Lantern Hook
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lanterns
Glass, Rosewood
Antique 1750s English More Clocks
Oak
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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Japanese Metalwork
Iron
Vintage 1970s Modern Lanterns
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lanterns
Glass
Early 20th Century Gothic Lanterns
Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Iron
Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Metal
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Lanterns
Leather
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Floor Lamps
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Raj Lanterns
Copper
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Wood, Mahogany
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Gesso, Mirror, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Classical Roman Console Tables
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Fireplaces and Mantels
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork
Copper, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century British Islamic Vases
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements
Wrought Iron
Antique 18th Century French Stone Sinks
Stone, Limestone, Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Daybeds
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines
Glass, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Busts
Statuary Marble
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames
Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Coat Racks and Stands
Brass
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Archival Paper, Ink, Wood
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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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