Break out the tiki torch lights and oil lamps – it’s time to assemble the garden party gear, summer is here! And seriously, what says summer more than the classic woven bamboo tiki torch light? And like everything else, tiki torch lights have come a long way from their humble beginnings. Hardly even fair to call them tiki any longer. There are glass torch lights, hammered copper lights, table torches (aka outdoor oil lamps) and some thoroughly modern models that will delight you. Not to mention some sculptural torches that will have your jaw dropping.
But in the middle of all these glorious new designs for this old summer standby, don’t forget the original version. It’s huge bang for the buck – you can buy a 12-pack of bamboo tiki torch lights on Amazon.com for less than $40. Buy a dozen and throw them in the shed and you’ll be ready for that impromptu garden party that’s bound to happen this summer. And won’t you look like a star when the after-dusk ambiance appears out of thin air.
Modern Torch Lights for Patio and Deck (and Beach)
The Tribu is an ultra modern torch light that’s slender as slender can be. Looks great grouped in three different heights. They are made from sustainable teak from East Java. Source
Solid steel with black epoxy powder coat, The Absolute is a stunning torch light. It’s actually a stand-alone fire feature – how awesome is that? Source
The Lucca garden torch light is available at Frontgate.
With polished stainless and hardwood, the Blomus Palos torch light is perfect for the beach, too. Source
With a large fuel capacity and fiberglass wick that never burns away, the Austrinis outdoor torch light is a popular choice for garden party gear. It elevates the mood to have such elegant lighting. Source
The Orchos is another popular model to take to the beach. Source
Ok, let’s just admit it. The beach is an awesome place, both for tiki torch lights and for an outdoor dinner party. Source
The Aristo torch light is a cone shape that sticks right in the ground for a different look. You can purchase stakes for them, but we like this style – it’s not the same old, same old. Source
Sculptural Outdoor Torch Lights
These Seguero Cactus torch lights, made of steel, are certainly realistic looking. Source
The Bird of Paradise torch light also jazzes up the garden in the daytime, too. Source
The California Poppy torch light is another realistic sculptural flower made of steel. Source
But we think we like the cacti models the best – they are realistic enough to fool people, at least from a distance. Source
The pineapple torch is a whimsical garden light. One of the classics, after the woven bamboo. Source
The Blue Agave cactus torch light just might be our favorite. Source
The Ginger Torch light has a stunning red blossom. Source
This Seguero stands regal and tall. You can buy this piece at Frontgate.
The Passion Flower torch light is intricately detailed. Source
They’re only sculptural in that they do look like margarita glasses – torch lights from Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville brand. Now, where is that lost shaker of salt? Available at Frontgate.
Tabletop Outdoor Torch Lights
Handcrafted of hammered steel and enamel, these outdoor oil lamps are torch lights for the table. Perfect garden party gear. Source
Talavera outdoor oil lamps are great decorative – and functional – pieces for the garden party tabletop. Source
Four glass torches with copper tops make up this outdoor oil lamp fixture. Source
This Moroccan looking glass outdoor oil lamp comes in assorted colors, and they have their own snuff caps at the end of a ball chain.
This is the Maui tabletop torch light in hammered copper. Again, with its own snuffer. Source
This is the Patio Deck Table Top Tiki Torch. We’re fond of the clear glass look. Source
This Moroccan-inspired outdoor oil lamp really lights up an evening garden party. Source
This slate outdoor oil lamp has a long-lasting wick and its own snuff cap. It’s a great tabletop torch light for your next garden party. Source
Glass Torch Lights for the Garden
These frosted glass cone torch lights are on short stakes and look magnificent lining a driveway or path. Source
Larger torch lights under glass are stunning on this water view patio. Source
These pieces have the classic tiki torch light shape, but are made from art glass instead of bamboo. Source
Spiral torch lights from Wayfair come with stakes and can be positioned almost anywhere. Source
Alpine glass tiki torch lights come in primary colors and are perfect garden party gear. Source
Metal Tiki Torch Lights for Outdoors
These metal gazing ball tiki torch lights would really light up your garden. Source
The Acorn is metal with copper powder coat finish – the perfect table top oil lamp for any garden party or soiree. Source
The Venice floating outdoor oil lamp in copper is perfect for ponds, pools or even fountains. Source
Blomus floating torch light also comes with a stand so you can use it as a table top oil lamp. Source
Here’s another great copper torch light for your garden party. Source
The Regent copper torch light is a little more ornate than some others, and has a beautiful copper finish. Source
DIY Tiki Torch Light Ideas for Outdoors
Collect cool bottles and ask your friends to save their cool bottles, too. It’s easy to make an outdoor oil lamp (or bottle torch light) – one of the simplest DIYs around. Source
Mason jars are the other simple DIY for your outdoor oil lamp needs. And many othe ruses in the garden. Source
Blue bottles are always so gorgeous, especially this deep cobalt blue. And not difficult to come by – many manufacturers (wine and beer particularly) have noticed the trend and responded. The hardware is a simple buy and there you have a fence-mounted bottle tiki torch light. Source
Regular wine bottles work just fine as torch lights, too. Source
Here’s a simple DIY for your wine bottle tiki torch lights. Source
Patron tequila bottles are popular DIYs for outdoor oil lamps. Source
The Original Bamboo Tiki Torch Lights
Classic woven bamboo tiki torch lights are the gold standard for the garden. They’ve been around a very long time and there are a few interesting upgrades. There are some unique colors and patterns, and they’ve gone solar. Immediately recognizable, the bamboo tiki torch light says instant summer party.
Classic – but pink! Source
Fourth of July bamboo tiki torch light – they come in all colors and patterns now. Source
These tiki head torch lights are the other classic style – luau style. Source
The classic – updated to solar. Perfect. Source
Also done in a darker brown stain, the classic tiki torch light retains its integrity and is instantly recognizable (this one’s solar, too). Source
Group your classic bamboo tiki toches in a flower pot. Source
And here’s what you can do with those lights – it looks wondrous, doesn’t it? And the entire set up, minus the couch but including tiki torch lights, would be about $50. We’ll take two. Source
