Swedish Lantern
Sold|$950
Swedish Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Swedish candle lantern, circa 1900, with glass front and sides. The back is solid with a strap to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Lanterns
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Early 20th Century Small Size Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in Raalte, NL
Old candle lantern lantern also called bell jar with carved brass frame and peacock heads on which
Category
Early 20th Century European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Iron Pillar Pagoda Lanterns
Sold|$3,000
Pair of Iron Pillar Pagoda Lanterns
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of painted black iron and bronze pillar lanterns, square body in the shape of a pagoda, frieze
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Antique Lantern Leaded Glass
Sold|$1,720
Antique Lantern Leaded Glass
Located in Retie, BE
Antique lantern with colored stained glass - leaded glass A wrought iron French candle lantern
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Four Vintage Railway Lanterns, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
diameter lens. 19cm wide x 36cm high x 22cm deep D: Victorian candle lantern with attractive bevelled
Category
20th Century European Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Brass Hurricane Candle Holder
Sold|$250
Brass Hurricane Candle Holder
Located in Canton, MA
Brass candle holder with blown glass hurricane shade. Glass shade is clear with cut and etched
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Forged Lanterns
Sold|$1,050
Pair of Forged Lanterns
Located in Carmel, CA
Pair of forged lanterns with center candle holder. These lantern can be electrified. The raw and
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Lanterns
Cobalt Blue Pumpkin Lantern
Sold|$550
Cobalt Blue Pumpkin Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Originally candle-burning, now electrified. Lantern has its original brass fittings wired with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns
Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Sold|$1,825
Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
ensure the integrity of the bell jar when hanging. Originally for candles, the lantern has been newly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Sold|$1,775
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
. Originally for a candle or floating wick, the lantern has been newly electrified with a three-bulb candelabra
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Bell Jar Lantern with "Star" Etching
Sold|$3,550
Large Bell Jar Lantern with "Star" Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Elegant English hand blown hall lantern, circa 1860, with its original smoke bell, chains and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
(candle holder) that accentuates this lantern's lovely lines. The quality of the handblown glass bell jar
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Regency Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Amber Colored Glass
Located in Heath, MA
A rich amber-colored hand blown glass bell jar lantern with its original embossed brass band
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown High Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Austrian Etched Bell Jar Hall Lanterns 'Hundis'
By Rudolf Ditmar
Located in Southampton, NY
. Originally used with candles, each of these lanterns has been electrified with a four candle socket drop
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
and a finely etched wheat motif. The lantern's brass finial/candle holder base, which is slightly
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Tole Standing Lanterns, Early 20th Century
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of early-20th-century Italian wrought iron standing lanterns with stamped steel flowers
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Torchères
Materials
Iron, Steel
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Candle Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of candle lanterns available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique candle lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 70 antique and vintage candle lanterns at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 11 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Candle lanterns have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of candle lanterns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian candle lanterns are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large candle lanterns, so small candle lanterns measuring 3 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made candle lanterns over the years, but those made by Aldus, Berber Tribes of Morocco and Lynne Meade Ceramics are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Candle Lanterns?
Prices for candle lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, candle lanterns begin at $50 and can go as high as $11,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,059.
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.
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