (12 volt) versions. Using our smaller lanterns on short posts is a fantastic way to add functional lighting and architectural interest to your home and landscape. |
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What are your Brass Post Options?We offer high quality, heavy grade Brass Posts metal finished to match your Exterior Post Mounted Lanterns. Our Brass Posts are 3 inches in diameter and come in heights from 24 inches to 96 inches in 12 inch increments. If you need a custom height Brass Post, please contact our sales team for assistance. |
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What choices do I have to tailor an outdoor lantern to my home or landscape?All Brass Light Gallery Lanterns are made to order in our Milwaukee plant. That means we can offer you many choices of lantern styles, scales and mounting options. Other important options to tailor your outdoor lantern to your project include: choice of 7 different high quality Metal Finishes and choice of 9 different Art Glass Panels, optional Multi-Socket Cluster, and many lanterns offer Overlay options. |
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What does Overlay on an Outdoor Lantern mean?Many of our exterior lanterns have an Overlay choice. Overlay is a decorative pattern built into the lantern and mounted over the Art Glass Panels. Our Overlay choices are historically inspired and designed to complement architectural details on your home or building. Outdoor Light Fixtures with Overlay options include: Carriage Lantern, Cottage Lantern, Pine Lake Lantern, Prairie View Lantern, Bungalow Lantern, Castle Gate Lantern, Studio Lantern, Chicago Lantern, Montara Lantern, Ravenwood Ceiling Fixture, and Hillside Ceiling Fixture. Most of these exterior fixtures can also come with No Overlay or Custom Overlay. Please contact our Sales Team for detailed information. |
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How do I choose the right shade for my light fixture?Our exclusive shade collection is coded to help you match the correct shade fitter to the light fixture's shade holder. A fitter is the lip of the shade that inserts into the fixture's shade holder. Many of our Light Fixture Families have coordinating lights that come in a variety of styles. For example: CN-200-A4-Carlton Sconce with 2 1/4" fitter, CN-200-B7-Carlton Candle Sconce, and CN-200-A5-Carlton Sconce with Globe which has a 3 1/4" fitter. If you need assistance choosing an appropriate shade for your light fixture, please contact our sales team. Each of the shades in our exclusive collection is chosen for classic material and artisan quality. As with our light fixtures, our shades are made with exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Fitter Sizes: |
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What is Opaline Glass?
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Does Brass Light Gallery make Pendant Lights with Fabric Shades?Yes. We have a fantastic collection of Pendant Lighting with Fabric Shades in a wide range of scales and styles. Our O-Ring shades range in size from 5 inches to 16 inches and in diverse materials such as silk, cherry bark, maple bark, and sheepskin. Pendants are made to order in the Overall Length you specify. Pendant styles range from rustic to retro to elegant. Not everything is shown on the website, so please contact our sales team or visit our showroom to see the latest designs. |
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What are the materials of your Clip-On ShadesOur exclusive collection of Clip-On Shades includes hand crafted shades made from: silk, pleated silk, parchment, linen, cherry bark, maple bark, and sheepskin. Please note: we do not usually sell our Clip-On Shades separately from our light fixtures. |
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What is the recommended wattage for Clip-On Shades?Never exceed the recommended wattage for Clip-On Shades. Below is a chart based on shade size and material: 5x4 inch Silk Shades - 60 watt max 5x4 inch Sheepskin Shades - 40 watt max 5x4 inch Cherry Bark and Calfskin Shades - 60 watt max |
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Can I use LED bulbs in your fixtures?Yes! We label our fixtures with the maximum wattage for an incandescent style lamp. An LED equivalent light bulb may be used instead. |
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Are your fixtures UL Listed?Yes. Our fixtures ship with label of UL listing for Luminaires. |
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What kind of light bulbs do I use in your light fixtures?Almost all of our light fixtures are supplied with either medium base screw-in sockets or candelabra base screw in sockets. These sockets will accept incandescent lamps or the equivalent compact fluorescent/LED self ballasted lamp. |
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Does Brass Light Gallery offer Trade Discounts?We are a lighting manufacturer that sells direct. This keeps our quality high and prices fair. In certain cases, Brass Light Gallery can offer a modest Trade Discount, especially for orders with larger quantities of the same fixture. To see if your company qualifies, please contact our sales team at 1-800-243-9595. |
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Does your lighting company ship internationally?Yes! In our 40+ year history, Brass Light Gallery has shipped many orders internationally including to Russia, Japan, The Caribbean, Australia, England, Canada, and all over Europe. If you plan to install our lights outside of the United States, please be sure to contact our sales team with details so that we can work with our engineering depart to ensure we have the correct wiring and sockets for your international light fixtures. |


The opaline glass produced and sold today is based the glass made during the Victorian Period. This fabulous glass is among our favorites. Because high quality vintage opaline glass shades are increasingly hard to find, we thought it was imperative to replicate this historically significant glass. A few years back, we sought out the best glass makers in Europe and America to help us recreate opaline glass. With a bit of alchemy and trial & error, an artisan glass blower was able to superbly reproduce opaline glass in historic shapes exclusively for Brass Light Gallery. Each piece is hand blown and is one of a kind.



