Metal Three Light Lanterns with Crackle Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
textured crackle glass. The combination of sturdy metalwork and shimmering glass creates a timeless design
Vintage 1980s American Lanterns
Metal
Metal Three Light Lanterns with Crackle Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
textured crackle glass. The combination of sturdy metalwork and shimmering glass creates a timeless design
Metal
Swedish Gothic Style Iron Lantern with Crackle Glass, 1930s
By Harald Notini
Located in Karis, Nyland
crackle glass shaped within a hand-forged iron cage. The glass expands between the vertical iron bars
Iron
$526
H 18.12 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Crackled glass mid-century lantern with gridded pattern, France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Cute mid-century glass lantern made in France, with a crackled effet on glass and an adorable
Metal
Caged Amber Glass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amber, crackle, caged glass lantern pendant light from the mid 20th century; in an elegant shape
Metal
Large "Crackle" Glass Vases with Lamp Application
Located in Bronx, NY
Large "Crackle" glass vases with lamp application. Vases are 20" in height and mounted on brushed
$2,573
H 31.5 in Dm 19.69 in
Textured Glass, Brass and Steel Pendant in the Style of Stilnovo-Ipso Facto
Located in Nice, FR
Stylnovo Ipso facto metal lantern with crackle glass globe, from Italy, 1960. Green color
Brass
Crackled Glass Lantern Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960 French crackled glass globe shaped lantern. Available for viewing at our 241
Moderne Crackled Glass Globe Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian crackled glass lantern with an interior Edison light. Measurements: Current
Bronze
Italian bubble crackle glass pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2254 Bubble glass pendant
Glass
Bell Jar Hanging Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Green patina crackle glass bell jar lantern
Sold
H 12.5 in Dm 6 in
Rare Hexagonal Shape 1920s Crackled Glass w. Striking Flower Shade Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
on this hexagonal design thick glass shade has a freshness in both the color and realism that it is
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Hanging Lantern Hall Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Louis XVI style bronze, brass, and frosted crackled glass hall lantern, ceiling lamp from
Bronze, Brass
An amber glass lantern
Located in New York, NY
HL2926 An verdigris bronze and amber crackle-glass cylindrical lantern.
French 1920's Bronze and Texture glass Lantern/Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
French 1920's bronze with texture crackle glass chandelier/lantern. New wiring and ready for
Bronze
Pair 1920's Spanish Revival Pendant Light Fixtures
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of small cast metal openwork pendants over original amber-colored crackle glass cylinders
$1,696Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
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
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
$1,930
H 36 in Dm 12 in
Rare & Large Shape Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Amber Glass in Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, powder colored and great condition Venetian light fixture. This Midcentury Venetian pendant is not only the largest of it's kind we ever had the pleasure of offering, it also...
Iron
$5,076Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$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
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
Italian Venetian Amber Smoke Coloured Clear Murano Glass Caged Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian Venetian amber smoke coloured clear murano glass caged lantern. This beautiful Italian hanging lantern features clear amber smoke-colored Murano glass captivated within a me...
Metal
$228,108Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Milk Glass Cone Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
*Please note price is per unit* *Not UL Listed* Milk Glass Cone Sconce Made in Italy With brass hardware. Measures 5"dia x 21"h
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
Spanish Bee Hive-Style Caged Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Spanish Colonial caged glass lantern with single medium-base (Edison) light. Black painted wrought iron with a yellow/amber transparent glass piece encased by a wrought iron honeycom...
Steel, Tôle
$1,173Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
French Handcrafted Wrought Iron Glass Lantern Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A four-sided Arts & Crafts wrought iron lantern with yellow glass panels for indoor and outdoor use, France, 1920-1930. Brass and porcelain E27 light socket for a large sized bul...
Wrought Iron
Black Birdhouse Lantern w/ Amber Blown Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century black metal birdhouse-shaped hanging lantern with a gothic feel. It is detailed with dimensional flowers and curls between the windows. The four windows are amber...
Metal
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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