Plywood lantern – tea light holder with laser-cut motifs

Your guests are still sitting at the garden table. The sun has just gone down. A little candlelight would round off the evening nicely. That is exactly what this plywood lantern is made for. Pop in a tea light. The honeycomb motif – heart, flower or teddy – casts a warm play of light across the table. An ordinary evening becomes a cosy moment. No electricity, no effort.

What changes for you

• Your table looks more inviting straight away, without much decorating. The laser-cut honeycomb motif breaks up the candlelight softly.
• You can let the tea light burn outdoors without worry. The honeycomb cut-outs shield the flame well from the wind.
• No need to hunt for special candles. The lantern fits all common standard tea lights.
• You decorate the lantern just the way you like. The untreated wood can be covered with stickers or paper, painted or oiled.
• You can give it as a gift or use it at home with confidence. Every lantern is laser-cut and assembled in Bütic's own production in Pößneck.

Why this hurricane glass makes a difference every day

A burning tea light on its own is nice. The laser-cut motif is what makes the lantern cast light patterns on the table. The light falls through the heart, flower or teddy. It brings calm and warmth to the table – at dinner, on the windowsill or at a barbecue. No cable or socket is needed. So you simply put your light wherever you need it.

Material & finish

The lantern is made of 3 mm plywood and is laser-cut. That gives it smooth edges with the typical brown rim. This rim outlines the motif even more clearly. The wood is left untreated, neither varnished nor glazed. That makes it ideal for decorating yourself, and it feels pleasantly natural in your hand. Wood is a purely natural material. Differences in shade, fine grain patterns and small knots are normal. This makes every piece unique. Each one is made neatly and carefully, entirely in our own production.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: plywood, untreated (not varnished or glazed)
• Material thickness: 3 mm
• Size: L 11.5 cm x W 11.5 cm x H 13.5 cm
• Cut: laser-cut, with smooth, brown edges
• Suitable for all common standard tea lights
• Motifs to choose from: heart, flower, teddy

How to use the lantern

• Dinner on the terrace: light a tea light and put the lantern on the garden table. Thanks to the honeycomb pattern, the flame stays steady even in a light breeze.
• In dry weather, an alternative to a garden lamp or garden light that needs no power: warm light on your balcony and terrace, with no cable at all.
• As a gift: the heart for a wedding, the teddy for a new baby, the flower for a birthday. A small light that feels personal.
• For crafting with children or in a craft group: paint the untreated wood or cover it with paper. In the end, your own creation glows on the windowsill.
• In a café or on a buffet: one lantern per table creates a warm, lovingly presented setting. It takes seconds to set up and needs no technology.

Good to know about the honeycomb pattern

The honeycomb is one of the most stable shapes in nature, and it uses very little material. Bees have always used it to build light yet strong structures. In the lantern, it does two jobs at once. It lets the candlelight shine through. At the same time, it protects the flame from the wind. That is why the lantern also works outdoors on the garden table.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. Simply wipe the lantern with a dry cloth when needed. The wood is untreated, so don't expose it to moisture or rain for long periods. Outdoors, it's best used in dry weather only. If you want to use it outside for longer, you can oil or paint the wood yourself. That way, the natural look lasts a long time.

Options & what's included

• Motifs to choose from: heart lantern, flower lantern, teddy lantern
• Contents: 1 lantern with your chosen motif
• Decorations and tea light shown in the product photos are not included

Frequently asked questions

Which candles fit in the lantern? All common standard tea lights – you don't need any special sizes.

Can I use the lantern outdoors? Yes. In dry weather, it also works on a terrace, balcony or garden table. Don't expose the untreated wood to moisture for long periods.

Can I decorate the lantern myself? Yes. The wood is left natural and can be covered with paper, painted or oiled.

Why does the wood have brown edges? The lantern is laser-cut. The brown rim comes from the laser cutting and is part of its typical look.

Does every lantern look the same? Not quite. Wood is a natural material with differences in shade, fine grain patterns and small knots. Every piece is unique.

It's a piece of plywood with a motif. What it gives you is the moment when candlelight falls through the honeycomb. And your evening on the terrace can last a little longer. Just choose your motif – heart, flower or teddy – and bring warm light to your table.