$1,950
H 21 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 With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, C...
Brass, Bronze
$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 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardwa...
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 With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy An...
Brass, Bronze
$1,350
H 20 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Garland Wreath Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style Bronze With Garland Wreath Trim And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture Accompanied By Chain, Cano...
Bronze
$1,495
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 "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Har...
Brass, Bronze
$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 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting H...
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
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs Style Nickel Plated Bronze With Blown Glass With Etched Flowers & Leaves, Each Of The Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceil...
Bronze, Nickel
Bell Jar Amber Handblown Modern Glass Pendant Light, Made in the USA
By Niche
Located in Beacon, NY
Celebrating iconic design, the bell jar and its sleeker companion, the bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming.
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
Celebrating iconic design, the Bell jar and its sleeker companion, the Bella, cast glorious beams of light that are as warm as they are welcoming.
Glass
Large Italian Rococo Gilt-Metal Lantern
Located in London, GB
Sculptural gilt toleware branches suspending a three light fixture in a mouth blown glass bell jar. Hung with gilt oval chain and an acanthus leaf ceiling rose.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Sold
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 Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.
Brass, Bronze
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 With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy An...
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 With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy An...
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 Lantern With A 4 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Can...
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 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.
Brass, Bronze
Sold
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 With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And ...
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 Pendent Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.
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 Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Can...
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 original brass band and finial base, this pendant light casts a warm, beautiful light.
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 leaves. It has a glass pontil at the bottom. The fixture was first wired around 50 years...
Blown Glass
19th Century Flush Onion Shaped Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
The bottom of the lantern is finished with a stamped brass finial with the original candle holder still intact. This fixture has been adapted for low ceilings, forgoing the usual gla...
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1860 pendant light features excellent quality hand blown glass and its original, embossed brass band and matching finial/candle holder base.
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1880 pendant light features excellent quality hand blown glass and its original smoke bell and brass chains.
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal-Style Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1860 pendant light features excellent quality hand blown glass and all-original fittings—including glass smoke bell/lid, rolled brass band, and patinated brass finial.
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 etched with a cut-glass diamond pattern.
Brass
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Scale Pattern
Located in Canton, MA
The bottom of the lantern is finished with a stamped brass finial with the original candle holder still intact. This fixture has been adapted for low ceilings, forgoing the usual gla...
Brass
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern
Located in Canton, MA
The bottom of the lantern is finished with a stamped brass finial with the original candle holder still intact. This fixture has been adapted for low ceilings, forgoing the usual gla...
Brass
Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique bell jar lantern with superb quality hand blown glass.
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etching
Located in Heath, MA
It also has its original smoke bell and rolled brass band. In addition, a finely etched "trellis" pattern in the hand blown glass suits the shape of this diminutive fixture perfectly.
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1880 English pendant light features excellent quality hand blown glass and its original embossed brass band and glass smoke bell/lid.
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 generous form and excellent quality hand blown glass that is etched with a wheat motif.
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.
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.
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.
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 smoke cap, all suspended by a metal collar and adjustable chains. Originally used fo...
Brass
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp
By Gubi, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Paavo Tynell 'Model 5321' Brass and Rattan Table Lamp Originally designed by Paavo Tynell in 1938, this authorized GUBI re-edition is executed in brass and rattan. The 5321 table la...
Metal, Brass
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$3,505 / set
H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 7.09 in
A Pair of 21st Century Barovier Style Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Sconces
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These two 21st-century gold and clear Murano glass wall sconces showcase a refined Art Deco aesthetic inspired by the Barovier style. The handblown glass shades have a delicate ribbe...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
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
$3,622
H 21.5 in Dm 15.8 in
Perfectly Design Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant Light in Mint Condition
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and perfectly balanced light fixture with a stunning alabaster shade. Thanks to its beautiful and classical design and its truly good condition this perfectly balanced...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
$2,866
H 28 in Dm 15.4 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...
Metal, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Modern Glass and Brass Pendant Light Lantern
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wonderful design and cool looking midcentury ceiling lamp. The total height including chain and ceiling plate is:26" - 66 cm.
Brass
French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lantern with three electrified sockets with faux wax candle covers distinguished by its three lobed glass panels. With original ceiling plate and wiring, ready to hang a...
Bronze
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
Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Dore Bronze Rococo Louis XV Style With Original Bent / Curved Blown Glass 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture Recently Rewired And Comes With Chai...
Bronze
$1,850
H 6 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful French Maison Bagues Vaughan Gilt Bronze Art Glass Flush Mount Fixture
By Maison Baguès, Vaughan Designs, Sherle Wagner
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Maison Bagues / Sherle Wagner / Vaughan Style Gilt Bronze & Starburst Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Bronze
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.5 in W 85 in D 36 in
Spectacular Curved Harvey Probber Even Arm Sofa Chartreus Mid-century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular Harvey Probber curved front even arm sofa. The original chartreus velvet fabric still looks great-looks like it was barely used. We love the super deep even arms with a...
Upholstery
$13,200 / item
H 33.75 in Dm 35 in
Ivory Murano Glass Eight Arm Chandelier, Mid-Century Modern Style, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Chandelier made of ivory colored Murano glass with eight branches. We love the classic lines and modern details of this hand-blown fixture. It has been newly wired to fit US standard...
Murano Glass
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"
Alabaster
$5,720 / item
H 71 in W 62.88 in D 85.13 in
Antique White Maple Pencil Post Bed with Hand Carved Folk Art Bird Finials
Located in Tiverton, RI
Our Sunnybrook four poster pencil post bed featuring four hand carved Folk Art inspired bird finials is shown as a Queen in our Antiqued Maple finish. Shown are a Tufted Titmouse, a ...
Wood
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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