Large Copper Lantern
Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century Victorian Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Copper, Metal, Brass
Vintage 1940s Lanterns
Copper
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Lanterns
Copper
20th Century Lanterns
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century American Lanterns
Lead, Brass, Copper
20th Century Japonisme Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1950s North American Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American American Classical Lanterns
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1920s North American Lanterns
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lanterns
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1940s Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Lanterns
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lanterns
Copper
20th Century French Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1980s American Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Copper
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Copper, Iron
20th Century French Lanterns
Copper
20th Century French Lanterns
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American American Classical Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1930s English Country Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Lanterns
Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1910s French Country Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Copper
20th Century Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Industrial Lanterns
Iron, Copper
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Copper
Antique 1820s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper, Lead
Vintage 1940s Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Copper
Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Candle Lamps
Metal, Copper
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Table Lamps
Brass, Copper, Steel
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Vintage 1940s English Nautical Objects
Copper
Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Nautical Objects
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects
Brass, Copper
Antique Early 19th Century Asian Nautical Objects
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Copper, Enamel
Late 20th Century Japanese Metalwork
Bronze, Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Copper
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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.
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