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Large Bell Jar Lantern

Wonderful Large Regency Patinated Brass Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Regency Style Patinated Brass And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Wonderful Pair Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures In The Style
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass, Nickel

Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With A 4-Light Candelabra
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Wonderful Large Bronze Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar 5-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Bronze With Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With A 5-Light
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Large Brass Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Bell Jar Lantern Six Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 6 Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Greek Key Pattern Bell Jar Fixtures Each
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Wonderful Pair Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures In The Style
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass, Nickel

Late 20 th Century Larger Bell Jar , Silver Plated finish , cut Circles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large Custom made with hand cut Circle design at top and bottom of the glass jar . Metal
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1990s Indian American Classical Lanterns

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Cut Glass

Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Empire Bronze Crystal Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical large Empire bronze and crystal adorning glass bell jar lantern
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Vintage 1920s French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large vintage Vaughan lighting etched glass / crystal bell jar lantern in a diamond
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20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

A Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Crystal Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
bell jar lantern chandelier. This impressive fixture harmoniously blends classical refinement with the
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants

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Crystal, Bronze

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19th C Anglo-Indian Large Bell Jar Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large scale 11 1/2" diameter clear handblown glass bell jar lantern produced in Europe for the
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Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Large Early 19th Century English Regency Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Smoke Bell
Located in Charleston, SC
A substantial period early 19th century English Regency handblown glass and brass bell jar lantern
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Wonderful Large Pair Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brass With Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With A 4-Light
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass

A bell jar lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL3303 A large clear glass bell jar lantern with dark brass fittings. Having a ribbon motif
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Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A bell jar lantern
A bell jar lantern
H 49 in Dm 15 in
Large Glass and Chrome Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large glass and polished chrome hurricane dome pendant light fixture. Removable clear glass bell
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1990s Georgian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Chrome

Pendant Chandelier Hanging Lantern Attributed to E. F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Rochester, NY
Fine large gilt bronze bell jar lantern hanging pendant light. Best quality. Additional 30” of
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Early 20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Vintage Etched Glass Leaves Grape Vine Bell Jar Lantern Brass Vaughan Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Etched Glass With Leaves & Grape Vine Large Bell Jar Lantern With Brass
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Wonderful pair of large etched bell jar lantern fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of large etched bell jar lantern fixtures 33” x 14”
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20th Century Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fine Large Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine large bell jar etched grapes and vines blown glass with bronze / brass rim in the
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Wonderful Large Pair Vintage Vaughn Star Globe Bell Jar Lantern Fixtures Bronze
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large pair of vintage Vaughn star pattern globe bell jar lantern fixtures with
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Wonderful Large Bronze Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Bronze With Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With A 4-Light
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Vaughan Large Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Large Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Bell Jar Hanging Lantern Attributed to E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique polished brass and acid etched bell jar hanging lantern. Attributed to E.F. Caldwell. 36
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Regency Bronze Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vaughan designs Regency bronze glass bell jar lantern 4 light fixture.
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20th Century Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful Large Vaughan Glass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture Bronze Ribbon Reed
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful large Vaughan glass globe bell jar lantern, rewired with candelabra sockets and has a
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

20thc Large Bell Jar Lantern With Three Candle Cluster
Located in Atlanta, GA
20thC LARGE BELL JAR LANTERN WITH THREE CANDLE CLUSTER An Atlanta Resource for Fine Antiques We
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20th Century Lanterns

Large Etched "Swag & Star" Pattern Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
This large hand-blown & etched bell jar lantern is a real beauty. It has 8 point stars, fine reeded
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Large English Bell Jar Lantern with Frosted Etching
Located in Heath, MA
hall lantern is exceptional. Generously sized and classic in form, the bell jar features authentic
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Lanterns

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Brass

Large Frosted Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Manufactured by S&C Bishop of England in the late 19th century, this larger-sized bell jar lantern
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large English Bell Jar Lantern with "Trellis" Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This exquisite English hall lantern features quintessential form and superb quality handblown glass
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Star Bell Jar Lantern, circa 1850 England
Located in Alexandria, VA
Ormolu mounts - three lights on aged brass shaft - hand blown glass with etched star pattern - height may be adjusted - hanging hardware and appropriate ceiling cap and chain included.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Large 19th Century English Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Generously sized and amply shaped, this antique English bell jar lantern features its original
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Large Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Brass Finial
Located in Heath, MA
Simple and elegant, this larger-sized handblown clear glass bell jar lantern has a very pleasing
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional English bell jar hall lantern, circa 1880, crowned by its original smoke bell and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A larger-sized English bell jar lantern with classic form and high-quality handblown glass, circa
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A larger-sized, circa 1870 English bell jar lantern with beautiful form that is complemented with
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
The quintessential antique hall lantern, this larger-sized bell jar lantern features superb form
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional, larger-sized English bell jar lantern with etched trellis motif. This circa 1870
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Large Scale English Glass Bell Jar Three-Light Lantern, circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale English glass bell jar three-light lantern/chandelier, circa 1820 Brand new wiring.
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Antique 1820s English Lanterns

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Glass

Pair of 19th Century Large Etched English Bell Jar Hall Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
Lovely, large pair of English bell jar hall lanterns, circa 1860, with finely etched "Trellis
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A well-matched pair of large glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1890, with an etched wheat stalk design
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Large Acqua 21st Century Pumpkin Bell Jars as Lanterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Handblown acqua pumpkin bell jars. Price includes wiring.
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Exceptional and well-matched pair of authentic English hand blown bell jar lanterns, circa 1880
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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 20th Century Clear Bell Jar Three Light Lantern with Smoke Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 20th century clear bell jar three light lantern with smoke bell New wiring.
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20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large English Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An outstanding and well-matched pair of 19th century, larger-sized English bell jar hall lanterns
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Bell Jar Lantern with "Star" Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Elegant English hand blown hall lantern, circa 1860, with its original smoke bell, chains and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A beautiful pair of large handblown glass bell jar lanterns manufactured by S&C Bishop of England
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Amethyst Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Breathtaking. Every detail of this large, rare 19th century English bell jar lantern is exceptional
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Amethyst Bell Jar Lantern
Large Amethyst Bell Jar Lantern
H 27.5 in Dm 12.25 in
Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Raalte, NL
English bell jar hall lanterns, these where made at the end of the 19th century and later rewired
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns
Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns
H 26.7 in W 12.2 in L 26.7 in
Large Antique Clear Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1880 bell jar lantern features beautiful form, excellent quality hand blown glass and an
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large English Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A large 19th century hand blown glass bell jar lantern from England with beautiful contours that
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with "Star" Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Elegant English handblown hall lantern, circa 1870, with its original smoke bell, chains and an
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Regency Grape Pattern Hand Blown & Etched Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Alexandria, VA
This beautiful hand blown lantern is decorated with hand etched clusters of grapes intertwined with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Large English Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Leaf Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A substantial English handblown glass bell jar lantern with lovely form and an attractive grape
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A very beautiful pair of handblown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched wheat motif. These circa
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
Pair of large English bell jar hall lanterns, circa 1880, with etched floral and vine design. These
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

Pair of 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with "Diamond" Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Very lovely, large pair of English handblown bell jar lanterns, circa 1860, with an etched diamond
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Scale Anglo-Indian Hundai Bell Jar Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large scale Anglo-Indian Hundai Bell Jar Lantern, hand engraved and crafted by artisans, acquired
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pair of Large 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A stately, large pair of 19th century English handblown glass bell jar lanterns, circa 1870, with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Frosted Glass Bell Jar Lantern with Star Motif
Located in Heath, MA
This late 19th century English bell jar lantern features classic form and fine quality, frosted
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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Large Bell Jar Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the large bell jar lantern you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of glass, metal and blown glass, every large bell jar lantern was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the large bell jar lantern you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A large bell jar lantern made by Regency designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one large bell jar lantern that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vaughan Designs produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Large Bell Jar Lantern?

The average selling price for a large bell jar lantern at 1stDibs is $3,350, while they’re typically $900 on the low end and $18,500 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.