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Large 19th Century English Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Generously sized and amply shaped, this antique English bell jar lantern features its original
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A nicely contoured and generously sized pair of authentic, hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Amethyst Melon Shaped Bell Jar
Located in Canton, MA
Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in colonial India and due to their lingering popularity
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th-20th Century Glass Bell Jar Three-Light Lantern with Brass Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century glass bell jar three-light lantern with brass banding Old components Brand new
Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An exquisite pair of antique English bell jar lanterns with an etched star motif, circa 1880. These
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A beautiful pair of English bell jar lanterns, circa 1860, with full form and an etched floral
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional and well-matched pair of petite English bell jar lanterns with a finely etched vine
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Cut Glass Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely antique bell jar lantern manufactured by S&C Bishop, England, circa 1890. The Bishop
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique Belgian melon bell jar lantern with a beautiful aqua-blue tint. The lantern features
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An exquisite pair of English bell jar lanterns, circa 1870, with an etched star motif and all
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Clear Glass Bell Jar with Darkened Brass Finish
Located in Canton, MA
Clear Glass Bell Jar with Darkened Brass Finish. Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Green 19th Century George I Style English Hanging Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare pair of green 19th century George I style English hanging bell jar lanterns.
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Antique 19th Century English George I Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An outstanding and well-matched pair of 19th century, larger-sized English bell jar hall lanterns
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with Amethyst Colored Glass
Located in Heath, MA
A truly beautiful Amethyst bell jar lantern from England. This circa 1860 lantern has Classic form
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional English bell jar hall lantern, circa 1880, crowned by its original smoke bell and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely and well-matched pair of English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched grape
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th-20th Century Etched Bell Jar Three-Light Lantern with Aged Brass Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century etched bell jar three-light lantern with aged brass banding Old components
Category

Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Neo-Classical Fern Star Bell Jar Lantern, England, Circa:1830
Located in Alexandria, VA
This Regency hand-blown and etched bell jar lantern is the perfect addition to any room in any
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Blown Glass Bell Jar Table Lamps on Hand Turned Wooden Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stunning monumental blown glass bell jar table lamps. These highly decorative clear glass
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Amythyst Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
This lantern includes its original hand-blown smoke bell. Height is 18" including smoke bell and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Bell Jar Hall Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hand blown with no etching - brass finial - original chain, band and smoke bell - wired for
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass, Glass

Cranberry Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Beautiful color handblown glass - original brass band and smoke bell - blown glass pontil (finial
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Amber Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hand blown glass - plain (no etching) - glass pontil (finial). Original band and smoke bell. Was
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Set of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare suite of three charming antique English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Amethyst Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
This all-original lantern has a beautiful patina. Price includes electrification with a three-light cluster. Total height is adjustable prior to electrification.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Green Bell Jar Chandelier
Located in Scarsdale, NY
Brass and glass newly rewired for USA. Bold line decoration in the brass strip. Embossed decoration at the bottom of the glass.
Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

antique bell jar lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Glass belljar lantern wth glass knob and criss cross with stars etchings,extra for wiring
Category

Early 20th Century European Lanterns

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A well-matched pair of large glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1890, with an etched wheat stalk design
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare, well-matched suite of three petite English bell jar lanterns with very good quality hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Cut Glass Bell Jar Pendant
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Cut glass bell with bronze accents, assorted sizes and glass type available.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

PAIR AMBER BELL JAR LIGHTS
Located in Stamford, CT
PAIR AMBER BLOWN GLASS REGENCY STYLE BELL JAT LIGHTS. ANTIQUE BRASS COLOR FITTINGS AND CHAIN
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20th Century Unknown Chandeliers and Pendants

Star Grid Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
The height can be adjusted to suit - appropriate ceiling cap, chain and hanging hardware included.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair Onion-Shaped Bell Jars
Located in Savannah, GA
Pr. onion-shaped blue-hued Indian lanterns
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handblown with etched design, three lights. Height can be adjusted - chain, ceiling cap and hanging hardware included.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Lanterns

Bell Jar as a Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
with glass cover and brass banding.
Bell Jar as a Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Category

Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Covered Bell Jar as a Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980s Regency-style pendant lantern has a cut glass shade with a square design and brass accents along the top and bottom. Inside the shade are four lights with faux candle cove...
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Glass Bell Jar and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Vintage bronze and bel jar glass six light chandelier. Professionally rewired and ready for
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Vintage 1970s French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Regency Bell Jar Lantern, England circa 1800
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hand blown unadorned glass with original brass hardware and smoke bell - wired with three lights
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Lanterns

antique handblown light acqua bell jar lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
beautiful acqua colored belljar with a greek key band.Also available in 10"diam.Call for price
Category

Early 20th Century European Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Handblown Bell Jar Lantern with Brass Finial
Located in Alexandria, VA
Etched wheat pattern, three-light, height can be adjusted, originally candle-burning now electrified. Ceiling cap, chain and hanging hardware included. Free installation within the W...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

Clear Bell Jar Lantern with Glass Pontil
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handblown glass with three lights - brass band is later replacement - height can be adjusted. Ceiling cap, chain and hanging hardware included. Free installation within the Washingto...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Lanterns

Foliate Etched Bell Jar Lantern, circa 1850
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hand blown and etched in a neoclassic foliate design. Originally candle-burning. Now electrified with 3 lights using aged brass to match the original hardware. Can be shortened on re...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

pair of glass pumpkin bell jar lanterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
pumpkin belljars with star and fern etchings,extra for wiring.Sold separately
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Early 20th Century European Lanterns

Diamond Cut Bell Jar Lantern, Circa:1850, England
Located in Alexandria, VA
Ormolu mounts - three lights on aged brass shaft - smoke bell - height may be adjusted - hanging
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Etched "Star and Feather" Pattern Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handblown and etched with original brass fittings and smoke bell. Three lights. Height can be
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Antique Early 19th Century English Lanterns

Star Motif Bell Jar Lantern, England circa 1850
Located in Alexandria, VA
Ormolu mounting - hand blown bell and smoke plate - etched glass in star pattern - aged brass shaft
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Pair of Italian Murano Glass Bell Jar Pendants
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-20th century handblown glass pendants in violet tinted glass with glass bead trim.  
Category

Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Large Star Bell Jar Lantern, circa 1850 England
Located in Alexandria, VA
Ormolu mounts - three lights on aged brass shaft - hand blown glass with etched star pattern - height may be adjusted - hanging hardware and appropriate ceiling cap and chain included.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Star Grid Bell Jar Lantern, England, circa 1810
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hand blown and etched - original brass fittings - height adjustable - originally oil- or candle-burning, now electrified - three lights (can take up to three 40-watt bulbs) - include...
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Lanterns

Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern with Glass Pontil
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handblown and etched with brass ring - three light - height can be adjusted. Ceiling cap, chain, and hanging hardware included. Free installation within the Washington metro area, su...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

Etched Star Grid or "Trellis" Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handblown glass with brass finial, three-light. Height can be adjusted. Ceiling cap, chain and hanging hardware included. Free installation within the Washington metro area, subject ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

Bell Jar Lantern with Pewter Finish and Three Lights
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking classic vintage bell lantern with pewter colored metal surface and three lights
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Early 20th Century Unknown Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Bell Jar Lantern with Grape and Vine Etched Design
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handblown with glass pontil, original brass ring, three lights and height can be adjusted. Ceiling cap, chain, and hanging hardware included. Free installation within the Washington ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

antique ribbed clear bell jar lantern with glass knob
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Unusual ribbed belljar in handblown glass.Price includes wiring.
Category

Early 20th Century European Lanterns

Regency Fern-&-Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern, England, circa 1825
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hand blown and etched in a neoclassic design. Wired with 3 lights using aged brass to match the original hardware. Can be shortened on request. Ceiling cap, hanging hardware and one ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Bell Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of bell jars for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bell jars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and brass. We have 391 antique and vintage bell jars in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Bell jars have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Bell jars made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Large bell jars can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller bell jars available at 1stDibs — each spanning 7 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many bell jars are appealing in their simplicity, but Niche, Barovier&Toso and Edward F. Caldwell Co. produced popular bell jars that are worth a look.

How Much are Bell Jars?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,150, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $32,500 highest priced.

Finding the Right Lighting for You

The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

Questions About Bell Jars
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A bell glass jar is a jar shaped like a bell. It opens from the bottom and the bell jar that is the top and the sides are made of a single piece of glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage glass bell jars.