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Leola's Porcelain Tealight Lantern
Leola's Porcelain Tealight Lantern
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Leola's Porcelain Tealight Lantern
Porcelain tealight lantern · Leola’s final firing
Plain white by day. A glowing little world by candlelight.
Put a tealight inside and a whole scene appears in warm gold: snowy rooftops, Santa’s sleigh, a robin on a branch. It turns any windowsill, mantel or nightstand into the coziest spot in the house.
“It was there all along. It just needed a little light.”
Final firing · only 386 left
1
tealight is all it needs
0
cords or plugs
8
designs to choose from
✦What arrives at your door
- One porcelain dome lantern in the design you choose
- The matching white porcelain saucer
- Wrapped in tissue paper and packed by Leola’s granddaughter Paisley
The tealight is not included. Any standard tealight or LED tealight fits.
✦The eight designs
Winter Village
A snowy village under the stars. The very first lantern.
Santa's Sleigh
Santa and his reindeer over the rooftops.
Snowmen
Three snowmen and a wrapped present.
Angels
Two cherubs resting on clouds among the stars.
Nativity
The stable under the star.
Robin
A robin among holly and pine.
Cats
A little family of cats.
Lavender Meadow
Lavender and butterflies, for all year round.
✦Why it’s more than a candle holder
A picture made of light
The scene is carved into the porcelain itself. Where it’s thin, the light shines through.
Beautiful even unlit
By day it’s a quiet white relief that looks lovely on any shelf.
Works with LED tealights
For a child’s room or a whole evening without a flame.
No cord, no outlet
Put it wherever you want a little light: the window, the mantel, the dinner table or a nightstand.
✦A regular candle holder vs. Leola’s lantern
| Regular holder | Leola’s lantern | |
|---|---|---|
| When it’s lit | A flame and a shadow | A whole scene in warm gold |
| The decoration | Printed on | Carved into the porcelain |
| During the day | An empty glass cup | A white relief |
| As a gift | Forgotten by January | Comes out every December |
The last ones from Leola
Leola Lauver spent 34 years making molds in a china factory in Syracuse. For nine Christmases she has cast these lanterns by hand in the old garage behind her house in Marcellus and sold them only at her church fair. At 76, her hands ache after a long day at the worktable, and she has decided this is her very last firing.
Leola Lauver
Marcellus, New York
Leola’s 90-day promise
Light it and live with it. If it isn’t right for your home, email us within 90 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
✦Product details
| Material | Unglazed bisque porcelain |
| Size | approx. 4.5 in wide × 3.1 in tall (11.5 × 7.8 cm) |
| Includes | Porcelain dome and saucer |
| Light | Tealight or LED tealight (not included) |
| Care | Wipe with a dry cloth. Never leave a burning candle unattended. |
| Shipping | Ships within 2–3 business days |
The Final Firing
The Final Firing
A message from Leola:
For nine Christmases I cast these lanterns in the old garage behind my house in Marcellus and sold them only at our church fair. I'm 76 now, and I'd rather stop while every lantern still comes out the way it should. On December 12, I fire my kiln for the last time. These 386 lanterns are the last I will ever make.
They will keep shipping after December 12, until the very last one is gone.
When they're gone, they're gone.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping
Free shipping across the US
- Ships within 2–3 business days (UPS / USPS)
- Insured: every package is fully insured
- Wrapped in tissue paper and packed so the porcelain arrives safely
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Got a question? Here’s how to reach us.
Paisley, Leola's granddaughter, personally replies to every single email – as fast as she possibly can. Whether you have a question about your order or just want to say hello to Leola, we're here.
You can reach us:
- Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (ET)
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ET)
Email: info@backroad-goods.com
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Can I return it if it’s not for me?
Of course. We stand behind everything in our shop 100%. If the lantern doesn't win you over, just send us an email within 90 days and we'll make it right – no hassle, no headaches.