Gold Hanging Lantern
Vintage 1940s Lanterns
Metal, Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Lanterns
Bronze, Chrome
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Lanterns
Bronze, Wire
Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1810s English Regency Lanterns
Bronze, Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1850s Austrian Empire Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Grand Tour Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antiquities
Bronze
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants
Ormolu, Bronze
20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 1880s High Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1920s European Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Turkish Central Asian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1950s Turkish Central Asian Rugs
Wool
20th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1810s English Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1810s Great Britain (UK) Regency Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century Lanterns
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Industrial Lanterns
Brass, Bronze, Tin
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1960s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1930s Japanese Modern Metalwork
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
20th Century American Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Early 2000s Turkish Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
- 1
Gold Hanging Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Gold Hanging Lantern?
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.
Read More
My Father Was Obsessed with This French Art Deco Tiger Lamp
The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Hans Bergström’s Monumental Chandeliers Are Made for Grand Spaces
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
This Paavo Tynell Chandelier Is a Radiant Bouquet
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Ettore Sottsass Captures a Shooting Star in This Rare 1970s Floor Lamp
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.