Pagoda Lanterns
Vintage 1930s European Chinese Chippendale Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century European Anglo-Indian Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Glass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Crystal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1960s Japanese Lanterns
Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Crystal, Tin
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Paint
20th Century American Lanterns
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Lanterns
Metal
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Paint
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Crystal
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Paint
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Tin, Silver Leaf
Vintage 1940s Unknown Chinoiserie Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Lanterns
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns
Wood
Antique 19th Century European Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns
Ceramic
Vintage 1910s Lanterns
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Wicker
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 1820s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Cane, Rattan, Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel
20th Century Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel, Iron
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Enamel
Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Wire
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lanterns
Ormolu, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns
Tôle
Vintage 1950s American Lanterns
Brass, Tôle
Vintage 1950s Lanterns
Tôle
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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.
- What is a pagoda lantern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A pagoda lantern is a type of Japanese lantern that looks like a light basket or a light tower. It is a traditional lantern and is generally made of stone, wood, or metal. This type of lantern was used in Buddhist temples to line and illuminate paths. Shop a range of antique and vintage pagoda lanterns on 1stDibs.
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