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Ship's Globe Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
An original ship's oil lantern that has been converted to electricity, which can be used either as
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Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Ubud Teak Led Outdoor Lantern
Located in Paris, FR
Lantern Ubud Teak Led outdoor with all structure
in teak in natural finish, with genuine leather
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21st Century and Contemporary German Lanterns
Materials
Leather, Teak
Brass and Glass Ships Lantern 19th. Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ships brass lantern or lamp with clear glass shade. Possibly English, 19th. Century. Newly wired
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1970s Pair of Metal Lanterns with Carved Crystals
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of metal lanterns with carved crystals.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
German Railway Lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg, 1939s
Located in Verviers, BE
German railway lantern by Leonhard Kolb Nurnberg 1939s.
Can be used as a table lamp also can be
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Lanterns
Materials
Sheet Metal
Set of Nautical Ship Brass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of three circa 1920's English brass lantern with molded glass. Sold individually
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Vintage 1920s English Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Superb lantern table lamp made by Aldo Tura, Italy in the 1960s.
The lamp was executed in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Goatskin
Stoneware Vintage Ceramic Lantern Lamp by Jean Linard La Borne
By Jean Linard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Linard
Ceramic vintage lantern lamp (for candle) with abstract forms.
Elegant light
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Lucca SC51 Maroon Portable Table Lamp by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition
By Space Copenhagen
Located in Dubai, AE
This elegant portable lamp, inspired by the golden glow of the Tuscan city of Lucca, mimics the warmth of the city’s nocturnal light. Intended as a multipurpose piece, the battery-po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Three Rare Outdoor or Garden Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
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Measurements:
Two armed lamp: 26.37'' x 19.68'' x 8.26'' / 67 x 50 x 21 cm (height x width x depth)
Lanterns
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Model L102/32 Candle Light by H.a. Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful and decorative candleholder, model L102/32, was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. It has a mouth-blown glass shade and a brass base. All in a good conditio...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Model L102/32 Candle Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful and decorative candleholder, model L102/32, was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. It has a mouth-blown glass shade and a brass base. All in a good conditio...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Modern Lanterna Table Lamp by Paola Navone for Antonangeli, 2000s
By Paola Navone, Antonangeli
Located in MIlano, IT
Lanterna table lamp by Paola Navone for Antonangeli, 2000s edition
This is the fantastic and original Lanterna table lamp, realized in white Murano glass with metal structure and br...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Amphora
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Pair of 19th century amphora.
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Anchor Lantern Lamp
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's solid copper anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens, brass bars, and etc. Lantern has been
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Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Vintage Railroad Lantern
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage railroad lantern made into lamp.
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Early 20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Iron
French Brass and Glass Lantern Hall Light A traditional lantern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Brass and Glass Lantern Hall Light
A traditional lantern, the light has a cylindrical glass
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Vintage 1920s Adam Style Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Lantern Table Lamp
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
Fusing fashion with function, this table lamp will bring modern style to any room, while diffusing ambient light with its clean-lined silhouette. Crafted of metal with an alluring br...
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2010s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Pierced Metal Arabesque Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 2000 vintage Turkish pierced brass lantern with turquoise glass inset.
Measurements
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Early 2000s Turkish Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
French Tole Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
French tole lantern lamp. Antique brown patinated tole footed lantern candle stand with original
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Lantern Table Lamp in Brass
By Zanaboni Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
the traditional shape of lanterns. Fashioned of brass frame encasing clear glass panels, this piece
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Ships Lantern Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique brass and glass nautical lantern. Has original oil font, recently re-wired as a lamp
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Antique Late 19th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Bronze Lantern Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a really cool lamp made from an old lantern. The light is wonderful coming through the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Bronze Lantern Lamp
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Chinese bronze lantern lamp. The light emitting from the delicate tracery is soft and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Aldo Tura Goatskin Lantern Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual lamp by Aldo Tura, shaped like a lantern. Lacquered goatskin, brass, glass.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Intricate, 19th Century Venetian Lanterns
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A stunning pair of pierced, hand - done, copper lanterns featuring four opaque, Murano glass-tube
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Antique 1880s Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Copper
Aldo Tura Lantern Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
An Italian table lamp in the form of a lantern by Aldo Tura. Crafted in lacquered goatskin, brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Acorn Lantern in Silver Plated Brass
By Annabelle Selldorf, Vica
Located in New York, NY
The Acorn lantern is made of silver-plated brass with an enclosed light source that provides a soft
Category
2010s North American Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
Rope Lantern Lamp by Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite rope lantern table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Coiled rope base and
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Mid-20th Century European Table Lamps
Materials
Silk, Rope
Rope Lantern Lamp by Audoux-Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite rope lantern table lamp by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, France, 1950s. Coiled rope frame
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Mid-20th Century French Table Lamps
Materials
Rope, Glass
Pair of Japanese Lantern Table Lamps
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of whimsical Japanese lantern table lamps. We had them sand blasted and powder-coated. The
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel, Cut Steel
French Art Deco Table Lamp / Lantern, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp / lantern, France, 1920s. Can be used as a table lamp or lantern
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Dugdills Polished Anglepoise Lantern Lamp, circa 1920
By Dugdills
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Dugdills polished Anglepoise lantern lamp, circa 1920
Makers stamp to base; ‘Dugdills Patent’. An
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Vintage 1920s English Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Pair of Georgian Style Grey Painted Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Georgian style grey painted lanterns, each one with patinated tin pagoda tops, on a
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Oversized Murano Glass Lantern Table Lamps, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
modern take on a Japanese floating lantern design. The glass has a light brown hue when not illuminated
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2010s Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Pair of Electric Mid-Century Hurricane Lanterns
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of Italian lamps in the design of hurricane lanterns. The lamps are possible to use on the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Essential Italian Alabaster "Lantern" with Bronze Structure
By Matlight Milano
Located in Milano, IT
The reinterpretation of the classic lantern that you describe is a beautiful and unique design. The
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2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Table Lanterns
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of 1950s Italian table lamps or lanterns in polished solid brass with two satin glass
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Huge Aldo Tura Red Goatskin Lantern Table Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Big size lantern table lamp made by Aldo Tura, Italy in the 1950s.
The lamp are made in lacquered
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Goatskin
19th Century Amsterdam Bronze First-Class Ship's Lantern
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Amsterdam bronze first-class ship's Lantern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Table Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Stilnovo pair of lantern lamps Italy 1955
By Stilnovo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Absolutely fantastic and rare pair of floor lamps, designed and manufactured by Stilnovo, Italy 1955. These floor lamps have the look of an Art Deco outdoor lamp, they have a nice un...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Handcrafted Hanging Lantern Lamp in Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
allows it to be carried as a lantern by the rooms and used as a table and floor lamp. Its handle allows
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Pagoda Table Lamps, Lanterns Chinoiserie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
I just adore these lovely pair of vintage pagoda lantern style table lamps. These will be newly
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Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Lantern Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Midcentury rope lamp lantern by Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Height / 8.8 inches, diameter / 5.5
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rope, Plastic
Vintage Regency Glazed Ceramic Pagoda Lantern Lamps - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Lantern Lamps - A Pair. Inspired by classic American Regency style, these exquisite lamps exude
Category
Mid-20th Century American Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
1950s, English Copper Oil Lantern with Glass and Mirror
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s English copper oil lantern with glass and mirror.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Copper
Pair of Iron Lanterns with Rust Brown Finish Crystals
Located in Marbella, ES
Pair of iron lanterns with rust brown finish crystals.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Carriage Lantern with an Eagle, Belgium, 1920
Located in Bastogne, BE
. Glass on all sides of the lantern protected the candle from the wind. In the upper part of the lantern
Category
Vintage 1920s Belgian Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
1970's Table Lamp / Lantern by Lidokov, Czechoslovkia
By Lidokov
Located in Praha, CZ
- Vintage table lamp made of glass and metal
- produced by Lidokov in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970's
- it can also be hung
- Good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Aldo Tura Goatskin, Brass and Glass Lantern Lamp
By Aldo Tura
Located in NYC, NY
Lacquered goatskin, brass and glass. Italian, 1960s. Dimensions: H 18" x W 9" x D 11" Condition: Missing brass dish. Some hairlines to lacquer. Wear to edges. Needs rewiring.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Rope Lamp Lantern Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Midcentury rope lamp lantern by Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Measures: Height / 8.8 inches, diameter
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rope, Plastic
19th Century French Blue Opaline Glass Oil Lantern, Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French blue opaline glass oil lantern, lamp was the decorative way to light up your
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mid-Century Modern Italian Gilded Brass Lantern Table Lamp
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Modern brass lantern style table lamp. This petite brass lamp is big on style
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Marble, Brass
Uma Mini Sound Lantern in White by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Carmine Deganello, Pablo Pardo
Located in San Francisco, CA
travel with you anywhere you go. The revolutionary UMA Mini Lantern takes all its cues from its big
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Steel
Miniature Vintage Decorative Owl and Street Lantern Table Light
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Decorative Metal Owl Table Light With LED Lighting.
Black painted finish owl fitted on a wooden base with a central pole supporting a single LED light. This light would mak...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Sheet Metal
Pair of Vintage Italian Marble Lantern Table Lamps, Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Marble Lantern Table Lamps, Circa 1960s
Felt line base
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Ariadne Table Lantern by M.Fisher x Remains Lighting Co.
By Remains Lighting
Located in New York, NY
MTL4500
A hand-carved, veined white alabaster table lantern in a tempietto form with a pierced
Category
2010s American Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of 19th Century English Brass Pillar Lanterns, circa 1890
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Pair of 19th century English brass pillar lanterns, circa 1890
Lovely dulled patina with signs of
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Antique Late 19th Century British Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Imperial Dragon Wedding Lantern Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th- Early 20th century Chinese famille rose porcelain reticulated wedding lantern lamp with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Vintage Brass and Encased Glass Lantern Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950.
This lantern is made in brass, white encased glass and features a turned wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
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Lanterns for Tables For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of lanterns for tables for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all lanterns for tables available were constructed with great care. We have 189 antique and vintage lanterns for tables in-stock, while there are 13 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of lanterns for tables available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco lanterns for tables are consistently popular styles. Some lanterns for tables are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller lanterns for tables, measuring 3 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Lanterns for tables have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Aldo Tura, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet and Albert Tormos are consistently popular.
How Much are Lanterns for Tables?
Prices for lanterns for tables start at $177 and top out at $16,500 with the average selling for $1,700.
Finding the Right Table Lamps for You
Well-crafted antique and vintage table lamps do more than provide light; the right fixture-and-table combination can add a focal point or creative element to any interior.
Proper table lamps have long been used for lighting our most intimate spaces. Perfect for lighting your nightstand or reading nook, table lamps play an integral role in styling an inviting room. In the years before electricity, lamps used oil. Today, a rewired 19th-century vintage lamp can still provide a touch of elegance for a study.
After industrial milestones such as mass production took hold in the Victorian era, various design movements sought to bring craftsmanship and innovation back to this indispensable household item. Lighting designers affiliated with Art Deco, which originated in the glamorous roaring ’20s, sought to celebrate modern life by fusing modern metals with dark woods and dazzling colors in the fixtures of the era. The geometric shapes and gilded details of vintage Art Deco table lamps provide an air of luxury and sophistication that never goes out of style.
After launching in 1934, Anglepoise lamps soon became a favorite among modernist architects and designers, who interpreted the fixture as “a machine for lighting,” just as Le Corbusier had reimagined the house as “a machine for living in.” The popular task light owed to a collaboration between a vehicle-suspension engineer by the name of George Carwardine and a West Midlands springs manufacturer, Herbert Terry & Sons.
Some mid-century modern table lamps, particularly those created by the likes of Joe Colombo and the legendary lighting artisans at Fontana Arte, bear all the provocative hallmarks associated with Space Age design. Sculptural and versatile, the Louis Poulsen table lamps of that period were revolutionary for their time and still seem innovative today.
If you are looking for something more contemporary, industrial table lamps are demonstrative of a newly chic style that isn’t afraid to pay homage to the past. They look particularly at home in any rustic loft space amid exposed brick and steel beams.
Before you buy a desk lamp or table lamp for your living room, consider your lighting needs. The Snoopy lamp, designed in 1967, or any other “banker’s lamp” (shorthand for the Emeralite desk lamps patented by H.G. McFaddin and Company), provides light at a downward angle that is perfect for writing, while the Fontana table lamp and the beloved Grasshopper lamp by Greta Magnusson-Grossman each yield a soft and even glow. Some table lamps require lampshades to be bought separately.
Whether it’s a classic antique Tiffany table lamp, a Murano glass table lamp or even a bold avant-garde fixture custom-made by a contemporary design firm, the right table lamp can completely transform a room. Find the right one for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Lanterns for Tables
- What is a pagoda lantern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A pagoda lantern is a type of Japanese lantern that looks like a light basket or a light tower. It is a traditional lantern and is generally made of stone, wood, or metal. This type of lantern was used in Buddhist temples to line and illuminate paths. Shop a range of antique and vintage pagoda lanterns on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A lantern is a portable lighting device.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cherished part of Japanese culture, Japanese lanterns symbolize love, brightness and most important of all - protection from evil. Find a collection of expertly vetted Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A pumpkin lantern is called a jack-o'-lantern. The tradition of carving pumpkins and other vegetables and using them to hold candles dates back to the 19th century when the Irish and Scottish began making the decorations around Halloween to ward off evil spirits. Find a range of antique and vintage lanterns on 1stDibs.
- Can lanterns be used outdoors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not lanterns can be used outdoors depends on the piece. Ones crafted out of waterproof and rust-proof materials often work indoors and outdoors. Many are only suitable for display in covered outdoor or indoor areas. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and antique lanterns.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024The difference between a lamp and a lantern is that a floor lamp or a table lamp is a generally stationary fixture, whereas lanterns are portable. Lanterns are typically designed with hooks or hoops on top, to allow them to be carried or hung, and today's lanterns' window panes are usually made of glass or plastic.
It's worth pointing out that exceptions to this “portable versus stationary” rule can be found in lanterns that are intentionally designed as permanent lighting fixtures for a space, whether it's to serve as patio lighting outdoors or to illuminate a living room.
There are many types of lighting to consider for your home, and since the days that saw lanterns powered by whale oil, kerosene and later, coal oil, lighting artisans have worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they aren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.
Find antique and vintage lamps and other lighting on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese lanterns are often made of paper or silk, with a bamboo wood frame. Traditionally a candle supplied the light, but many of them today are either battery or solar operated. Shop a collection of Japanese lanterns from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How much are old lanterns worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old lanterns are worth $50 to several hundred dollars, on average. The most valuable, which can fetch thousands of dollars, are fixed globe or presentation lanterns.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The various types of Japanese lanterns have different purposes and meanings. Chōchin refers to the traditional paper-covered lanterns which are designed to hang from a hook or pole. Tsuridourou are oil lanterns that hang from the ceiling, and are usually only seen in temples. Ishidourou are made of granite and can be found in gardens and temples, and are only used in special celebrations. You’ll find a collection of Japanese lanterns from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The assembly of Noguchi Akari light sculptures depends on the model, as there are several models available. Take note of your exact model number and then consult the brand’s website for the multi-stepped process of assembly. Shop a range of vintage and modern Isamu Noguchi light sculptures on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Yes, end tables are generally taller than coffee tables.
The term “end table” is frequently used interchangeably with “coffee table,” and while these two furnishings have much in common, each table type offers its own distinctive benefits in your space.
Your end table is likely going to stand as tall as the arms of your sofa, and its depth will match the seating. These attributes allow for tucking the table neatly at the end of your sofa in order to provide an elevated surface between your seating and the wall. End tables are accent pieces — they’re a close cousin to side tables, but side tables, not unlike the show-stealing low-profile coffee table, are intended to be positioned prominently and have more to do with the flow and design of a room than an end table, which does a great job but does it out of the way of everything else.
Find all kinds of antique and vintage tables on 1stDibs. - What is a gateleg table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 29, 2020
First introduced in 16th century-England, a gateleg table is a popular kind of table that allowed for intimate dining. The tabletop of the gateleg table, which was initially round or oval versus the long tables and formal seating arrangements that preceded it, had a section that was fixed in place, while one or two sections of the surface were equipped with hinges. By design, a gateleg table could be extended so that more space could be allocated for work or for dining if needed. These hinged sections could be folded back into place on top of the fixed section or could easily be dropped down to hang vertically on their hinges when they weren’t in use. This function, which allowed the table’s drop leaves that weren’t in use to be pushed up against a wall, saved space in small homes because the table could be tucked away. Pivoted legs under the table — which formed a gate as they were joined at their tops and bottoms by crosspieces — supported the hinged sections.
- What is a bistro table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A bistro table is a small table with a round tabletop that is typically 24 inches in diameter and a height of just under 30 inches. The standard bistro table comes with two chairs and is available in a range of materials, styles, and colors. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary bistro tables from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a bobbin table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A bobbin table is a table that features tightly turned legs that almost appear beaded from a distance. Depending on its size, a bobbin table may function as a coffee table, side table or console table. Normally, the tables feature at least one lower shelf. You'll find a selection of bobbin tables on 1stDibs.
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With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
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