Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Early 20th Century American Rococo Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
1920s French Neoclassical Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
1920s Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Glass
Late 19th Century French Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Iron, Brass
1880s French Neoclassical Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
1920s American Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass, Bronze
1920s French Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Hardwood, Glass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Hardwood, Glass
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Wrought Iron
1920s North American Art Deco Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Metal
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Metal
Early 1900s English British Colonial Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Copper
1920s French Art Deco Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Steel, Chrome, Nickel
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Hardwood, Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Ormolu
1920s English Art Deco Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
Early 20th Century European Empire Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass, Wire
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Ormolu
1890s French Victorian Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Early 1900s British Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
1860s American American Empire Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
1920s German Art Deco Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Ormolu
1920s French Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Iron
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass, Bronze
Mid-19th Century English Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Glass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Iron
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Early 20th Century French Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century British Gothic Revival Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Iron
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
19th Century French Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
19th Century Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Bronze
1870s Belgian Arts and Crafts Antique Lanterns Frosted Glass
Brass
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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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