Belgian Glass Lantern
Mid-20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Metal, Gold Plate
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1940s Belgian Other Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Brass, Copper
20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Lanterns
Wrought Iron
2010s Belgian Lanterns
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lanterns
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Historical Memorabilia
Glass
Vintage 1970s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1920s Belgian Table Lamps
Brass
2010s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Belgian Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1960s Belgian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
2010s Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Metal
Antique 1870s Belgian Early Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Glass
20th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Antique 1870s Belgian Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Vintage 1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Lanterns
Brass, Steel
20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1940s Belgian Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1940s Belgian Lanterns
Iron
20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1940s Belgian Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Iron, Sheet Metal
20th Century Belgian Edwardian Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 19th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Vintage 1950s Belgian Art Deco Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Murano Glass
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1940s Lanterns
Glass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass, Copper
20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1960s Belgian Louis XVI Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century Belgian Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1980s Belgian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Rope, Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Belgian Lanterns
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Belgian Lanterns
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Late 20th Century Belgian Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass, Blown Glass
Antique 19th Century Belgian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Late Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
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Tin
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Bronze
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Iron
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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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