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Antique Smoke Bell Lanterns

Victorian Harp Lantern with Amber Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Harp lantern with single bulb, and original smoke bell. Amber glue chip glass. originally gas
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Three Smoke Bell Light Pendants, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique group of three smoke bell light fixtures or lanterns all three crafted in hand blown glass
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20th Century Belgian Queen Anne Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Wiener Werkstätte, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

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Silk

Prismatic Dish Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a nice simple Prismatic sconce. Prismatic glass gives the off a nice warm glow and can feel early and modern at the same time. This example features a 10 in diameter shade. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Glass

Prismatic Dish Sconce
Prismatic Dish Sconce
H 9 in W 10 in D 12 in
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
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2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Hans Bergström 8-Armed Chandelier Brass Wood Fabric Atelje Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s
By Ateljé Lyktan, Hans Bergström
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable 8-armed chandelier. Designed by Swedish Hans Bergström. Produced by his own firm Ateljé Lyktan, Sweden, 1940s. Features brass, turned wood with brass ornaments, and white f...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Period Early 19th Century Irish Regency Cuban Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Essex, MA
Irish Regency Cuban mahogany dining table, early 19th century Rising on tapered reeded legs, having blunt arrow feet, with metal casters, accompanied by five leaves. Measure: ap...
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Antique Early 19th Century Irish Regency Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Art Deco Flush Mount Light by Peter Behrens, Siemens, Opal Glass, Germany, 1910
By Peter Behrens, Siemens
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A German glass and copper light fixture with nice patina designed by Peter Behrens for Siemens, manufactured circa 1910. The lamp shade is made of two glasses: an opaline white glas...
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Vintage 1910s German Art Deco Flush Mount

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Copper, Metal

Leather Pendant Light in Emerald Green, Capa, Talabartero Collection Saddle Lamp
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
The lamps in this collection are inspired by Colombia’s equestrian heritage, layered with a jewel-toned color palette that takes inspiration from the works of Colombian artist Fernan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers a...

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Brass

A Reclaimed Stained Glass Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Victorian stained glass door. Suitable for external use if sheltered by a porch.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates

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Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine

A Reclaimed Stained Glass Door
A Reclaimed Stained Glass Door
H 81.7 in W 33.67 in D 1.89 in
Medieval Style Antique Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An excellent condition and finely made late 19th century medieval style stained glass window depicting the Hunt of St. Eustace from the workshop of German stained glass artist, Franz...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Medieval Windows

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Lead

Medieval Style Antique Stained Glass Window
Medieval Style Antique Stained Glass Window
H 23.63 in W 18.9 in D 0.4 in
Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda Lantern Bell Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda lantern chandeliers With 3 Candelabra Lights Completely Rewired With Bells On Each Corner, These Fixtures Come With Chain Canopy And ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Victorian Double Front Doors with Stained Glass
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
You can imagine these early 20th century front doors with stained glass sitting proudly at the porch of a large Victorian townhouse. At over 100 years old, each door features origina...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Doors and Gates

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Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine

Robert Burns Antique Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century antique stained glass window panel depicting Robert Burns, one of 3 similar we are selling depicting notable figures of British history. At the centre is a distin...
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Windows

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Lead

Robert Burns Antique Stained Glass Window
Robert Burns Antique Stained Glass Window
H 23.04 in W 21.26 in D 0.4 in
Antique Stained Glass Window Depicting a Victorian Figure
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century antique stained glass window panel depicting a Victorian figure, one of 3 similar we are selling depicting notable figures of British history. At the centre is an...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

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Lead

Elegant Pair Petite Bronze Louis XVI Neoclassical Lanterns Fixtures Curved Glass
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant pair or Petite Bronze / brass Louis XVI Style Neoclassical Regency Lanterns Each Of The Fixtures Have A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster And Etched Curved Glass Panels. Accompanied...
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

Victorian Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century brass hexagonal hall lantern with stained and leaded glass panels. The lantern has been rewired. Dimensions: Height 30.5 inches Width 10 inches Depth 10 inches.
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Victorian Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Victorian Stained Glass Hall Lantern
H 30.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

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Vintage Val Saint Lambert Hundi Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Glass" and "Made in Belgium" this Classic Hundi is a show stopper. The antique Hall lantern features a
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Vintage 1940s Chandeliers and Pendants

Three Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture, Individually Priced
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined set of three smoke bell light fixture with Classic form, hand blown glass, tooled brass
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20th Century English Georgian Lanterns

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Brass

English Emerald Green Hanging Bell Jar Lantern
Located in New York, NY
motif at collar, original smoke bell and brass fittings. New, standard wiring. Includes ceiling canopy
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Vintage 1920s English George I Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of English bell jar pendant light fixtures or lanterns with classic form, smoke bell
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20th Century English British Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Cobalt Blue Hanging Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Greek key motif at collar, original smoke bell and brass fittings, New standard wiring Includes
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Lanterns

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Brass

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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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Flush Mount

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Brass

Late 19th Century English Bell Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
holder. The brass has a beautiful, antique patina. Hand blown jar and smoke bell. Three-light candelabra
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Bell Jar
Late 19th Century English Bell Jar
H 29 in W 14 in L 29 in
Etched Glass and Brass Lantern, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
whole is topped by a glass smoke bell. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some
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Vintage 1930s Edwardian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Kinkeldey Cut Glass and Brass Chandelier, circa 1970
By Kinkeldey
Located in New York, NY
whole is topped by a glass smoke bell. Due to the antique nature of this fixture, there may be some
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Three Antique Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Refined set of three smoke bell light fixture with Classic form, hand blown glass, tooled brass
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20th Century English Georgian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique English Glass Bell Lantern Made circa 1880
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this 19th century English bell lantern etched with a lovely floral design
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Pair of Smoke Bell Light Fixtures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of English bell jar pendant light fixtures or lanterns with classic form, smoke bell
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20th Century English British Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

Vintage Etched Glass Bell Jar with Antique Brass Finish
Located in Canton, MA
Clear glass bell jar with etched laurel design and antique brass finish. Bell jar lanterns first
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Clear bell jar with etched wheat pattern. Original smoke lid. Original hardware. Designed for use
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
electrification if desired. Height can also be adjusted slightly (space between bell jar and smoke bell) before
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Cut Glass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Bell Jar Lantern
H 24 in Dm 10 in
Antique Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Clear lantern in clover and grid etched pattern. Original smoke lid and original hardware. Glass
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English Lanterns

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Glass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Bell Jar Lantern
H 24 in Dm 10 in
Antique Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
. Total height (space between bell jar and smoke lid) can be adjusted somewhat, prior to electrification
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Glass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Bell Jar Lantern
H 24 in Dm 10 in
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A charming English bell jar lantern with attractive form and an unusual decorative, polished
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A brilliant sapphire blue antique bell jar lantern. This circa 1860 bell jar pendant features its
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
H 19.25 in Dm 10.75 in L 19.25 in
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique Belgian melon or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched wheat motif, circa 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Cobalt Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A striking cobalt blue hand blown glass bell jar lantern with its original smoke bell and rolled
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Cranberry Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An exquisite cranberry glass bell jar lantern with its original embossed brass band, smoke bell/lid
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English hand blown glass bell jar lantern with lovely form and a complementary etched
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely antique bell jar lantern with a finely etched grape motif. This circa 1880 pendant hand
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with exquisite form that is accentuated with a Federal-style
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
lantern features its original embossed brass band, strands of chain, and smoke bell/lid. The pendant's
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A circa 1870 bell jar lantern featuring excellent quality handblown glass and an etched diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An elegant antique English bell jar lantern with very good quality hand blown glass and an etched
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1880 bell jar lantern features excellent quality handblown glass that is complemented by
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
an etched vine motif. The lantern has its original smoke bell/lid. The embossed brass band, which has
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This spectacular circa 1850 English bell jar lantern has an elegant, hand blown glass form
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A larger-sized English bell jar lantern with classic form and high-quality handblown glass, circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1890 English bell jar lantern features excellent quality handblown glass and pleasing
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1880 English bell jar lantern features excellent quality handblown glass that is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
H 19.5 in Dm 10.5 in L 19.5 in
Antique Melon Bell Jar Lantern from Belgium
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1870 melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern is a rare find. The quality of its hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely, diminutive antique English hand blown glass bell jar lantern with a Waterford-style
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal-Style Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with elegant form and an etched Federal-style design. This
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Leaf Motif
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional bell jar lantern with its original etched smoke bell and brass details. This medium
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A petite, antique bell jar lantern with lovely form and a finely etched star motif. This circa 1860
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1880 bell jar lantern has an attractive full form and excellent quality hand blown glass
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An especially beautiful bell jar lantern from our collection with pleasing form and a finely etched
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A beautiful and well-matched pair of antique bell jar lanterns with an etched trellis motif. These
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique Belgian melon bell jar lantern with a beautiful aqua-blue tint. The lantern features
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Cut Glass Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely antique bell jar lantern manufactured by S&C Bishop, England, circa 1890. The Bishop
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Aquamarine Blown Glass Bell Lantern, English c.1860
Located in New York, NY
Fine mid 19th Century etched aquamarine glass bell jar lantern with original smoke lid with folded
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
smoke bell, which is also period, is not original to the lantern. An acid etched indicia with the name
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A nicely contoured and generously sized pair of authentic, hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare, well-matched suite of three petite English bell jar lanterns with very good quality hand
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

English Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Handblown English bell jar hall lantern, circa 1870, with classic form and a well-proportioned
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

19th Century English "Star" Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Handblown English bell jar lantern, circa 1840, with "star" etching, original smoke bell and
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Antique 19th Century British Lanterns

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Brass

19th Century Cobalt Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Bishop name is discretely marked on the glass and pontil. The bell jar lantern has its original smoke
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

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Brass

Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique bell jar lantern with etched grape and vine motif. This charming circa 1890 lantern has
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

19th Century Blue Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
lantern has its original decorative smoke bell and embossed brass details, including a slightly askew
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Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An authentic pair of antique bell jar lanterns featuring excellent quality hand blown glass. These
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century English "Trellis" Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
Pair of handblown English bell jar hall lanterns, circa 1870, with etched "trellis" design
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Antique Late 19th Century British Lanterns

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Brass

Large 19th Century English Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Generously sized and amply shaped, this antique English bell jar lantern features its original
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with "Grape and Vine" Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Classic English handblown glass bell jar lantern, circa 1850, with a grape and vine etched design
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of 19th Century Large Etched English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
Lovely, large pair of English bell jar hall lanterns, circa 1860, with finely etched "Trellis
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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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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