$328Sale Price / item|20% Off
1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fine French handcrafted cast iron Oil Betty Lamp with decorative Rooster 1800s Known as a 'Betty Lamp' features a circular tank base with a decorative rooster finial. 8.75 tall x 5....
Iron
French Cast Iron Hanging Rooster Oil Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
French cast iron hanging rooster oil lamp, 19th century, a nice example of a complete oil lamp, original hanger, and filling cap. Swings and tilts in both directions to avoid spillag...
Iron
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 Old Great White Rooster Garden Lantern Plus Antique Chain
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard to find great white rooster bird garden lighting lantern with 30" antique chain Japan, this hard to find and visually appealing heavy duty quality garden lighting lantern is h...
Iron
19th Century Iron Finial from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Those iron finials origin from France, circa 1880.
Iron
"Thookkuvilakku" Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A "Thookkuvilakku" bronze hanging oil lamp Kerala, South India, circa 1800, done in a shallow dish with seven spouts, above a drip pan, suspended from a chain. Wear is consistent wit...
Bronze
18th Century Italian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian hanging bronze oil lamp with removable lid. Solid bronze. Can be hung or used as a stand-alone decorating piece. Great piece to use with any decor. Dimensions l...
Bronze
French Iron Rooster Candlestick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely iron rooster candlestick from France, 1950s. Forged iron rooster motif with stem resting on a tripod base. Wrought iron shows nice age and patina. Whimsical addition to any ro...
Wrought Iron
19th century Antique Indian Oil Lamp from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This 19th-century antique Indian oil lamp is a captivating piece, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of India. Crafted from brass, the lamp showcases intricate designs, including ...
Brass
18th Century Folk Art Wood and Wrought Iron Candleholder
Located in Copenhagen, K
Adjustable wrought iron and wood candle holder with wood base and snipe nail.
Iron
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Swing Post Mount Whale Oil Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A late 18th-early 19th century swing post mount whale oil lamp, a fine example of a ships or wall/post mount whale oil lamp, which swings from the top as the spike is fixed to a post...
Iron
Rare and Early American 19th Century Brass Oil Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine masterpiece is quite unusual and is in unbelievable condition. This is a fragile and amazing oil lamp with a handblown original glass globe. The condition is very good.
Brass
$1,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in Dm 7.88 in
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp with Base, 12th/13th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: A 12/13th-century Seljuk bronze oil lamp is an antique from the Seljuk...
Bronze
Late 18th Century French Metal Lamp
By Maison de L'Aluminium
Located in Copenhagen, K
Converted oil lamp from "Maison de Laluminium" in Paris. Very nice ornamented bronze, brass and metal lamp.
Brass, Bronze, Metal
$229
H 9.45 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Nepalese bronze ritual oil lamp Hindu Asian art antiques C 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A fine 19th-century Nepalese oil lamp, cast in brass and copper and richly adorned with symbolic detail. The sculptural form features an elegantly raised hand—suggestive of a protect...
Brass, Copper
18th Century India Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Sri Lankan hanging bronze oil lamp with Makara head spout. Solid bronze. Can be hung or used as a stand-alone decorating piece. Great piece to use with any decor. Dimen...
Bronze
19th Century Anglo-Indian Victorian Brass Four-Wick Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A remarkable mid-19th-century Anglo-Indian Victorian four-wick oil lamp, handcrafted in India in richly patinated brass and distinguished by its unusually tall, elegant architectural...
Brass
19th Century Italian Renaissance Bronze Aladdin Lamp with Two Burners
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) bronze aladdin lamp with 2 burners and scroll relief with cupid and bird finial.
Bronze
Bronze Oil Lamp from Aceh, Indonesia, Modern Design, 20th Century, 22"
Located in Roma, IT
This is an oil lamp in bronze of Aceh, from North Sumatra. In perfect conditions. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created ov...
Bronze
$1,071
H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in
18th Century Greek Copper Alloy Bird-Form Oil Lamp on Pedestal Base
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fascinating and highly decorative antique Greek oil lamp, dating to approximately the 18th century and finely cast in copper alloy in the form of a stylised bird. The lamp combine...
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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