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
Set of Eight Italian Etched Bronze Lanterns. Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
Set of Italian foliage motif patinated bronze lanterns with interior cluster. The glass with etched flowers and leaves details.
Bronze
Napoleon III Style Bronze Lantern with Acid-Etched Glass, Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Napoleon III style bronze lantern circa 1900 acid-etched glasses
Metal
French Molded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French molded glass lantern with etched star details on body and three interior candelabra lights.
Bronze
Pair of 6 sided Vintage Candle Etched Glass Carrying Lanterns
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of 6 sided Vintage Candle Etched Glass Carrying Lanterns Lovely looking pieces in very good probably unused condition, the 6 glass panels are all etched with a central star wh...
Brass
Italian Mid-20th Century Iron Lantern with Etched Glass, Pair Available
Located in New Orleans, LA
The lantern features six panels with beautifully etched glass and a simple floral crown.
Iron
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Lantern, Wrought Iron & Etched Glass
Located in Stamford, CT
Cylindrical etched glass, wrought iron lantern with bronze trim.
Wrought Iron
Large French Louis XVI Style Bronze Etched Glass Four-Light Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Very large Louis XVI style four-light hexagonal lantern, France, 1920-1930. The lantern is made of solid brass with integrated cast bronze details, six curved sides with curved cut g...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Bronze Foliage Lantern with Glass Inset
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 Italian bronze lantern with painted finish. 3 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 36" Diameter: 21"
Blown Glass
Antique Pierced Moroccan Lantern with Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
An antiquue pierced patinated brass lantern with original etched glass insets in red, blue and green colors.
Brass
19th Century English brass and glass 'starburst' lantern
Located in London, GB
Elegant brass frame lantern with arched dome, rectangular case and original ceiling hook. The brass frame is adorned with decorative finials to each corner and as a centre to the arc...
Brass
Vintage Indian Light Blue Etched Glass Hanging Bell Jar with Brass
Located in Yonkers, NY
A decorative vintage Indian hanging bell jar crafted from vivid light blue glass and suspended from brass chains. The large rounded glass vessel terminates in a small blue glass knop...
Brass
Wonderful Brass Blown Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Petite Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Gilt Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster In The Manner Of Vaughan Fixture Comes Ready To Hang With Chain And Ca...
Brass
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 Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Etched On Both The Bell And Top Glass Shade Rewired And Ready...
Brass
Wonderful French Regency Bronze Louis XV Star Frosted Art Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Regency Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze & Star Patern Frosted Art Glass Lantern Light Fixture
Bronze
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 Large Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Bronze & Blown Glass With Etched Stars, This Bell Jar Lantern Is Inset With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster The Ceiling Fixture Is Accompanie...
Bronze
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 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
Vintage Large Vaughan Brass Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Large Vaughan Brass Glass Star Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lantern With A 4 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And...
Brass, Bronze
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
1940s Brass and Glass Lantern in the Style of Pietro Chiesa
By Pietro Chiesa
Located in Schoorl, NL
Stylish Italian lantern in style of Pietro Chiesa. The lantern consists of two beautifully curved glass panels that are partly etched and clear.
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
English Silver Plated Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English silver plated lantern with etched glass body with floral decoration. 3 candelabra lights.
Silver Plate
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light 4 Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs STYLE Bronze Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting ...
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
Set of 12 Amber Glass Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Set of four, circa 1920s Italian etched amber glass lanterns. Measure: 24.5" current drop 11" diameter 14" min. drop.
Pair of French Frosted Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940s reverse-etched frosted glass lanterns with nickel-plated body and three interior lights.
Nickel
$2,275 / set
Louis XV Bronze Hall Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
Both lanterns feature etched glass panels with a central pendant lighting element.
Bronze
$12,000
American Art Deco Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's silver art deco lantern with original glass insets and patina. Measurements: Height of body: 38.25" Present drop: 46" Diameter: 14"
Silver Plate, Bronze
$4,200 / item
Pair of Vintage Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1960s Italian etched lanterns with dragonfly motif, 3 interior candelabra lights.
Bronze
Neoclassical lantern in lacquered and gilded metal circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Neoclassical lantern in lacquered and gilded metal circa 1950 etched glass with star pattern.
Metal
Pair of Antique Venetian Painted Floral Lanterns. Sold Individually.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920's painted tole lanterns with foliage and floral motif. With original antique etched glass panels.
Metal
Patinated Bronze English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English patinated bronze lantern with etched glass and 3 lights. Measurements: Drop: 29" Diameter: 18"
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
$6,200
Midcentury Gilt Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian gilt lantern with etched glass panels. Measurements: Minimum drop: 25" Current drop: 32" Width/length: 10" x 10" square
Metal
Neoclassic Style Silver Plated Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's silver plated neoclassic style lantern with etched glass panels and four interior lights.
Cut Glass
Large Late 20th Century Louis XV Style Nickel on Bronze Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring excellent proportions, this lantern is made of cast bronze with neoclassical architectural details and adorned with hand-cut and etched curved glass panels.
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Vintage Boho Scalloped Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Infuse your space with old-world charm using this stunning vintage wrought iron lantern. Featuring a beautifully scalloped metal shade, intricate hammered details, and star-etched gl...
Wrought Iron
$7,800 / item
Pair of Nickel-Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s Italian nickel-plated lanterns with etched glass and mirrored panels depicting birds and palm trees.
Glass
Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Glass and Ormolu lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality Baltic 19th century Neo-Classical st. Glass and Ormolu lantern. This stunning frosted and etched glass lantern displays a wonderful baluster shape and is ...
Ormolu
"Extra Large Silver Plated Bell Jar Lantern with Hand Cut Design, 1998"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large Custom made with hand cut Circle design at top and bottom of the glass jar . Metal hardware was plated in Silver with an Antique finish . This one and one more are the l...
Metal, Silver Plate, Wire
English Globe light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 English etched globe light fixture with an interior Edison light. Measurements: Present drop: 28.5" Height of body: 16" Diameter: 12.5"
Bronze
Etched Green Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Italian glass lantern with etched decoration of flowers and leaves..
Art Glass
Rare Antique Fostoria Etched Satin Glass GWTW Parlor Hurricane Oil Lantern Lamp
By Fostoria Glass Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Victorian Art Nouveau Fostoria converted Gone with the Wind parlor oil lamp. Pierced floral brass base - molded frosted / satin glass body hand painted with red flowers,...
Brass
1950's Italian Etched Starburst Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Ornate brass frame lantern chandelier with five etched starburst glass panels, and three candelabra sockets, .Made in .Italy, c. 1950's-60's One brass screw missing.
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Etched Glass Smoke Bell Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Neoclassical Etched Glass Smoke Bell Lantern An elegant hanging smoke bell lantern distinguished by its graceful proportions, finely etched glass, and warm gilt-brass fittings.
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Etched Glass Smoke Bell Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Neoclassical Etched Glass Smoke Bell Lantern An elegant hanging smoke bell lantern distinguished by its graceful proportions, finely etched glass, and warm gilt-brass fittings.
Brass
Wonderful Visual Comfort Nolan Silver Etched Glass Starburst Lantern Chandelier
By Visual Comfort
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Visual Comfort Nolan Silver Etched Glass Starburst Lantern 4 Candelabra Light Chandelier
Silver
French Etched Glass Globe Bell Jar Lantern, Chapel Lantern, Late 19th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind antique hand blown clear etched glass three-light bell lantern with very elegant brass mounts, France, circa 1880-1890.
Brass
19th Century Anglo-Indian Style Etched Glass Bell Jar Hundi Lantern.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century Anglo-Indian Style Etched Glass Bell Jar Hundi Lantern A striking 19th-century style Anglo-Indian hundi bell jar lantern featuring a hand-blown clear glass bowl with el...
Brass
Wonderful Large French Bronze Regency Empire Etched Glass Panel Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large french bronze regency empire style etched panel glass lantern fixture with 3 candelabra lights on the interior.
Bronze
Wonderful Vintage Caldwell Art Deco Silver Bronze Lantern Etched Glass Fixture
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pierced rims surround the beautiful etched glass of this charming silver lantern, with filigree detail on top and canopy.
Silver Plate, Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lantern by Esperia, Moulded Etched Glass - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
Hanging lantern, moulded acid etched glass ball, holded by six polished brass claw feet with a golden chain links and wire cover.
Brass
Art Deco Lantern in Brass, etched and colored Glass, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A small scaled lantern executed in patinated brass and featuring panels of colored and etched glass along with the rather practical finger loop for carrying it..
Brass
Pair of British Colonial Style Etched Mercury Glass Lanterns or Light Fixtures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of exotic lanterns hand blown in classic form, hanging from hammered metal hardware featuring etched floral designs on a translucent mercury background.
Mercury Glass
Mid-Century Modern Hanging Lantern by Esperia, Acid Etched Glass Ball - Italy
By Esperia
Located in Girona, Girona
Hanging lantern, moulded acid etched glass ball, holded by six polished brass claw feet with a golden chain links and wire cover.
Brass
Italian Brass, etched glass and capodimonte flowers Lantern from 50s
Located in Catania, CT
An Italian lantern from the 1950s, crafted from brass and featuring etched glass panels.
Brass
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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