Six Sided Lantern
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lanterns
Wood
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1920s French Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns
Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass
2010s American Chinoiserie Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Lanterns
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century American Lanterns
Glass
20th Century Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Irish Victorian Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Lanterns
Brass
20th Century North American Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants
Wrought Iron
Recent Sales
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Other Lanterns
Metal
20th Century American Lanterns
Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Islamic Lanterns
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Tôle
Vintage 1930s Canadian Art Deco Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century American Moorish Floor Lamps
Onyx, Brass
Vintage 1920s American Architectural Elements
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Iron
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Lanterns
Antique 19th Century Chinese Lanterns
Elm
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
Vintage 1930s American Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Lanterns
Tôle
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century English Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Iron
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lanterns
Hardwood, Glass
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century American Lanterns
Shell
Vintage 1970s American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1970s American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Vintage 1950s American Lanterns
Brass
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chandeliers and Pendants
Elm
Mid-20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Chinoiserie More Candle Holders
Iron
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Rosewood, Glass
Early 20th Century American Flush Mount
Bronze
20th Century Unknown Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Rosewood, Glass
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Copper, Iron
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Lanterns
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Copper
2010s Italian French Provincial Lanterns
Iron, Tôle
Mid-20th Century Lanterns
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Argentine Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Argentine Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Natural Specimens
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Egyptian Organic Modern Vases
Alabaster
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIV Fireplaces and Mantels
Iron
Vintage 1930s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver
Silver
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Lanterns
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Secretaires
Wood, Paint
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and ...
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal
Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Raffia
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pillows and Throws
Cotton, Silk, Velvet
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Sterling Silver
Silver
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Oak
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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.
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