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Lanterns For Sale
Creator: Vistosi
White and Orange Murano Glass 1960s Pendant by a. Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant Murano glass pendant is made from a burnished brass structure and two handmade glass elements: An opaline spherical lamp shade and an “incamiciato” orange round shade.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Alessandro Pianon, Vistosi, Murano Glass Gray Cased Lattimo Suspension, Murrina
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This is the version from Vistosi with the big murrina in the center of the body. Designed by Alessandro Pianon. Made in lattimo opaline glass cased over with taupe gray. Mouth-blow...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Lantern Ceiling Lamp Italian Midcentury Murano Art Glass Brass Green Clear, 1950
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Lantern ceiling lamp Italian midcentury Murano Art glass brass green clear, 1950. 1 light bulb E27 max 100 watt. Only glass cm. 40 x 22 diameter.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Venetian Vistosi Murano Mirrored Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Italian 1960s Venetian lantern with round clear blue/grey Murano sphere shaped shade. Four internal folds and beveled open bottom with chrome stem and c...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage, New and Antique Lanterns

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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