Lanterns
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Alabaster, Brass
Early 20th Century English Country Lanterns
Brass
1930s English Industrial Vintage Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
2010s American French Provincial Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Crystal, Bronze
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Rope
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Glass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Rattan, Rope, Jute
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Iron
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lanterns
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Wood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Bronze, Brass
1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lanterns
Metal
1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Silver Plate
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Bronze
19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Iron
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns
Blown Glass, Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Lanterns
Brass, Copper
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Lanterns
Bronze, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Glass
Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Lanterns
Aluminum, Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Lanterns
20th Century American Lanterns
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Glass
1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Wire, Metal, Nickel
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Glass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Iron, Wrought Iron, Lead
1880s English Georgian Antique Lanterns
Bronze
1890s American Victorian Antique Lanterns
Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Murano Glass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass, Nickel
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.





