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Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine and Berry Etching
Located in Heath, MA
hand blown glass English pendant features a finely etched vine and berry motif and an original brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine and Berry Etching
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine and Berry Etching

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine and Berry Etching

$2,925
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exquisite pair of antique bell jar lanterns with an etched trellis motif. These circa 1890
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

$6,300 / set
Pair of Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely pair of English handblown glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1870, with a cut-glass diamond
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Pair of Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Pair of Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Diamond Etching

$2,700
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
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching

$3,400 / set
Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A smaller-sized English bell jar lantern, circa 1870, with a meandering etched vine design that
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching
Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching

Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching

$1,675
Painted Italian Tole Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Hexagonal painted tole lantern with etched glass panels. Three of the glass panels have a figure
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Tôle

Painted Italian Tole Lantern
Painted Italian Tole Lantern

Painted Italian Tole Lantern

$2,030
Voiture Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
Black and brass tole lanterns with etched glass lights. Single bulb with reflective panel in back
Category

Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Voiture Lanterns
Voiture Lanterns

Voiture Lanterns

$3,200
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching

Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching

$3,350
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
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching
Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching

Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching

$2,075 / set
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

Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching

Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching

$2,725 / set
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

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching

$6,250
Pair of 19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional pair of authentic 19th century English bell jar lanterns with an etched floral motif
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Pair of 19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching

Pair of 19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching

$2,475 / set
Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
blown glass and an etched diamond motif. These charming circa 1870 lanterns feature their original smoke
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

$2,650 / set
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

Neo-Classical Fern Star Bell Jar Lantern, England, Circa:1830
Neo-Classical Fern Star Bell Jar Lantern, England, Circa:1830

Neo-Classical Fern Star Bell Jar Lantern, England, Circa:1830

$1,250
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

Set of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Set of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching

Set of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching

$2,975 / set
Large Etched 21st Century Pumpkin
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Handblown glass pumpkin with fern and star etchings.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo Raj Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Etched 21st Century Pumpkin
Large Etched 21st Century Pumpkin

Large Etched 21st Century Pumpkin

$1,695
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming, well-matched pair of antique hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with a Federal-style
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching

Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching

$2,350 / set
Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Exceptional and well-matched pair of authentic English hand blown bell jar lanterns, circa 1880
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

$5,400
Dore Bronze Bell Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Dore Bronze and acid etched frosted glass bell lantern
Category

Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Dore Bronze Bell Lantern
Dore Bronze Bell Lantern

Dore Bronze Bell Lantern

$3,600
Round bronze hanging lantern
Located in Boston, MA
A large scale round bronze hanging lantern with etched glass. Needs electrification.
Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Round bronze hanging lantern
Round bronze hanging lantern

Round bronze hanging lantern

$5,800
Pair of Brass Coaching Lanterns, England, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Brass and Etched Glass Coaching Lanterns, England, Early 20th Century
Category

Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass Coaching Lanterns, England, Early 20th Century
Pair of Brass Coaching Lanterns, England, Early 20th Century

Pair of Brass Coaching Lanterns, England, Early 20th Century

$6,975
Lovely 19th-20th Century English Hand-Etched Grape Bell Jar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely 19th-20th century English hand-etched grape bell jar.
Category

Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Lovely 19th-20th Century English Hand-Etched Grape Bell Jar
Lovely 19th-20th Century English Hand-Etched Grape Bell Jar

Lovely 19th-20th Century English Hand-Etched Grape Bell Jar

$2,350
antique acqua pumpkin belljar lantern with brass knob
Located in Jersey City, NJ
leaf and star etched glass pumpkin shaped belljar lantern.Price includes wiring.
Category

Early 20th Century European Lanterns

antique acqua pumpkin belljar lantern with brass knob
antique acqua pumpkin belljar lantern with brass knob

antique acqua pumpkin belljar lantern with brass knob

$1,245
PAIR of English Regency Bell Jar Lamps
Located in Woodbury, CT
A matched pair of hand blown/hand etched and frosted hanging bell jar lamps, with clear glass
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Glass

PAIR of English Regency Bell Jar Lamps
PAIR of English Regency Bell Jar Lamps

PAIR of English Regency Bell Jar Lamps

$2,750
Antique Belljar With Crisscross Etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
handblown glass etched belljar lantern.Price includes wiring
Category

Early 20th Century European Lanterns

Antique Belljar With Crisscross Etchings
Antique Belljar With Crisscross Etchings

Antique Belljar With Crisscross Etchings

$1,300
Antique Belljar with Exquisite Star and Fern Etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
handblown etched glass knob belljar lantern.Price incudes wiring.
Category

Early 20th Century European Lanterns

Antique Belljar with Exquisite Star and Fern Etchings
Antique Belljar with Exquisite Star and Fern Etchings

Antique Belljar with Exquisite Star and Fern Etchings

$2,400
Etched Glass Vintage Lantern
Located in Encinitas, CA
Sweet vintage lantern with original etched glass. Stamped metal with beautiful details. Etched
Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Etched Glass Vintage Lantern
Etched Glass Vintage Lantern

Etched Glass Vintage Lantern

$525
Etched Glass and Brass Lantern, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
AHL4006 An antique lantern with a brass frame holding an etched and wheel-cut cylinder lens. The
Category

Vintage 1930s Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Etched Glass and Brass Lantern, circa 1930
Etched Glass and Brass Lantern, circa 1930

Etched Glass and Brass Lantern, circa 1930

$4,100
large etched glass belljar lantern with glass knob
Located in Jersey City, NJ
large antique belljar lantern in handblown glass,extra for wiring
Category

Early 20th Century European Flush Mount

large etched glass belljar lantern with glass knob
large etched glass belljar lantern with glass knob

large etched glass belljar lantern with glass knob

$2,040
MID CENTURY LANTERNS WITH ETCHED GLASS GLOBE
Located in Atlanta, GA
MID CENTURY LANTERNS WITH ETCHED GLASS GLOBE OUR INVENTORY #08-SC-066 AN ATLANTA
Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

MID CENTURY LANTERNS WITH ETCHED GLASS GLOBE
MID CENTURY LANTERNS WITH ETCHED GLASS GLOBE

MID CENTURY LANTERNS WITH ETCHED GLASS GLOBE

$3,325
etched antique belljar lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
handblown etched glass belljar lantern with glass knob.Extra for wiring.
Category

Early 20th Century European Flush Mount

etched antique belljar lantern
etched antique belljar lantern

etched antique belljar lantern

$990
antique etched belljar lantern
Located in Jersey City, NJ
handblown glass grape etched belljar lantern.Extra for wiring
Category

Early 20th Century European Flush Mount

antique etched belljar lantern
antique etched belljar lantern

antique etched belljar lantern

$990
A tole and etched glass star shaped small lantern
Located in New York, NY
A tole and etched glass star shaped small lantern with a twist gilt iron suspension with canopy
Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

A tole and etched glass star shaped small lantern
A tole and etched glass star shaped small lantern

A tole and etched glass star shaped small lantern

$8,800
Etched Bell Lantern with Brass Details, circa 1950
Located in Dallas, TX
Etched bell lantern with brass details, circa 1950. $7500.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Etched Bell Lantern with Brass Details, circa 1950
Etched Bell Lantern with Brass Details, circa 1950

Etched Bell Lantern with Brass Details, circa 1950

$7,500
An Etched Glass and Chrystal hanging lantern by Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
A Fontana Arte Hanging Lantern with Frosted Center column displaying clear spots. The Frosted
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

An Etched Glass and Chrystal hanging lantern by Fontana Arte
An Etched Glass and Chrystal hanging lantern by Fontana Arte

An Etched Glass and Chrystal hanging lantern by Fontana Arte

An etched glass pendant
Located in New York, NY
HL3044 An etched glass bell-jar lantern detailed with floral garlands and mounted with dark
Category

20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

An etched glass pendant
An etched glass pendant

An etched glass pendant

$3,200
Pair of Large Moroccan Brass and Glass Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Etched Brass and Inlaid Glass Lanterns
Category

20th Century Moroccan Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Moroccan Brass and Glass Lanterns
Pair of Large Moroccan Brass and Glass Lanterns

Pair of Large Moroccan Brass and Glass Lanterns

$6,000
English Brass Carriage Coach Lanterns
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of English brass carriage coach lanterns, hexagonal shaped body, five original glass panes
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

English Brass Carriage Coach Lanterns
English Brass Carriage Coach Lanterns

English Brass Carriage Coach Lanterns

$750
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
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern
Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern

Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern

$885
Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Lanterns Attributed to Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
A pair of lanterns with etched glass and scalloped edge brass detail attributed to Pietro Chiesa
Category

20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Lanterns Attributed to Pietro Chiesa

Pair of Italian Brass and Glass Lanterns Attributed to Pietro Chiesa

Pair of Large English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
with an etched grape and vine pattern that complements the contours of these hand blown glass hall
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Pair of Large English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching

Pair of Large English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching

$5,750
Late 19th Century Lanterns
Located in Sundance, UT
Exceptional pair of nickel over bronze lanterns with etched glass panels.
Category

20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Late 19th Century Lanterns
Late 19th Century Lanterns

Late 19th Century Lanterns

A silvered hexagonal lantern
Located in New York, NY
HL3215 An iron and brass hexagonal lantern with etched glass panels in its original worn
Category

20th Century American Flush Mount

A silvered hexagonal lantern
A silvered hexagonal lantern

A silvered hexagonal lantern

$3,450
Pair of Continental iron and etched glass lantern and bracket. (A1524)
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Continental iron and etched glass lanterns and brackets.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Continental iron and etched glass lantern and bracket. (A1524)

Pair of Continental iron and etched glass lantern and bracket. (A1524)

$5,500
Early 20th Century Brass and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Small brass and Glass lantern with etched glass cylinder and three light cluster. Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Czech American Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brass and Etched Glass Lantern
Early 20th Century Brass and Etched Glass Lantern

Early 20th Century Brass and Etched Glass Lantern

$1,250
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique hand blown glass melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched floral
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern

Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern

$1,875
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique Belgian melon or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched wheat motif, circa 1900
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern

Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern

$1,950
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique etched melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern from Belgium, circa 1890. The quality
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern

Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern

$1,950
Antique Etched Globe Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique globe bell jar lantern with lovely form and a finely etched vine motif, circa 1890. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Etched Globe Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Etched Globe Bell Jar Lantern

Antique Etched Globe Bell Jar Lantern

$1,075
Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Hand Etched Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Deflector
Located in Houston, TX
This is a complete hand etched bell jar lantern with hand cast brass hardware. Originally lantern
Category

20th Century Indian British Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Hand Etched Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Deflector
Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Hand Etched Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Deflector

Mouth Blown Crystal Glass Hand Etched Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Deflector

$772
19th Century Etched Globe Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A charming circa 1870 hand blown glass globe lantern from England with lovely contours and a finely
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Etched Globe Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century Etched Globe Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century Etched Globe Bell Jar Lantern

$1,250
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1870 hand blown glass bell jar lantern has lovely form accentuated by a finely etched
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars

$1,200
Regency Style Bronze and Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern
Located in Miami, FL
Regency style bronze and etched glass four-light hall lantern.
Category

20th Century European Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Regency Style Bronze and Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern
Regency Style Bronze and Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern

Regency Style Bronze and Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern

$2,250
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern featuring very good quality hand blown glass and a cut-glass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars

$1,275
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with distinctive form and a cut-glass star motif. This circa
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars

$1,950
Vintage Etched Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern by Fontana Arte, circa 1935
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pendant lamp or lantern with etched glass body and painted metal mount pieces by Fontana
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Etched Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern by Fontana Arte, circa 1935
Vintage Etched Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern by Fontana Arte, circa 1935

Vintage Etched Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern by Fontana Arte, circa 1935

$4,800
Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
Lovely pair of antique, handblown glass bell jar lanterns with a finely etched star motif. These
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars

Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars

$1,985
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Etched Glass Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal etched glass lantern for your home. An etched glass lantern — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an etched glass lantern, we have 447 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the etched glass lantern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An etched glass lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made etched glass lantern over the years, but those crafted by Fontana Arte, Orrefors and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Etched Glass Lantern?

Prices for an etched glass lantern start at $175 and top out at $30,500 with the average selling for $2,194.

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.

Questions About Etched Glass Lantern
  • What is etched glass?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Etched glass is a type of decorative glass which is the result of small cuts made to the glass. The cuts, which appear white, typically form patterns or images.

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