Lantern

Lanterns are a block that were added in Update 1.9.

Obtaining
Lanterns can currently only be obtained in the creative inventory with the Experimental Gameplay toggle enabled. In Update 1.10, Lanterns will be able to be obtained by crafting them or finding them in villages.

Crafting

 * 8 Iron Nuggets + 1 Torch => 1 Lantern

Usage
Lanterns can be used to illuminate dark/low lit areas and can be hung under most solid blocks. They can also be used for decoration.

Trivia

 * Lanterns give off a light level of 15, which is one level higher than torches.
 * Lanterns were originally planned to be added to Minecraft in 2011.