Vintage Boho Charles Edwards Custom Cobalt Lantern
By Charles Edwards
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
as a decorative accent, this custom lantern by Charles Edwards brings timeless charm and artistic
Metal
$6,800
H 18 in W 10 in D 10 in
Charles Edwards Mews Ceiling Lantern Pendant Fixture Mahogany & Nickel, UK
By Charles Edwards
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Mews Ceiling Lantern, Mahogany and Nickel, UK. This handmade Charles Edwards piece
Nickel
Large Reclaimed Black Pendant Lantern Charles Edwards
By Charles Edwards
Located in Ware, GB
Reclaimed Charles Edwards Rivoli lantern. With a passion for timeless design, Charles Edwards has
Bronze
Set of Eight English Gilt-Metal Three-Light Chandeliers
By Charles Edwards
Located in SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT, FR
light on the world of swanky lighting. Charles Edwards designs and manufactures lanterns, chandeliers
Metal, Gold Plate
Greenwich Lantern by Charles Edwards Bronze Patina Finish
By Charles Edwards
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Mr. Edwards was an antiques dealer for over 50 years and has an extensive knowledge of vintage
Bronze
Sold
H 20 in W 10 in D 10 in
Charles Edwards Custom French Lantern Pendant Fixture, Mahogany & Nickel, UK
By Charles Edwards
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Custom French Lantern Pendant fixture, Mahogany & Nickel, UK. This Charles Edwards
Bronze
Charles Edwards Black Wall Lanterns
By Charles Edwards
Located in San Francisco, CA
A roofed, rectangular-shaped wall lantern in satin black lacquered metal by Charles Edwards. Holds
Metal
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H 25 in W 14 in D 14 in
Charles Edwards Custom Regency Lantern Pendant Fixture, Mahogany, Nickel, UK
By Charles Edwards
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charles Edwards Custom Regency Lantern Pendant Fixture, Mahogany, Nickel, UK . This handmade pagoda
Bronze
Pair of Charles Edwards Exterior Wall Lanterns
Located in Essex, MA
Each with a domed top over glazed panels enclosing two lights. Painted black with makers label on reverse. Ex William Hodgins Interiors. Never used. Eight more available.
Metal
Charles Edwards Lantern
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hexagonal Treaty Port Lantern. Charles Edwards. England. Verdigris Finish. Indoor use only.
Hexagonal Treaty Port Lantern
By Charles Edwards
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Hexagonal Treaty Port Lantern by Charles Edwards. Imported from England. Indoor use
Charles Edwards Hexagonal Treaty Port Lantern
By Charles Edwards
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Charles Edwards Hexagonal Treaty Port Lantern. England Verdigris Finish. Indoor us only.
Regency Lantern
By Charles Edwards
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Regency lantern imported from Charles Edwards, England. Faux zinc finish. Interior use only
Ribbed (22") Circular Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in an undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges and imprinted lines accentuating the form. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940's plaster plafonnier. Hanging by...
Metal
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
English Antiqued Serving Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered serving table, the galleried top and undertaker with a glass overlay, on spiral turned legs joined by an under tier fitted with two drawers, on ...
Wood
Pair of French Wrought Iron Martini Tables
Located in London, GB
Wrought iron martini tables, hand made in England inspired by an original 1940s French design. Finished with a natural bronze patina as standard. Can also be supplied in black or gi...
Iron
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Pair of Sudbury Wall Sconces by Vaughan Designs
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An early Vaughan design, this wall light is defined by the scroll-like shape of the arm and chiseled oval backplate. Decorative and understated, this design is traditional in style....
Brass
$2,937Sale Price|28% Off
H 47.64 in W 45.28 in D 21.66 in
19th Century Antique Swedish Painted Pine Cupboard
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Swedish antique sideboard from the mid-19th century. The sideboard is made of solid pine, which makes the sideboard a stable piece of furniture that fits perfectly in any home. Pai...
Pine
Uno Classico Semi-Flush Mount by Gaspare Asaro-Bronze Finish
By Gaspare & Vittorio Asaro, form A
Located in New York, NY
The Uno ceiling light exemplifies simple elegance via its clean profile designed around a single Murano glass shade. Starting pricing by size-10% upcharge for specialty finishes: 1...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 15 in W 31.25 in D 14.5 in
Rare Liberty & Co. Circa 1900s Long-Form Thebes Stool.
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Extremely rare long form Thebes bench marketed by Liberty and Company, England Circa 1910. Constructed of beech wood and finely woven cane. There are many of these “types” of benches...
Cane, Beech
Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Regency Style Patinated Brass And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With 3 Rewired Candelabra Sockets
Brass
$1,650
H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in
Wonderful Vaughan Designs Regency Square Large Bronze Glass Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan designs Regency square large bronze and glass 4 light lantern fixture.
Bronze
French Country Lantern - Copper Bronze
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three lights. The copper bronze finish adds...
Copper
$17,995 / item
H 29.5 in W 84 in D 42 in
Custom Walnut Wood Oval Table with Wishbone Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom oval walnut wine tasting dining table with wishbone shaped support and column trestle base. Shown here in walnut with a medium distress. Can be made to order in any size and t...
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
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.