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Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Located in Heath, MA

This circa 1880 bell jar lantern has an attractive full form and excellent quality hand blown glass with a complementary etched wheat motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Trellis Motif
English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Trellis Motif

English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Trellis Motif

Located in Heath, MA

Charming 19th century bell jar lantern from England with an etched trellis pattern and original rolled brass band.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Petite English Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Motif
Petite English Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Motif

Petite English Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Motif

Located in Heath, MA

Charming handblown glass bell jar lantern from England with an etched diamond motif that suits this petite pendant.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Located in Heath, MA

It's rare to find an authentic pair of 19th century English bell jar lanterns with such Fine quality hand blown glass that are so well matched.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching

Located in Heath, MA

An antique English bell jar lantern manufactured in England, circa 1860, with all-authentic brass fittings.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Frosted Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Large Frosted Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching

Large Frosted Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching

Located in Heath, MA

In addition, the frosting of the glass and the etched stars combine to shed a warm light. The hall lantern has its original brass band with an ivy motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching

Located in Heath, MA

A petite, antique bell jar lantern with lovely form and a finely etched star motif.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Pair of Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Located in Heath, MA

An authentic pair of antique bell jar lanterns featuring excellent quality hand blown glass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal-Style Etching
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal-Style Etching

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal-Style Etching

Located in Heath, MA

An antique English bell jar lantern with elegant form and an etched Federal-style design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching

Located in Heath, MA

An especially beautiful bell jar lantern from our collection with pleasing form and a finely etched diamond motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Antique English Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Located in Heath, MA

A bell jar lantern with appealing form and a finely etched wheat motif, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching

Located in Heath, MA

An antique English bell jar lantern with attractive form and an etched wheat motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Green Bell Jar Lantern
Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Green Bell Jar Lantern

Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Green Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Southampton, NY

A early 19th century green blown glass bell jar hall lantern with original smoke bell and brass branding with three crane-form hooks around the perimeter of the globe.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Val St. Lambert Crystal Bell Jar Lantern
19th Century Val St. Lambert Crystal Bell Jar Lantern

19th Century Val St. Lambert Crystal Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century Bell Jar lantern signed Val St. Lambert in the crystal Bell Jar.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Regency Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Aquamarine Blown Glass Bell Lantern, English c.1860
Antique Aquamarine Blown Glass Bell Lantern, English c.1860

Antique Aquamarine Blown Glass Bell Lantern, English c.1860

Located in New York, NY

Fine mid 19th Century etched aquamarine glass bell jar lantern with original smoke lid with folded edges, with engraved floral and grape decoration, English for the Indian market wh...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English "Trellis" Bell Jar Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century English "Trellis" Bell Jar Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century English "Trellis" Bell Jar Lanterns

Located in Heath, MA

Pair of handblown English bell jar hall lanterns, circa 1870, with etched "trellis" design, original smoke bells and brass bands.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Pair of Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Pair of Bell Jar Hall Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The lanterns have their original smoke bells. The matching brass bands, which have an embossed wandering vine design, have been replaced as a precaution.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century English Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Large 19th Century English Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern

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 smoke bell and authentic brass band and chain.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern With Cross Hatch Pattern

Located in Canton, MA

Bell jar lanterns first reached popularity in colonial India and due to their lingering popularity, production has continued to the present.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern

Antique Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Heath, MA

Its rolled brass band has been replaced for safety. The smoke bell, which is also period, is not original to the lantern.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern

Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Heath, MA

The brass band and finial are original to the lantern; however, the hand blown glass smoke bell/lid has been replaced.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Located in Heath, MA

A pair of late-19th century English bell jar lanterns with lovely form and excellent quality hand blown glass.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The "sister" rolled brass bands and smoke bells/lids are authentically old.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The brass bands and chains were replaced at some point in time and are not original to the bell jars.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Cut Glass Etching
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Cut Glass Etching

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Located in Heath, MA

A nicely contoured and generously sized pair of authentic, hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched star motif. These exceptional pendants are very well matched and have the...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with Amethyst Colored Glass
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with Amethyst Colored Glass

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, and the colored glass emanates a very subtle hue.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Clear Glass Bell Jar Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Clear Glass Bell Jar Lanterns

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 glass and authentic brass fittings, including rolled bands, candleholder finial ba...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine and Berry Etching
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine and Berry Etching

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching

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 motif.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars
Pair of Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Stars

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-original brass fittings.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with "Grape and Vine" Etching
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with "Grape and Vine" Etching

19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with "Grape and Vine" Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The hall lantern, which is in excellent condition, has its original glass smoke bell, brass finial and embossed brass band.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching
Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching

Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The quality of the hand blown glass is of outstanding and the bell jar makes a clear tone when "pinged." All of the lantern's details, including embossed brass band, brass ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching

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 girdled by an attractive brass band with an embossed vine design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching

Located in Heath, MA

These charming circa 1870 lanterns feature their original smoke bells/lids and brass finial/candleholder bases.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching
Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching

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 motif.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching

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 etching, original rolled brass bands and unusual chains.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Set of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching

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 grape motif, circa 1870.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching

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 motif. The embossed brass bands, which have a botanical design, have been replaced a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Large Etched English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns
Pair of 19th Century Large Etched English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Large Etched English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns

Located in Heath, MA

The bell jars have their original smoke bells and brass bands with a pressed vine motif.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships
19th Century American Bell Jar Lantern Etched with Full Rigged Ships

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 etched theatrical drape border around the top with double tassels hanging between ...

Category

Antique Early 1800s American Federal Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of 19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Pair of 19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching

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. These circa 1880 petite period bell jars feature superb quality handblown glass w...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching

Located in Heath, MA

Voluminous in form, these authentic 19th century hall lanterns have their original smoke bells and ribbed brass bands.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching

Located in Heath, MA

The hall lanterns are in excellent condition and have all-original fittings, including smoke bells and brass bands with an ivy design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Smoke Bell Brass and Glass Pendant Ceiling Fixture
Smoke Bell Brass and Glass Pendant Ceiling Fixture

Smoke Bell Brass and Glass Pendant Ceiling Fixture

Located in Stamford, CT

Elegant fixture has hand blown glass and brass hardware.

Category

20th Century Unknown Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Small Cobalt  Bell Jar
Small Cobalt  Bell Jar

Small Cobalt Bell Jar

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Cobalt Blue Bell Jar with canopy and chain. Four socket pendant suspended. 25 watt per socket. Other colors offered: forest green, crimson, amber, amethyst and clear. Other sizes off...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern
Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern

Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 1980s Regency-style pendant lantern has a cut glass shade with a square design and brass accents along the top and bottom. Inside the shade are four lights with faux candle cove...

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Etched Bell Lantern with Brass Details, circa 1950
Etched Bell Lantern with Brass Details, circa 1950

Etched Bell Lantern with Brass Details, circa 1950

Located in Dallas, TX

Etched bell lantern with brass details, circa 1950. $7500.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Bell Jar Lantern, Electrified
Bell Jar Lantern, Electrified

Bell Jar Lantern, Electrified

Located in Northfield, IL

Exquisite electrified cranberry tone bell jar lantern. Decorative aged brass details and fittings.

Category

Early 20th Century British Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

blue glass pumpkin bell lantern with brass knob
blue glass pumpkin bell lantern with brass knob

blue glass pumpkin bell lantern with brass knob

Located in Jersey City, NJ

clear blue glass pumpkin lantern.Extra 195.00 for wiring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Flush Mount

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Brass Bell Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal brass bell lantern for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every brass bell lantern was constructed with great care. Find 258 options for an antique or vintage brass bell lantern now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a brass bell lantern — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass bell lantern, designed in the Victorian, Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brass bell lantern over the years, but those crafted by Ercole Barovier and Barovier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brass Bell Lantern?

Prices for a brass bell lantern can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $875 and can go as high as $32,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,302.

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.