$1,250 / item
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light 4 Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3
Brass, Bronze
$1,650
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern
Brass, Bronze
$1,650
H 20 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Hector Finch Temple Brass Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Hector & Finch "Temple" Brass And Glass Bell Jar 3-Candelabra Light Lantern Pendent
Brass, Bronze
$1,250 / item
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Nichel Glass Flower Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
& Leaves, Each Of The Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixtures
Bronze, Nickel
$1,650
H 18 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2
Brass, Bronze
$1,625
H 18.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Etched Glass Filigree Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Filigree Bell Jar Lantern
Brass, Bronze
Bell Jar Amber Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
following components and are ready for hard wire ceiling installation: Glass fixture, standard incandescent
Glass
$876Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 12 in Dm 10 in
Bell Jar Gray Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
following components and are ready for hard wire ceiling installation: Glass fixture, standard incandescent
Glass
Large Italian Rococo Gilt-Metal Lantern
Located in London, GB
suspending a three light fixture in a mouth blown glass bell jar. Hung with gilt oval chain and an acanthus
Metal, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 20 in Dm 12.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 25 in Dm 12.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Petite Hector Finch Temple Brass Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Hector & Finch "Temple" Brass And Glass Bell Jar 3-Candelabra Light Lantern
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 24 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Vaughan Large Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Large Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar
Brass, Bronze
Antique Cranberry Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional cranberry-colored hand blown glass bell jar lantern from England. Adorned with its
Brass
Etched Foliate 3-Light Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
This hand blown and etched bell jar lantern is decorated with a design of vines, berries, and
Blown Glass
19th Century Flush Onion Shaped Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
the ceiling canopy with a three light cluster. Bell Jar glass dates from the late 19th Century and the
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
pendant light features excellent quality hand blown glass and its original, embossed brass band and
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
etched motif. This circa 1880 pendant light features excellent quality hand blown glass and its original
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal-Style Etching
Located in Heath, MA
circa 1860 pendant light features excellent quality hand blown glass and all-original fittings—including
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A petite English bell jar lantern with lovely form and excellent quality hand blown glass that is
Brass
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Scale Pattern
Located in Canton, MA
the ceiling canopy with a three light cluster. Bell Jar glass dates from the late 19th Century and the
Brass
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern
Located in Canton, MA
directly from the ceiling canopy with a three light cluster. Bell Jar glass dates from the late 19th
Brass
Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique bell jar lantern with superb quality hand blown glass. This authentic, circa 1890 hall
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etching
Located in Heath, MA
hand blown glass suits the shape of this diminutive fixture perfectly. The light has been newly
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
English pendant light features excellent quality hand blown glass and its original embossed brass band and
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A distinctive lantern in our bell jar collection. This circa 1860 English pendant light features
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An elegant antique hand blown glass English bell jar lantern with Federal-style etching. This circa
Brass
Petite English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
A petite 19th century hand blown glass bell jar lantern from England with etched stars. Full in
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An English hand blown glass bell jar lantern with lovely form and an etched vine motif. This circa
Brass
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
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Brass
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette Cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a decorative hand-blown globe. The acanthus leaf Palmette motif on the band and the ...
Brass
$1,368 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H.
Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Brass
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of Sudbury Wall Sconces by Vaughan Designs
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early Vaughan design, this wall light is defined by the scroll-like shape of the arm and chiseled oval backplate. Decorative and understated, this design is traditional in style....
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three lights. The verdigris bronze finish a...
Copper
Mercury Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mercury glass bell jar pendant, with embossed brass details. Made to order. Sold individually. Antique silver finish on glass may present variations due to the handmade process.
Silver, Brass
$1,195 / item
H 3.25 in Dm 9 in
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount 2 Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount 2 Candelabra Ceiling Light With Star Etched Frosted Glass We Have 2 Of These Beautiful Fixtures Available Each Sold Separately
Brass
$750Sale Price|54% Off
H 21 in W 12.75 in D 12.75 in
Wonderful White & Gold Trim Tole Pagoda Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful White & Gold Trim Tole 4 Panel Pagoda Chinoiserie Form Lantern Fixture With 4 Rewired Candelabra Sockets, This Chandelier Comes With Chain And Canopy
Metal
English Country King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Country style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany tester King size bed, with an arched headboard and four turned columns on a paneled foot rail, on turned legs. Dimensi...
Oak
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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