Ornate Lantern with Parrot Decorated Glass with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Rare ornate garden candle lantern with parrot decorated glass panels with 2 feet antique chain.
Vintage 1950s Garden Ornaments
Metal
Ornate Lantern with Parrot Decorated Glass with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Rare ornate garden candle lantern with parrot decorated glass panels with 2 feet antique chain.
Metal
$4,200 / set
Solid Brass Pillar Top Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Each lantern features candle‑style bulb sockets that create a warm, classic ambiance reminiscent of old‑world carriage lamps.
Brass, Copper
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern. Offered is a superb large scale antique French Louis XVI style bronze lantern with curved glass panels and three interior lights (candelabra so...
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 beautiful, antique patina. It features a delicate hammered silver collar and decor...
Glass
Pair of 19th Century French Hexagonal Metal Lanterns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 19th Century French characterful hexagonal tole lanterns for candles. With glazing bars painted black, from a chateau north of Bordeaux.
Metal
$700Sale Price|20% Off
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 could even sit on the front porch or patio.
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 (eyelet). Supplied with an imitation oyster-white candleover with LED or candle effect ...
Bronze
$1,125Sale Price|20% Off
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 to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Gorgeous colour depth and striking crysta...
Glass
Pair of Silver-Inlaid Brass Art Deco Serpent Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
Pair of silver-inlaid brass Art Deco serpent candle holders Continental, c.1920 Height 32/34cm, width 9cm, depth 30cm Dating to the time of the Art Deco period in the first quar...
Silver, Brass
$2,200Sale Price|42% Off
Monumental Italian Wrought Iron Lantern with Foliate Scrollwork and Glass Panels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iron retains a warm, aged patina with subtle variations in tone, enhancing its old-world character and lending authenticity to the piece. The interior fitted candle arms evoke tr...
Wrought Iron
Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally candle-lit, the lanterns have been later electrified and are currently wired for the USA.
Metal, Copper
Impressive Pair of Large Metal & Beveled Glass Wall Mounted Lanterns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Interior to the lantern are 4 candle sockets.
Metal
Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock
By George Bullock
Located in Benington, Herts
There are panels of finely fretted metalwork to the top and lower aprons and a hanging finial of naturalistic form. The lantern has been electrified with a series of candle bulbs att...
Brass
$1,104Sale 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 Exceptional pair of cylindrical candle holders or candlesticks with a glass shade, black m...
Crystal, Steel
$3,247Sale Price|20% Off
Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Originally for candles, this hall lantern has been wired for electricity around the 1920s.
Bronze
Italian Bronze Hexagon Decorative Tassel Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Lantern was originally candle powered and has been electrified.
Bronze
A Pair of Neoclassical Cranberry glass & Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
Four gilt bronze scrolling arms project from the sides of each lantern, issuing candle-form electric lights. The arms are modeled as stylized winged creatures, their bodies curving o...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Originally designed for candle or oil lighting, the lantern was later converted to electricity.
Copper
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
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: 26cm Height (luminaire): 120cm, including Chain. Condition Excellent Condition.
Crystal, Metal, Gold, Brass, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Swedish 1970s Glass Candle Holder in Clear & Burgundy by Göran Wärff for Kosta
Located in Örebro, SE
A Swedish Modern lantern in clear and burgundy colored glass, with the upper and lower thirds executed in transparent glass and the central section in the burgundy tone. The contras...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
English Brass Octagon Decorative Chased Dome Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century. Lantern was originally candle and has been electrified.
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 and translucent green panels that softly glow when illuminated by candlelight. The p...
Metal
French Brass Shell and Foliage Hanging Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th Century. Lantern was originally candle powered and has been electrified with a three light cluster.
Brass
English Brass Decorative Acanthus Circular Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Mid-19th Century. Lantern was originally candle powered and has been electrified.
Brass
Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Glass Multi Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
At the top corners of the frame are four acorn-form finials, supporting curved and turned ormolu supports that connect to a central suspension loop. Inside, the lantern contains eig...
Bronze
Empire Revival Bronze and Glass Lantern with Arrow Detailing, France, circa 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Elegant curved arms and acanthus leaf finials/chain crown the top, enhancing its neoclassical elegance. Inside, the lantern holds three candle-style E12 sockets, newly rewired and f...
Brass, Wire, 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 with a mouth blown smoke colored glass globe. Made by Hans Agne Jakobsson A/B in...
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
Handmade wrought iron Lattice Lantern in 24Ct Gold Leaf with Silk Organza shade
By Officina Ciani
Located in London, GB
The iron sheet is joined invisibly to make the drum shape and finished in 24Ct Gold Leaf over a dark red base complementing the claret colour silk organza internal shade The lantern...
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Lanterns are candle powered but can be converted to electricity or gas at additional cost, Mid-19th century.
Silver, Brass, Iron, Nickel
Model L102/32 Candle Light by H.a. Jakobsson for Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
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 Torben Ørskov of Copenhagen. Measures: Four heights 9, 13 and 27cm and 27cm. Sta...
Brass
Stunning Antique, Arts & Crafts Brass & Mouth Blown Art Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
This unique light fixture started its life as a candle lantern and we believe this may have been a sanctuary lamp at the entrance of a church or monastery.
Brass
Antique Victorian Bronze Hanging Lantern with Four Candle Interior Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian circa 1880 bronze hanging lantern with four candle base A good looking well made and desirable pendant lantern in lov...
Bronze
$79Sale Price / set|20% Off
Japanese Old Vintage Pair "Jack-O-Lantern" Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Today you might use LED lights, oil or tea candles. History of the lantern form: In Japan a to¯ro¯ (lantern) is a traditional lantern made of stone, wood, or metal.
Iron
Elegant Louis XVI Gilded Bronze Lantern with Hand-Cut Glass Panels, France
Located in Coimbra, PT
The four glass panels are delicately hand-cut with floral motifs, adding a unique artisanal touch and softly diffusing the light. Inside, the lantern houses three candle-style lights...
Bronze
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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