Glass lanterns are my jam, they’re cozy and so much safer than having open flame candles when children are present. This one is adorable. I use it all the time and have had several compliments. There are 2 ways to access it. One, the clasp, which opens the lantern just above the base. Two the bottom has a screw off lid with about a two-two and a half inch access to add a candle. Great buy!