$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
$1,038Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.25 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
The Badger Brass Mfg. Co. 1903 Solar Kerosene Automobile Lamp In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Solar kerosene automobile lamp designed by The Badger Brass Mfg Co. Very beautiful and very
Crystal, Brass, Copper
$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
Vintage Rayo Pony No. 21 Lantern
By Standard Oil Company
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
lantern was manufactured by Standard Oil for their Rayo line of lanterns and lamps. Burning kerosene as
Metal
Black Iron Standing Green Slag Glass Non-Electric Lantern
Located in New York, NY
accommodate a kerosene orgas lantern (not included). Good condition with appropriate wear from age, with minor
Wrought Iron
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 Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
Hobson's, "Lanterns That Lit Our World Book Two", Gold Hill Press, 2004 shows them on page 88. He says the
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
c.1890 Original French Copper Kerosene Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Awesome original antique French copper lantern, with it's original oil-burning fixture. Charming
Copper
Sold
H 23 in W 11.25 in D 10.5 in
Antique French Copper and Brass Lantern, L. Dorvaux Paris, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large tin kerosene lantern, with copper chimney and brass detail, bearing the original oval label
Metal, Brass, Copper
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
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 27.63 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique French Hanging Copper Lantern Converted from Oil to Electricity
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Copper Lantern, old enough to have been originally lite by kerosene. The Antique
Copper, Brass
Sold
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
Late 19th to early 20th century wall hanging oil lamp by the Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. Round clear glass reservoir and hurricane, set in a...
Metal
Antique French Gillet & Forest Kerosene Lanterns from the 1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful set of three Antique French Lanterns from the 1800s with their old handmade French wavy
German Hasag Calorifix Brass Lantern with Blown Glass Hurricane, circa 1910
By HASAG
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful brass lantern with blown glass hurricane, originally used as a kerosene lantern. Stamped
Brass
Victorian Hobnail Cranberry Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
Antique electrified kerosene lantern pendant with hobnail motif cranberry glass globe suspended
Brass
Antique Canadian National Railway Piper Signal Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with amber and green molded glass lenses. The lantern is complete with its original kerosene burner
Metal
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
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
Forward Mast Kerosene Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Forward mast lantern with excellent brass fittings. Rewired with original kerosene fixture in place.
Large "Defiance" Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large former kerosene lantern with beautiful reflector and chimney and burner intact. Newly rewired.
Etched Glass Kerosene Hanging Lantern
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Originally held a kerosene font, fixture has been electrified in our shop. Chain momenent that
Brass
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
Old Brass Kerosene Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Great Old Real Brass Hanging Lamp with original metal shade
Jean Schoenner Magic Lantern German Optical Toy
By Jean Schoenner
Located in Southfield, MI
kerosene lantern, Atlas figure in black patinated iron, both square and rectangular slides, and a
Brass, Iron
Pair of Spectacular Large Lanterns or Heaters
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Spectacular large copper lanterns or possibly kerosene heaters from the late 19th or early 20th
Large Pair Dietz Meetinghouse Lanterns
Located in Hudson, NY
large pair kerosene tin lanterns original chimneys and mercury reflectors designed to
Tin
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
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
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.
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