Vintage Retrofitted Kerosene Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Vintage metal kerosene lantern with central glass shade retrofitted for electrified home use.
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Metal
Vintage Retrofitted Kerosene Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Vintage metal kerosene lantern with central glass shade retrofitted for electrified home use.
Metal
$1,150
H 10.25 in W 6 in D 5.25 in
Antique Jos. Lucas King of the Road Model 634 Brass Automobile Kerosene Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
entirely of brass except for the kerosene burner. The lantern is very well constructed and the front
Brass
$5,500
H 9.5 in W 8.75 in D 9 in
American Solid Copper and Brass Naval Ships Binacle, Lionel Corp. NY, Circa 1942
Located in Charleston, SC
handle, side mounted kerosene lantern, rear mounting bracket and brass plate inscribed “U.S. NAVY / BU
Brass, Copper
Vintage Adlake RR Lantern, 1945-1965
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Adlake railroad kerosene lantern, with a red glass globe and wire caging
Metal
Chalwyn Green Railroad Kerosene Signal Lantern with Burner, England
Located in Doylestown, PA
Collectible vintage Chalwyn green railroad kerosene signal lantern, made in England. Lantern is
Metal
Vintage Kerosene Lamp, Meva, model 864, circa 1960
Located in Praha, CZ
Old kerosene lamp in metal design with glass cylinder and wick regulation. Ideal as a decoration
Metal
$360Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 9 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Pair of Antique Brass, Cut Glass & Marble Kerosene Lamps C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Brass, Cut Glass & Marble Kerosene Lamps C1880 Measures- 9"H x 3.75"W x 3.75"D
Marble, Brass
$973Sale Price|25% Off
H 13.25 in W 8.5 in D 8 in
The Badger Brass Mfg. Co. 1903 Solar Kerosene Automobile Lamp In Polished Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Solar kerosene automobile lamp designed by The Badger Brass Mfg Co. Very beautiful and very
Crystal, Brass, Copper
$516Sale Price|40% Off
H 17 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique A&C Miller Kerosene Lamp Cir 1910 stickley era- W4014 - 40% OFF SALE
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
30 PERCENT OFF SALE This is a very nice antique Arts & Crafts circa 1910 Miller Kerosene Lamp in
Iron
Vintage Rayo Pony No. 21 Lantern
By Standard Oil Company
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
lantern was manufactured by Standard Oil for their Rayo line of lanterns and lamps. Burning kerosene as
Metal
Black Iron Standing Green Slag Glass Non-Electric Lantern
Located in New York, NY
accommodate a kerosene orgas lantern (not included). Good condition with appropriate wear from age, with minor
Wrought Iron
$129Sale Price|30% Off
H 13.25 in W 7 in D 6 in
Antique Plume & Atwood Blue Enamel Kerosene Oil Lantern Lamp Tin Reflector 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th to early 20th century wall hanging oil lamp by the Plume & Atwood Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut, USA. Round clear glass reservoir and hurricane, set in a...
Metal
Early Brass Kerosene Lantern
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Early Brass Kerosene Lantern
Brass
Large Early Kerosene Lantern with Vaseline Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Converted to electricity. Rare early kerosene lantern of an unusual scale.
Yellow and Blue Oil Lamp , Vintage Kerosene Lantern
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Yellow and blue Oil Lamp ,Vintage Kerosene Lantern Rustic, worn metal and glass lantern, found
Metal
Antique Perkins Marine Nautical Ship Kerosene Lamp
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
Hobson's, "Lanterns That Lit Our World Book Two", Gold Hill Press, 2004 shows them on page 88. He says the
Vintage Elgin Kerosene Lantern, Early 20th Century
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Elgin railroad kerosene lantern, with a clear glass globe and wire caging
Metal
c.1890 Original French Copper Kerosene Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Awesome original antique French copper lantern, with it's original oil-burning fixture. Charming
Copper
Pair Brass Port & Starboard Nautical Kerosene Lanterns
Located in Chicago, IL
lens is green. Port lens is red. Illuminated by a kerosene soaked woven rope wick.
Brass
Lantern by Hans Agne Jakobsson
By AB Markaryd
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant and finely crafted kerosene lantern having an amber glass shade, internal glass diffuser
Brass
Sold
H 23 in W 11.25 in D 10.5 in
Antique French Copper and Brass Lantern, L. Dorvaux Paris, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large tin kerosene lantern, with copper chimney and brass detail, bearing the original oval label
Metal, Brass, Copper
Vintage Paull's Leader No. 2 Fount. Green Lantern
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage Paull's Leader Large No. 2 Fount kerosene lantern. This lantern design was
Metal
Awaji Kerosene Art Pottery Lantern, Original Fittings and Shade
Located in Wilton, CT
Japanese Awaji Pottery kerosene lamp with original wood framed silk shade. Pottery is encased with
Pottery, Wood, Silk
Antique Victorian Ruby Glass Pierced Reticulated Kerosene Oil Lantern Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian oil lantern or lamp. Made of metal with reticulated design featuring serpentine
Metal
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene or Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene or oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Brass
Antique German W&W Kosmos Cranberry Glass and Silver Plate Kerosene Lamps
By Wild & Wessel, Berlin
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of antique German kerosene lamps by Wild and Wessel offer faceted cranberry glass fonts raised
Silver Plate
Midcentury Brass Binnacle Compass from a Ship's Lifeboat
Located in Nantucket, MA
kerosene lantern on the side to illuminate the compass at night. The little door opens and the compass can
Brass
Sold
H 27.63 in W 14.25 in D 14.25 in
Antique French Hanging Copper Lantern Converted from Oil to Electricity
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Antique French Copper Lantern, old enough to have been originally lite by kerosene. The Antique
Copper, Brass
Vintage Steampunk Kinetic Fantasy Flying Machine
By Serge and Claudia Reynaud-Marchesin 1
Located in Hanover, MA
from the Horn of an old automobile, a boat propeller, kerosene lantern, vegetable steamer, binoculars
Antique French Gillet & Forest Kerosene Lanterns from the 1800s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Wonderful set of three Antique French Lanterns from the 1800s with their old handmade French wavy
German Hasag Calorifix Brass Lantern with Blown Glass Hurricane, circa 1910
By HASAG
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful brass lantern with blown glass hurricane, originally used as a kerosene lantern. Stamped
Brass
Victorian Hobnail Cranberry Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
Antique electrified kerosene lantern pendant with hobnail motif cranberry glass globe suspended
Brass
Sold
H 11.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Unsigned Dietz or Piper Styled Railroad Kerosene Signal Lantern & Burner
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage railroad lantern is remarkably completely unsigned with respect to both the maker, or
Steel
Ilse Ammundsen, kerosene holder in brass. Danish design. Mid-20th C.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Ilse Ammundsen, kerosene holder in brass. Danish design. Mid 1900s. Modernist style. Marked. In
Brass
Antique Canadian National Railway Piper Signal Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with amber and green molded glass lenses. The lantern is complete with its original kerosene burner
Metal
Sold
H 22.84 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
Early 20th century kerosene bulkhead lamp/lantern in brass, detachable burner.
Located in Stockholm, SE
An early 20th century kerosene bulkhead lamp in brass. With detachable burner/container. Made by
Brass
Sold
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 10.75 in
Large 19th Century American Tole Kerosene Lantern with Mercury Glass Reflector
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th century American tole Kerosene Lantern with mercury glass eeflector. Brand new wiring.
Tôle
Forward Mast Kerosene Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Forward mast lantern with excellent brass fittings. Rewired with original kerosene fixture in place.
Large "Defiance" Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large former kerosene lantern with beautiful reflector and chimney and burner intact. Newly rewired.
Etched Glass Kerosene Hanging Lantern
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Originally held a kerosene font, fixture has been electrified in our shop. Chain momenent that
Brass
Sold
H 26.5 in W 12.75 in D 13 in
19th Century Painted Tole Former Kerosene Wall Lantern, Mercury Glass Reflector
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century painted tole former kerosene wall lantern, mercury glass reflector. Brand new wiring.
Tôle
Old Brass Kerosene Lamp
Located in Wainscott, NY
Great Old Real Brass Hanging Lamp with original metal shade
Jean Schoenner Magic Lantern German Optical Toy
By Jean Schoenner
Located in Southfield, MI
kerosene lantern, Atlas figure in black patinated iron, both square and rectangular slides, and a
Brass, Iron
Pair of Spectacular Large Lanterns or Heaters
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Spectacular large copper lanterns or possibly kerosene heaters from the late 19th or early 20th
1970s Stilnovo Murano Glass Lamp with Enameled Metal Shade
By Stilnovo
Located in North Miami, FL
Recalling earlier kerosene lanterns, this 1970s Stilnovo table lamp has a Murano glass body
Metal
Pair of 20th Century Iron and Glass Hexagonal Three-Light Lanterns
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 20th century iron and glass hexagonal three-light lanterns, formerly kerosene New wiring.
Iron
Large Pair Dietz Meetinghouse Lanterns
Located in Hudson, NY
large pair kerosene tin lanterns original chimneys and mercury reflectors designed to
Tin
Davey & Co. Brass Kerosene Lantern
By Davey & Co.
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a Classic Davey & Co. brass kerosene lantern. This lantern features a rectangular body
Brass
$1,779
H 27 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
French Art Deco Old Brass and Clear Glass Three-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Art Deco old brass lantern with six clear glass panels, France, 1930-1939. The lantern is in very good condition, aged patina to brass, rewired. Number of lights: Three E14 bulb sock...
Brass
$1,275 / item
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
Oak, Teak
$7,094 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Poplar Burl by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Poplar Burl veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustab...
Wood, Poplar, Burl
Outdoor Metal Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Wrought iron sconce with three (3) glass panes. Made in Italy *Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not UL Listed. Standa...
Metal
$4,208
H 16.54 in Dm 13.39 in
Exceptional Bauhaus Pendant Lamp by Adolf Meyer for Zeiss Ikon, 1930s, Germany
By Adolf Meyer, Zeiss Ikon
Located in Munich, DE
Unique Bauhaus or Modernist pendant lamps. Designed by Adolf Meyer in 1920s and manufactured by Zeiss Ikon, in 1920s-1930s, Germany. On one of the glass shades is the mark of the mak...
Brass, Metal
$2,000 / item
H 18 in W 48 in D 15 in
Shou Sugi Ban 4 foot Wood Bench Pine Corten Steel by Alabama Sawyer
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of eac...
Steel
$34,383
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$4,500 / set
H 16.5 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Pair of English Country House Brass Wall Lanterns with Glass Doors, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A charming pair of English wall lanterns, crafted around 1900, with a timeless presence that fits seamlessly into both classic and transitional interiors. Each lantern is made from b...
Brass
English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany oval sea captains desk with hinged leather top concealing two upper hidden compartments, single front drawer, original brasses, ebony string inlay, two hinged lower ...
Brass
$2,096Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 66 in
Pair Chaise Lounge Chairs Brown Leather & Chrome Style Le Corbusier LC4
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous pair chaise lounge chairs with chrome frames, black painted steel bases, and brown leather cushions in the style of Le Corbusier LC4. Not an “official” chair. Beautiful cond...
Metal, Chrome
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.
Brass
$4,500
H 19.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique American Flag w/ Hand-Written Inscriptions Mourning the Death of FDR
Located in York County, PA
48 STARS ON ANTIQUE AMERICAN FLAG WITH HAND-WRITTEN INSCRIPTIONS AND AN EMBROIDERED DATE OF APRIL 12TH, 1945, MOURNING THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: American na...
Cotton
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.25 in W 8.25 in D 2.125 in
Nuu-chah-nulth Northwest Coast Hand Carved Wood TOTEM Pole by Ray Williams
Located in San Diego, CA
A fine example attributed to master Nuu-chah-nulth carver Ray Williams, circa 1960s. Ray Williams was the son of famed carver Sam Williams who started carving for the Ye Olde Curiosi...
Wood, Paint
One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...
Wood
$2,100Sale Price|30% Off
H 26.5 in W 41.5 in D 1 in
Victorian Industrial Age Oval Bronze Toned Scissor Accordion Wall Mount Mirror
By F.A. Hardy & Co.
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Large oval high Victorian era accordion bronze wall mirror. Very good vintage condition, showing wear and oxidation. Fully functional, patina to all surfaces. Measures: Width 12½ ...
Bronze, Nickel
$380Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 18 in D 7.5 in
1980s Klh Fm Top Stereo Clock Radio Walnut Case Mod. Tr-82
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design on this cool KLH FM tabletop stereo, circa the 1980s made in Japan, beautiful walnut case nice clean condition in working condition a little static when you up the volum...
Plastic, Walnut
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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