French Gothic Lantern
Antique 1880s Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Lanterns
Iron
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
2010s French Gothic Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Metal, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Vintage 1910s Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Glass, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron, Metal
Vintage 1960s French Gothic Revival Floor Lamps
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Gothic Revival Floor Lamps
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Wrought Iron
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Tin, Tôle
Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Late 20th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
20th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Vintage 1910s French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique 1870s French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Gothic Lanterns
Glass
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Chandeliers and Pendants
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s French Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Steel
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Metal, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Zinc
Vintage 1960s French Gothic Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Lead
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Lanterns
Iron, Sheet Metal
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Floor Lamps
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Antique 1890s French Gothic Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron
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Metal
Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates
Wood, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Architectural Elements
Stone, Copper
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Balustrades and Fixtures
Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items
Brass, Bronze
20th Century American American Classical Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1910s American Gothic Revival Wall Lights and Sconces
Stone, Bronze
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Gothic Floor Lamps
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Oak
Vintage 1930s American Tudor Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
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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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