Large Murano Piastra Gass Pendant or Lantern
Located in Troy, MI
Slender cylindrical modern Murano glass fixture consists of long, slender bands of glass (piastra) suspended from internal brass frame. Glass has textured surface and glass pieces al...
Brass
Large Pair of Handcrafted Solid Brass Wall-Mounted Lantern 36”x 14”x 19”.25
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional large pair of vintage wall lantern made of solid brass, quality workmanship, electrified with nine 25/watt lights each, black color coated protection , Great light expos...
Brass
$7,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Large Antique Bronze and Iron Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large lanterns with a mix of bronze, brass and iron.
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Iron
Pair of Brass Wall Mounted Hurricane Lanterns by Chapman
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of Brass Hurricane Lanterns by Chapman.
Brass
1960 Large pair of sconce-lanterns by Jacque Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of a round gilded brass wall bracket on which rests a small round rod placed vertically, embellished with two gilded brass rings in which are set a large pointed black rod o...
Brass
Large Antique Carriage Lantern with an Eagle, Belgium, 1920
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique brass carriage lamp, made in Belgium, circa 1920. The huge carriage lamp is adorned with decorative crowns and an imposing eagle at the top. Original glass surrounds the ...
Brass
Pair of Large Coach Lanterns Wall Lights Flush Mounts, 19th
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of 19th coach lanterns - wall lights fixtures. Germany. Lamp sockets: 1.
Metal, Brass, Copper
Large mouth blown Murano Glass Bell Lantern - Gold Plated & Aquamare Glass
Located in London, GB
Designed by Andrew and made exclusively for Andrew Kornat Designs by one of the most famous Master Glass Furnace's on the Island of Murano in Venice, this beautiful Bell Lantern is m...
Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Extra Large Wrought Iron & Glass Entrance Lantern Pendant Light, ca 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly impressive and large, former gas lantern made into a single-light pendant.
Brass, Metal, Iron
Large Lantern Form Pendant Cylindrical Glass Shade by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass pendant fixture with cylindrical glass shade design by Limburg, Germany, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixture re...
Brass
Large Lantern Form Pendant Cylindrical Glass Shade by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass pendant fixture with cylindrical glass shade design by Limburg, Germany, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixture re...
Brass
Large Italian Mid Century table lamp by Aldo Tura designed like a lantern
By Aldo Tura
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large Italian Mid Century Modern table lamp by Aldo Tura.
Brass
Large French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Crystal Four-Light Lantern, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very elegant gilt bronze and brass mounted cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1920-1930. Finely handcrafted, clean lines and modern design in...
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
1 of 3 Large Lantern Form Pendant Glass Shade by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass pendant fixture with cylindrical glass shade design by Limburg, Germany, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired, and ready to use. The fixture req...
Brass
Pair or Mid-Century Modern "Delta" Lanterns by Sergio Mazza for Artemide - Italy
By Sergio Mazza, Artemide
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of large "Delta" lanterns, nickel plated brass, opaline and pressed glass.
Brass
Large Lantern Form Pendant Cylindrical Glass Shade by Limburg, Germany, 1960s
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Aachen, NRW
Brass pendant fixture with cylindrical glass shade design by Limburg, Germany, 1960s Heavy quality and in very good condition. Cleaned, well-wired and ready to use. The fixture re...
Brass
Large 19th Century Regency Style Bronze and Cut-Glass Lantern
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Heavy, large Regency style lantern, France, circa 1870-1880.
Brass, Bronze
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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