19c French Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship.
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Iron
19c French Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship.
Iron
19th Century French Antique Lantern Black Iron
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship.
Iron
19c French Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
This authentic 19th century French lantern is a striking example of timeless European craftsmanship.
Bronze
19th Century Silver Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This silver lantern origins from France. 19th century period.
Silver
19th Century French Bronze Gilt Lantern
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century French bronze gilt lantern The lantern has it' s original antique round (rolled) glass.
Bronze
19th Century French Zinc Lantern
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Late 19th Century French zinc lantern. With a decorative time worn patina.
Zinc
$1,980 / set
19th Century French Wall Lanterns from Colmar
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming pair of 19th-century French wall lanterns from Colmar showcases timeless craftsmanship and architectural elegance.
Iron
Monumental French 19th Century Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional and monumental 19th century Lantern from Paris, France. Beautifully constructed from iron.
Iron
19th Century French Copper Lantern
Located in Chireno, TX
19th century French copper lantern with glass panels.
Copper, Iron
$378Sale Price|59% Off
French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare small folk art lantern, France, circa 1800-1850. Beautiful weathered. measurements: H:23,5/33 cm W:10,5 cm D:11 cm
Metal
Outstanding French 19th Century Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and sensational French mid-19th century lantern. Wonderfully crafted from bronze, copper and glass.
Bronze, Copper
$425Sale Price|54% Off
Large French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely large iron lantern, France, circa 1880-1900 . Very special type of lantern without a door. You can open the lantern by sliding the glass upwards. Weathered. H:51cm W:20,5cm
Iron
19th Century French Metal & Glass Lantern ca. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Metal & Glass Lantern ca. 1850
Metal
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very decorative and unique French 19th century Wrought Iron lantern. The bottom of the hexagon shaped lantern is elegantly decorated by elongated 'S' scrolls leading to the bottom ...
Wrought Iron
French Early 19th Century Empire Lantern
Located in Round Top, TX
A very beautiful early 19th century Empire Lantern from the South of France.
Bronze
19th Century French Metal & Glass Lantern ca. 1850
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Metal & Glass Lantern ca. 1850
Glass
$2,087 / item
French, 19th Century Large Wrought-Iron Lantern
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Tall and elegant wrought iron lantern, originally designed to be placed atop a masonry column. Very heavy. The base is pierced with holes to secure into place. Topped with stylized f...
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Bronze Porch Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fabulous large late 19th Century French Country House bronze porch lantern.
Brass, Bronze, Copper
$786Sale Price|47% Off
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs. Lantern can be opened on one side. Glass of later date. H:40,5cm W:26,5cm D:12cm
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A striking Napoleon III black iron lantern featuring intricate scrollwork, glass-paneled sides, and a gracefully tapered form—blending 19th century French industrial craftsmanship wi...
Wrought Iron
$577Sale Price|44% Off
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece Weathered, small losses H:33cm W:16,5cm D:10cm
Metal
$670Sale Price / set|35% Off
Collection of 19th Century French Glass Lanterns
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of 3 very rare glass lanterns. Lyon, France, circa 1900, in good but weathered condition. H:28-30cm W:9cm D:6,5cm
Metal
Pair of 19th Century French Hexagonal Metal Lanterns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French characterful hexagonal tole lanterns for candles.
Metal
19th Century French Tole Lantern on Iron Bracket
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderfully atmospheric 19th Century French tole hanging wall lantern. Suspended from an associated but period wrought iron wall bracket.
Iron
$402Sale Price|48% Off
French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Really lovely metal lantern in a form I haven't seen before. France, circa 1890-1920. Weathered H:33cm W:19,5cm D:16cm
Iron
Pair of Gilt Bronze Lanterns, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze lanterns. France, late 19th century.
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Lantern with Engraved Glass
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French gold bronze lantern with engraved glass.
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Chateau Lantern from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze "Lanterne de Chateau" origins from France, circa 1810.
Bronze
19th Century French Ormolu Versailles Style Hall Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century French ormolu Versailles style hall lantern of octagonal cage form with bevelled glass panels and stylised bottom finial.
Ormolu
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. three piece ormolu oil lantern.
Ormolu
Large French Wrought Iron and Mica Church Lantern, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
France, 19th Century Recently re-wired and fully restored.
Wrought Iron
Antique Brass Hanging Lantern from 19th Century France
Located in New Orleans, LA
The French antique piece dates back to the 19th century, and is decorated with a knob at each corner of the top.
Brass
Hand-Crafted French Provincial Metal Lantern, Early 19th Century
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1800- 1850. Weathered and some old repairs. Glass of later date.
Metal
$5,333 / set
Large Pair of French 19th Century Iron Lanterns
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very large and elegant pair of iron hanging lanterns, painted green. Glass panels could be added (either colored ones or clear).
Iron
Large 19th Century French Brass Hall Lantern
Located in London, by appointment only
A large-scale brass late 19th century cylindrical lantern having a canopy of 's' scroll supports.
Brass
19th century French large copper and glass lantern
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century french large copper and glass lantern, circa 1880.
Copper
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis
Located in New Orleans, LA
A distinguished Napoleon III black iron lantern adorned with fleur-de-lis motifs and intricate scrollwork, showcasing the era’s imperial elegance and finely detailed French craftsman...
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze Chateau Light Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French gold bronze chateau light lantern.
Bronze
19th Century Antique French Copper Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking and sculptural pair of antique French copper lanterns, beautifully aged to a rich verdigris patina that speaks to their history and craftsmanship. Each features an elegant...
Copper
19th Century Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French, late 19th century brass hall lantern, having swag and tassel decoration, fluted columns and a gallery to the base.
Brass
French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Iron and Glass lantern.
Wrought Iron
19th Century Pair of French Style Brass Hall Lanterns
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of French style brass hall lanterns with shaped and bevelled glass panels.
Brass
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass lantern.
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern.
Crystal, Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern.
Crystal, Ormolu
Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large and exquisite antique French 19th-century ormolu and glass multi-light lantern.
Bronze
19th Century Brass Hexagonal Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century French ormolu Versailles style hall lantern of octagonal cage form with bevelled glass panels and stylised bottom finial.
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Dore Bronze and Glass Figural Seven-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous antique 19th century Louis XVI style French dore bronze and glass figural seven-light lantern.
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Tole Hanging Lantern with Wrought Iron Bracket
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A striking and highly decorative late 19th Century French tole hanging lantern. Suspended from an elaborate wrought iron wall bracket of exceptional form.
Wrought Iron
A French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern.
Crystal, Ormolu
19th Century French Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Late 19th/Early 20th Century French Bronze and Etched Frosted Glass Hall Lantern Of ovoid shape with four sunburst etched glass panels, bronze mounted Bacchus masks leading down t...
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Brass and Hand-Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern - Three Lights
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French brass and glass bell jar lantern dates to the 19th century and embodies the restrained refinement of neoclassical lighting from the period.
Brass
Pair of Antique French Brass Lanterns, Glass Panels, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The scrolled crown and suspended finial detail highlight their refined 19th- to early 20th-century inspiration. Newly wired for modern use, these lanterns can be hung individually o...
Brass
$1,936Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of 19th Century French Carriage Lanterns, Brass & Lacquered Metal
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite pair of 19th-century horse-drawn carriage lanterns is a remarkable example of functional yet elegant craftsmanship from the era. Dating back to the second half of the ...
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Gold Bronze and Beveled Glass Chateau Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th century French gold bronze and beveled glass chateau lantern.
Bronze
Pair of Large French 19th Century Louis XVI, Neo-Classic Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This fantastic pair of large Louis XVI octagonal lanterns are made of heavy solid bronze and date back to the 19th century.
Bronze
$26,850Sale Price|22% Off
Palatial French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style gilt bronze and panelled bevelled glass "Versailles" style single grand hall hanging lantern.
Bronze
19th Century Black Metal Square Lantern, France
Located in New York, NY
A single black metal and glass square lantern with copper vent and 4 lights. Recently rewired for US specification, France, circa 19th century.
Metal, Copper
19th Century Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th. Century French bronze patinated lantern. Chain included.
Late 19th-Early 20th Century, French Mosque Lantern
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century-early 20th century, French Mosque lantern with Arabic calligraphy made for the Islamic market Measure: H 23cm W 19cm.
Glass
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 20.48 in
19 th pair of tall large gild bronze lanterns chandeliers napoleon 3 LXV style
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
19 th pair of tall large gild bronze lanterns chandeliers napoleon 3 LXV style good quality of carving each lantern have a 3 lights articulate system inside each lantern have 5 bo...
Glass
Bronze Lantern, Mid-19th Century, France
Located in St Ouen, FR
Exceptional bronze lantern with crystals, France, mid-19th century.
Bronze
19th Century French Glazed Toleware Lantern
Located in London, GB
The frame being intricately formed from leafy scrollwork in the Baroque style. Originally made as a gas powered lantern with original gas tap pendant and wonderfully shaped original ...
Tôle
19th Century French Louis XVI Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive gilt bronze Louis XVI style four-arm lantern with four exterior arms candle lights. Superbly detailed and of the finest quality. Four frosted glass panels, four...
Bronze
19th Century Copper Lantern
Located in Brenham, TX
This is the largest copper lantern I've ever seen. It stands at 42" high and is perfect for a porte corchere entry lantern. The lantern was hand-made and it is from France. Cop...
Copper
19th Century Painted Lantern
Located in Boston, MA
An unusual rectangular painted lantern with a latched door.
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Antique French Iron Lanterns
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderfully scaled 19th century antique French lanterns in iron. Four tapered glass panels result in classically scrolled base.
Iron
Large Early 19th Century French Toleware Lantern
Located in London, GB
The curved top with cast anthemion decoration to the corners above an opening glazed door containing the original polished brass reflector and raised on ball feet. The internal oil...
Brass, Tôle
French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded bronze triple light convex antique hall lantern, the three light fittings surrounded by three sectional convex glass panels and held within an ornate acanthus leaf sc...
Bronze
Superb 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lantern
Located in Paris, FR
Lantern in gilt bronze beautifully carved. French work of the middle of the 19th century.
Rustic French Lantern
Located in Boston, MA
Rustic French lantern.
French Iron Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Wrought Iron Black Lantern, late 19th century.
Wrought Iron
French 19th Century Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French late 19th century gilded bronze four-light hexagonal antique hall lantern, the six original beveled glass panels held within an ornate scrolling framework with four light fi...
Bronze
Classic 19th c. French Brass Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Classic 19th century French cylindrical brass hall lantern with caged triple candelabra. circa 1890.
French 19th Century Large Gilded Bronze Four Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A quality large French gilded bronze four-light antique lantern, the four convex shaped glass panels held within an ornate scrolling framework, having four scrolling light fittings w...
Bronze
French Wood Lantern
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
This exceptional lantern style pendant light has been crafted from 17th and 18th century fragments. Intended for candle, not wired for electricity.
Wood, Glass
French Iron Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Wrought iron hanging lantern with sytlized curly iron crown and frosted glass panes on the sides and bottom. Recently wired for electricity. A second one is available.
Large French Wood Painted Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent lantern in painted wood, France, early 19th century.
Paint, Wood
French, Iron and Tole Lantern
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine example of a French, bronze and tole lantern with original stained glass that was first used as a gas lantern.
French Hanging Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A French Brass and cobalt blue glass hanging candle lantern, c1860. One glass pane opens to access interior. Holds one candle. Could easily be wired.
Brass
French Wood Lantern
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
This exceptional lantern style pendant light has been crafted from 17th and 18th century fragments. Intended for candle, not wired for electricity.
Wood, Glass
French Tole Wall Lantern
Located in Banbury, GB
A TOLE WALL LANTERN,ORIGINAL DECORATION
Tôle
Antique 19th Century Iron lantern with Ornate Potence
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century antique lantern hangs elegantly from an ornate potence. It is a single piece, so it would stand pride of place on the exterior of your residence. It is relatively l...
Iron
French Gilt and Porcelain Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A French, Louis XV style gilt tole and porcelain mounted lantern decorated with gilt bows and porcelain flowerheads.
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 32 in W 16 in D 16 in
French Early 19th Century Painted Tole Hanging Hall Lantern, circa 1840
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a lovely French early 19th century painted Tole hanging hall lantern, now converted to electricity and featuring very attractive finial detail, circa 1840.
Metal
Unavailable
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Gothic Style Brass Lantern Chandelier Stained Glass
By Lustre Art Glass
Located in Lyon, RH-Alps
19th century gothic style brass lantern chandelier with 6 stained glasses VERY GOOD CONDITION SHIPPING FREE DELIVRED WITHIN 15 DAYS
19th Century Polished Bronze Louis XV Revival Hall Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very fine quality and with great presence, 19th century French country house lantern in the Louise XV taste, with serpentine glass panels, in polished bronze.
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Parisian Lanterns Suspended from Brackets
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th.century Louis XVI Hotel de Ville lanterns,originally installed outside a "hotel particulier" on the Boulevard des Italiens in Paris. The lanterns ,each bronze with cop...
Unavailable
H 22 in W 10 in D 10 in
French Louis XV Style Mid-19th Century Brass Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is an elegant and very stylish mid-19th century French brass hanging Lantern in the Louis XV period style (now rewired and converted to electricity), circa 1860.
Brass
French Bronze Triple-Light Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
Quality French gilded bronze triple-light antique lantern, the six convex shaped glass panels held within an ornate scrolling framework, having three light fittings with a reeded cen...
Bronze
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Hexagonal Lantern
Located in London, GB
The body of the lantern hangs from three shaped arms decorated with leaves, the uprights decorated with crossed ribbons surmounted by ram's heads with swags of beads in their mouths....
Ormolu
French 19th C. Gilt Brass Lantern With Exceptional Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
As shown, with arms supporting the lantern, terminating into rams' heads. Complete with chain and canopy.
Brass
C1890, French Gilt Iron Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular C1890 French gilt iron hexagonal lantern, suspended from a ring by six unusually configured interlocking chains. Fleur de lys and acanthus leaves embellish the upper a...
Iron
French 19th Century Industrial Pendant Light
Located in New Orleans, LA
A finely made pendant light, the thick glass molded and the frame, of metal, with a pierced chimney and central.
Metal
French Gilded Single Light Antique Hall Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A French gilded cast bronze single light antique hall lantern, the inverted light fittings surrounded by a single lozenge cut-glass bowl and held within a very ornately cast bronze s...
Bronze
French Eight-Light Monumental Cherub Iron Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
A monumental French eight-light brass and polished wrought iron hexagonal antique lantern, the six glass panels held within a decoratively cast barley twist framework with eight inte...
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Copper, Brass & Steel Hanging Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1860. Each with a hexagonal-shaped glass paned body, surmounted by a stylized crown decorated upper section; the lower section with six shaped scrolls supporting a single knob ...
A French silvered bronze lantern
Located in London, GB
A nice quality silver plated bronze Louis XVI style two lights drum lantern. French, Circa 1860 Professionally adapted and wired for electricity
Bronze
French Victorian period lantern "monte-baisse"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Wonderful frosted glass lantern with blue etched glass design newly electrified - See adjustable high
Pair of Large 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Lanterns
Located in London, GB
Pentagonal lanterns with five curved glass panels including the door with cast incised metalwork, suspended from five shaped brackets with small cast finial feet in the shade of buds...
Ormolu
Regence Gilt Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Large Impressive 19th Century Regence Gilt Lantern
Metal
French Tole Processional Lantern from south of france
Located in Villenouvelle, FR
19th c. French tole processional lantern from Pays Basque (south west of France). Detailed cutwork on tole (heart, basque cross ). One door opens to access interior.
Metal
Large Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An impressive 19th Century gilt bronze lantern of cylindrical form. The lobed urn stem with three foliated scroll arms with pine cone finials. A gadrooned frieze and scrolled apron...
Ormolu
Neoclassical French Bronze Gas Lantern / Gasolier
Located in Charleston, SC
This Neoclassical French Bronze Gasolier Lantern is made of solid cast bronze chased with fine bronze casting still retaining the original geometric beveled glass panels. This Regenc...
Bronze
Bronze Lantern
Located in Toronto, ON
Fine antique French 19th century Bronze Lantern, decorated with cast swags and urns, of excellent proportion.
Bronze
Pair of lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large iron lanterns with beveled glass panels. Pierced iron work top and bottom areas.(ONLY 1 AVAILABLE - SOLD ONE)
Wrought Iron
French Pair of Gilded Bronze Antique Hall Lanterns
Located in Chester, GB
A French pair of gilded bronze triple light antique hall lanterns, the reeded bulbous candle sconces, surrounded by three sectional circular convex glass panels and held within an or...
Bronze
Fine Bronze Louis XV Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite & rare large six-light bronze and glass Louis XV lantern.
Bronze
Empire Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
3 Cut Glass Inset Panels
Metal
Antique French Gothic Style Iron Lantern, Strasbourg, circa 1895
Located in Houston, TX
Receive our new selections direct from 1stdibs by email each week. Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! A massive handmade antique French Gothic style iron lantern...
Iron
French Louis XIV Style Bronze Gilt Octagonal Versailles Lantern
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A truly exceptional French 19th century Louis XIV style octagonal finely cast bronze gilt ormolu lantern after the model from the Palace of Versailles.
Bronze
Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze Hall Lantern with 5 lights
Bronze
Art Nouveau Style Iron Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Lantern constructed in handformed iron with access door. Rectangular shape with iron scroll accents.
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Beautiful, French baroque bronze and etched glass lantern (pair available)
Located in Worthing, GB
For those with a discerning taste for the extraordinary, we present an exquisite Antique Baroque Bronze Lantern that will transport you to a bygone era of opulence and grandeur. Th...
Bronze
19c Italian Pair of Bronze Lanterns
Located in New Orleans, LA
This matched pair of Italian antique lanterns, dating to the 1800s, reflects the sophistication of traditional Italian metalwork. Cast and finished in bronze, the lanterns display ba...
Bronze
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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