Vintage Verdigris Patina Lantern – Art Glass Hanging Chandelier/ pendant
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite vintage-inspired hanging lantern. Featuring a striking hexagonal silhouette and a rich, natural-looking verdigris finish, this piece perfectly ...
Brass, Steel
Early 20thC Brass Hanging Lamp
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Brass Hanging Lamp Lantern with French Libertee Face Masks and Acanthus Leaf Decoration - 10"w x 9"d x 35"h - - all lights and lamps have been rewired with authentic cord...
Crystal, Brass
Brass & Stained Glass Lantern, England 1940
Located in Culver City, CA
Brass & Stained Glass Lantern England, 1940 Hanging brass lantern with embossed floral decoration, pierced crown, riveted frame, and multicolored textured glass panels. 13”dia x 23”h...
Metal, Brass
Hanging Lantern Hand Carved in Bronze with Four Lights
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Hand carved wall lamp in bronze with two lights.
Brass
French Hanging Lantern w/ Mesh Top by Maison Arlus, 1950
By Maison Arlus
Located in North Miami, FL
This petite foyer brass and frosted glass lantern features an original perforated mesh green top and brass canopy. Total drop from canopy to bottom of fixture is 24.5 inches.
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lantern by Esperia, Moulded Etched Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Hanging lantern, moulded acid etched glass ball, holded by six polished brass claw feet with a golden chain links and wire cover.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lantern by Esperia, Acid Etched Glass Ball - Italy
By Esperia
Located in Girona, Girona
Hanging lantern, moulded acid etched glass ball, holded by six polished brass claw feet with a golden chain links and wire cover.
Brass
Art Deco Mixed-Metals and Smoked Glass Lantern Style Hanging Light - TWO Avail
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful nickel and brass lantern style hanging light is surrounded by smoked glass panels and florescent lights provide ample illumination.
Brass, Nickel
Rare Arts & Crafts Copper Hanging Lantern with Hand-Cut Animal Motifs, ca 1905
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the most charming and imaginative Arts & Crafts lanterns we have ever had the pleasure of offering. Entirely handcrafted in copper, this remarkable lantern immediately captur...
Brass, Wire, Copper
Tall Wrought Iron Wall Sconces with Brass Lanterns, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Decorative black wrought iron back piece with hanging brass Moroccan lanterns. Each lantern holds a standard bulb.
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Wall Sconces / Hall Lanterns by Lamp Art-Italy
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring old-world elegance and dramatic illumination into your home with this exceptional matching pair of heavy, solid brass wall-hanging lanterns by Lamp Art. Combining classical arc...
Brass
Bronze Haning Lantern with Pinecone details
By Loyzaga
Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México
Available in four different finishes, including dark bronze, polished nickel, satin nickel and aged brass (pictured), this hanging lantern will elevate the look of any room it is fea...
Brass
American Carved Wood & Painted Ship Officer on Watch with Ship Lantern, C. 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
American Folk Art carved wood and painted ship officer on watch standing on a two tiered squared plinth with a brass and galvanized ship lantern hanging from wrist.
Wood, Paint
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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