Lanterns
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Ceramic
1950s American Vintage Lanterns
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Iron, Metal
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Rattan, Wicker, Paper
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Lanterns
Ceramic
20th Century American Lanterns
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lanterns
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns
Bronze
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns
Iron
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Lanterns
Brass, Metal, Iron
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns
Bronze
1960s Italian Brutalist Vintage Lanterns
Metal, Copper
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal
1950s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Silver Plate, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Wire
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Iron
1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Brass
1940s English Vintage Lanterns
Bronze
1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Blown Glass
1930s French Chinoiserie Vintage Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Industrial Lanterns
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Lanterns
Metal, Bronze
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Metal, Brass, Nickel
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns
Iron
Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Copper
Mid-20th Century French Country Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Modern Lanterns
Nickel
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Steel
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage, New and Antique Lanterns
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.





