Hanging Oil Lantern
Antique 19th Century American Empire Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 1900s French Country Lanterns
Copper, Brass
Antique 18th Century Italian Grand Tour Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Grand Tour Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Steel
Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1980s Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
1990s Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Provincial Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns
Glass
Antique Late 18th Century Lanterns
Blown Glass, Paint
Vintage 1930s English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 1890s Swedish Victorian Table Lamps
Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Canvas, Giltwood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Stone Sinks
Stone
Early 20th Century American Industrial Chandeliers and Pendants
Copper
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Antique 1860s French Country Lanterns
Steel, Copper, Brass
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Vintage 1910s French Country Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Colombian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights a...
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Antique 1840s French Stone Sinks
Stone
Antique Late 18th Century European Country Demi-lune Tables
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Flooring
Marble
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens
Bronze
20th Century German Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary English Lanterns
Brass
Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Aesthetic Movement Lanterns
Lead
Antique Early 19th Century English Lanterns
Antique 19th Century Edwardian Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Lanterns
Copper
Antique Early 1900s British Sporting Art Paintings
Canvas
Antique Late 19th Century British Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Lanterns
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Copper
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze, Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Lanterns
Bronze, Steel
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze, Iron
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Lanterns
20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Zinc
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze, Iron
Antique 1860s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Historical Memorabilia
Silver
Vintage 1950s Rococo Revival Paintings
Gesso, Canvas, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century European Restauration Lanterns
Iron
20th Century Lanterns
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Copper
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Iron
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze, Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Iron, Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1820s English George IV Lanterns
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century English Industrial Lanterns
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments
Iron
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Paint
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Israeli Arts and Crafts Religious Items
Metal, Copper
Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Lanterns
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
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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.
- How do I use a hanging oil lamp?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To use a hanging oil lamp, remove the oil font from the base and fill it three-quarters of the way with clear lamp oil. Return the font and close the base. Twist the knob to raise the wick until it is a little less than 0.25 inches above the burner. Light with a match or lighter. After extinguishing and allowing time for cooling, trim the burned end off of the wick. You'll find a collection of hanging oil lamps on 1stDibs.
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