When your alfresco festivities go into the night, some essential table light is necessary to distinguish the salsa from the insect ointment. Take a look at some stylish enlightenment.
Trick candles
They glow like candles–but aren’t. Flameless, cordless and rechargeable, four pillars of ambiance make up the new Candela light set. Pillars get their glow-power from an electric charging platter. With 16 hours of platter time, the pillars shine for five hours. Each stands 6 inches tall and has a long-life bulb and rechargeable battery inside. Cost is $69.95 for the set of four lights and the rechargeable base at The Sharper Image stores or via the catalog (product number VS220), or order by calling 800-344-4444 or online at www.sharperimage.com. Also at CB2, 3757 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-755-3900. Or order directly from the manufacturer, 877-805-1801 or www.vesselinc.com.
Marshmallow float
For Modernists, IKEA offers a streamlined glass and steel lantern. The 11 3/4-inch-round Sio (pronounced SIGH-ho) from the PS Collection stands 10 inches tall and holds an 8-inch pillar candle. It is on sale for $14.95 (candle not included) at IKEA Chicago, 1800 E. McConnor Pkwy., Schaumburg, 847-969-1400.
Make a wish
We like the Aladdin quality of these copper lamps, which get a nice patina with age and exposure. The 4-inch-tall lamps will burn liquid paraffin or citronella oil for 30 hours. Cost: $36 (set of three); $6 for 20 ounces of liquid paraffin; $7 for 20 ounces of citronella oil at Smith & Hawken, 1780 N. Marcey St., 312-266-1988; Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Rd., Suite 132, Deer Park, 847-438-0919; and 1883 2nd St., Highland Park, 847-681-0380. Or order by calling 800-981-9888 (product number S725564 for lamps; S512962 for paraffin oil; S696641 for citronella oil). Or online at www.smithandhawken.com.
