The Storybook Lantern Gets a Refined Glow-Up by Lake + Wells

Before electric lights and smartphones lit our way, there was the age-old lantern, a humble fixture steeped in story. From fairytales and folklore to late-night wanderers and mythical guides, lanterns have long served as beacons through darkness, carrying with them a quiet kind of magic. They’ve flickered through forest paths, lit up cottage windows, and marked the way in countless tales told by firelight.

Now, that familiar form gets a modern retelling. Fable, the latest addition to the Passages Collection by Chicago-based design studio, Lake + Wells, is designed with the spirit of movement and myth in mind. The collection itself is a series of six portable, cordless lamps inspired by the act of moving – from one place to another, and through spaces both physically and emotionally. Designed for behavior and flow rather than fixed locations, each piece in the collection brings light to where it’s needed most. Fable fits right in, still a beacon – but one that leads with quiet sophistication and contemporary grace.

Crafted from precision-machined solid aluminum and finished in a patina playfully dubbed “Karat,” Fable gleams with an aged gold hue that feels regal and timeless. Its borosilicate glass globe, softened by a white diffuser, glows gently, casting a warm, even light. Designed for today’s world, Fable runs on a rechargeable battery and is controlled by an intuitive, touch-sensitive dimmer, allowing you to shift from a soft ambient glow or a more functional brightness.

Lightweight and cordless, Fable is made to move effortlessly with you, from indoors to light outdoor settings. The curved design of the handle offers a comfortable grip and a natural resting position for your thumb, making it ideal to carry from room to room – or beyond! Whether perched on a nightstand, guiding the way along a campsite, or simply adding quiet glow to a cozy nook, Fable is made to accompany you where your own story unfolds.

To learn more about the Fable lantern by Lake + Wells, visit lakeandwells.com.

Photography by Kasey Loftin Creative.