19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Pumpkin Shape Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Anglo-Indian amber pumpkin shape bell jar lantern.
19th Century Anglo-Indian Amber Pumpkin Shape Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Anglo-Indian amber pumpkin shape bell jar lantern.
$1,650
H 18 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Pumpkin Brass Glass Bell Jar 2-Light Lantern Pendent Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Large Acqua 21st Century Pumpkin Bell Jars as Lanterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Handblown acqua pumpkin bell jars. Price includes wiring.
Brass
Blue Pumpkin Bell Jar
Located in Jersey City, NJ
pair of glass pumpkin bell jar lanterns
Located in Jersey City, NJ
pumpkin belljars with star and fern etchings,extra for wiring.Sold separately
Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique Belgian melon bell jar lantern with a beautiful aqua-blue tint. The lantern features
Brass
Antique Glass Pumpkin With Etchings
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Antique hand blown glass brass knobbed pumpkin bell jar with leaf/star etchings. Price includes non
Antique Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An emerald gem in our bell jar collection, this circa 1890 pumpkin- or melon-shaped lantern is in
Brass
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique Belgian melon or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched wheat motif, circa 1890
Brass
Antique Melon Bell Jar Lantern from Belgium
Located in Heath, MA
This circa 1870 melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern is a rare find. The quality of its hand
Brass
Antique Aqua Blue Melon or Pumpkin Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique Belgian melon bell jar lantern features excellent quality aqua-blue hand blown glass
Brass
Antique Bell Jar Pumpkin or Melon Lantern with Wheat Etching
Located in Heath, MA
An exceptional melon or pumpkin bell jar lantern with wheat etching manufactured by Val St. Lambert
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Aqua Blue Bell Jar Melon or Pumpkin Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
Belgian glass. This rare, authentic circa 1890 bell jar lantern features all-original fittings, including
Brass
19th Century Emerald Green Pumpkin or Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare 19th century Belgian green glass ribbed melon or pumpkin lantern hand blown in Belgium. This
Brass
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique etched melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern from Belgium, circa 1890. The quality
Brass
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
An antique Belgian melon or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched wheat motif, circa 1900
Brass
Antique Etched Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare antique hand blown glass melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern with an etched floral
Brass
Antique Cranberry Glass Melon Bell Jar Lantern
Located in Heath, MA
A rare cranberry-colored melon- or pumpkin-shaped bell jar lantern from Belgium, circa 1890. The
Brass
Great 18 Palmette Shallow Flush Ceiling Mount, Murano
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Here the larger version of the successful 12 leaves compact palmette ceiling fixture. This group of shallow ceiling mount Murano chandelier was first designed for a luxury yacht low...
Metal
Custom Coquillage Plaster Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom Coquillage plaster fixture. Please note this fixture can be customized in different sizes. Lead time is 10-12 weeks. Please inquire. NOTE: We highly recommend that our plas...
Plaster
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock One LED E26 base socket. Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American sta...
Brass
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
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Etched Glass Flush Mount 2 Candelabra Ceiling Light With Star Etched Frosted Glass
Brass
Blue Crystal Pendant Light by Val St. Lambert
By Val Saint Lambert
Located in Antwerp, BE
Blue crystal pendant created by De Grelle Val St. Lambert in 1950 Belgium. Measures: Diameter 23 cm. Total height including the chain and canopy 100 cm.
Crystal, Brass
$2,866
H 28 in Dm 15.4 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lantern, Handcrafted Wrought Iron & Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Note. We are pleased to inform you that all shipments to the United States are free from import duties and tariffs. Rare early 20th Century handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant lantern...
Metal, Wrought Iron
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
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Rare Venetian Murano Bell Jar Lanterns with Etched Glass and Brass Details, circa 1900 An extraordinary and rare pair of antique Venetian bell jar lanterns, masterfully craf...
Brass
$1,350
H 24 in Dm 12 in
Wonderful Brass Blown Etched Glass Star Bell Jar Lantern Vaughan Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Blown Etched Glass Star Pattern Bell Jar With 3 Candelabra Lights Lantern Light Fixture, Ready To Install With Chain And Canopy In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Brass
A set of French Neoclassic Alabaster Light Fixture, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five, circa 1960's French neoclassic style carved alabaster light fixture. Sold individually. Measurements: Current drop: 24" Diameter: 25"
Alabaster
$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 With ...
Brass
Colorful Smoke Bell Light Fixture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking colonial style continental glass smoke bell light fixture hand blown in alluring color in classic form with hammered brass hardware, using candle power as originally designe...
Brass
Antique Colorful Bell Jar Lanterns in Purple
Located in Hudson, NY
Three different color bell jar lanterns with brass details. Stunning pigment like cobalt can be dated back as far as 1802, making these ceiling fixtures even more extrordinary. Me...
Brass
Italian Orange Glass Bell Jar Lantern, Vintage 1960s Lighting
Located in Stamford, CT
Orange glass bell jar lantern. New old stock. Includes canopy.
Glass
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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