Modern Hanging Lanterns
Late 20th Century American Modern Lanterns
Metal
20th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century German Modern Lanterns
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Lanterns
Metal
20th Century European Modern Lanterns
Chrome
20th Century English Modern Lanterns
Metal, Tôle
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Lead
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass, Iron, Wire
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique 19th Century Central American Rustic Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Tin
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Murano Glass
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Copper, Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Rope, Paper
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Chrome
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Cane, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Paper
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rope, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Cane, Rattan
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Cotton, Cord, Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
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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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