19th Century Bronze Hall Lantern with Greek Key and Flame Finial
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible quality 19th century bronze neoclassical style hall lantern with Greek key motif border and bottom finial of a flame.
Bronze
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 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 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 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
Vintage Neoclassical Verdigris Lantern – Greek Key Detail – Restored & Rewired
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The fixture features a striking Greek Key (Meander) border along the crown, symbolizing infinity and unity, paired with elegant scrolled acanthus-style accents.
Composition, Steel
Vintage Neoclassical Greek Key Metal Hexagonal Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Neoclassical style is characterized by its use of classical Greek and Roman motifs. This fixture perfectly embodies that with its prominent Greek Key (Meander) frieze and elegant...
Metal
Sold
H 20.75 in Dm 8.5 in L 20.75 in
1920s Neoclassical Style Three-Light Lantern with Greek Key Design
Located in New York, NY
1920s American made neoclassical style lantern with Greek key design on frame and bottom tassel.
Sold
H 25 in Dm 17 in
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
Handsome Medium Sized Lantern with Etched Greek Key Design
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A great looking hall or foyer lantern having handsome Greek key etched design. 3-light inside and metal canopy.
Iron
Wonderful Pair Brass Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light Fixtures Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets.
Brass
Wonderful Set 4 Brass Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light Fixtures Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets.
Brass
Monumental Bronze Greek Key Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical style estate-size bronze Greek key lantern.
Bronze
Pair of 20th Century Bell Jar Three-Light Lanterns with Greek Key Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century bell jar three-light lanterns with Greek key banding Brand new wiring.
Brass
Regency Three-Light Bell Jar Lantern with Greek Key Band and Frosted Bottom
Located in Alexandria, VA
This unique lantern is adjustable in height-smoke bell appears to be original-includes hanging hardware, ceiling cap and chain.
Pair of 20th Century Regency Style Metal & Glass Wall Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20thC Regency Style Metal & Glass Wall Lanterns, Greek Key Detail, 4 lights An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques We have a very large inventory on our website To visit go...
$6,556 / set
H 29.53 in W 38.59 in D 18.71 in
Pair of Blue Gustavian Chests of Drawers, Gustavian Style, Sweden
Located in Kastrup, DK
A refined and elegant pair of chests of drawers executed in the Gustavian style and painted in nuanced shades of blue with geometric ornamentation. Each chest features a moulded top...
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. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Present drop: 29" (adjustable)
Blown Glass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$1,351 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three lights. The verdigris bronze finish a...
Copper
$280 / item
H 35.43 in W 21.25 in D 17.71 in
Garden Or Dinning Armchairs in Black Wrought Iron. Indoor & Outdoor. Price/Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Garden armchairs in black wrought iron Handmade. Dining armchairs PRICE PER ITEM.
Wrought Iron
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
1930 French Pagoda Shape Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1930 French Pagoda shape bronze small lantern with mini bells on top
Bronze
English Georgian Style Bell Jar Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage English Georgian style clear glass hanging pendant lantern suspended by chains from a glass cover and brass ring. Two light interior cluster lights. Bell Jar hanging chandeli...
Brass
$11,900 / item
H 32.5 in Dm 14.5 in
French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Mid-century style Modern Neoclassical lanterns / pendants / chandeliers. Sober, tasteful with the highest quality materials and workmanship, handcrafted g...
Brass
$1,250 / item
H 18 in Dm 11 in
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
$3,133 / set
H 15.36 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Pair of Art Dèco Style Italian Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Murano Glass Wall Lights, Black glass sphere and brass accessories. Textured Murano glass. Wiring according to the American standard with E26 or E27 lamp holder for ...
Brass
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Okla Cotton Wall Sconce by Simone & Marcel Dimensions: D 12 x W 24 x H 38 cm. Materials: Cotton. Custom options available on request. Please contact us. All our lamps can be wired...
Cotton
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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