Superb Quality Art Deco French Brass and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
etched glass panels, they are all etched with a geometric odeon type design The lantern has twin candle
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Superb Quality Art Deco French Brass and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
etched glass panels, they are all etched with a geometric odeon type design The lantern has twin candle
Brass
Sold|$2,680 / set
Pair of Chinese Table Lanterns with Carrying Cases, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Imagine the magical atmosphere these painted lanterns created, filled with flickering lights to
Glass, Hardwood
Pair of French Brass Ribbon and Floral Hanging Lanterns, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of French brass three-light cluster hexagon shaped hanging lanterns with decorative ribbon
Elegant 20th Century French Gilt Brass Lantern with Etched Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
beautifully cast chain and an elaborate ceiling canopy. Inside, the lantern houses three candle-style lights
Brass
French Hexagon Cast Iron and Painted Acanthus Hanging Hall Lantern, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
hanging decorative painted and gilt tassel. Lantern was originally candle powered and has been electrified
Iron, Gold Leaf
French 20th Century Black Painted Iron Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
are connected. They support cream colored candles sleeves. The lantern has been newly and
Iron
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Beveled Glass, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
mounting brackets. Signed Brewster & Co. New York. Lanterns are candle powered but can be electrified or
Brass, Iron, Nickel
French Turn of the Century Wrought-Iron Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
slender scrolling arms are connected. These arms support cream colored candles sleeves. The lantern has
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of French Iron Four-Light Lanterns with Glass Panels and Scrolling Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
arms are connected. These arms support cream colored candles sleeves. The lanterns have been
Brass, Iron
French, 1900s Turn of the Century Copper Lanterns Sold Each, Wired for the USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Four French copper lanterns from the early 20th century, with four lights, glass panels, gilded
Copper
Sold|$1,600
19th Century Chinese Lanterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 19th century trio still have their original paper. They have wooden bases for candles, or they
Wire
Pair of Antique Jester Figural Bronze Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
A finely cast pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Court Jesture Figurine Candle Holders. Each
Bronze
Sold|$1,100
French Copper and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Charming French Antique copper lantern with metal base. The lantern, without glass, has a wonderful
Metal, Copper
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamps Storm Lantern Chamber Sticks 1892
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Antique Victorian solid Silver Oil Lamps with silver bases and clear glass push fit storm shades. The bases of the silver lamps are unusually shaped with a wide...
Sterling Silver
Japanese Rare Friendly Snail Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
allows easy access to insert your favorite led or candle lighting device. This lantern is one of the most
Iron
Sold|$2,850
19th C Anglo-Indian Large Bell Jar Lantern
Located in New York, NY
three bulb candle fittings. chandelier, lantern, Anglo-Indian, British Colonial , 1stdibs
Brass
Sold|$550
Iron Hanging Candle Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
This iron candle lantern fashioned in curly iron is slightly Moorish in style. It has a latched
Iron
Sold|$1,200
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern. The Lantern includes a
Brass
Sold|$2,300
Large Moroccan Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large handcrafted Moroccan glass and metal candle lantern in octagonal shape, has a door on the
Metal
Moroccan Hurricane Moorish Metal Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans
Metal
Japanese Unusual Hand Painted Rooster Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-831 Japanese hard to find rooster candle lantern Marked on bottom Japan Remnants of original
Iron
Japanese Robin Blue Heart Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-724 Hand cast Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top Height to top of lantern 10".
Iron
Japanese Garden Cast Iron Pagoda Candle Lantern 1950
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese cast iron candle lantern with roses and leaves Height without loop 10.5 Height with loop
Iron
Japanese Tall Garden Owl Candle Lantern/Incense Burner
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-821 Japanese tall hand cast garden owl candle lantern / incense burner. Retains it original
Iron
Japanese Garden Verdigris Pagoda Cast iron Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese pagoda candle lantern with leave designs Height with loop 13" W Height without loop 11
Iron
Japanese Garden Church Cast Iron Candle Lantern/Sculpture/Model
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-539 Japanese cast iron church candle lantern/sculpture/model.
Iron
Japanese Lotus Flower Brass Garden Candle Lantern with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese ornate lotus flower brass garden candle lantern Supplied with hanging chain.
Brass
Moorish Moroccan Metal and Glass Candle Lantern
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
lantern with multi-color molded colored glass panels in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurricane candle
Metal
Moroccan Moorish Metal and Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
lantern with multi-color molded colored glass panels in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurricane candle
Metal
19th Century Chinese Twisted Wire Candle Lantern Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a Chinese 19th century twisted wire candle lantern frame with the hanger and
Wire
Vintage Moroccan Moorish Metal and Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
lantern with multi-color molded colored glass panels in green, lavender, blue and clear. Hurricane candle
Metal
Pair American Made Brass and Cut Glass Garden Candle Lanterns with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Pair American made solid brass and cut glass garden candle lanterns. Supplied with 2 feet brass
Brass
Japanese Pelican Seaside Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japan hand painted pelican seaside candle lantern.
Iron
Vintage Pair of Hanging Candle Lanterns of Glass and Metal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American painted iron hanging candle lanterns. This pair of lanterns have four
Iron
Pair of Vintage Chinese Carved Wooden Glazed Candle Lanterns, circa 1950
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of Chinese carved and painted wooden candle lanterns with glass panels, circa 1950, having
Wood
Brutalist Concrete Candle Lantern, White
By Christopher Norberg
Located in Camp Meeker, CA
Cast concrete with semigloss finish. Fits a 3" diameter candle up to 6" tall. Candle not included
Concrete
Brutalist Concrete Candle Lantern, Gray
By Christopher Norberg
Located in Camp Meeker, CA
Cast concrete with semigloss finish. Fits a 3" diameter candle up to 6" tall. Candle not included
Concrete
Pair of Spanish Pierced Copper and Glass Candle Lanterns with Brass Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish pair of decorative candle lanterns from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of copper
Copper, Brass
Japanese Iron Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-422, Japanese iron pagoda garden candle lantern Can rest on table or hanged by loop Measures
Iron
Japanese Blue Bird Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-793 Japanese hand cast garden blue bird lantern/garden ornament.
Iron
Japanese Oversized Koi Fish Garden Ornament/Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-984 Japanese oversized koi fish garden ornament/candle lantern.
Iron
Japanese Oversized Rare Big Foot Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1178 Japanese rare oversized big foot garden owl candle lantern with removable top
Iron
Elegant Pair of Copper Garden Candle Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of hanging garden lanterns made of copper body and very fine brass decorative trimming. Two
Brass, Copper
Japanese Pair Bronze Owl Garden Candle Lanterns with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese pair garden owl candle lanterns with ornate hanging chain.
Bronze
Moroccan Moorish Square Metal and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open metal work Moorish filigree design
Metal
Pair Japanese Rare Pair Big Foot Owl Candle Lanterns 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1333 Japanese rare pair big foot candle lanterns with removable top. Can be used as incense
Iron
19C. Garden Candle Lantern, Cranberry Thumbprint Glass & Cast Iron Bird Finial
Located in Philadelphia, PA
angle. He sits on a branch attached to the painted metal lid of the lantern. The lid lifts off to show
Metal, Iron
Japanese Hand Painted Bird Candle Garden Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand painted cast iron bird candle lantern.
Iron
Japanese Koi Fish Brass Garden Candle Tea Lantern Sculpture(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-435 Japanese brass Koi fish garden candle lantern sculpture Can be place flat or hung by loop on
Brass
Japanese Wall Hung/Chain Hung Owl Candle Garden Lantern, circa 1930s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
8-978 Japanese owl cast iron wall hung /chain hung garden candle lantern sculpture, circa 1930s
Iron
Sold|$475
Japanese Garden Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1785 Japanese garden candle lantern Remnants of yellow painted surface 12 " height to top of loop
Iron
Sold|$1,200
Large Japanese Garden Pagoda Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-796 large hand cast iron pagoda lantern Height to top of loop 16" Height to top of lantern 14".
Iron
Carl Auböck Brass and Glass Modernist Hurricane Lantern Candle Lamp
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Chicago, IL
This Carl Auböck candle lantern has a hurricane type, cylindrical glass shade. The top of the brass
Brass
Japanese Pair Old Vintage Roosters Lighting Lanterns
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-843 Japanese hand cast and painted pair(2) cast iron roosters candle lanterns.
Iron
Japanese Hand Painted Grapes and Leaves Garden Lighting Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-844 Japanese hand cast iron garden candle lantern with grapes and leaves.
Iron
Japanese Owl Garden Lighting Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1013 Japanese oversized owl garden candle lantern with antique chain marked Japan on bottom.
Iron
Sold|$937
Pair of American Copper Lanterns
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of American copper candle lanterns with a three glass sides, a door on the front, and a vent
Copper
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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