$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
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Bell Jar Lanterns with etched stars
Brass
English 1900s Turn of the Century Bell Jar Light Fixture with Etched Stars
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bell jar light fixture from the early 20th century, with three lights and etched stars
Glass
English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars Classic style English Bell Jar Lantern. Hand blown
Brass
Sold
H 18 in Dm 10.5 in
Fine Regency Vaughan Designs English Bronze Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Fine Regency Style Vaughan Designs English Brass / Bronze Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns With
Blown Glass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional English bell jar lantern with classic form and an etched star motif. This circa 1860
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with lovely form and an engraved star motif. This petite, circa
Brass
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An exquisite pair of antique English bell jar lanterns with an etched star motif, circa 1880. These
Brass
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An exquisite pair of English bell jar lanterns, circa 1870, with an etched star motif and all
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with distinctive form and a cut-glass star motif. This circa
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern featuring very good quality hand blown glass and a cut-glass
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1870 hand blown glass bell jar lantern has lovely form accentuated by a finely etched
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 Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely English petite bell jar lantern with excellent quality hand blown glass etched with a star
Brass
Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
Lovely pair of antique, handblown glass bell jar lanterns with a finely etched star motif. These
Brass
Pair of English Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
A wonderful pair of 19th century bell jar lanterns from England with authentic rolled brass bands
Brass
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
A well-matched pair of antique English bell jar lanterns with shapely form and an etched star motif
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming, petite English bell jar lantern with etched stars. Perfect for small spaces and/or low
Brass
$3,650 / set
H 21 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 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 ...
Glass
$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
$2,113Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in Dm 13.39 in
1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
Brass
Bell Jar Lantern w/ Brass Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely lantern made with an antique blown glass bell jar and smoke bell. The brass details- decorative etched rim, chain, stem, finial, and candle covers make a refined and cohesiv...
Brass
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
$1,650
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
$1,750
H 24 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Black Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Black Patinated Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
Brass
$1,650
H 24 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Brass
$1,877Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in
Classical Lantern Brass Glass Gold Pendant Lighting Lanterne
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Louis XVI Style Lantern – A Handcrafted Masterpiece Immerse yourself in the charm of bygone eras with our exclusive Louis XVI style lantern. This new edition of our in-hou...
Brass
$1,250
H 17 in Dm 8 in
Wonderful Petite Nickel Brass Blown Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Nickel Brass Plated Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 2 Candelabra Lights
Brass, Nickel
$2,250
H 25 in Dm 15 in
Wonderful Vaughan Gilt Brass Glass Panel Hexagon English Regency Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style Gilt Brass With Inset Glass Panels, Hexagon Shaped English Regency Design Lantern, Wired With 3 Candelabra Sockets, Ready To Install With Chain And ...
Brass
$1,850
H 22 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Etched On Both The Bell And Top Glass Shade Rewired And Ready...
Brass
$1,150 / item
H 22 in Dm 9.5 in
Wonderful Petite 3 Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Petite Set Of 3 Brass & Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixtures Each Lantern Sold Separately
Brass
An English Georgian Style Antique Brass Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large cylindrical lantern with 4 curved glass panels, ribbed supports and finials to top and bottom. Four arm branch within, swept gallery arms and four anthemion motifs above each...
Brass
$1,750 / item
H 32 in Dm 14 in
Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Pattern Bell Jar Fixtures Each With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy. Each Fixture So...
Brass
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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