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Lanterns For Sale
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Large Outdoor Metal Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large outdoor vintage Moroccan metal candle lantern.
Hurricane Kasbah shaped candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal hand-cut and hammered, opening in front for use with pillar candles.
The lantern has a small door to access the inside.
Many of our customers place oil candles or tea lights inside the main section making a romantic and enjoyable decorative accent for entertaining friends and family.
In a convenient portable size, may be suspended from loops or installed on any surface, as a sconce on a wall bracket or as a hurricane candle lantern...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large German Black Outdoor Pole Lantern by BEGA, 1970s
Located in Mortsel, BE
Large outdoor pole lantern was manufactured by the German company BEGA during the 1970s. Known for their "Lichtbaustein" philosophy and uncompromising quality, BEGA produced lighting...
Category
1970s German Industrial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Set of Bronze Outdoor Lanterns. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight circa 1940s English bronze outdoor pendant lantern with interior cluster of candelabra lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
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Category
1940s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / item
Early 20th Century Wrought Iron outdoor Lantern
Located in palm beach, FL
Monumental wrought iron outdoor Lantern suspended by a coat hook. These majestic lanterns are most decorative. Six are available.
The work of wrou...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
$4,000 / item
Solid Brass Outdoor Lanterns by Phoenix Day Co
By Phoenix Day Co. Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Solid Brass Country French Wall Lanterns suitable for wet or dry location, Beautiful heavily seeded glass panels make for a super charming look. Quality and style. Ready to...
Category
2010s American French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass
$2,600 / set
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in satin aluminum, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Silver Plate, Aluminum
$1,100 / item
21st Century Italian Design Outdoor Brass Floor Lantern
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a gorgeous outdoor floor lantern in brass, chrome finish, with opal diffuser.
Wonderful to lighting a swinning pool or a garden.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1950
s Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden Outdoor Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950's Japanese Monarch Butterfly Garden vintage outdoor Lantern.
DIMENSIONS: Height: 8 in. Width: 11.25 in. Depth: 5.5 in.
A beautifully des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Handmade American Indoor / Outdoor
Calhoun
Wall Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
This solid brass wall sconce is a replica of a late 19th century model.
It is handmade in the US. It is an exterior sconce that can be used inside as well. Price is for one light.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Colonial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Set of Outdoor Verdigris Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of four circa 1920's English metal lanterns with verdigris patina. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 32"
Diameter: 16".
Category
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$7,800 / item
Outdoor Wall Lantern Wrought Iron Traditional Colonial Light Fixture
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
In the 1940's, the Miramar hotel became a coastal landmark, as the weekend getaway for Los Angelinos looking to escape the city. With its cozy cottages and beachy clean appeal, the M...
Category
2010s American American Colonial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Sconces - Large Verdigris Patina Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home’s curb appeal with this elegant pair of vintage solid brass outdoor lanterns. Finished in a breathtaking, natural Verdigris patina, these sconces offer an authen...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Monumental French Gothic Antique Lantern Outdoor Wall Light
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent French Gothic Revival outdoor lantern.
The monumental size sconce with beautiful verdigris patina finish features a tall architectural iron cage body topped with an...
Category
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Vintage Solid Copper Verdigris Outdoor Lantern - Seedy Acrylic Panels
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back in time with this beautiful, solid copper verdigris lantern, a true testament to timeless craftsmanship. This piece is not merely a light source; it's a piece of funky ar...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Vintage Solid Copper Verdigris Outdoor Lantern - Seedy Acrylic Panels
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step back in time with this beautiful, solid copper verdigris lantern, a true testament to timeless craftsmanship. This piece is not merely a light source; it's a piece of funky ar...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Koho Outdoor Lamp by Mika Tolvanen for Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rechargeable lamp that can easily be moved and placed exactly where
light is needed, with no cables to get in the way. It has a lid, which comes in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lanterns
Materials
Plastic
Huge facade outdoor wall mount lanterns lightning , 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Huge facade outdoor wall mount lanterns lightning , 20th Century
Huge Belgium facade wall lanterns, 20th century
This set of facade lightin...
Category
20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Grey, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly in line with Petite Friture values, Quasar is a vibrant and creative design:
Each colour is paired with its own unique cord (new colours) for a bit of playfulness and so that the lamp can be easily hung and moved about.
A WIRELESS AND PORTABLE INDOOR & OUTDOOR LAMP
The Quasar lamp’s integrated dimmer is ideal for all sorts of spaces. In an indoor setting, the lamp can be placed on a desk in a study or in a living room to add a touch of personality, or on a bedside table for a cosy feel in a children’s bedroom...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Green, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly in line with Petite Friture values, Quasar is a vibrant and creative design:
Each colour is paired with its own unique cord (new colours) for a bit of playfulness and so t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Purple, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
Perfectly in line with Petite Friture values, Quasar is a vibrant and creative design:
Each colour is paired with its own unique cord (new colours) for a bit of playfulness and so t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Lanterns – Arts
Crafts Mission Style
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home’s curb appeal with this pair of vintage solid brass wall-mount lanterns. These fixtures embody the aesthetic, featuring a classic geometric silhouette, a weathered...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Lanterns – Arts
Crafts Mission Style
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your home’s curb appeal with this pair of vintage solid brass wall-mount lanterns. These fixtures embody the Arts & Crafts (Mission) aesthetic, featuring a classic geometric...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Amazing Rare Outdoor Garden Lamp from BEGA, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
The lamp need 1x E27 / E26 Edison screw fit bulb, is wired, in working condition and runs both on 110 / 230 volt.
Light bulbs are not included.
It is possible to install this fixtu...
Category
1960s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor lamp in black by Poul Henningsen.
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
283 x 909 x 283, 3.6 kg
Material: Black-lacquered stainless steel. Ground anchor: I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Outdoor/Indoor Luminaire Josef Hoffmann Jugendstil Wall Lamp, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Outdoor luminaire from Josef Hoffmann 1904 for the Sanatorium Purkersdorf.
Most components according to the UL regulations, with an additional charge we will UL-list and label our fi...
Category
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Hand-Crafted Spanish Revival Craftsman Style Exterior Outdoor Wall Sconce
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Monterey Claro Tall featuring a taller frame, has balanced proportions perfectly blending the Spanish Colonial Revival and Craftsman styles. Simple yet elegant, this lantern embo...
Category
2010s American American Craftsman Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Panama by Philippe Starck
By Flos, Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
A Pair of Aluminium Outdoor Pillar Lanterns, English, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of mid-20th-century cast aluminium pillar lanterns, each with a tapering square-section body rising to a domed and flared base, and surmounted by a pointed finial. Th...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Verdigris Patina Small Outdoor Wall Lanterns - A Pair of Timeless Elegance!
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of charm and sophisticated appeal to your home's exterior with this exquisite pair of small outdoor wall lanterns.
Their classic design evokes a sense of tradition and e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Klaus Nolting
Qu
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Qu' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp provides the perfect solution to your evolving outdoor luminary needs. Designed to go anywhere, the lamp's body is executed in durable die-cast aluminum which is expertly fitted to the amber-colored glass. The result is a highly refined IP44-rated lamp with a light cast outward all directions. Optional mounting accessories include hooks or silicone based rope to further expand display possibilities. Coupled with two internal lithium ion batteries, the 'Qu' is capable of providing up to 20 hours of portable light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Angle Indoor/Outdoor Matte Black Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in silver, bronze or matte black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Silver Plate
Klaus Nolting
Qu
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Qu' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de.
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting
Lix
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Ruby for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in ruby for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting
Lix
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in White for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in white for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Lix' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting
Lix
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Bronze for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in bronze for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting
Lix
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Gold for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in gold for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting
Lix
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Black for Ip44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in black for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Hand-Crafted Classic Craftsman Style Lantern Exterior Outdoor Light Fixture
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Inspired from a lantern from an old adobe, this lantern was created in homage to the old lantern and the history of the craft. Simple lines and the high pitched lid design make this ...
Category
2010s American American Colonial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
A Pair of French Wrought Iron Outdoor Pillar Lanterns, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A decorative pair of mid-20th-century French wrought iron pillar lanterns, each of tapered square form with clear glass panels set within arched frames, surmounted by a steeply pitch...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp in Black by Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp in black by Poul Henningsen
Measures: Width x height x length (mm)
283 x 239 x 336, 2.4 kg
Material: Shades and arm in black lacquered stainless s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
FLOS Romeo Outdoor C3 Light in Green Wall by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Louis Poulsen, Outdoor Wall Lamp in Cooper by Poul Henningsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis Poulsen, outdoor wall lamp in cooper by Poul Henningsen
Size: Width x height x length (mm)
450 x 290 x 505, 6.8 kg
Shades: Spun copper. Wall box and arm: Copperplated, brass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Black, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that...
Category
2010s Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Aluminum, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that...
Category
2010s Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Sienna, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that...
Category
2010s Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Kartell Kabuki Outdoor Floor Lamp in Crystal by Ferruccio Laviani
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Kabuki floor lamp is injection molded. The sophisticated injection technology used makes it possible to create a woven structure similar to lace with a unique perforated surface ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Plastic
Handmade Black Wrought Iron Craftsman Wall Lantern– Mission Style Outdoor Sconce
Located in Santa Paula, CA
The Bridgeport lantern, with a stovetop pipe, references both old and new with classic features including a stove pipe top and oversized handle, juxtaposed with modern lines and open...
Category
2010s American Mission Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Pair of Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns – 13”H x 7”.5W x 7”.5D
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of handcrafted solid brass wall lanterns, these fixtures offer a perfect blend of charm and rugged durability. The lanterns boast a nice verdigris (green copper) finish...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Klaus Nolting
Lix
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Yellow for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in yellow for IP44de
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Lix' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Klaus Nolting
Lix
Portable Outdoor Aluminum Table Lamp in Sage for IP44de
Located in Glendale, CA
Klaus Nolting 'Lix' portable outdoor aluminum table lamp in sage for IP44de.
Founded in 1933 in East Westphalia, Germany, IP44.DE has quickly become one of the most innovative outdoor lighting companies in Europe, producing innovative pieces manufactured with detailed precision to the highest quality standards. Combining beauty with durability, this family run business has seen its space defining designs illuminate noted commercial, public and residential projects all over the world.
The 'Lix' portable rechargeable indoor/outdoor table lamp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Tall French Art Deco Bronze Opaline Glass Torchiere Wall Sconce Indoor Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Superb, tall bronze wall torchiere sconce or wall lantern for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1929. Old Bronze richly decorated with fine details, hand-blown opaline glass ball ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Emerald Green, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that gave birth to what is a quir...
Category
2010s Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
PETITE FRITURE Quasar, Outdoor Portable Lamp, Olive Green, Designer Samy Rio
Located in New York, NY
A portable lamp, Samy Rio's Quasar can follow you wherever you wish. This sleek, modern, unique portable lamp is the result of two years of research that gave birth to what is a quir...
Category
2010s Chinese Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
Angle Indoor/Outdoor LED Cast plated Silver Wet-Rated Sconce/Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Angle is a sculptural wall light in cast aluminum. A sweeping arc of light is carved into the face of the fixture bringing balance to its Brutalist form. The casting is finished to a smooth texture and is available in matte silver, bronze or black finish, and is wet rated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lanterns
Materials
Silver Plate, Aluminum
Decade Solid Cast Bronze Raw Polished Pendant Indoor/Outdoor Square Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Decade is a solid brass pendant made with the lost wax casting technique by a local foundry. It is reminiscent of the California architecture of Rudolf Schindler and that of the Bauhaus. Indoors or outdoors, wired with a twisted natural or black cloth cord, the Decade will age like a precious gold artifact...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Kyoto Indoor Outdoor Led Cast Sconce Plated Size Wide Wet Rated Light
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kyoto is a unique outdoor/indoor lamp collection. Sand cast in aluminum. Finish options are satin aluminum, matte black, ore, bronze. The sconces are ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
FLOS Romeo 36" Outdoor C3 Light in Green Wall by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Part of the Romeo family by artist Philippe Starck, the Romeo Outdoor C3 moves the eye upwards with a balanced refinement. The outer diffuser is made by weaving colored PVC tube comp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Pair Of Vintage Solid Brass Outdoor Wall Lanterns - 22”h x 7”.5 w x 7”.5 d
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of solid brass wall lanterns. featuring a timeless French Quarter-inspired design.
The lanterns feature a nice verdigris finish, offering that sought-after aged copper-g...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Japanese Antique Pair Double Pagoda Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find Pair (2) "double pagoda roof" form garden lanterns
Japan, an attractive and sturdy antique lantern pair with a "Double Pagoda Roof" motif.
Fine original used garden c...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Materials
Iron
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.
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