1920s Black Bamboo Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'0" x 12'0" Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A delicate, vine-like border, punctuated by large, stylized peonies and subtle Chinese lantern elements, frames the composition.
Wool
Unavailable
H 28.15 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Large Vintage Chinese Lantern with Reverse Painted Glass Panels, circa 1940
Located in Antwerp, BE
This large Chinese lantern retains all the original glass panels that have been reverse painted by hand on the glass.
Wood
Large Chinese Chippendale Style Metal Bamboo Lantern
Located in Washington, DC
Large Chinese Chippendale metal bamboo lantern. Metal with a black finish over a red underglaze.
Metal
Pair of Large Chinese Classic Lanterns or Lamps, Electrified
Located in SOMIS, CA
These lanterns are not your run of the mill China Town ones. These are meticulously hand crafted in the old fashioned way, which sadly is no longer being practiced. Each metal wire w...
Metal
A Large & Spectacular Antique Chinese Bronze Pagoda Form Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A large & spectacular antique Chinese gilt bronze & patinated bronze pagoda form octagonal form lantern chandelier embellished with reticulated & engraved motifs, 19th century.
Ormolu, Bronze
Unavailable
H 28.35 in Dm 26.38 in
Large Wooden Chinese Lantern with Dragons and Painted Glass, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb large Asian lantern / chandelier / suspension.
Glass, Wood, Paint
Large Chinese Hanging Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Chinese metal wire and paper large hanging lanterns, circa late 19th century.
Metal
A Large Chinese Bronze and Gold Inlayed Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
This very fine cast bronze lantern is made in the Han Dynasty style but is made in the first part of the 20th Century. The casting consists of a number of different pieces fitted to...
Large Rosewood Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2074 Hand made rosewood lantern with hand painted glass panels.
Brunelli will electrify
A Large Brass and Red enamel Chinese Lantern
Located in NYC, NY
A fine impressive size lantern with Asian accents, perhaps for the Hollywood regency set. Also works well with the Aesthetic period.
Enamel
Large Scale Pagoda Lantern
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A late 20th century patinated pagoda style lantern of large scale with antique glass panels and weathered gilt detailing. Lovely form and scale.
Metal
Large Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Large six-sided lantern with frosted glass panels, finely carved details, and twisted dragon motif.
Elm
Sold
H 23.23 in W 27.56 in D 23.23 in
Antique Chinese Lantern, Hexagonal, Oriental, Cedar Late 19th Century circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique Chinese lantern. A hexagonal, Oriental lamp crafted from cedar in the late 19th century, circa 1880.
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Handmade Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug in Yellow and Terracotta
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Chinese Art Deco accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a circular mustard yellow field and large terracotta border. 2 Chinese lanterns hand from the branches...
Wool
Large White Painted Chinese Lantern with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Overwized white painted Chinese lantern with reverse glass painted panels.
Glass, Wood
Large Solid Cast Iron Chinese Pagoda Lantern, Made to Hold Candles
Located in Hollywood, CA
A beautifully aged solid cast iron Chinese Pagoda style lantern. The top is removable and reveals space to hold candles.
Large Antique Chinese Lantern
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This exquisitely carved antique Chinese lantern is constructed with a hole in the middle for support on a pole which can either be fixed or carried for ceremonies.
Wood
1920s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8' 10'' x 11' 7'' - 270 x 353 cm )
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 8'10" x 11'7" (106 x 139 in). Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antique Chinese, ...
Wool
1920s Black Antique Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 14' x 16'8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 14' x 16'8" (168 x 200 in), in black tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. An Art Deco...
Wool
Vintage Handcrafted French Aubusson Wool Rug In Black With Floral Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
This exquisite vintage Aubusson flatweave rug has been thoughtfully handcrafted from high-quality wool. It showcases a luxurious black background that serves as a striking canvas. Th...
Wool
1920s Black Rose Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug 2'4" x 4'2" Woven Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 American Folk Art hand-woven wool rug, 2'4" x 4'2" (28 x 50 in), in rose and black tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition...
Wool
$8,800
W 69 in L 102 in
Black Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet By Nichols Workshop Rug 5'9" x 8'6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 5'9" x 8'6" (69 x 102 in), in black tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Chin...
Wool
1920s Black Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 9' x 12'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9' x 12' (108 x 144 in), in black tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antiqu...
Wool
1920s Black Minimalist Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 17'3" x 23'3"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 17'3" x 23'3" (207 x 279 in), in black tones. Condition: good. Antique Chinese, Art Deco Oversized Large Oversized Big Rug...
Wool
1920s Black Antique Chinese Art Deco Hand Knotted Rug 9'2" x 11'8"
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9'2" x 11'8" (110 x 140 in), in black tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Th...
Wool
$65,000
W 138 in L 280 in
Oversized Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug, Black with Floral Patterns - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Made with hand-knotted wool circa 1920, this oversized 12x23 antique Chinese Art Deco rug is among the absolute most unique, rare collectibles and treasured finds of the period—a one...
Wool
Vintage English Needlepoint Handmade Floral Black Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Vintage English needlepoint wool rug with a beige field. This piece has green fine details with a floral elegant patterns throughout the design This rug measures 9' x 12...
Wool
$15,000
W 144 in L 184 in
Antique Art Deco Chinese Nichols Style Rug with Floral Sprays on Jet Black Field
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with the striking elegance of this antique Chinese Art Deco wool rug, dating from the early 20th century. Masterfully hand-knotted, this piece features an open, dr...
Wool
$22,500
W 60 in L 104 in
1750s Black Floral Antique French Needlepoint Carpet 5'x8' 8" Stitched Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1750 French Baroque needlepoint silk and wool rug, 5' x 8'8" (60 x 104 in), in black tones. Condition: good, repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Co...
Wool, Silk
Vintage American Hooked Rug with Large Floral Design on a Black Background
Located in Atlanta, GA
American hooked rug in black background. This beautiful antique American Hook rug sets on black background with large floral medallion. American hooked rug , Keivan Woven Arts/rug/L1...
Wool
$9,800
W 120 in L 168 in
1930s Antique Black Color Minimalist Open Field Chinese Art Deco Rug 10' x 14'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1935 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 10' x 14' (120 x 168 in), in black tones. Condition: good. Antique Chinese, Art Deco Black 1935 Rug, Circa Date: 1935. Thi...
Wool
Navy Antique Floral Medallion Chinese Art Deco Rug 9'7" x 13'
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 9'7" x 13' (115 x 156 in), in navy tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Antiq...
Wool
$7,500
W 94 in L 116 in
1930s Black Floral Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet 7'10"x9'8" Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage circa 1930 Chinese Art Deco hand-knotted wool rug, 7'10" x 9'8" (94 x 116 in), in black tones. Condition: good, wear consistent with age and use. Overall Good Condition. Woo...
Wool
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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