Tole Lantern
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Floor Lamps
Metal, Wrought Iron, Tôle
Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Brass, Copper, Iron, Tin
Antique 19th Century British Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1930s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Vienna Secession Floor Lamps
Tôle, Iron
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Early 2000s Chinese Chinoiserie Candle Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants
Art Glass
Vintage 1940s Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1920s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Iron
20th Century French Lanterns
Tôle
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
20th Century Lanterns
Tôle
21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Spanish Lanterns
Tôle
Late 20th Century French Lanterns
Tôle
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Tôle
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
20th Century American Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Tin
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Tin
Early 20th Century Unknown Lanterns
20th Century Lanterns
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Victorian Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Lanterns
21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns
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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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