Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
1750s English George II Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1760s English George II Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Wire, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1820s English George IV Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Silver, Brass
1920s Beaux Arts Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Mid-19th Century American Gothic Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
19th Century American Empire Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1820s English George III Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1840s English William IV Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1870s American American Empire Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass, Wire
1820s English George IV Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass, Wire
1820s American American Empire Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 1800s English George III Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass, Wire
1890s French Belle Époque Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
1820s French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Early 1800s American American Colonial Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1840s American American Empire Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Nickel, Iron, Brass, Silver
1850s American American Empire Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass, Wire
Early 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Early 1900s French Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Glass
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Giltwood
Late 19th Century British Colonial Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
18th Century French Provincial Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
19th Century French Other Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Crystal, Bronze
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century Italian Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
19th Century French Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Bronze, Brass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1840s American American Empire Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Nickel, Brass, Silver
1920s Belgian Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass, Copper, Iron
18th Century and Earlier Danish Rococo Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Mid-19th Century Israeli Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
1920s Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
19th Century American Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
18th Century and Earlier Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Blown Glass
19th Century Moroccan Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
19th Century French Antique Brass Candle Lanterns
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
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