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Antique Indian Lantern

Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880
Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880

Pair of Anglo-Indian Copper and Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns, Circa 1880

By Sachin Engineer Corporation

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Anglo-Indian copper and brass port and starboard ship lanterns with the original Fresnel

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1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Pumpkin Shape Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Pumpkin Shape Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Pumpkin Shape Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century Anglo-Indian amber pumpkin shape bell jar lantern.

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19th Century British British Colonial Antique Indian Lantern

A 20th Century Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern
A 20th Century Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern

A 20th Century Indian Pierced Brass Hanging Lantern

Located in London, GB

India, circa 1900 A pair of early twentieth century Indian domed brass hanging lanterns with

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

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Anglo Indian Cranberry Colored Lantern
Anglo Indian Cranberry Colored Lantern

Anglo Indian Cranberry Colored Lantern

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H 10 in Dm 7 in

Anglo Indian Cranberry Colored Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Rise and Fall Anglo Indian Cranberry Colored Lantern With Polychrome Brass Mounts.

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19th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Two Antique Anglo Indian Bell Jar Glass Lanterns in Unusual Melon Shape
Two Antique Anglo Indian Bell Jar Glass Lanterns in Unusual Melon Shape

Two Antique Anglo Indian Bell Jar Glass Lanterns in Unusual Melon Shape

Located in Antwerp, BE

Two melon shape (SOLD EACH)Anglo Indian glass lanterns made in Belgium at the turn of the 19th

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Late 19th Century Belgian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Glass

Fishing on the River, Autumn
Fishing on the River, Autumn

Fishing on the River, Autumn

By Henry Church

Located in Graton, CA

Indian by the white man. Reportedly Church carved the Indian woman by lantern light, and the subject

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Oil

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Lanterns

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of Anglo Indian Tole Hand Made Lanterns on Scroll Brackets (used as hanging lanterns or

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19th Century Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Tôle

Anglo Indian Opaline Lantern
Anglo Indian Opaline Lantern

Anglo Indian Opaline Lantern

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H 20 in Dm 12 in L 20 in

Anglo Indian Opaline Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century blown opaline glass lantern with colored crystal insets and interior lights

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Opaline Glass

Anglo-Indian Georgian Style Lantern
Anglo-Indian Georgian Style Lantern

Anglo-Indian Georgian Style Lantern

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H 27 in W 10 in D 10 in

Anglo-Indian Georgian Style Lantern

Located in New York, NY

An Anglo-Indian Georgian style lantern, the hand blown vase shaped body with original metal

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Early 1900s Antique Indian Lantern

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

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19th Century English Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Metal

19th Century Clear Glass Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century Clear Glass Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century Clear Glass Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th Century Clear Glass Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lantern

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Copper

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns with etched stars

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Diameter Bell-Jar Lantern
19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Diameter Bell-Jar Lantern

19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Diameter Bell-Jar Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A large scale 11" diameter clear handblown bell jar lantern produced in Europe for the Anglo-Indian

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19th Century European Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Bell Jar Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 19th Century Anglo-Indian Bell Jar Lanterns with etched diamond pattern

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jars Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jars Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jars Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jars Lanterns with etched wheat decoration

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Copper

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns with etched wheat decorations

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th Century  Anglo Indian Etched Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern.
19th Century  Anglo Indian Etched Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern.

19th Century Anglo Indian Etched Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern.

Located in Long Island City, NY

A 19th Century Anglo Indian grape etched clear glass bell jar lantern. Electrified

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19th Century English Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Glass

Pair of Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns With Cross Hatch Etching
Pair of Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns With Cross Hatch Etching

Pair of Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns With Cross Hatch Etching

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns With Cross Hatch Etching

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19th Century Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian 11 1/2" Dia. Clear Cut Crystal Bell Jar Lantern
Anglo-Indian 11 1/2" Dia. Clear Cut Crystal Bell Jar Lantern

Anglo-Indian 11 1/2" Dia. Clear Cut Crystal Bell Jar Lantern

Located in New York, NY

three bulb candle fittings. Keywords: chandelier, lantern, Anglo-Indian, British

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19th Century European Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Blown Glass

19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Dia. Clear Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern
19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Dia. Clear Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern

19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Dia. Clear Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century 12" diameter clear handblown glass bell jar lantern produced in Europe for the Anglo

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19th Century European Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th C Anglo-Indian 11/1/2" Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern
19th C Anglo-Indian 11/1/2" Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern

19th C Anglo-Indian 11/1/2" Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century 11 1/2" handblown glass bell jar lantern produced in Europe for the Anglo-INdian

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19th Century European Antique Indian Lantern

19th Century English Late Regency Crystal and Brass Bell Lantern
19th Century English Late Regency Crystal and Brass Bell Lantern

19th Century English Late Regency Crystal and Brass Bell Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

19th century English (Anglo-Indian style), late Regency style crystal and brass bell lantern.

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19th Century British Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Set of Three 19th Century Angelo Indian Bell Jars
Set of Three 19th Century Angelo Indian Bell Jars

Set of Three 19th Century Angelo Indian Bell Jars

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of Three 19th Century Angelo Indian Bell Jars with etched grapes.

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th C Anglo-Indian Large  Bell Jar Lantern
19th C Anglo-Indian Large  Bell Jar Lantern

19th C Anglo-Indian Large Bell Jar Lantern

Located in New York, NY

three bulb candle fittings. chandelier, lantern, Anglo-Indian, British Colonial , 1stdibs

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19th Century European Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

Indian Glass Globe Hanging Lantern of 19th Century
Indian Glass Globe Hanging Lantern of 19th Century

Indian Glass Globe Hanging Lantern of 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Hanging glass lantern in an assortment of colors

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bell Jar Lantern Clear Glass
19th Century Anglo-Indian Bell Jar Lantern Clear Glass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Bell Jar Lantern Clear Glass

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century Anglo-Indian bell jar lantern with clear glass and original finial. Rewired with a new

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Glass

Anglo Indian Lantern
Anglo Indian Lantern

Anglo Indian Lantern

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H 38 in Dm 10 in

Anglo Indian Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Anglo Indian cranberry glass pulley lanten with etched fire gilt stars.

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19th Century English Antique Indian Lantern

Indian Brass Lantern
Indian Brass Lantern

Indian Brass Lantern

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H 24 in Dm 10 in

Indian Brass Lantern

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nice antique Indian brass lantern with new wiring

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Painted Lantern
19th Century Indian Painted Lantern

19th Century Indian Painted Lantern

Located in London, GB

A 19th century Indian painted lantern.

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Pair of Anglo Indian Brass Coach Lanterns, Early 20th Century
Pair of Anglo Indian Brass Coach Lanterns, Early 20th Century

Pair of Anglo Indian Brass Coach Lanterns, Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Pair of delightful, Anglo Indian iron and brass coach lanterns, circa 1910. The glazed

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tall 19th Century Anglo-Indian Candle Lantern
Tall 19th Century Anglo-Indian Candle Lantern

Tall 19th Century Anglo-Indian Candle Lantern

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Tall table-top candle lantern with cut and punched decoration, glass panels on all sides and bottom

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19th Century Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Tin

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Green Bell Jar Lantern
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Green Bell Jar Lantern

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Green Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

A early 19th century green blown glass bell jar hall lantern with original smoke bell and brass

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19th Century English Regency Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Scale Pattern
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Scale Pattern

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Scale Pattern

Located in Canton, MA

Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in colonial India and due to their lingering popularity

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern

Located in Canton, MA

Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in colonial India and due to their lingering popularity

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th Century Flush Onion Shaped Glass Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century Flush Onion Shaped Glass Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century Flush Onion Shaped Glass Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Canton, MA

Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in colonial India and due to their lingering popularity

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Painted Lantern
19th Century Indian Painted Lantern

19th Century Indian Painted Lantern

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H 22.84 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

19th Century Indian Painted Lantern

Located in den Haag, NL

A 19th century beautiful Indian lantern in green painted metal .

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Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Metal

19th Century Anglo-Indian Regency Style Hall Lantern (Hundi)

19th Century Anglo-Indian Regency Style Hall Lantern (Hundi)

Located in Southampton, NY

This hindi lantern (bell jar lantern) features a traditional Bristol color, teal glass bell with

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Early 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Rise And Fall Lantern
Anglo Indian Rise And Fall Lantern

Anglo Indian Rise And Fall Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Etched Green Glass Rise And Fall Lantern With Art Nouveau Floral Motif.

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19th Century British Antique Indian Lantern

Pair of Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Glass Hall Lanterns
Pair of Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Glass Hall Lanterns

Pair of Late 19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Glass Hall Lanterns

Located in New York, NY

Pair of late 19th century Anglo-Indian amber blown glass smoke bell hall lanterns with decorative

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Green Glass Bell Jar Lanterns, India, circa 1900
Pair of Green Glass Bell Jar Lanterns, India, circa 1900

Pair of Green Glass Bell Jar Lanterns, India, circa 1900

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Anglo-Indian green glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1900. Both with later wiring and

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Lantern

Materials

Glass

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By Val Saint Lambert

Located in Antwerp, BE

Blue crystal pendant created by De Grelle Val St. Lambert in 1950 Belgium. Measures: Diameter 23 cm. Total height including the chain and canopy 100 cm.

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Antique Indian Lantern

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Crystal, Brass

Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900

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By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Indian Lantern

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Brass, Steel

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H 20 in Dm 11 in

Colorful Smoke Bell Light Fixture

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Antique Indian Lantern

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Brass

Antique Colorful Bell Jar Lanterns in Purple
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H 36 in Dm 12.5 in

Antique Colorful Bell Jar Lanterns in Purple

Located in Hudson, NY

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Indian Lantern

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Brass

Wonderful Cranberry Red Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Pendent
Wonderful Cranberry Red Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Pendent

Wonderful Cranberry Red Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Pendent

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful Cranberry Red & Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Pendent With 3 Candelabra Sockets On The Interior, Accompanied By Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware

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20th Century Belle Époque Antique Indian Lantern

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Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard & Port Ship's Lanterns
Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard & Port Ship's Lanterns

Pair of English Copper Ship’s Starboard & Port Ship's Lanterns

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A fantastic pair of early ship's Starboard & Port lanterns executed in copper with the original fresnel lens to each, they retain a wonderful old and warm patina throughout the surfa...

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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Indian Lantern

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Copper

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished ships lanterns with Fresnel glass lenses. Vented tops with fluted chimney and brass carry handles. Fitted with brass "Stuurboord" and "Bakboord" badges on the lantern...

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1950s European Antique Indian Lantern

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Copper

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Antique Indian Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique Indian lantern you’re looking for. An antique Indian lantern — often made from glass, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique Indian lantern — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique Indian lantern is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Indian lantern over the years, but those crafted by Sachin Engineer Corporation are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Indian Lantern?

An antique Indian lantern can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,850, while the lowest priced sells for $586 and the highest can go for as much as $9,600.

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.

Questions About Antique Indian Lantern
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.