Globe Lantern Lighting
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Lanterns
Glass
Vintage 1960s Lanterns
Blown Glass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns
Brass
20th Century French Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns
Alabaster, Nickel
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Alabaster
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Lanterns
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns
Glass
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns
Blown Glass
Vintage 1960s Italian Lanterns
Silver Plate
20th Century American Lanterns
Plastic
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lanterns
Glass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Blown Glass
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Art Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Early 2000s Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Antique 1890s French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Rattan, Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 1860s American American Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns
Copper
Late 20th Century English Classical Roman Lanterns
Copper
Antique 1830s Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Tôle
Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Lanterns
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Glass
Mid-20th Century English Lanterns
Blown Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1930s American Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Islamic Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Steel, Nickel
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
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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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