Curved Glass Lantern
Vintage 1940s Italian Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Brass
1990s English Neoclassical Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1930s English Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Baroque Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Other Lanterns
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century English Georgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century George I Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Lanterns
20th Century Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Lanterns
20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Early 20th Century Victorian Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Danish Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Lanterns
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Brass
Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Brass
20th Century Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Bronze
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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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