Wonderful Vintage Vaughan Petite Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Vaughan Designs Style Petite Clear Glass Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights, Completely Rewired With Chain Canopy And Mounting ...
Brass
$1,250
H 17 in Dm 8 in
Wonderful Petite Nickel Brass Blown Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Nickel Brass Plated Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 2 Candelabra Lights
Brass, Nickel
Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Petite Etched Glass Brass Bell Jar Lantern Fixture
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Val Saint Lambert Petite Etched Blown Glass With Brass Hardware Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With 4 Candelabra Lights.
Brass
$1,150 / item
H 22 in Dm 9.5 in
Wonderful Petite 3 Brass Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4-Light Lantern Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Petite Set Of 3 Brass & Blown Etched Glass Bell Jar 4 Candelabra Light Lantern Fixtures Each Lantern Sold Separately
Brass
Petite Classic Bell Jar Lantern w/ Acanthus Leaves Trim
Located in San Francisco, CA
A traditional style bell jar light fixture with a glass smoke cap and brass parts toned in bronze and gold. The rim is pressed with an acanthus leaf pattern and held with cast dolphi...
Brass
Wonderful Petite Hector Finch Temple Brass Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Petite Hector & Finch "Temple" Brass And Glass Bell Jar 3-Candelabra Light Lantern Pendent Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.
Brass, Bronze
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A charming English bell jar lantern with attractive form and an unusual decorative, polished etching.
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with lovely form complemented by a finely etched star motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A petite, antique bell jar lantern with lovely form and a finely etched star motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with attractive form and an etched wheat motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
An antique English bell jar lantern with lovely form and an engraved star motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A petite English bell jar lantern with lovely form and excellent quality hand blown glass that is etched with a cut-glass diamond pattern.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely, diminutive antique English hand blown glass bell jar lantern with a Waterford-style etched, cut glass diamond motif. This circa 1880 lantern features its original rolled br...
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An especially beautiful bell jar lantern from our collection with pleasing form and a finely etched diamond motif. This circa 1870 pendant features outstanding quality hand blown gla...
Brass
Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional and well-matched pair of petite English bell jar lanterns with a finely etched vine motif.
Brass
Set of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare suite of three charming antique English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched grape motif, circa 1870.
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional pair of authentic 19th century English bell jar lanterns with an etched floral motif. These circa 1880 petite period bell jars feature superb quality handblown glass w...
Brass
Petite Brass English Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980s Regency-style pendant lantern has a cut glass shade with a square design and brass accents along the top and bottom. Inside the shade are four lights with faux candle cove...
Brass
Petite English Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Motif
Located in Heath, MA
Charming handblown glass bell jar lantern from England with an etched diamond motif that suits this petite pendant.
Brass
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming, well-matched pair of antique hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with a Federal-style etching, original rolled brass bands and unusual chains.
Brass
Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Hall Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A smaller-sized English bell jar lantern, circa 1870, with a meandering etched vine design that suits this charming hall lantern beautifully. The quality of the hand blown glass is o...
Brass
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely and well-matched pair of English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched grape motif. The embossed brass bands, which have a botanical design, have been replaced a...
Brass
Set of Three Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare, well-matched suite of three petite English bell jar lanterns with very good quality hand blown glass and an etched diamond motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A petite bell jar lantern with graceful form and an etched trellis motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely English petite bell jar lantern with excellent quality hand blown glass etched with a star motif.
Brass
Pair of Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A pair of petite bell jar lanterns with lovely form and a finely etched star motif.
Brass
Pair of Petite Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
Petite and sweet, these antique English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns are a rare find.
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Every bell jar lantern has its own distinct character. This charming, circa 1890 pendant is no exception. Manufactured by S&C Bishop of England, the lantern has the Bishop mark on it...
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely hand blown glass bell jar lantern with an etched vine motif. This petite antique pendant light is accented with its original brass band and finial candleholder base.
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Swag Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Petite English bell jar lantern, circa 1880, with its original brass band and chains.
Brass
Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns
Located in Heath, MA
A rare, well-matched pair of petite English bell jar lanterns, circa 1870. These antique pendants feature excellent quality hand blown glass and original rolled brass bands and finia...
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This handblown bell jar lantern boasts fullness and nice proportion for its 9-inch diameter size. The lantern has an original rolled brass band and features a finely etched wheat pat...
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely antique English bell jar lantern with fine quality hand blown glass having an etched trellis motif, circa 1880. Perfect for smaller spaces and/or lower ceiling heights, this...
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A truly lovely antique English bell jar lantern with fine quality hand blown glass and an etched trellis motif, circa 1890. Perfect for smaller spaces and/or lower ceiling heights, t...
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming English bell jar lantern with very good quality hand blown glass and an etched trellis motif, circa 1880. Ideal for smaller spaces and/or low ceiling heights, the pendant ...
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Leaf Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming 19th century bell jar lantern with etched grape and leaf motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An English hand blown glass bell jar lantern with lovely form and an etched vine motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming, petite English bell jar lantern with etched stars.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A very sweet, petite English bell jar lantern, circa 1870, with attractive form and a finely etched grape and vine motif.
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely, diminutive antique English bell jar lantern with a Waterford-style cut-glass diamond motif. This circa 1880 lantern features excellent quality hand blown glass and its orig...
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An elegant antique hand blown glass English bell jar lantern with Federal-style etching. This circa 1880 pendant light features an original embossed brass band and complementary repl...
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming hand blown glass English bell jar lantern, circa 1880, with its original rolled brass band and a complementary Federal-style etching. The pendant light, which has been new...
Brass
Antique Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A beautiful antique English bell jar lantern with excellent quality hand blown glass and an etched vine motif. This diminutive pendant features all-original fittings—including its em...
Brass
Pair of Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Federal Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional pair of antique bell jar lanterns with a Federal-style etching. From smoke bell to glass pontil, it is rare to find a set of bell jars that it is this well-matched and...
Brass
19th Century Petite Bell Jar Lantern with Vine Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An English bell jar lantern, circa 1860, with a tasteful vine etching that complements this diminutive hall lantern beautifully. The quality of the hand blown glass is excellent and ...
Brass
Petite Bell Jar Lantern, Etched Star and Fern Pattern
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hand etched - three lights - original brass - blown glass pontil (finial) - height can be adjusted. Ceiling cap, chain, and hanging hardware included. Free installation within the Wa...
Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare, well-matched pair of petite English bell jar lanterns with an etched wheat motif, circa 1860.
Brass
Pair of Antique Petite Bell Jar Lanterns with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare, well-matched pair of petite English hand blown glass bell jar lanterns.
Brass
Petite Handblown Glass Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely bell jar lantern with its original chain, rolled brass band and finial candleholder base.
Brass
Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming petite English bell jar lantern, circa 1880, with excellent quality hand blown glass and a finely etched wheat motif.
Brass
Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely antique English bell jar lantern, circa 1890, with excellent quality handblown glass (including tiny, desirable air bubbles) and a finely etched wheat motif.
Brass
Petite English Bell Jar Lantern with Etched Stars
Located in Heath, MA
A petite 19th century hand blown glass bell jar lantern from England with etched stars.
Brass
Petite Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Trellis Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming 19th century English bell jar lantern with an etched "trellis" design. This diminutive pendant light features its original brass band and chains, as well as excellent qual...
Blown Glass, Glass
Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
This petite hall lantern features a finely etched wheat motif that complements the form of the bell jar.
Brass
Pair of Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A charming pair of hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched wheat motif., circa 1890.
Brass
19th Century Petite English Bell Jar Lantern with Grape Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A delicate, nicely shaped bell jar lantern from England with a finely etched grape and vine motif. The quality of this circa 1880 pendant is excellent, with several desirable air bub...
Brass
Set of Three Petite Antique Bell Jar Lanterns with Floral Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A rare suite of three petite antique hand blown glass bell jar lanterns with complementary floral etchings and brass bands.
Brass
Pair of Petite 19th Century Bell Jar Lanterns with Diamond Etching
Located in Heath, MA
Charming pair of English handblown glass bell jar lanterns with an etched diamond pattern, circa 1880. These smaller-sized hall lanterns have original smoke bells, brass bands and ch...
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A petite, hand blown glass English bell jar lantern with lovely form and an etched wheat motif.
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A lovely petite antique bell jar lantern with full form and an etched wheat motif.
Brass
19th Century Bell Jar Lantern with Star Etching
Located in Heath, MA
A petite English bell jar lantern, circa 1840 with finely etched stars and simple brass finial (candle holder) that accentuates this lantern's lovely lines.
Brass
Set of Italian Etched Glass Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Set of four circa 1940's Italian etched glass bell jar lanterns with foliage motif. Sold individually. Measurements: Diameter: 12" Present drop: 29" (adjustable)
Blown Glass
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
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
$2,495
H 20 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass lantern from circa 1920 with four lights, angel motifs and glass panels. Created in England circa 1920, this exquisite brass lantern exudes a blend of elegance and s...
Brass
Bell Jar Lantern w/ Brass Details
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely lantern made with an antique blown glass bell jar and smoke bell. The brass details- decorative etched rim, chain, stem, finial, and candle covers make a refined and cohesiv...
Brass
$1,250 / item
H 18 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Set 3 Gilt Bronze Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandeliers Fixtures
By Carlos de la Puente
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 3 Gilt Bronze & Etched Glass Bell Jar Lantern Chandelier Fixtures Retailed By Carlos de la Puente Each Rewired With 3 Candelabra Sockets And Accompanied By Chain C...
Bronze
$3,990 / item
H 34 in W 31 in D 40 in
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down
$1,551
H 23.63 in Dm 12.21 in
Antique Brass Holophane Blondel Stiletto Prismatic Glass Plafonnier Lamp, c.1920
By Holophane
Located in London, GB
A very well presented 12" glass 'Blondel Stiletto' pendant light by Holophane. c.1920 Two-part prismatic glass shades bearing the Holophane stamp to inside rims, with decorative thr...
Brass
$4,800 / set
H 47 in W 41.5 in D 41.5 in
Pair of American 19th Century Grain Painted Cannonball Twin Beds
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of American Federal Grain Painted and Decorated Twin Cannonball Beds. Most likely Maine. Circa 1830. Retaining original paint decoration of the Federal Period Mixed woods, ma...
Maple
$2,950
H 18 in Dm 8.5 in
Wonderful Pair Brass Blown Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Gilt Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar Lanterns Each With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster In The Manner Of Vaughan Each Fixture Comes Ready To Hang W...
Brass
19th Century Country English Provincial Pine Chest of Drawers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 19th century country English provincial chest of drawers or commode crafted from thick pine boards. The pine has a desirable aged and distressed patina with prior insect damage...
Pine
$3,650 / set
H 21 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Wonderful Pair Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda Lantern Bell Chandeliers Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Pagoda lantern chandeliers With 3 Candelabra Lights Completely Rewired With Bells On Each Corner, These Fixtures Come With Chain Canopy And ...
Glass
Konsthantverk Stoby Oxide D30 Opal Glass Ceiling Lamp
By Konsthantverk Tyringe 1
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Ceiling lamp model Stoby designed by Konsthantverk and manufactured by themselves. A true Art Nouveau classic in white matte opal glass and oxidized brass. Comes in a number of diff...
Brass
French Art Deco Bronze and Clear Glass Four-Light Lantern, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A Art Deco bronze and clear glass cylindrical lantern with a central four-light candelabra cluster, France, 1930-1939. This lantern is in very good condition, no damages, rewired. Fo...
Bronze
$1,650
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy An...
Brass, Bronze
French Carved Wood Brutalist Table by Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wood table by Charles Dudouyt, made in France, 1940's. Large rectangular parquet top with thick intricately carved wood legs on pedestal base. Original finish shows nice a...
Oak
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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