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18th Century Copper Footwarmer Lantern
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic octagonal copper footwarmer or lantern with fantasy lions.
Copper
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style A rare and characterful large hanging lantern from the Netherlands, likely crafted in the late 17th or early 1...
Copper
Old Flemish Lantern in Copper and Glass from the 18th Century, Not Electrified
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Old Flemish lantern in copper and glass from the 18th century, not electrified.
Copper
Hanging Japanese Copper Lantern
Located in Seattle, WA
A massive Japanese hanging copper lantern with partial gilt leaf. The hexagonal lantern with overall openwork pattern of the seven autumn grasses and flowers (aki nanakusa). The seve...
Bronze
French 18th Century Style Copper Lantern
Located in Highwood, IL
An "Exact" replica of an 18th century French copper lantern. This was handmade here in Chicago from the original blueprints supplied by the historical division of the French governme...
Copper
Pair of Antique Copper French Lanterns in the 18th Century Style
Located in Highwood, IL
Circa 1880-1910 Now this is what a great copper patina is supposed to look like. Matched pair of solid copper French exterior, or interior lanterns, with correct 18th century style r...
Copper
Pair of Venetian Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
18th/19th century Venetian copper repousse lanterns on painted wood poles
Copper
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H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
French 18th Century Style Copper Lanterns from the Original French Blueprints
Located in Highwood, IL
French 18th century style copper lanterns, recently hand-made by one of our craftsmen in Chicago.
Copper
Copper Lantern - 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Copper lantern with stained glass. Diameter 32 cm. Height 60 cm.
Brass, Copper
Big Copper Lantern
Located in L'Isle Sur La Sorgue, -
Look at the succession of faces, masques or devil's faces and details of this misterious lanterne.
Copper
Pair of Late 18th Century Italian Copper Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of late 18th century Italian copper lanterns.
Large Patinated Copper Swedish Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Patinated copper lantern with original curved glass, rewired for USA
Copper, Iron
Set of Four Vintage Copper Wall Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a great set of 18th to 19th Century style copper wall lanterns that date to last half of the 20th century.
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.
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
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