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
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns
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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 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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Pair of Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely pair of English handblown glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1870, with a cut-glass diamond
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Sold|$3,775 / set
Pair of 19th Century Clear Glass Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
An elegant pair of antique English bell jar lanterns, circa 1860, with very good quality hand blown
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Sold|$2,375 / set
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 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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19th-20th Century Etched Bell Jar Three-Light Lantern with Aged Brass Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century etched bell jar three-light lantern with aged brass banding Old components
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19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with Amethyst Colored Glass
Located in Heath, MA
A truly beautiful Amethyst bell jar lantern from England. This circa 1860 lantern has Classic form
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Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine and Berry Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Antique bell jar lanterns of this quality and size are difficult to find. This especially lovely
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Sold|$6,800 / set
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A beautiful pair of antique bell jar lanterns with a finely etched star motif. These circa 1890
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Sold|$3,400 / set
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A beautiful pair of English bell jar lanterns, circa 1860, with full form and an etched floral
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Sold|$5,800 / set
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
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Sold|$6,450 / set
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
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Large Etched "Swag & Star" Pattern Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
This large hand-blown & etched bell jar lantern is a real beauty. It has 8 point stars, fine reeded
Blown Glass
Sold|$1,950 / item
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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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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Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A smaller-sized English bell jar lantern, circa 1870, with a meandering etched vine design that
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Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional English bell jar hall lantern, circa 1880, crowned by its original smoke bell and
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Sold|$2,350 / set
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming, well-matched pair of antique hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with a Federal-style
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Sold|$2,075 / set
Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional and well-matched pair of petite English bell jar lanterns with a finely etched vine
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Sold|$2,650 / set
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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Sold|$2,725 / set
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely and well-matched pair of English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched grape
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Sold|$2,975 / set
Set of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare suite of three charming antique English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched
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Pair of Large Acqua 21st Century Pumpkin Bell Jars as Lanterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Handblown acqua pumpkin bell jars. Price includes wiring.
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Pair of Large English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An outstanding and well-matched pair of 19th century, larger-sized English bell jar hall lanterns
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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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19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare 19th century American etched bell jar lantern with ships. This Classic Federal bell jar has an
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Sold|$2,475 / set
Pair of 19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional pair of authentic 19th century English bell jar lanterns with an etched floral motif
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Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A well-matched pair of large glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1890, with an etched wheat stalk design
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Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Exceptional and well-matched pair of authentic English hand blown bell jar lanterns, circa 1880
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Pair of 20th Century Bell Jar Three-Light Lanterns with Greek Key Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century bell jar three-light lanterns with Greek key banding Brand new wiring.
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Pair of Blown Glass Bell Jar Table Lamps on Hand Turned Wooden Bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of stunning monumental blown glass bell jar table lamps. These highly decorative clear glass
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Sold|$1,700
Antique Glass Pumpkin With Etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Antique hand blown glass brass knobbed pumpkin bell jar with leaf/star etchings. Price includes non
Sold|$2,800
A pair of late 19th.c. lanterns
Located in New York, NY
sheet brass collars on the bell jar forms. 23 in. H x 10 in. Dia.
Sold|$1,600
Clear Bell Jar Lantern, Brass Finial
Located in Alexandria, VA
Handblown with hand cast brass ring, chain and finial - three lights - height can be adjusted
Sold|$1,230
Globe Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
. In addition, the fancy brass finial and replaced band, with an embossed vine motif, add the perfect
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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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Sold|$3,850
Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
The brilliant sapphire blue of this circa 1880 English hand blown glass bell jar lantern makes it a
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Sold|$2,875
Sapphire Blue Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
The brilliant sapphire blue and classic contours of this 19th century handblown glass bell jar
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Sold|$3,900
Large Amethyst Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Breathtaking. Every detail of this large, rare 19th century English bell jar lantern is exceptional
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Sold|$1,650
Red Globe Bell Jar Hall Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Cranberry red globe bell jar lantern, circa 1860, with lovely form and tonal gradations consistent
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Sold|$1,875
19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1860 English bell jar lantern features fine quality handblown glass and attractive form
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Set of Smoke Bells/Lids for Antique Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
Two 19th century hand blown glass smoke bells/lids for antique bell jar lanterns. Dimensions: 10
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Sold|$1,375
Petite Handblown Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely bell jar lantern with its original chain, rolled brass band and finial candleholder base
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Sold|$3,750
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
A pair of late-19th century English bell jar lanterns with excellent quality hand blown glass
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Sold|$1,550
Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A classic, handblown glass bell jar lantern with an etched wheat motif that accents the contour of
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Sold|$1,825
Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique bell jar lantern with lovely form and an etched climbing trellis design. This circa 1890
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Sold|$949
Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Raalte, NL
English bell jar hall lanterns, these where made at the end of the 19th century and later rewired
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Sold|$1,650
19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Classic handblown clear glass bell jar lantern from England, circa 1870. This shapely hall lantern
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Sold|$2,275
Pair of Petite Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
Petite and sweet, these antique English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns are a rare find. Perfect
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Sold|$1,325
Antique Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A Classic English bell jar lantern, circa 1860, with very good quality hand blown glass and an
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Sold|$1,950
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
jar. The smoke bell/lid, brass finial, and brass chains are original to the lantern. The embossed band
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Sold|$1,075
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Every bell jar lantern has its own distinct character. This charming, circa 1890 pendant is no
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Sold|$1,875
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique hand blown glass melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched floral
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Sold|$1,825
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
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Sold|$1,950
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 1900
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Sold|$2,150
Antique Cranberry Globe Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional lantern in our bell jar collection, this circa 1870 globe pendant has pleasing form
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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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