English Lantern Light
20th Century English Lanterns
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s English Lanterns
Glass
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Nickel
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 1800s English George III Lanterns
Brass, Wire
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century English Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Recent Sales
Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Lanterns
Silk
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century British Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
20th Century English Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
20th Century Belle Époque Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
20th Century English Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century British Lanterns
Antique 1850s English William IV Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Lanterns
Copper
Mid-20th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Blown Glass
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Glass
Early 20th Century British Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1930s English Lanterns
Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
Antique 1890s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Lanterns
Ormolu
20th Century Baroque Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
20th Century English Adam Style Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century English George III Lanterns
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Mid-20th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1940s British Early Victorian Lanterns
Milk Glass
Antique 19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Wrought Iron, Lead
Early 20th Century English Wall Lights and Sconces
Copper
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Brass
Antique 1820s English Lanterns
Glass
Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Lanterns
Bronze
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Silver Leaf, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings
Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Flush Mount
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wine Coolers
Copper
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Bookcases
Textile, Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Indian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Metal, Iron
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Brass
1890s Hudson River School Landscape Paintings
Canvas, Oil
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Flush Mount
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Fountains
Carrara Marble
Vintage 1950s Italian Table Lamps
Alabaster
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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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