Concertina Used

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Turkish Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Intricate Turkish patterns decorate the pierced metal top of this concertina lantern. Famously used

19th Century Turkish Concertina Used

Turkish Lantern

H 21 in Dm 13.5 in

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Concertina Used For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the concertina used you’re looking for. A concertina used — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer concertina used, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A concertina used, designed in the Georgian, Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made concertina used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Elkington & Co., Paul Evans and Howard & Sons Ltd are consistently popular.

How Much is a Concertina Used?

Prices for a concertina used can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $79,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,300.

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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.

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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.