Ships Cabin Lantern With Oil Burner
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
Vintage 1940s European Lanterns
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
Antique French Hanging Copper Lantern Converted from Oil to Electricity
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique French Copper Lantern, old enough to have been originally lite by kerosene. The Antique
Copper, Brass
Sold|$1,800
British Railway Lantern
Located in Culver City, CA
Wonderful gas lantern with original oil burner, reflector, and wall mount bracket
Pair of English Domed Brass Hanging Wall Oil Lamp Lanterns, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A gorgeous pair of domed brass lanterns, probably circa the last quarter of the 19th century, they
Brass
Sold|$2,400
A Dutch Tin Rectangular Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Dutch painted tin rectangular lantern. Formerly oil-powered, now electrified, with single Edison
Antique 19th Century Copper and Tin Railroad Lantern
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique, mid-19th century, copper and tin, railroad lantern was originally oil and has been
Brass, Copper, Steel
A Square Green Painted Tole Lantern with Dome Top
Located in New York, NY
corners to carved oval center motif. Center of lantern having brass oil vessel with oil font and glass
Tôle
Japanese Big Antique Red Bronze "Full Moon" Lantern Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
, named Tetsu tsuri Douro, may be used as a lantern holding an oil lamp (photo), or an Ikebana flower
Bronze
Sold|$1,300
Pair of Lanterns made into Wall Sconces
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of Brick colored Oil Lanterns made into Sconces
Tin
Sold|$2,680 / set
Pair of Chinese Table Lanterns with Carrying Cases, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Imagine the magical atmosphere these painted lanterns created, filled with flickering lights to
Glass, Hardwood
Pair of American Nickel Silver and Copper Coach Lanterns, Phil, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American nickel silver, copper, and wrought iron coach lanterns with a upper vented squared
Iron, Nickel, Copper
Pair of American Nickel Silver and Brass Coach Lanterns, New Haven, Circa 1860
By English and Mersick Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Company, New Haven, Connecticut. Lanterns were originally oil and have been electrified. Pair are in
Brass, Wrought Iron, Nickel
Sold|$795
Tibetan Brass Bird Oil Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A brass oil lamp from Tibet, this piece displays a little elephant on top of an ornamented column
Brass
Sold|$1,595
Tibetan Brass Elephant Oil Lamp
Located in High Point, NC
A brass oil lamp from Tibet, this piece displays a little elephant on top of an ornamented column
Brass
Grand Tour Italian Gilt Bronze Pendant Oil Lamp
Located in Astoria, NY
An 1870s Italian Historicist reproduction of a Baroque oil lamp in gilt bronze with winged mermaids
Bronze
English Automobile Front Oil Lamp by Joseph Lucas, Ltd
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English automotive front oil lamp by the celebrated Birmingham firm, Joseph Lucas, Ltd.
Brass, Steel
Louis Poulsen Vintage Petronella Oil Lamp by Henning Koppel
By Henning Koppel, Louis Poulsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Designed by Henning Koppel and manufactured by Louis Poulsen. The Petronella oil/kerosene table
Brass
Highly Detailed 1883 L&B Brevete Oil Lamp, Electrified
Located in Peekskill, NY
Grandma Chic is now happening and next could be Great Grandma Chic. These signed 1880s oil lamps
Japanese "Andon" Oil Lampstand with a Wood Frame and Paper Shade
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
It is a lantern that was used in the Meiji era of Japan. At the time it was an oil lamp but now it
Wood, Paper
Antique Bradley and Hubbard American Victorian Parlor Oil Lamp
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning classic American Victorian era tall mixed metal oil lamp by Bradley and Hubbard. circa
Metal, Brass
Small Ship Lamp Anchor Light Nautical Oil Lamp Red Copper 23cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Small vintage ship lamp, anchor light, nautical oil lamp lantern made of red copper and brass
Brass, Copper
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Kerosene or Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene or oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Brass
Antique Gilt Bronze, Marble & Crystal Electrified Oil Solar Lamp C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gilt Bronze, Marble and Crystal Electrified Oil Solar Lamp with Etched Glass Shade C1850
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Antique Moorish Champleve Brass Parlor Oil Lamp Signed Bradley & Hubbard
By Bradley & Hubbard
Located in Big Flats, NY
, cast font and foot is pierced with scroll and foliate decoration, reminiscent of mosaic oil lamp, globe
Brass
Ancient Bronze Oil Lamp, Italian Manufacture, Rome, Beginning of 1800
Located in Roma, IT
Oil Lamp is an original decorative object realized in Rome at the beginning of 1800. After G
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Ship / Nautical Oil Lamps with Red Globes Electrified
Located in Madrid, ES
Unmatched pair of late 19th century nautical oil lamps with pristine red globes. Similar in size
Metal
Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with glass shade
Located in København, Copenhagen
Henning Koppel for Louis Poulsen. Petronella oil lamp in brass with opaline glass shade. Designed
Brass
Hertz & Ballin, Handmade Pewter Jug / Oil Lamp on Foot in Art Nouveau Style
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hertz & Ballin, handmade pewter jug/ oil lamp on foot in Art Nouveau style. Early 20th century
Pewter
Swedish Modern Hans-Agne Jakobsson AB Markaryd Brass/Blue Glass L-47 Oil Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Miami, FL
Kerosene oil lamp designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd in the 1960s. This is the large L
Brass
Rare Rail Road Locomotive Head Light, circa 1931
Located in Nantucket, MA
Rare Rail Road Locomotive Head Light, circa 1931. A large copper lantern with brass mountings and
Copper
Italian Wrought Iron and Blown Glass 5-Light Lantern Chandelier, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Originally an oil lantern and probably from Venice, Italy, with 4 arms connected to the central
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Victorian Sterling Silver Oil Lamps Storm Lantern Chamber Sticks 1892
By Hukin & Heath
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Antique Victorian solid Silver Oil Lamps with silver bases and clear glass
Sterling Silver
Large 19th Century Quadruple Gimballed Whaling Oil Light
Located in Haarlem, NL
ship lantern or cage oil lamp is a fine piece of nautical antique.
Wrought Iron
Vintage Signal Oil Lantern with 4 Colored Glass Panels
Located in Leuven , BE
Lovely small vintage square signal oil lantern featuring four orange, blue, red and white tinted
Metal
Rustic Oil Lamp Style Metal and Glass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rustic, oil lamp style, mixed metal lantern with sculptural, hammered fasteners and swooping
Metal, Brass
National Marine Lamp Co. Bulkhead Antique Lantern Oil Lamp, New York
By National Marine Lamp Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This fine National Marine Lamp Co. bulkhead lantern sports the original brass plaque noting “MFRD
Metal
Japanese Big Antique Red Bronze "Full Moon" Lantern Planter
Located in South Burlington, VT
bottle of lamp oil shown upon request. The bronze lantern is finished in an attractive red murashido
Bronze
Antique English Nautical Ship’s Anchor Lantern by E. Bacon & Co
Located in Shippensburg, PA
chipping to the original lantern glass. Interior oil lamp components untested for functionality and will
Copper
English Brass Octagon Decorative Dome and Beveled Glass Hall Lantern, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
. Lantern was originally oil and has been electrified.
Brass, Iron
Sold|$980
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Offered is this fine example of Jakobsson's L-47 Model Oil Lamp featuring the original blue glass
Metal
Sold|$1,780
Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare kerosene or oil lamp model L-47 designed by Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Produced by Hans-Agne
Brass
French Cast Iron Hanging Rooster Oil Lamp, 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
French cast iron hanging rooster oil lamp, 19th century, a nice example of a complete oil lamp
Iron
Antique Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1900s
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in Verviers, BE
Brenner Kosmos oil ships lamp Antique early 1900s Kosmos Brenner oil converted to electric ceiling
Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma, Solid brass. An extra wick will be
Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma, Solid brass. An extra wick will be
Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma, Denmark In chromed finish which is quite
Chrome
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma, Denmark In solid brass and with the
Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage unused midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma, Denmark This oil lamp has never
Brass
Pair of Vintage Midcentury Oil Lamps by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
A pair of vintage midcentury oil lamps by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma, Denmark An extra wick will be
Brass
Vintage Unused Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen in 24-Carat Gold Plate
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage unused midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Denmark In 24-carat gold plate
Gold Plate
Vintage Unused Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen in 24-Carat Gold Plate
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage unused midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Denmark In 24-carat gold plate and
Gold Plate
Vintage Unused Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage unused midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma, Denmark In chromed finish which
Chrome
Vintage Unused Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage unused midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Denmark This oil lamp has never
Brass
Angel Face Oil Lamp Silver Tone Finish Scrolled Foot & Acanthus Leaf Decoration
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Angel face with wings oil lamp, silver tone finish, scrolled foot and acanthus leaf decoration. The
Copper, Spelter
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Chrome
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma of Denmark in chrome. Age related wear
Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury solid brass oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma of Denmark in brass. Stamped
Brass
Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass
By Ilse D. Ammonsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury solid brass oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma of Denmark in brass. Stamped
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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