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Lantern from Ikea
Ikea Rotera Tealight Lantern

Member Name: FridaysArePurple
Product:
Ikea Rotera Tealight Lantern
Date: 17/08/12
Rating:
Advantages: A nice looking lantern with glass pannels
Disadvantages: Hard to clean the inside
I have a silver one of these lanterns from Ikea and it can be used both inside the house and in the garden. It is surrounded on all sides by panels of clear glass with stars etched on them which keep it wind-proof so the candle is never in danger of being blown out when using the lantern outside.
On the inside there is a holder which fits a tea light perfectly. The door opens on a hinge and secures by sliding down a small metal pin. There is a metal loop on the top of the lantern which allows it to be hung up however it also sits nicely on flat surfaces. At the top of the lantern there are star-shaped holes which look nice when the candle light shines through them, especially when lit at night. It would be nice if they had a version that had coloured glass panels as this would make it look even nicer when there was a lit candle inside.
I would recommend putting the candle out with a candle snuffer as I once blew one out and the wax went on the glass inside the lantern. This was difficult to clean as the door is small and it was awkward to sort out. I will still rate this lantern 5 stars as it looks nice, can be hung up or used on flat surfaces and is only around £2.99 so it's a good cheap buy.
Summary: A nice, cheap lantern for the home or garden
