Mexican star lights, tin lanterns and lamps
Walk into the store and look up. Colored glass star lights, punched tin lanterns from San Miguel de Allende and metal cactus lamps fill the room with color and pattern.
- Star lights
- Tin lanterns
- Cactus lamps
Mexican star lights
The many-pointed star light, often called a Moravian or Mexican star, is made of tin and colored glass panels. Hung over a porch, a dining table or an entry, it throws color across the whole room.
San Miguel tin lanterns
Punched tin lanterns are a tradition of San Miguel de Allende and other towns in central Mexico. Artisans hand-punch patterns into the tin, so the light breaks into a pattern of tiny dots on the walls.
Metal cactus lamps
Our metal cactus lamps are pure Texas-meets-Mexico: cut-out metal cactus shapes that glow from inside. Great for a den, a bar or a covered patio.
Ready to plug in
Our star lights, tin lanterns and cactus lamps come wired for electricity, so you can hang them or set them out and plug them in. Ask us which pieces are rated for covered outdoor spaces.
Lights & lanterns: common questions
Do you sell Mexican star lights?
Yes, in several sizes and color combinations when in stock. Call (512) 704-6318 to check.
Are the lights and lanterns wired?
Yes. Our star lights, tin lanterns and cactus lamps come wired for electricity.
Where are the tin lanterns made?
Our punched tin lanterns come from central Mexico, including San Miguel de Allende.
Come walk the yard.
Most of what we carry never makes it online. The best way to find your piece is to wander the store on FM 620.
