Brass Bell Lantern
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Early 2000s Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Belle Époque Lanterns
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Silver, Brass
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Neoclassical Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Rococo Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1970s North American Lanterns
Brass
Antique 1850s American American Empire Lanterns
Brass, Wire
Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Belle Époque Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Blown Glass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 1800s English George III Lanterns
Brass, Wire
Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Glass
Mid-20th Century Asian Other Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Bronze, Brass
20th Century Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1890s German Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Belgian Queen Anne Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1860s British George III Mantel Clocks
Brass
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 1710s English George I Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 17th Century British Charles II Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 17th Century British Baroque Wall Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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Finding the Right lanterns for You
Whether you’re in search of a functional fixture to help illuminate a room or just a minimalist ornamental touch, the choice of lighting is important. Selecting the perfect vintage, new or antique lanterns can transform an otherwise monotonous space in your home.
In the 1700s, lanterns became widely popular when accessibility broadened for whale oil, as fuel for lamps was one of its earliest uses. Lantern design evolved considerably during the mid- to late 19th century, when a powerful, adaptable fuel came into play: kerosene. Portable and immediately sought after, kerosene lamps were traditionally surrounded by a glass globe or tube that sat on a metal frame to protect the flame from spreading or extinguishing. (While reproductions abound, antique kerosene lanterns have since become collector's items.)
Later, in 1862, John H. Irwin created coil oil lamps, which were designed for coal oils as well as kerosene and lessened the risk of fire. They required plentiful oxygen to remain lit, and with refinements, the lamps could be used indoors. Lanterns increasingly came to be part of commercial spaces such as museums and theaters, and over time, lighting artisans worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they weren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.
Antiques inject a touch of classical chic into any space. With the right lantern, you could also deepen the impact of the collection of vases and vessels, sculptures or other decorative objects in a living room or dining room. It’s essential to find a balance between utility and aesthetics when choosing the perfect vintage–style lantern for your space, and the right lighting decisions can determine the underlying mood of a room as well as enhance the choices you’ve made for your home’s decor. While old-time charm is something to be cherished, there is lots to love in modern lanterns from today’s top furniture designers.
On 1stDibs, search by creator to find lanterns crafted by the likes of Woka Lamps, Barovier & Toso and Material Lust or browse the collection by style. From today’s standouts to mid-century modern classics to Art Deco–era innovations, find the best vintage, new or antique lantern for you now.
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