Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add nautical charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern. Crafted from
Mid-20th Century American Lanterns
Metal
Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add nautical charm to your space with this Vintage Coastal Anchor Brass Oil Lantern. Crafted from
Metal
French 19th Century Renaissance Style Three Piece Ormolu Oil Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. three piece ormolu oil lantern
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Hand Painted Porcelain and Bronze Oil Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century hand painted porcelain and bronze oil lanterns are exquisite works of art
Bronze
$1,351 / set
Scandinavian Brass Lantern Candle Holders
Located in London, GB
candles so that it looks like they are oil lanterns. They hold regular small candles. Perfect for in-, or
Brass
Antique Lantern Signaling Lamp, White-Red-Green, Italy Railway, Still Working
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian manual oil lantern for signaling for railway station chief, white-red-green state railway
Brass
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
Crystal
$494Sale Price|30% Off
Ship's Globe Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
An original ship's oil lantern that has been converted to electricity, which can be used either as
Steel
Yacht Lanterns by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
matching oil lanterns with burner and globes, reflector panels are attached in both and they are fitted
Brass
Vintage Rayo Pony No. 21 Lantern
By Standard Oil Company
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
lantern was manufactured by Standard Oil for their Rayo line of lanterns and lamps. Burning kerosene as
Metal
$2,275 / item
Oil Rubbed Brass Emil Lantern - Small
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The scaled-down version of our Emil Wall Lantern provides versatility both indoors and out. Clean
Brass
$2,675 / item
Oil Rubbed Brass Emil Lantern - Large
By RTO Lighting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A timeless addition for an entryway rendered in bent brass, the Emil Wall Lantern is an updated
Brass
Rare Antique Gadget Cane Concealed Oil Lamp Lantern Walking Stick
Located in Shippensburg, PA
UNUSUAL RARE GADGET CANE WITH A CONCEALED LANTERN OVER CARVED WALKING STICK Probably English
Brass, Nickel
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Large Nautical Metal Electrified Lantern
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a former large oil nautical lantern. It depicts a metal port ship’s lantern painted green
Metal
Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
polished and lacquered. With oil tanks inside. The lanterns are marked with makers name Perkins Marine Lamp
Brass
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Dutch Copper Lantern – 17th/18th Century – Arts & Crafts Style A rare and characterful
Copper
Old Mining Lantern or Nautical Ship Lamp in Brass by Sherwoods England, 1900s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A rare hand-held mining or ship lantern/oil Lamp in patinated brass. Despite being around 100 years
Brass
Italian Railway Manual Oil Lamp, 1920s Table Oil Lamp
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Antique Railway OIL LAMP with GREEN - RED SIGNAL - and Signal Lantern - FS BRAND - Early 1900's in
Iron
Pair of American Nickel Silver & Brass Coach Lanterns with Circular Glass C 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
circular beveled glass mounted on iron brackets. Lanterns were originally oil and have been electrified
Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel
Stunning quality antique Victorian oil lamp
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian oil lamp, having a quality antique Victorian oil lamp, with a
Brass
Vintage Glass Oil Lamp with Hurricane Shade
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage glass oil lamp with brown tinted glass oil font, hurricane chimney shade, and glass handle.
Cane
Vintage Glass Oil Lamp with Hurricane Shade
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage glass oil lamp with a clear glass oil font, a tapered glass foot with scallop design, and a
Cane
French Victorian Porcelain Oil Table Lamp
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian blue porcelain Aladdin style oil table lamp.
Porcelain
Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Aladdin style handmade red ceramic Turkish oil lamp, hurricane oil lamp lantern. This oil
Ceramic
Aladdin Stylish Handmade Blue Ceramic Turkish Oil Lamp
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Aladdin style handmade turquoise blue ceramic Turkish oil lamp, hurricane oil lamp lantern. This
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian hanging bronze oil lamp with removable lid. Solid bronze. Can be hung or used
Bronze
18th Century India Bronze Hanging Oil Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Sri Lankan hanging bronze oil lamp with Makara head spout. Solid bronze. Can be hung
Bronze
Victorian Oil Lamp Porcelain Gilt Table Light 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a collectable Victorian oil lamp circa 1880 Great for that Victorian parlor look
Iron
Ceramic, Bronze and Glass Oil Lamp, Italy, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Ceramic, bronze and glass oil lamp, Italy, 1930s. It has always belonged to my family and was
Bronze
1800s French Cast Iron Betty Rooster Oil Lamp France
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fine French handcrafted cast iron Oil Betty Lamp with decorative Rooster 1800s Known as a 'Betty
Iron
Pretty antique Edwardian brass oil lamp with cranberry glass shade
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pretty antique Edwardian brass oil lamp with a cranberry glass shade, having a beautiful cranberry
Brass
Scandinavian modernist L47 oil lamp by Hans Agne Jakobsson Markaryd AB, Sweden
By AB Markaryd, Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Renens, CH
Early modernist L47 oil lamp designed by Swedish designer Hans-Agne Jakobsson reputated for his
Brass
Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1930s
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in Verviers, BE
Style of Brenner Kosmos oil ships lamp Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner oil converted to electric
Brass
18th/Early 19th Century Islamic Blown Glass Mosque Oil Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
19th century, the stunning blue glass mosque oil lamp having a large flared rim, over bulbous body
Blown Glass, Paint
Pair of Italian Antique Brass Lucerna Four Spout Oil Lamps
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely pair of elegant and interesting 19th century brass Lucerna oil lamps from Italy. Commonly
Brass
Antique German Oil Lamp with “Herold” Burner by Brendel & Löwig, Berlin, c. 1900
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
Exquisite antique oil lamp featuring the renowned Herold burner, manufactured by Brendel & Löwig of
Zinc
$880Sale Price|41% Off
Vintage Brass and Glass Oil Lamp Designed by Hans Agne, Jakobsson Ab, Markaryd
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage oil lamp by Swedish architect / industrial designer Hans - Agne Jakobsson. The lamp was
Brass
$898Sale Price|20% Off
L/101 Oil Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Scandinavian L/101 Oil- or Petroleum Light in brass. A nice example of Jakobsson's L-101 Model Oil
Brass
1950's Old Florida Nautical Glass Lantern Lamp w/ Original Sintzenich Lampshade
Located in New York, NY
Old brass nautical ship oil lantern lamp with blue-green glass lens. There are two switches on lamp
Brass
19th Century German “Magic Lantern” Image Projector with Brass Lens
Located in Middleburg, VA
tin body, all resting on petite bracket feet. Originally illuminated by an oil lamp, this lantern was
Brass, Metal, Steel, Iron, Sheet Metal, Tin
$2,308Sale Price / set|30% Off
Maison Jansen Style Polished Brass Sconces by Vereinigte Werkstätten München
By Maison Jansen, Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Express as they have the look of luxurious oil or gas light lanterns - very opulent and decadent sconces
Brass
Unavailable|$650
Oil Lantern, Switzerland, Early 1900
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful piece of gear, complete with all the original parts and fully functioning. There's a crack in the glass, but no missing parts.
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable|$1,250
Electrified Oil Lantern with Swirled Cranberry Glass
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Original cranberry glass lantern with iron and brass. Ornate brass canopy mounts directly to
Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$1,018
Salvaged Anchor Ship Lantern, circa 1900, Oil Burning Copper Lantern
Located in London, GB
on all vessels at anchor or under way at night. These oil burning lanterns were made to be lit
Unavailable|$965 / set
Yellow and Blue Oil Lamp , Vintage Kerosene Lantern
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Yellow and blue Oil Lamp ,Vintage Kerosene Lantern Rustic, worn metal and glass lantern, found
Metal
Unavailable|$7,500 / item
Pair of Cast Bronze Ceremonial Lanterns
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful cast bronze ceremonial lanterns, originally oil lamps, have been electrified.
Bronze
Unavailable|$2,400
Pair of Wrought Iron Lanterns by Rudolf Lempp
By Rudolf Lempp
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
A pair of bold expressionist wrought iron lanterns with oil patina, suspended by a chain that
Wrought Iron
Unavailable|$7,500
Iron And Tole Ship's Mast Lantern Signed LE Andrews & Co
By LE Andrews & Co
Located in New York, NY
Polychrome Iron And Tole Hexagonal Shaped Ship's Mast Lantern With Original Oil Font, Signed LE
Unavailable|$995
Oil Lamp
Located in Roswell, GA
English solid brass ships oil lamp. Faded inscription on front 'Birmingham 1912" It has been
Brass
Unavailable|$102 / item
Danish Maritime Oil Lamps Made of Solid Brass by Ilse Ammonsen
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Odense, Denmark
Ilse Ammonsen ships maritime oil lamp made of solid brass. Great oil lamps gyro suspended. By Ilse
Brass
Unavailable|$2,500
Large Pair Antique Nautical WW I Perko Navy Bulkhead Oil Lamps
By Perkins Marine Lamp
Located in Palm City, FL
, - Lanterns That Lit Our World -. They were made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation during the first and
Brass, Tin
Unavailable|$2,200 / item
Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s
By Anchor
Located in Austin, TX
Restored, Anchor Ship Lamps, 1950s Vintage Ships Lantern Copper Anchor Oil Lamp Nautical Fresnel
Copper
Glass Oil Lantern
Located in Chicago, IL
Original glass oil lantern with iron scroll work and squirrel motif. Lantern is not electrified
Iron
Sold|$9,350
Antique Brass Suspension Oil Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
All original antique brass suspension oil lantern, circa 19th century.
Brass
Antique Victorian Ruby Glass Pierced Reticulated Kerosene Oil Lantern Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian oil lantern or lamp. Made of metal with reticulated design featuring serpentine
Metal
Antique All Original 19th Century Brass Suspension Oil Lantern, circa 1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
This suspension oil lantern is beautiful. The pale green glass dome adds to the charm of the piece
Brass
Sold|$1,195
Solid Brass Ship’s Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
condition. This would have been a back up oil lantern for emergency use on a ship. Circa 1960 by Japanese
Brass
Sold|$595
Ships Cabin Lantern With Oil Burner
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass cabin lantern with original burner and fuel tank, rear reflector, hinged door and
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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