Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With Brass Hardware Has A 3 Candelabra Socket Cluster
Brass
Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With Brass Hardware Has A 3 Candelabra Socket Cluster
Brass
Vintage Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Bell Jar Lantern Brass Vaughan Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Etched Glass With Leaves & Grape Vine Large Bell Jar Lantern With Brass Hardware In The Manner Of Vaughan, This Fixture Has A 4 Candelabra Light Cluster On Th...
Brass
Wonderful Brass Etched Greek Key Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets.
Brass
Wonderful Brass Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar With 3 Candelabra Lights Lantern Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Brass
Wonderful Black Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Black Patinated Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
Brass
Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Petite Etched Glass Brass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Petite Etched Blown Glass With Brass Hardware Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With 4 Candelabra Lights.
Brass
Vintage Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Bell Jar Lantern Brass Vaughan Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Vintage Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Pattern Bell Jar Lantern With Oxidized Brass Hardware, In The Manner Of Vaughan This Fixture Has 3 Candelabra Internal Lights And Comes Ready...
Brass
Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
By Carlos de la Puente
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixtures Retailed By Carlos de la Puente Each Rewired With 3 Candelabra Sockets And Accompanied By Chain C...
Bronze
Wonderful Black Brass Blown Etched Lattice Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Black Patinated Brass & Blown Etched Lattice With Clover Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
Brass
Wonderful Black Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Black Patinated Brass & Blown Etched Laurel Wreath Swirl Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
Brass
Wonderful Petite 3 Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Petite Set Of 3 Brass & Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixtures Each Lantern Sold Separately
Brass
Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Pattern Bell Jar Fixtures Each With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy. Each Fixture So...
Brass
American Brass & Etched Floral Glass Globe Hanging Bell Jar Hall Lantern, C 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass and etched foliage glass globe hanging bell jar hall lantern with three decorative scrolled arms, grape vine motif, and finial bead work.
Brass
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
Brass
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
Brass
Set of Italian Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940's Italian etched glass bell jar lanterns with foliage motif.
Blown Glass
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Brass
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Brass
Wonderful Pair Brass Blown Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Gilt Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar Lanterns Each With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster In The Manner Of Vaughan Each Fixture Comes Ready To Hang W...
Brass
Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Etched On Both The Bell And Top Glass Shade Rewired And Ready...
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Brass Greek Key Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass With Greek Key Trim Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Har...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Nichel Glass Flower Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs Style Nickel Plated Bronze With Blown Glass With Etched Flowers & Leaves, Each Of The Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceil...
Bronze, Nickel
Wonderful Pair Brass Blown Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Gilt Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar Lanterns Each With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster In The Manner Of Vaughan Each Fixture Comes Ready To Hang W...
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting H...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, C...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light 4 Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardwa...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy An...
Brass, Bronze
Bronze Mounted, Frosted and Hand Cut Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
A "Bell-Jar" fixture is rarely found in this quality. The suspension chain and band are cast, not just stamped sheet brass; likewise, the candle holder and strawberry shaped boss t...
Brass
$1,150
Large Smoke Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine large smoke bell with an etched cluster of grape and leaves decoration, and bronze ring and chains. Contemporary electrification with 3 Lights.
Bronze
Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Cut Crystal Lantern Chandeliers
Located in New York, NY
A Fabulous Pair of Antique Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Cut-Crystal Lantern Chandeliers. Each chandelier is centered by a frosted and etched glass lantern shade of bell-jar form, ...
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass and Brass Details, circa 1900 An extraordinary and rare pair of antique Venetian bell jar lanterns, masterfully craf...
Brass
Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond pattern with leaf fern details and bronze housing and decorative chain in the neoclass...
Bronze
Mouth Blown Hand Etched Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Deflector
Located in Houston, TX
This is a complete hand etched jar lantern with hand cast brass hardware. Originally lantern like this one was used for burning whale oil in Europe. Since whale oil emitted thick smo...
Glass
Unavailable|$750
Etched Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar
Located in New York, NY
Etched hand blown glass bell jar with original antique brass fittings and knob. Lovely patina. Wired and ready for installation.
Brass
Unavailable|$875
Star Etched Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual shaped bell glass lantern. this one is quite different. Wired and ready for installation.
Glass
Unavailable|$1,700
Star Etched Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar
Located in New York, NY
Star etched hand blown glass bell jar with glass knob with brass fittings. Wired and ready for installation
Brass
Unavailable|$450
Wheat and Star Etched Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar
Located in New York, NY
Wheat and star etched hand blown glass bell jar with glass knob and brass fittings. Wired and ready for installation.
A French 19th Century Etched Glass Bell Lantern Hanging Light
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820 A rare early nineteenth century hall lantern, retaining its original engraved glass base, with foliate engraving repeated on the glass cowl, the metalwork with gi...
Glass
Antique Etched Amethyst Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A unique bell jar lantern in late 19th century, amethyst glass with hand engraved stars and a frosted band that diffuses the light magnificently. Newly made with three candlestick li...
Brass
Wonderful Medium Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Brass & Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixture
Brass
19th Century Anglo Indian Etched Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern.
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 19th Century Anglo Indian grape etched clear glass bell jar lantern. Electrified
Glass
Wonderful Large Pair Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With A 4-Light Candelabra Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy.
Brass
Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Cranberry Red Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Cranberry / Red With Etched Glass And Brass Hardware And Band Bell Jar Lantern Fixture Fitted With A 3 Candelabra Cluster, Rewired And Accompanied By Ch...
Brass
Set of Four American Brass Hanging Foliage Etched Greek Key Bell Lanterns C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Four American brass hanging bell jar lanterns with foliage etched glass, griffon scroll work, Greek key motif, interior three-light clusters, and resting on molded medallions ...
Brass, Wire
19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Dia. Clear Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A 19th century 12" diameter clear handblown glass bell jar lantern produced in Europe for the Anglo-Indian market with a profusion of etched stars of two different sizes, an 1 1/2" a...
Brass
Sold|$1,200 / set
Pair of Anglo-Indian Style Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Each clear glass lantern etched with wheat leaves with foliate-embossed metal rim and fitted with three electrified candleabra; suspended from a glass disc issuing three chains.
Metal
Italian Etched Glass and Gilt Metal Hanging Lantern, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The etched glass bell jar lantern having from an upper faceted glass disc by three chains of decorative gilt metal, the jar issuing three gilt metal bobeches wired for electricity, t...
Glass
English 1900s Turn of the Century Bell Jar Light Fixture with Etched Stars
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English bell jar light fixture from the early 20th century, with three lights and etched stars. Created in England at the Turn of the Century, this bell jar light fixture features...
Glass
Pair of Smoke Bell Light Fixtures, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique pair of English bell jar pendant light fixtures or lanterns with classic form, smoke bell, brass hardware with adjustable stem and a hand blown glass bell with etched leaves ...
Brass
Sold|$9,500 / set
Pair of Handblown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each of these beautiful 19th century handblown glass bell jar lanterns is ornamented with an etched grape-and-vine motif.
Glass
Sold|$9,500 / set
Pair of Handblown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each of these beautiful 19th century handblown glass bell jar lanterns is ornamented with an etched diamond motif.
Brass
Sold|$9,500 / set
Pair of Handblown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each of these beautiful 19th-century handblown glass bell jar lanterns is ornamented with an etched wheat motif.
Brass
Sold|$12,000 / set
Pair of Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Long Island City, NY
Each of these beautiful 19th century hand blown glass bell jar lanterns is ornamented with an etched grape-and-vine motif.
Brass
Sold|$1,450
English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars Classic style English Bell Jar Lantern.
Brass
Etched Glass Bell Jar Hurricane Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Etched glass bell jar hurricane pendant light, lantern or lamp, with etched grapes and embossed brass details.
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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