Hanging Globe Lanterns
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Steel
Antique Early 1800s American American Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1980s European Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Antique 1890s Napoleon III Lanterns
Crystal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns
Glass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal, Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Cane, Rattan
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Table Lamps
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
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2010s American Flush Mount
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Japonisme Statues
Bronze
Antique 1820s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper, Lead
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1930s American Modern Prints
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Early 2000s American Art Deco Abstract Sculptures
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Murano Glass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique 1880s American American Empire Urns
Iron
20th Century American American Classical Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Brass
Antique 1880s French Empire Table Lamps
Porcelain
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Lanterns
Glass
20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Tôle
20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Metal
Antique 1840s French Louis Philippe Lanterns
21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century French Lanterns
Brass
Antique 1890s American Beaux Arts Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Late 20th Century English Regency Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns
Antique 19th Century Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Early 20th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Antique 1860s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Alabaster, Brass
Antique 18th Century French Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Wrought Iron, Iron
Mid-20th Century Industrial Lanterns
Enamel
Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
2010s British Chandeliers and Pendants
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Rattan, Paper
20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
2010s English Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Lanterns
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Empire Lanterns
Cut Glass
Antique 1880s English Gothic Revival Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
20th Century American Lanterns
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
20th Century Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1930s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1950s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Dutch Colonial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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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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