Tole Hanging Lantern
Antique 19th Century American Regency Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 1760s Italian Rococo Revival Lanterns
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns
Tin
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns
Iron
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Crystal, Tin
20th Century English Modern Lanterns
Tôle, Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Tin
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Lanterns
Copper, Lead, Tôle
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
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Iron
Antique 1890s English Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Metal
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Silk
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Glass
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Plaster
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Cabinets
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Night Stands
Oak
Antique 1820s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper, Lead
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires
Pine
Vintage 1960s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
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Antique 1880s French Lanterns
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lanterns
Antique 1840s French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 1820s French Empire Lanterns
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Napoleon III Lanterns
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Tôle
Vintage 1960s American Lanterns
Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary English Lanterns
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Antique Late 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Late 18th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Tôle
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns
Iron
20th Century English Modern Lanterns
Metal, Tôle
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Lanterns
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1870s Italian Neoclassical Revival Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Tôle
21st Century and Contemporary English Lanterns
21st Century and Contemporary English Lanterns
20th Century French Lanterns
Metal
20th Century French Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
21st Century and Contemporary English Lanterns
21st Century and Contemporary English Lanterns
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns
Tôle
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Tin
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
20th Century English Regency Revival Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century European Lanterns
Glass, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Metal, Tôle
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Bronze, Iron, Tin
Antique 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron, Tôle
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Floor Lamps
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1940s Moroccan Lanterns
Tôle
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Tôle
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
20th Century Lanterns
Tôle
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Tôle
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Lanterns
Tôle
Antique 19th Century American Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Lanterns
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Metal
20th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Iron, Tôle
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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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