Antique Electrified Lanterns
1820s English Antique Electrified Lanterns
Iron
1810s American American Colonial Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century French Antique Electrified Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
1860s French Country Antique Electrified Lanterns
Steel, Copper, Brass
18th Century Romantic Antique Electrified Lanterns
Copper
19th Century English Regency Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
19th Century English Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
19th Century American Empire Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
Early 1900s American Antique Electrified Lanterns
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Electrified Lanterns
Copper
19th Century American Victorian Antique Electrified Lanterns
Glass
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Electrified Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Electrified Lanterns
Wrought Iron
1910s American American Classical Antique Electrified Lanterns
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Electrified Lanterns
Iron, Tin
19th Century Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
19th Century American Antique Electrified Lanterns
Lead, Brass, Copper
Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Electrified Lanterns
Tin
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Antique Electrified Lanterns
Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
Early 19th Century Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Antique Electrified Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century European Antique Electrified Lanterns
Copper
19th Century English Antique Electrified Lanterns
Copper
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Electrified Lanterns
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Electrified Lanterns
Tin
19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
1820s English George IV Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
1910s American Antique Electrified Lanterns
Steel
1880s French Empire Antique Electrified Lanterns
Art Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Electrified Lanterns
Iron
19th Century Central American Rustic Antique Electrified Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Tin
1850s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Electrified Lanterns
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Electrified Lanterns
Crystal, Tin
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Electrified Lanterns
Metal
Early 1900s North American Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
1830s American American Empire Antique Electrified Lanterns
1870s American American Empire Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
19th Century American Victorian Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass, Wrought Iron
1820s English George III Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Electrified Lanterns
Glass, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Electrified Lanterns
Tin, Silver Leaf
1840s English William IV Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
1840s English Regency Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Electrified Lanterns
Wrought Iron
1760s English George II Antique Electrified Lanterns
Wire, Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Electrified Lanterns
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Electrified Lanterns
Bronze
1820s American American Empire Antique Electrified Lanterns
Brass, Wrought Iron
- 1
- ...
Antique Electrified Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Antique Electrified Lanterns?
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.
Read More
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.