$1,150
H 10.25 in W 6 in D 5.25 in
Antique Jos. Lucas King of the Road Model 634 Brass Automobile Kerosene Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
entirely of brass except for the kerosene burner. The lantern is very well constructed and the front
Brass
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Antique Brass, Cut Glass & Marble Kerosene Lamps C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Brass, Cut Glass & Marble Kerosene Lamps C1880 Measures- 9"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
Marble, Brass
$516Sale Price|40% Off
H 17 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique A&C Miller Kerosene Lamp Cir 1910 stickley era- W4014 - 40% OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
30 PERCENT OFF SALE This is a very nice antique Arts & Crafts circa 1910 Miller Kerosene Lamp in
Iron
$129Sale Price|30% Off
H 13.25 in W 7 in D 6 in
Antique Plume & Atwood Blue Enamel Kerosene Oil Lantern Lamp Tin Reflector 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
of Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. Round clear glass reservoir and hurricane, set in a blue enameled
Metal
Early Brass Kerosene Lantern
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early Brass Kerosene Lantern
Brass
Large Early Kerosene Lantern with Vaseline Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Converted to electricity. Rare early kerosene lantern of an unusual scale.
Antique Victorian Ruby Glass Pierced Reticulated Kerosene Oil Lantern Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian oil lantern or lamp. Made of metal with reticulated design featuring serpentine
Metal
Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Elgin railroad kerosene lantern, with a clear glass globe and wire caging
Metal
Antique German W&W Kosmos Cranberry Glass and Silver Plate Kerosene Lamps
By Wild & Wessel, Berlin
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique German kerosene lamps by Wild and Wessel offer faceted cranberry glass fonts raised
Silver Plate
Sold
H 22.84 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Early 20th century kerosene bulkhead lamp/lantern in brass, detachable burner.
Located in Stockholm, SE
An early 20th century kerosene bulkhead lamp in brass. With detachable burner/container. Made by
Brass
Etched Glass Kerosene Hanging Lantern
Located in Great Barrington, MA
lowers holder for kerosene font still intact. Beautiful acid etched glass shade.
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 10.75 in
Large 19th Century American Tole Kerosene Lantern with Mercury Glass Reflector
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th century American tole Kerosene Lantern with mercury glass eeflector. Brand new wiring.
Tôle
Sold
H 26.5 in W 12.75 in D 13 in
19th Century Painted Tole Former Kerosene Wall Lantern, Mercury Glass Reflector
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century painted tole former kerosene wall lantern, mercury glass reflector. Brand new wiring.
Tôle
Davey & Co. Brass Kerosene Lantern
By Davey & Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a Classic Davey & Co. brass kerosene lantern. This lantern features a rectangular body
Brass
Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York Tyler Leaded Glass and Patinated bronze Table Lamp, Circa 1900 Art Nouveau. A very special lamp with a geometric monochromatic deep green art glass surround...
Bronze
Nanny Still Copper Glass Brutalist Pendant, RAAK, 1960s
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rustic midcentury modern brutalist 1960s Finnish/Dutch ceiling patinated copper pendant. Thick textured amber glass cone covered with blackened copper that gives way to fourteen larg...
Copper
$11,388
H 29.53 in Dm 23.63 in
Art Nouveau Lamp, Patinated Bronze and Stained Glass, Tiffany style, 1980's
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created b...
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$899
H 9 in W 8.25 in D 5 in
Art Deco Cast & Bronze Patinated Table Lamp with Robed Woman & Original Shade
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique table or accent lamp is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The lamp i...
Spelter
$11,843Sale Price|20% Off
H 101.58 in W 113.78 in D 17.33 in
Large Antique Victorian Superb Quality Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian superb quality mahogany breakfront bookcase having a swan neck moulded pediment above a superb quality figured mahogany cornice above four astral glazed doors...
Other
$1,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 6.5 in
Nanny Still for RAAK, Pair of Copper and Glass Pendant Lights
By RAAK, Nanny Still McKinney
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of copper and blown glass pendant light by Nanny Still McKinney for RAAK of Amsterdam. The pendant lights themselves measure 6.5” dia. X 8.75” h without cord and canopy. We have...
Copper
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.75 in Dm 26.25 in
Oversized Vintage Continental Cut & Strung Nine-Light Chandelier, circa 1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
A vintage oversized Continental French chandelier offers chrome frame with nine s-scroll crystal arms terminating in candle lights and cut and strung crystals throughout, circa 1910....
Crystal, Chrome
$1,450 / set
H 26 in W 8 in D 8 in
Newly Refinished -Pair of Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut & Brass Table Lamps
By Lighthouse Light and Shade Co., Yasha Heifetz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, Newly Refinished Original Linen Shade, Shows minor wear Materials: Walnut, Brass, New Shade Dimensions: 26”H x 8”W x 8”D Shade: 10"H x 13"W x 13"D
Brass
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass Chandelier with Glass Shades C1920 Measures - 35.5"H x 25"W x 25"D
Brass
$1,932Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 27 in Dm 8.5 in
Yasha Heifetz Free-Form Oak and Brass Table Lamps, Pair
By Yasha Heifetz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This pair of Yasha Heifetz designed table lamps feature sculptural oak forms enveloping their cylindrical brass supports. The lamps are finished with two-tier whip-stitch shades and ...
Brass
$2,056
H 43.31 in W 53.94 in D 0.79 in
Elegant C.W.S Art Deco Walnut Brown Double Frame Bed on Wheels Part of a Set
By Walnut Cabinet Works
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous C.W.S Cabinet Works Birmingham walnut double bed frame on wheels. This piece is a part of a suite, which includes a ladies' wardro...
Walnut
Art Nouveau Hungarian Jeweled Brass Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau (Hungarian) brass table lamp with a multicolored glass jewel encrusted shade with 3 supports on a filigree base.
Brass
Copper Ship's Masthead Lantern by Tung Woo
Located in Norwell, MA
Tung Woo ship's masthead lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With hinged top, brass badges, Fresnel glass lens, hoisting handle, bracket rings, etc.. Also moun...
Copper
$895 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Salterini Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs. Offered is a set of 2 Mid-Century Modern outdoor arm chairs in the style of Salterini(circa 1960's). Features Bl...
Iron
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in Dm 32 in
Oversized Antique French Style Brass, Bronze & Crystal 8-Light Chandelier c1940
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique French style chandelier offers brass and bronze frame with eight scroll and foliate form arms terminating in candle lights; cut crystals throughout; c1940 Measu...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Art Deco walnut burl single bed, 1940s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Early 1950s Art Deco-era single bed, frame entirely of walnut burl with softwood sides. Oil and shellac polished cabinet, shows normal signs of wear due to age and use. Measures: L...
Nutwood
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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