Antique Glass Lantern
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Glass Lantern
Glass
1890s Antique Glass Lantern
Iron, Tin
Early 1900s French Antique Glass Lantern
Blown Glass
1920s Italian Antique Glass Lantern
Blown Glass
1920s French Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
1620s European Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
1890s French Antique Glass Lantern
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Glass Lantern
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Glass Lantern
Iron, Tin
Early 1900s English Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Glass Lantern
Brass, Steel, Iron
1920s Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Antique Glass Lantern
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Antique Glass Lantern
Early 20th Century American Antique Glass Lantern
Wrought Iron
1920s English Antique Glass Lantern
Glass
1890s English Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze, Brass
Early 1900s English Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Glass Lantern
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Czech American Colonial Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
Early 20th Century French Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Glass Lantern
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century Antique Glass Lantern
Art Glass
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Glass Lantern
Iron
19th Century European Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
1920s European Art Deco Antique Glass Lantern
Wrought Iron
1880s French Empire Antique Glass Lantern
Art Glass
Early 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Glass Lantern
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century French Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century Adam Style Antique Glass Lantern
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Glass Lantern
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
1910s Adam Style Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
1920s French Provincial Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Glass Lantern
Crystal, Bronze
1920s Rococo Revival Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
1920s English Antique Glass Lantern
Opaline Glass
1920s English Antique Glass Lantern
Glass
1920s Beaux Arts Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Glass Lantern
Blown Glass
1910s American Antique Glass Lantern
Glass
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Glass Lantern
Lead
1920s English Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
1810s American American Colonial Antique Glass Lantern
Brass, Copper
1890s French Louis XV Antique Glass Lantern
Bronze
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Glass Lantern
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Antique Glass Lantern
Glass
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Glass Lantern
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
1920s Italian Antique Glass Lantern
Art Glass
19th Century French Renaissance Antique Glass Lantern
Wrought Iron
1920s American American Classical Antique Glass Lantern
Glass
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Glass Lantern
Metal
Early 20th Century Antique Glass Lantern
Late 19th Century American Antique Glass Lantern
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Antique Glass Lantern
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Antique Glass Lantern
Glass
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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.
- What is antique mercury glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Mercury glass, often known as "silvered glass," is an antique decorative art glass made by glassmakers in Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), England and America from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. These are blown glass artworks with hollow interiors, the majority of which are double-walled.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique piece of stained glass could range in price from $2,000 to $100,000 depending on the style, its condition and much more. It is used in making decorative windows and other objects through which light passes. Find a collection of vintage antique stained glass on 1stDibs.
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