Anglo Indian Lantern
Antique 1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
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Metal
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Opaline Glass
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Metal
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Metal
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
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Copper
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Metal
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Brass
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Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century Indian Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Lanterns
Brass
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Glass
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Brass
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Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century European Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Lanterns
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Antique 19th Century British Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1950s English Lanterns
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Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century Indian Lanterns
Glass
1990s Asian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Glass
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Indian Lanterns
Tin
Antique 19th Century English Regency Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Tin
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Late 20th Century American Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Flush Mount
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Glass
Vintage 1960s Indonesian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Rattan
Vintage 1970s Anglo-Indian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Blown Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
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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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