English Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 English leaded glass lantern with 2 interior lights and swan motif.
Vintage 1920s English Lanterns
Bronze
English Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 English leaded glass lantern with 2 interior lights and swan motif.
Bronze
Bronze and Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s English bronze and leaded glass lantern. Measurements: Diameter: 7.25″ Minimum Drop: 19
Bronze
English Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English lantern with interior light. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 13".
Glass
Neoclassic Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An American leaded glass light fixture with finely cast details on body, circa 1910. Measurements: Diameter: 17" Height: 21"
Glass
English Bronze and Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English bronze and glass lantern with leaded glass insets. One small glass panel has a hairline crack but it's complete.
Bronze
Leaded Glass Lantern Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An American leaded glass light fixture with interior lights, circa 1910. Finely cast details. Measurements: 27" height, 19" diameter.
$4,241
H 37.01 in Dm 13.39 in
Florentine Liberty Wrought Iron and Lead Glass Lantern Chandelier, early 20th cent
Located in Firenze, IT
Enclosed within this iron cage is a spectacular architectural lead-mounted glass shade (vetro piombato). The geometric composition of the clear textured glass panels is subtly elevat...
Wrought Iron
Gilt Bronze Lantern with Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s American gilt bronze lantern with amber leaded glass, original finish and patina.
Bronze
Pair of Leaded Glass Gilt Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1940s French gilt metal lanterns with leaded glass panels. Measurements: Height: 16.75″, Diameter: 4.25" Depth: 4.25"
Crystal, Metal
Wrought Iron Lantern with Leaded Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1920s wrought iron lantern with leaded glass insets. Measurements: Height 35" Width 15" square.
Wrought Iron
Pair of Leaded Glass Gilt Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's French gilt metal lanterns with leaded glass insets. Sold individually.
Crystal, Metal
Pair of Iron Lanterns with Amber Leaded Glass, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1930s iron lanterns with leaded glass insets and interior lights.
Wrought Iron
Vintage Blue Leaded Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's English leaded glass light fixture with ... lights. Measurements: Drop: 18" Diameter: 7"
Art Glass
$2,650
H 29 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Austrian Beaded Glas Flower Lead Crystal Lantern, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
By Emil Stejnar, Rupert Nikoll
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s.
Crystal, Brass
$2,650
H 29 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Austrian Beaded Glas Flower Lead Crystal Lantern, Rupert Nikoll, Austria 1950s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
One of kind beaded glass flower and lead Crystal gilt brass mounted lantern or pendant by Emil Stejnar for Rupert Nikoll, Austria, 1950s.
Crystal, Brass
Aesthetic Movement Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful six light bronze & multi color leaded glass and jeweled Aesthetic Movement hall lantern.
Lead
$3,200 / item
H 19.5 in Dm 21.5 in
Italian Modern Neoclassical Stained Rose-Grey Glass Pendants / Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
3 Large Italian, 1930s (late Art Deco /' Novecento' period) leaded rose glass chandeliers / pendants / lanterns in a star form, hexagonal form.
Lead
Set of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 5 circa 1920’s English leaded glass light fixture with 4 interior lights each and blue glass details. Sold individually. Measurements: Height: 16″ Diameter: 16″
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Style Lantern, Art Deco Design, Ruby Glass, 1990s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hannover, DE
This exclusive lantern is truly something special, and we're sure you'll love how well-made it is. We really wanted to make sure that the workmanship was top-notch, and we succeeded!...
Metal, Lead
$3,946
H 43.31 in Dm 11.42 in
Hexagonal Lantern in Wrought Iron With Orange and Blue Glasses, Spain 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Leaded Glass Wrought Iron Pendant / Lantern, 1940s.
Iron, Wrought Iron, Lead
English Georgian Patinated Copper Outdoor Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style square copper green patinated hanging lantern with leaded glass side panels. (19/20th Century).
Copper, Lead, Tôle
19th Century English Gothic Lantern In The Manner Of Pugin
By Edward Welby Pugin
Located in Kent, Dover
An English XIX Century Gothic lantern in the manner of Pugin, in wrought iron and gilt bronze, with four leaded panels including ruby sections. The gilt bronze elements include four ...
Bronze, Iron, Lead
$3,534
H 19.3 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
Giant Italian Hanging Lantern from the 1960s Exquisite Hand-Forged Craftsmanship
By Longobard
Located in Hannover, DE
Each of the four sides features handcrafted leaded glass panels arranged in an intricate fish-scale pattern.
Brass, Wrought Iron, Lead
$2,085
H 30 in Dm 10 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Stained & Chunky Glass Pendant Light Tiffany Style Fxture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning moon shape chandelier pendant light 1900s. This rare ceiling lamp from the very early 1900s could be the perfect lighting solution for an entrance or any other small livin...
Lead
1900 Large Leaded Glass Caldwell Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell unusual design leaded glass large lantern with 6 interior lights.
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Bronze and Leaded Glass Large Lantern
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900 Caldwell patinated bronze and leaded glass large lantern with interior lights (8 Edison base)
Bronze
$899Sale Price|40% Off
H 32 in W 9 in D 9 in
Art Deco Style Mid Century Etched Glass Lead Table Lantern Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The Art Deco style etched glass and lead table lamps are in very good condition, except for signs of wear to the harps which could be replaced.
Glass, Mahogany
$4,476
H 57 in Dm 15.6 in
Wonderful Late Victorian Bronze and Stain Leaded Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
This symmetrical and hexagonal shade has several stunning and stylish design elements all around and the amazing color combination of the stain leaded glass is an absolute joy to loo...
Bronze
$1,200
H 19.3 in Dm 7.88 in
Vintage ART DECO Amber Leaded Glass Shade Pendant Lantern, Sweden, ca. 1940/50s
Located in Skien, NO
Step back in time with this beautiful Primitive Scandinavian/Swedish Design pendant lantern lamp, crafted in the 1940s/1950s. Handmade in Sweden, it features striking leaded amber an...
Metal
$693
H 24.81 in W 10.83 in D 12.8 in
Iron Textured & Colored Glass Ceiling Lamp Lustre French Lantern, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pendant light chandelier, France, midcentury Glass globe composed of orange and green pieces, all textured in different ways Iron, lead and glass This can be rewired to USA, UK an...
Lead, Iron
Custom Made Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron Lantern Sconces 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Each leaded glass multi paned lantern box holds a single standard socket.
Wrought Iron
French Provincial Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Cylindrical leaded glass lantern in iron. Frame has some Gothic character.
Pair of Caldwell Leaded Glass Lanterns, circa 1900
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful pair of Caldwell leaded glass lanterns, circa 1900.
Bound Leaded Glass Contemporary Lantern
By ADG Lighting
Located in Agoura Hills, CA
Bound glass contemporary lantern by ADG Lighting. Leaded glass.
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
20th Century Bauhaus in Green and Yellow Lead Glassed Small Lantern
By Bauhaus
Located in Osnabrück, DE
Here we offer a Classic and absolutely stylistically clean, in yellow and green tempered glass lantern! The German Bauhaus design in offset rectangle block is unmistakable! Fine and...
Glass
Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An English, 1940s leaded glass lantern with interior light. 15" diameter, 17.5" min. drop
Antique Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's French leaded glass lantern with four interior lights.
Metal
English Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English amber leaded glass lantern with four interior candelabra lights.
Bronze
Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A french circa 1930 leaded glass and bronze lantern. 18" minimum drop & 11" diameter.
English Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s English leaded glass and bronze lantern with interior lights.
Bronze
Spanish Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Spanish cast metal lantern with original finish. 32" present drop, 18" diameter.
Antique English Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A English leaded glass panel lantern with original patina, circa 1900s.
1920's Pebbled Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2393 A multi-sided amber glass and clear pebbled glass lantern.One light.
Brass
1920's Caldwell Leaded Glass Lantern
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell white and brown leaded lantern
Glass
Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron and Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful Arts & Crafts iron and leaded citron glass hall lantern of turreted form with hammered shingle effect and leaded curved roundels standing on ball feet.
Iron
Arts And Crafts Brass And Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in Essex, MA
CYLINDRICAL WITH PIERCED DOMED TOP.LOOP HANDLE
Metal
Italian, Napoli, Large Wrought Iron, Metal & Leaded Glass Lantern, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
the frame of hexagonal form and housing six leaded and colored glass panels, with opening door, with attached metal leaves, newly electrified
Slag Glass
Pair of Leaded Glass Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920's English leaded glass lanterns with 1 interior light. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th Street, NY, NY 212-751-2282
Antique Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wrought iron and leaded glass lantern or light fixture. Most likely was originally a gaslight fixture.
Pair of English Neoclassic Silver Plated Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930s English leaded glass lanterns with neoclassic details, silver plated finish and interior cluster with 6 candelabra lights.
Metal
Star Leaded Glass Pendant Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1950s French leaded glass lantern fixture made of multicolored beveled glass body with single interior light.
Glass
Victorian Leaded Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
A late 19th century brass hall lantern with stained and leaded glass panels of geometric design, has been rewired
Antique copper and lead lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Antique copper and lead lantern. New glass and wiring. Some restoration.
Copper, Lead
Italian Arts and Crafts Period Leaded and Colored Glass Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
of hexagonal form and having various colored glass disks within leaded framework, hanging from wrought iron hooks and twisted iron chains
Lead
Gilt Bronze Lantern with Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A American gilt bronze lantern with amber leaded glass, original finish and patina, circa 1920.
Large Leaded Glass Art Deco lantern
Located in New York, NY
French leaded glass Art Deco lantern with bronze body. The bronze body has stylized foliage motif at bottom of each glass pannel.
Gilt Bronze Lantern with Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 American gilt bronze lantern with amber leaded glass, original finish and patina.Available in our 238E.60th St.
Sold
H 20.25 in W 11.5 in D 11.25 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak & Leaded Glass Hanging Lantern, circa 1910
By Mission Arts & Crafts
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Mission hanging lantern offers oak construction with stylized shield shaped sides in flared form having leaded stained glass panels and single door opening...
Lead
Early 20thC Brass and Leaded Stained Glass Lantern
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 20thC Brass and Leaded Stained Glass Lantern decorated with Brass Acanthus Leaves, Roseettes, Anthemion and Finials - 11"diam x 33"h plus chain - - all lights and lamps have be...
Brass
Wrought Iron Lantern with Leaded Glass Insets
Located in New York, NY
French wrought iron lantern with leaded glass insets. Measures: 35" height, 15" square.
Iron
Art Nouveau amber Leaded Glass & Brass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large, early 20th-century lantern with 8 yellow, rippled glass panels (4 are wide and four narrow). Its brass armature has a dark, aged patina and is trimmed with imprinted, styliz...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Sold
H 10.63 in W 7.49 in D 10.24 in
Vintage Brutalist Wall Mounted Lantern Light By Peter Marsh, Lead, Glass & Iron
By Peter Marsh
Located in Bristol, GB
MID-CENTURY WALL LIGHT/LANTERN A pyramid-shaped shade with multicoloured ‘dalle de verre’ or ‘slag’ glass fragments in heavy lead solder.
Wrought Iron, Lead
Autumnal Leaded Lantern, circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
France, 1970 Small autumnal leaded stained glass lantern. 6.75”w x 6.75”d x 9”h Ref.
Stained Glass
Italian Baroque Style, Patinated Brass, Leaded Glass and Ceramic Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
The hooded top above a graduated roof surmounted with scroll work at the corners, the four-sided body consisting of clear and blue leaded glass panels, each centering ceramic busts a...
Rock Glass Lantern, England 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1950 Hanging lantern made from coloured glass "rocks" set into lead. 10”dia x 10.5”h Ref.
Lead
Sold
H 22 in W 16 in D 8 in
Hand-Crafted Arts & Crafts Leaded Stained Glass Lantern from Holland, circa 1920
Located in Houston, TX
Quirky and charming multicolored stained glass, lead-seamed, triangular lantern from Holland, circa 1920.
Stained Glass
Rock Glass Lanterns, England 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1950 Hanging lanterns made from coloured glass "rocks" set into lead. 6”w x 6”d x 11.75”h Ref.
Lead
Pair of Continental Iron Lanterns with Leaded Glass Panels, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having scrollwork tops, pierced crowns, with leaded glass panels, with shaped terminals, recently rewired.
Iron
French Wrought Iron and Leaded Glass Gasolier Lantern from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This delighful wrought iron and shaped metal lantern is cylindrical and has leaded and colored glass panes on all sides, the door opening to reveal its original gas line, can be conv...
Iron
Peter Marsh Rock Glass Lantern, England 1950
By Peter Marsh
Located in Culver City, CA
Peter Marsh Rock Glass Lantern England, 1950 Hanging lantern made from coloured glass "rocks" set into lead. 7"w x 7"d x 13"h Ref.
Lead
English Arts & Crafts Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
English 19th century stained glass Arts and Crafts hall lantern with brass framework, palmette molded border with barley twist supports, with original colored stained glass panels
Lead, Brass
Custom made Leaded colored glass pendant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2116 Custom made pendant with leaded cut glass green,blue and aqua
Brass
An English Leaded Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Leaded glass English light fixture of neo classic style. Interior light. One interior light of 100 watts 25” min. drop, 18” diameter
Bronze
Star Shaped Leaded Glass Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930s leads glass light fixtures with interior lights. Measurements: 19" minimum drop, 9" diameter.
Green Painted Lantern
Located in Washington, DC
A green painted cast iron and lead lantern
Iron, Lead
Pair of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1930 English leaded glass light fixture with covered urn design. Orignal patina. www.delapuenteantiques.com
Identical Pair of Leaded Glass Light Fixtures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920s English leaded glass light fixtures, with interior light; these could be used as pendants or as flush mounted. 16" height of body. 13" wide.
Victorian Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Cheshire, GB
Late 19th century brass hexagonal hall lantern with stained and leaded glass panels. The lantern has been rewired.
Brass
19th Century Wrought Iron and Glass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional antique wrought iron lantern with leaded glass panels. Originally a gas fixture now converted to electric.
Wrought Iron
19th Century Brass and Stained Glass Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century brass and stained glass square hall lantern, with leaded glass clip-in panels and hung with chain.
Brass
English Arts and Crafts Hanging Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English Arts and Crafts wrought iron and leaded stained glass hanging hall lantern, the frame finely wrought of heavy gauge iron, with turned finials over four geometric sides w...
Lead, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 41 in W 15 in D 9 in
Vintage Spanish Brass with Leaded Glass Exterior Outdoor Lighting Sconce - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Spanish Brass with Leaded Glass Exterior Outdoor Lighting Sconce - Pair This vintage pair of Spanish exterior sconces contain detailing with brass fretwork and leaded glass...
Brass
Pair of Vintage Chinese Footed Lanterns
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of vintage Chinese footed lanterns are made of lead with glass paneled enclosures.
Lead
Three Large 48 Inch High Georgian Style Copper Hanging Lanterns
Located in Queens, NY
The lanterns are composed of copper with a green patina and feature leaded glass side panels.
Copper, Lead
Victorian Gasolier Hall Lantern
Located in Montreal, QC
Victorian Aesthetic four paneled leaded glass and brass hall lantern, originally a gasolier; recently fitted for electricity.
Brass
Star Shape Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French leaded glass star shaped lantern with interior light. 18″ diameter, 23″ min. drop, 30″ present drop.
American Art Nouveau Moorish Geometric Lantern by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An extremely rare and early patinated bronze, and leaded stained glass "Moorish Geometric" Lantern by, Tiffany Studios decorated with four geometric leaded stained glass graduating p...
Bronze
Large English Georgian Copper & Lead Glazed Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1830 Large English Georgian copper & lead glazed lantern Measures: W45 x D45 x H93 cm.
Copper, Lead
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Art Deco Murano Glass Sconces with Brass, Smoked Finish, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces in the Art Deco style made of ribbed Murano glass with a brass structure. The structure features brass finials at the top and bottom for a timeless yet sleek aestheti...
Brass
Custom Made Oak and Velvet Bench by Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar. Hand-made to order, this upholstered bench has a fumed and oiled oak frame. Th...
Mohair, Oak
$7,540 / set
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Eight Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
Orion Chandelier by Stephane Parmentier x Giobagnara
By Giobagnara
Located in New York, NY
For nearly twenty years, the Giobagnara brand has combined traditional know-how and leading-edge technology to produce elegance of the highest standard. With luxurious creations avai...
Bronze
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
German Art Deco Glass and Brass Ceiling pendant Light 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful Art Deco matte glass and brass pendant light. Germany, 1910 Lamp sockets: 1 E27 (US E26). Height of body: 35 cm
Brass
The Lily, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgiu...
Linen
Handcrafted Solid Brass Hanging Lantern with Seeded Glass, USA
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant hanging lantern ,quality made of handcrafted solid brass with four 40/watt lights, decorative seeded glass ,great light exposure , nice patina ,suitable for wet location gr...
Brass
$13,950 / item
H 20 in Dm 11 in
Hanging Pendant Caged Light Sculpture Hand-Blown Glass Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
FLORA NO. 1 - LARGE J.M. Szymanski D. 2024 What is the architecture of a flower? FLORA, a lighting collection by J.M. Szymanski, explores a flower's remarkable form. The collection...
Steel
Set of English Leaded Glass Pendant Light Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four English circa 1920s leaded glass pendant light fixtures. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 21" Minimum drop: 14"
Glass
$2,500 / item
H 18 in Dm 8 in
19th Century British Ceylonese Handblown Etched ‘Glow Lamp’ Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century British Ceylonese handblown etched ‘Glow Lamp’ bell jar lantern. These lanterns were handblown in Sri Lanka for the British expats. They were referred to as 'glow lamps'...
Brass
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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