Antique Tin Lantern
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Tin Lantern
Tin, Silver Leaf
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Tin Lantern
1890s Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
19th Century Baroque Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Late 19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Copper, Iron, Tin
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
1760s Italian Rococo Revival Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
1890s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Iron, Tin
Early 20th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Metal
19th Century Central American Rustic Antique Tin Lantern
Wrought Iron, Tin
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Tin Lantern
Crystal, Tin
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Tin Lantern
Wrought Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
1840s American Antique Tin Lantern
Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Tin Lantern
Metal
Early 1900s English Regency Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Bronze, Tin
Early 20th Century American Rustic Antique Tin Lantern
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Tin Lantern
Metal
Early 20th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Late 19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
Mid-19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Bronze, Tin
1890s Swedish Victorian Antique Tin Lantern
Brass
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Tin Lantern
Canvas
Early 19th Century American American Empire Antique Tin Lantern
Canvas
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20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tin Lantern
Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Marble
1820s English Antique Tin Lantern
Copper, Lead
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Tin Lantern
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Tin Lantern
Metal
2010s American Antique Tin Lantern
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Tin Lantern
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Tin Lantern
Bronze
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Tin Lantern
Silk
20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Tin Lantern
Iron
19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Metal, Brass, Tin
1940s French Antique Tin Lantern
Tôle
1870s German Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
Copper
20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Tin Lantern
Glass
2010s Italian Modern Antique Tin Lantern
Brass
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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
18th Century and Earlier Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
19th Century Italian Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
1890s Spanish Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Early 1800s European Renaissance Antique Tin Lantern
Silver Plate, Brass, Steel, Tin
19th Century British Antique Tin Lantern
1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Tin Lantern
Tin, Tôle
Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Tin
19th Century Antique Tin Lantern
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Late 19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
1890s American Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Early 1900s French Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Late 19th Century English Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Tin
19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Tin
1860s American Country Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Late 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Tin Lantern
18th Century Spanish Romantic Antique Tin Lantern
Wrought Iron, Tin
Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Copper, Steel
19th Century Spanish Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Late 19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Tin
19th Century Italian Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
1910s Italian French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
1880s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
1920s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Steel, Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Steel, Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Steel, Iron, Tin
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Steel, Iron, Tin
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Bronze, Tin
1880s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Tin, Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Early 20th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Tin Lantern
Gold Leaf, Tin
Early 1900s Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
19th Century Moroccan Antique Tin Lantern
19th Century British Antique Tin Lantern
Early 1700s Dutch Baroque Antique Tin Lantern
19th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Iron
1910s German Art Nouveau Antique Tin Lantern
Steel
1830s Italian Baroque Antique Tin Lantern
Late 19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Metal, Brass, Copper
Late 19th Century British Antique Tin Lantern
Brass
19th Century French Antique Tin Lantern
Copper, Tin
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Tin Lantern
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Tin Lantern
Tin, Iron
19th Century Antique Tin Lantern
Metal
Early 20th Century American Antique Tin Lantern
Tin
1880s French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Iron, Tin
Early 1900s English Other Antique Tin Lantern
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Tin Lantern
Brass, Iron, Tin
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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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