Black Wrought Iron Lanterns
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Bronze
Antique 1890s Italian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Italian Gothic Revival Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s Spanish Baroque Lanterns
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s Italian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Gothic Lanterns
Antique 1870s Italian Baroque Revival Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Iron
2010s American Spanish Colonial Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s American American Empire Lanterns
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s French Aesthetic Movement Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Lanterns
Iron
20th Century Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Lanterns
Antique Early 19th Century French Lanterns
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Lanterns
Slag Glass
Vintage 1920s French Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Lanterns
Copper, Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century Belgian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Brutalist Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Lead
20th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Lanterns
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Welsh Lanterns
Steel, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Unknown Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Lanterns
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
20th Century Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Moorish Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Other Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1920s French Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century American Mission Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s French Lanterns
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century European Belle Époque Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century Spanish Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Wrought Iron
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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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