French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
wax candle covers. This beautifully crafted lantern is a timeless antique design with today's
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
wax candle covers. This beautifully crafted lantern is a timeless antique design with today's
Bronze
Vintage Mercury Glass Star Candle Holder, 1950s
Located in PARIS, FR
This charming vintage star-shaped candle holder is crafted from silvered mercury glass, giving it a
Glass
20th Century Iron Rabbit / Lantern Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Cast iron rabbit doorstop with a candle space to create a lantern. This heavy rabbit
Iron
$3,800 / item
PENROSE ON 120V - LED WITH CANDLE EFFECT dark bronze
By Tekna
Located in New York, NY
Candle light in dark bronze with outside fitted clear safety glass, superstructure with handle
Bronze
English Brass Royalty Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
. Lantern was originally candle powered and has been electrified.
Brass
Antique Cranberry Lustre, English, Crystal, Decorative, Candle Lamp, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cranberry lustre. An English, glass and crystal decorative candle lamp, dating
Glass
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
century, these fine lighting pieces are a pair of brass and silver-inlaid candle holders or lanterns. They
Silver, Brass
$2,200Sale Price|42% Off
Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking and highly sculptural Italian wrought iron lantern, richly adorned with hand-forged
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
halls, covered porches, or interior transitional spaces. Originally candle-lit, the lanterns have been
Metal, Copper
Impressive Pair of Large Metal & Beveled Glass Wall Mounted Lanterns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
be used inside or outside. Interior to the lantern are 4 candle sockets.
Metal
$1,139Sale Price / set|34% Off
Pair of French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass and black metal
Located in Valladolid, ES
Pair of beautiful French candle holders, photophores, candlesticks, glass, and black metal
Crystal, Steel
$3,352Sale Price|20% Off
Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
panels. Originally for candles, this hall lantern has been wired for electricity around the 1920s
Bronze
A Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
lantern, issuing candle-form electric lights. The arms are modeled as stylized winged creatures, their
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Bronze Hexagon Decorative Tassel Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
century. Lantern was originally candle powered and has been electrified.
Bronze
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style A rare and characterful
Copper
Antique Golden Candle Holder CEILING LAMP, Pendant Light Art Deco Chandelier
Located in Wembley, GB
There is space for six candles in yellow metal with small and large prisms. Length: 25cm Width
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
English Brass Octagon Decorative Chased Dome Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
connecting chased stretchers and centered finial. Early 19th century. Lantern was originally candle and has
Brass
Metal Butterlfy With Fretwork Wings Green Glass Eyes and Lit inside with Candle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming fretwork metal butterfly lantern, thoughtfully designed with luminous green glass eyes
Metal
French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
originally candle powered and has been electrified with a three light cluster. Measure: Lantern is 15 square
Brass
English Brass Decorative Acanthus Circular Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
finial. Mid-19th Century. Lantern was originally candle powered and has been electrified.
Brass
Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
finials/chain crown the top, enhancing its neoclassical elegance. Inside, the lantern holds three candle
Brass, Bronze, Wire
Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large and exquisite antique French 19th-century ormolu and glass multi-light lantern. The lantern
Bronze
Hans Agne Jakobsson Hurricane Brass Candle Holder L102/32 Markaryd Sweden 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Hans Agne Jakobsson hurricane candle holder model no. L102/32. The hurricane is made of solid
Brass
American Brass Glass Dome Hanging Lantern with Interior Light Cluster, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
. Lantern was originally candle powered, Late 19th century.
Brass, Wire
Stoneware Ceramic Lantern Lamp by Barbara Delfosse Realised in La Borne, 1975
By Barbara Delfosse
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Barbara Delfosse Elegant stoneware ceramic lantern for candle with grey ceramic glaze color
Pottery
French 20th Century Black Iron Four-Light Lanterns with Glass Panels, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
slender arms are connected. They support cream colored candles sleeves. The lanterns have been
Iron
Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade
By Officina Ciani
Located in London, GB
internal shade The lantern houses 4 candle tubes on a round iron and brass dish with ball finial detail
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
and side lamp beveled glass. Lanterns are candle powered but can be converted to electricity or gas at
Silver, Brass, Iron, Nickel
Model L102/32 Candle Light by H.a. Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful and decorative candleholder, model L102/32, was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. It has a mouth-blown glass shade and a brass base. All in a good conditio...
Brass
Model L102/32 Candle Light by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful and decorative candleholder, model L102/32, was designed by Hans Agne Jakobsson for Markaryd. It has a mouth-blown glass shade and a brass base. All in a good conditio...
Brass
$540Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Candle Holders by Torben Ørskov of Copenhagen
By Max Brüel , Torben Orskov
Located in Søborg, DK
A set of 4 Mid-Century Modern brass candle holders designed by world famous architect Max Bruel for
Brass
Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
fixture started its life as a candle lantern and we believe this may have been a sanctuary lamp at the
Brass
Antique Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern with Four Candle Interior Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
with four candle base A good looking well made and desirable pendant lantern in lovely period condition
Bronze
$79Sale Price / set|20% Off
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
(2) of quality vintage iron Halloween happy Jack-O-Lanterns with their friendly bi-faced designs and
Iron
Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France
Located in Coimbra, PT
artisanal touch and softly diffusing the light. Inside, the lantern houses three candle-style lights that
Bronze
Unavailable|$689
Brass Candle Lantern
By Gillet Forest
Located in Sidmouth, Devon
This large candle lantern was manufactured by Gillet Forest in Paris at around the turn of the
Brass
Unavailable|$975
Whimsical 1960s Enameled Steel Hanging Candle Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Fun and whimsical c1960s enameled steel candle lantern or decorative birdcage. This piece works
Steel
Unavailable|$1,850
French Hanging Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A French Brass and cobalt blue glass hanging candle lantern, c1860. One glass pane opens to access
Brass
Unavailable|$375
Three Candle Spanish Colonial Hall Lantern
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely little three candle Spanish Colonial inspired hall lantern. Nice detailing on cage and
Unavailable|$2,100
Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
pendant four light chandelier having faux candles with beeswax sleeves. The lantern has been re-wired for
Brass
Unavailable|$2,085
20th Century Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Eindhoven, NL
two light candle arm. The lantern is professionally cleaned, the electrical wiring and wooden
Bronze
Unavailable|$15,750
Regency Pendant Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
lead counterweight eagle. The lantern has a candle socle at the base and a collar around the rim each
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable|$38,500
English Regency Brass Lantern with Lion Mask, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
six candelabra arms that where originally candle. This Classic Regency Lantern has four curved glass
Brass
Large 19thC French Brass Rococo Revival Hanging Hall Lantern c.1880
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
candles. This particular lantern would have hung in a large chateau big enough to bear it. With the
Brass
Unavailable|$703 / item
Two Antique Anglo Indian Bell Jar Glass Lanterns in Unusual Melon Shape
Located in Antwerp, BE
century for the Indian market. Originally made to hold candles, each lantern have been wired with 3
Glass
Unavailable|$17,000 / set
Pair of 1940s Lanterns in The Style of Gilbert Poillerat in Wrought Iron
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
for a long time to ancient lighting (candle holders, sconces, lamps or lanterns). Poillerat does not
Iron
Unavailable|$4,137
Brass Lantern in the Form of a Lyre, Sweden, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
A most unusual lyre-formed lantern in brass with pierced decoration. A single or double
Brass
Unavailable|$3,105 / item
Brass Pendant Lantern with Candles "Unboxed" Rustic Bronze, Made in Italy
By Craig Jenkins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass pendant lantern composed of intersecting rectangular tubing and candle lights. Finish
Brass
Unavailable|$11,250 / item
Set of 4 Brass and Bronze Candle Hurricane Lantern Sconces, England, 1890
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique set of 4 English Brass and Bronze Candle Hurricane Lantern Sconces. Hand hammered brass
Brass
Sold|$159 / item
Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design. Hurricane
Metal
Sold|$1,130 / set
Pair of White Moroccan Floor Candle Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of white Moroccan floor candle lanterns. This pair of intricate metalwork candle lanterns adds
Sold|$1,017 / set
Pair of Moroccan Blue Floor Candle Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of intricate metalwork candle lanterns. Add a Classic exotic look to any outdoor setting.
Sold|$590 / item
Large Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Moroccan metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans
Metal
Sold|$2,950
Highly Unusual Pair of 19thC Candle Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of large cast iron and tin table top candle lanterns with remnants of old but not original
Iron
Sold|$590 / item
Large Vintage Metal Moroccan Hurricane Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moroccan metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Metal and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan metal clear glass lantern or Moorish pendant. Hurricane candle lamp handmade
Metal
Sold|$295 / item
Handcrafted Moroccan Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan metal and clear glass lanterns. Hurricane candle lamp in hexagonal shape with vintage rust
Metal
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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