This lantern is gorgeous!!!  The white is somewhat an offwhite color, which I prefer over stark white.  It seems quite sturdy, well constructed and I love the detail.  I hadn't seen a porch light with candlelights until this one.  I love its uniqueness, plus I need extra lighting on my deck.  Unfortunately, I ordered the wrong style.  I need the lantern to sit above the arm post rather than under it.  Totally my mistake, I measured but failed to pay attention to this feature. Therefore, I'm reordering the correct one.