English Copper Lantern
Antique 19th Century British British Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces
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Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Copper
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Copper
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Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns
Metal, Copper
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Copper
Vintage 1950s European Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1930s European Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects
Copper
Mid-20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Nautical Objects
Brass, Copper
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Copper
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Copper
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Brass, Copper
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Copper
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Copper, Iron
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Brass, Copper
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper, Wrought Iron
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Lanterns
Copper
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Lanterns
Copper
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Copper
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Copper
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
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Copper
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper, Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper, Iron
Vintage 1930s English Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1930s English Flush Mount
Copper
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Copper
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
20th Century English Country Lanterns
Copper
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Copper
Antique 1890s British Victorian Lanterns
Copper
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Copper
Antique 19th Century British Lanterns
Copper
20th Century Lanterns
Copper
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Copper
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Copper
Vintage 1930s British Lanterns
Copper
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Copper
Antique Late 19th Century British Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century British Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century British Lanterns
Copper
20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century British Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Copper, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
20th Century English Lanterns
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
20th Century French Lanterns
Copper, Brass
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Lanterns
Copper
Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
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Copper, Wrought Iron, Nickel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Lanterns
Brass, Copper, Steel
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
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Finding the Right Lanterns for You
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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