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Hand-Forged Copper Lantern, Electrified, Four-Sided, 20th Century
Hand-Forged Copper Lantern, Electrified, Four-Sided, 20th Century

Hand-Forged Copper Lantern, Electrified, Four-Sided, 20th Century

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Quality hand forge solid copper lantern with two 60 watt lights. Electrified and ready to light.

Category

20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique Italian Brass Lantern, Octagonal Design, Electrified, 1940s
Antique Italian Brass Lantern, Octagonal Design, Electrified, 1940s

Antique Italian Brass Lantern, Octagonal Design, Electrified, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

1940s octagonal Italian metal lantern electrified with on standard socket, original chain and canopy included.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern, Electrified, Green Patina, USA, 1960
Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern, Electrified, Green Patina, USA, 1960

Vintage Brass Hanging Lantern, Electrified, Green Patina, USA, 1960

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Funky lantern made of brass with two 40/watt light, decorative brass glass protector on four side, beautiful green patina, electrified an ready to use, original canopy included.  

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Antique Wrought Iron Lantern
Antique Wrought Iron Lantern

Antique Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 American forged iron lantern electrified with interior lights and scrolling details.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Glass Six Sided Hanging Tole Lantern
Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Glass Six Sided Hanging Tole Lantern

Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Glass Six Sided Hanging Tole Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Clear Glass Electrified Six Sided Tole Lantern, Hanging Tole Lantern, Electrified with 3-Light Candelabra Light Fixture, 12v Candelabra Lig...

Category

2010s American Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron, Tôle

Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern
Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern

Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern

Located in Guaynabo, PR

It is electrified.

Category

20th Century Dutch Lanterns

Materials

Metal

20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands
20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands

20th Century Electrified Copper Lanterns Ankerlicht, Netherlands

Located in Sofia, BG

Beautiful vintage copper lanterns - Ankerlicht - one big and one small piece. Vintage Ankerlicht copper ship's lantern from the Netherlands re-purposed into an electric lamp. Feature...

Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Electrified Handcrafted Copper Lantern, Four Sides, US Made
Electrified Handcrafted Copper Lantern, Four Sides, US Made

Electrified Handcrafted Copper Lantern, Four Sides, US Made

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Quality handmade of solid copper lantern with three 40 watt lights. Electrified and ready to light.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details
Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details

Japanese Vintage Electrified Shrine Lantern with exceptional Arabesque Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind. Japan, a lovely large vintage bronze and copper shrine Lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial and handsome arabesque scroll...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details
Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Japanese Tall Antique Electrified Temple Lantern With Fine Details

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice, One-Of-A-Kind Japan, a handsome large antique Signed Temple Lotus Lantern enhanced with new interior paper and new electric light for your ...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique candle lantern in blue glass and brass, electrified, Austria 1890s
Antique candle lantern in blue glass and brass, electrified, Austria 1890s

Antique candle lantern in blue glass and brass, electrified, Austria 1890s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking late 19th century hanging lantern, distinguished by its richly textured turquoise glass reservoir and ornate gilt brass framework. The hand-...

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Electrified Silver with Brass Hanging Lanterns
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Electrified Silver with Brass Hanging Lanterns

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Electrified Silver with Brass Hanging Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Silver with Brass Finish Electrified Hanging Pendant Light Fixture, the Fixture has Decorative cutouts, Single Standard Light Bulb (24v)

Category

Vintage 1920s Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Electrified Hanging Pendant Light
Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Electrified Hanging Pendant Light

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Electrified Hanging Pendant Light

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Vintage Moroccan Style Handcrafted Inlaid Bone and Electrified Pendant Light Dimensions: 7" Square Top and Bottom X 20" Height Single Medium Base Socket, 24v

Category

Vintage 1980s Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass, Wire, Silver Leaf

Vintage Regency Painted Swag Lantern
Vintage Regency Painted Swag Lantern

Vintage Regency Painted Swag Lantern

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This electrified lantern features a hand-painted metal frame in regal hues of forest green, terracotta, and gold, adorned with ornate faux swags, lattice trim, and bold diamond accen...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Paint

Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern
Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern

Pair of 19th Nautical Ships Lantern

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A pair of Nautical Ships Lantern with red glass lens and electrified. Lanterns are in good condition with signs of outdoor use, some paint loss and chipping paint that has been paint...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Large-Scale Pair of French Tole Lanterns
Large-Scale Pair of French Tole Lanterns

Large-Scale Pair of French Tole Lanterns

Located in Chireno, TX

Suitable for table tops or can be wall-mounted. Lanterns are not electrified, but can be wired, or fitted for gas usage, for an additional cost.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern
Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern

Gold Dore Bronze Octagon Shaped Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant octagon shaped gold dore bronze gas lantern, later electrified with original beveled glass.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals
French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals

French Gilt Bronze Lantern with Crystals

Located in Pembroke, MA

French Louis XV style gilt bronze lantern with crystals, electrified with three lights.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern
Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern

Florentine Renaissance Style Italian Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Prato, Tuscany

It integrates perfectly in Mediterranean, Tuscan, or classic Italian interiors, in rustic-elegant or Renaissance Revival settings, but also in contemporary interiors where the contra...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

1900 Art Nouveau Gold and Blue Painted Iron Lantern
1900 Art Nouveau Gold and Blue Painted Iron Lantern

1900 Art Nouveau Gold and Blue Painted Iron Lantern

Located in Catania, Sicilia

It's an Italian procession lantern, now if electrified, it can be used as a charming pendant.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mizner Style Red Painted Iron Lanterns
Pair of Mizner Style Red Painted Iron Lanterns

Pair of Mizner Style Red Painted Iron Lanterns

By Addison Mizner

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of red painted wrought iron Mizner style non-electrified lanterns.

Category

Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Black Iron Standing Green Slag Glass Non-Electric Lantern
Black Iron Standing Green Slag Glass Non-Electric Lantern

Black Iron Standing Green Slag Glass Non-Electric Lantern

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century non-electrified lantern rests on a wrought iron stand, adorned with vibrant swirly green stained slag glass.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned
19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned

19thc French Empire Green Art Glass Lantern Intricately Patterned

Located in Opa Locka, FL

19thc French Empire Intricately Patterned Green Art Glass Lantern with Bronze Element. Lovely antique lantern which will arrive newly electrified and with 15 inches of chain and ceil...

Category

Antique 1880s French Empire Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern

19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (New Spain).

Category

Antique 19th Century Central American Rustic Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Tin

Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century
Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century

Pair of English Verdigris Copper Alloy Hall Lanterns, Late 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Originally candle-lit, the lanterns have been later electrified and are currently wired for the USA.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Copper

Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century German Pierced Metal Octagonal Lanterns
Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century German Pierced Metal Octagonal Lanterns

Pair of Late 19th / Early 20th Century German Pierced Metal Octagonal Lanterns

Located in Charlottesville, VA

The domed cap pierced and embossed with scrolling foliate decoration, surmounted by a compressed ball finial with a brass hanging ring. Each lantern fitted internally with three elec...

Category

Early 20th Century German Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock
Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock

Napoleon Buonapartes Regency Gilt Brass Hall Lantern Supplied by George Bullock

By George Bullock

Located in Benington, Herts

There are panels of finely fretted metalwork to the top and lower aprons and a hanging finial of naturalistic form. The lantern has been electrified with a series of candle bulbs att...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Lantern in Pink Hand Cut Glass and Brass, Austria cca. 185s
Antique Lantern in Pink Hand Cut Glass and Brass, Austria cca. 185s

Antique Lantern in Pink Hand Cut Glass and Brass, Austria cca. 185s

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in Beograd, RS

Made in Austria cca. 1850s and it is done in style of Lobmeyr. The lantern has been electrified and it has a single bulb slot.

Category

Antique 1850s Austrian Biedermeier Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Electric Lantern Signed Baccarat
19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Electric Lantern Signed Baccarat

19thc French Napoleon III Red Crystal Hanging Electric Lantern Signed Baccarat

By Baccarat

Located in Opa Locka, FL

Very Rare Form 19thc French Napoleon III Ruby Red Crystal Electrified Oil Lantern Signed by Baccarat. What makes this example very rare is the panel scenes of Birds/ Ducks/ Flying Ge...

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Set of 5 Copper and Brass City of Paris Lanterns, 1970s
Set of 5 Copper and Brass City of Paris Lanterns, 1970s

Set of 5 Copper and Brass City of Paris Lanterns, 1970s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Set of 5 Copper and Brass City of Paris Lanterns, 1970s Vintage Design In their original patina, which can be re-electrified.

Category

20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1900
Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1900

Italian Scrolled Wrought Iron and Stained Glass Hanging Hall Lantern, C. 1900

Located in Antwerp, BE

Elegant Italian scrolled foliage wrought iron and stained glass hanging hall lantern with one light interior. Originally candle powered and has been electrified.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mahogany Nameboard Rainbow
Mahogany Nameboard Rainbow

Mahogany Nameboard Rainbow

Located in Norwell, MA

Deeply carved mahogany name board with "Rainbow" in gold paint and fitted with a solid brass antique ship's lantern. Electrified. Dimensions" 42" L x 6" W x ...

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Midcentury Wood Monk Table Lamp Attibuted to Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1950s
Midcentury Wood Monk Table Lamp Attibuted to Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1950s

Midcentury Wood Monk Table Lamp Attibuted to Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1950s

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Rome, IT

It depicts a bearded monk holding a stick (removable) in one hand and in the other a lantern, electrified, made of gold metal and plastic.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Wood Monk Table Lamp by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s
Hand Carved Wood Monk Table Lamp by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s

Hand Carved Wood Monk Table Lamp by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s

By Macabo, Aldo Tura

Located in Rome, IT

It depicts a bearded monk holding a stick (removable) in one hand and in the other a lantern, electrified, made of gold metal and plastic.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

19th Century, Pagoda Style, Electrified Lantern
19th Century, Pagoda Style, Electrified Lantern

19th Century, Pagoda Style, Electrified Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant, hand forged, iron, pagoda-form, hexagonal chandelier featuring a pierced canopy, and scrolling embellishments throughout. Rewired for U.S. current.

Category

Antique 1820s English Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern
Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern

Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern

Located in Leesburg, VA

Early 19th century electrified Funerary Carriage Lantern Anonymous Probably England or America; 19th century Brass, Copper Approximate size: 38 (h) x 9 (w) x 15 (d) in.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid 20th Century Colonial Style Electrified Wall Lantern
Mid 20th Century Colonial Style Electrified Wall Lantern

Mid 20th Century Colonial Style Electrified Wall Lantern

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a Mid-20 Century Colonial Style Wall Lantern that was electrified. It depicts a copper color brass and glass rectangular box with a domed ceiling with a handle attached.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Japanese Pagoda Gilt Metal Electrified Lantern Table Lamp
Japanese Pagoda Gilt Metal Electrified Lantern Table Lamp

Japanese Pagoda Gilt Metal Electrified Lantern Table Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pagoda Style Japanese Lantern which is lit with electricity. The gilt metal framework is well patinated and indicative of older version of a candle lit lantern. The shape and lig...

Category

20th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Gold, Brass

19th Century American Ship's Lantern by Frank Morrison Company, Electrified
19th Century American Ship's Lantern by Frank Morrison Company, Electrified

19th Century American Ship's Lantern by Frank Morrison Company, Electrified

Located in Chicago, IL

A custom base, finished to match the existing patina, anchors the lantern while letting the original form remain the star.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern
Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern

Japanese Large Old Hand Crafted Bronze Electrified Mountain House Lantern

Located in South Burlington, VT

Special Antique Lighting Emits Glow of Light Japan, a fine large vintage hand crafted lantern with exquisite details from the Showa (1940s) period. May be suspended from its loop...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Custom Cyprus Wood Wall Lantern, Acrylic Sides, Electrified, USA, 1980
Custom Cyprus Wood Wall Lantern, Acrylic Sides, Electrified, USA, 1980

Custom Cyprus Wood Wall Lantern, Acrylic Sides, Electrified, USA, 1980

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Custom made lantern made of Cyprus wood, four greyish acrylic sides, with one 75/watt light Electrified and ready to use.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs
Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs

Japanese Antique Bronze Electrified Shrine Lantern with fine Heart motif Designs

Located in South Burlington, VT

A Special Antique Interior Lighting Choice- One Of Kind And Over 100 Years Old Japan, a well loved antique heavy bronze shrine lantern with attractive Hoju jewel finial, heart shape...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Cut Glass Three-Light Hall Lantern circa 1900-1910, Electrified
Antique French Cut Glass Three-Light Hall Lantern circa 1900-1910, Electrified

Antique French Cut Glass Three-Light Hall Lantern circa 1900-1910, Electrified

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

One of kind antique hand blown clear cut glass three-light wall lantern with very elegant brass mounts, France, circa 1900-1910.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rare 1800s Sanctuary Lantern
Rare 1800s Sanctuary Lantern

Rare 1800s Sanctuary Lantern

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a fine 19th century hanging church sanctuary lantern. It was electrified at some point in the 20th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern

Polished Steel Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished steel ships anchor lantern with copper cap, carry handle, glass Fresnel lens, and the lantern is electrified for home use.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Solid Copper Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Copper Ships Anchor Lantern

Solid Copper Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Lantern has been electrified for home use. Weight is 19 pounds.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern
Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern

Polished Steel Ships Masthead Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Lantern has been electrified for home use. Weight is 17 pounds.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Steel Ships Not Under Command Lantern
Steel Ships Not Under Command Lantern

Steel Ships Not Under Command Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Lantern has been electrified for home display. Weight is 24 pounds.

Category

Vintage 1940s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Solid Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Solid Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns

Solid Copper Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns

Located in Norwell, MA

Both lanterns have been electrified for home display. Weight is 30 pounds the pair.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

French Louis XVI style  Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier
French Louis XVI style  Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier

French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Gilt bronze lantern with three electrified sockets with faux wax candle covers distinguished by its three lobed glass panels.

Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Polished Copper Ships Port Lantern by Tung Woo
Polished Copper Ships Port Lantern by Tung Woo

Polished Copper Ships Port Lantern by Tung Woo

Located in Norwell, MA

The lantern has been electrified for home display. Highly polished and lacquered.

Category

Vintage 1950s Nautical Objects

Materials

Copper

Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern

Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern

Located in Stamford, CT

The main stem is decorated with white tole leaves. We will electrify this lantern with four chandelier bulbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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Lantern Electrified For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the lantern electrified you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each lantern electrified for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Find 44 options for an antique or vintage lantern electrified now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a lantern electrified — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A lantern electrified made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. Albert Tormos each produced at least one beautiful lantern electrified that is worth considering.

How Much is a Lantern Electrified?

The average selling price for a lantern electrified at 1stDibs is $1,875, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $15,906 for the highest priced.

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.