Bronze 5 Light Lanterns
Vintage 1970s Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
Wrought Iron
2010s American Georgian Flush Mount
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Rococo Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze
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20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal
Antique 1750s French Architectural Elements
Oak
Vintage 1920s Baroque Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
Metal, Aluminum
Late 20th Century Dutch Baroque Historical Memorabilia
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary German Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Wire
Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Ottomans and Poufs
Velvet, Wood
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s American Architectural Elements
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s English Industrial Lanterns
Glass
Vintage 1930s Italian Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Copper, Bronze
20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1920s American Gothic Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Nickel, Brass, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Copper
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Copper
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1930s English Country Lanterns
Copper, Bronze
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
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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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