$5,119
H 21.26 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
An Arts and Crafts copper & Vaseline lantern with floral flowing decoration
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper & Vaseline lantern with floral flowing decoration with the original
Copper
Small original Arts & Crafts brass lantern with vaseline glass shade
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Original small Arts & Crafts brass lantern or light fitting dating to around 1910. It has its
Brass
$2,424
H 14.97 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
An Arts and Crafts brass lantern with the original bubble Vaseline glass shade.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts brass lantern with the original bubble Vaseline shade.
Brass
$2,020
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
An Arts & Crafts copper lantern with a flaring hat & the original Vaseline shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper lantern with a flaring hat and the original Vaseline shade. We have
Copper
Wonderful French Vaseline Swirl Glass Polished Brass Pendant Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Vaseline swirl glass & polished brass pendant lantern 3 candelabras light
Brass
$3,759
H 40 in Dm 11.8 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Patinated Bronze & Uranium (Vaseline) Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
spectacular cylindrical shade of uranium / vaseline glass. The glass is mold-formed with pronounced floral
Brass, Bronze
Large Early Kerosene Lantern with Vaseline Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Converted to electricity. Rare early kerosene lantern of an unusual scale.
Pair of Arts & Crafts Lanterns
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
In the manner of W.A.S. Benson, a pair of Arts & Crafts brass and vaseline glass hanging lanterns
Brass
Sold
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
An Arts & Crafts Copper Lantern with Original Vaseline/Uranium Cranberry Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper lantern with flaring top and stylised side supports retaining it's
Brass
Sold
H 14 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Conical Lantern With Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade.
Located in London, GB
brass conical lantern with a subtle castellated detail below the hat, retaining the original Vaseline
Brass, Copper
Sold
H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in
An Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Lantern with Uranium/Vaseline Slag Glass Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts wrought iron lantern with Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade slag glass shade.
Wrought Iron
1940s Brass And Glass Crown Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Brass and glass lantern with Vaseline glass. This is meant for a candle, but if brought to an
Brass
Arts and Crafts Silver-Plated Lantern with Floral Vaseline Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts silver plated lantern with floral vaseline shade.
Silver Plate
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H 24 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Arts & Crafts Iron Lantern with Original Swirling Vaseline/Uranium Glass shade.
Located in London, GB
James Powell. Attributed. An Arts and Crafts iron lantern retaining the Original Swirling Vaseline
Iron
Sold
H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in
Arts & Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Lantern the Shade With Pearl Like Details.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium glass lantern the shade, pearl-like qualities and hand formed
Uranium Glass
Art Noveau Uranium Vaseline Glass Lantern, 1910-1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
Art Nouveau/ Art Deco vaseline uranium glass pendant lamp, 1910 Measures: Diameter of the glass
Brass
Sold
H 10.01 in W 5.01 in D 5.01 in
An Arts & Crafts brass ceiling lantern with the original vaseline shade
Located in London, GB
A brass ceiling lantern, hand formed with a Vaseline glass liner. Re-wired and ready to use.
Brass
Sold
H 14 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Black Enamelled Vaseline/Uranium Hanging Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts black enamelled hanging wall lanterns with Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shades
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Fixture with Original Vaseline Glass Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Painted brass arts and crafts fixture with four scrolling arms holding lanterns with vaseline glass
Brass
Unique Arts & Crafts Copper & Amber Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All-handcrafted Dutch Arts & Crafts entry hall pendant light / lantern, early 20th Century. Bring a warm, atmospheric glow to any space with this stunning Arts & Crafts period lante...
Brass, Wire, Copper
$1,340 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
Sold|$3,113
H 19 in Dm 9.5 in
Unique Arts & Crafts Hammered Brass & Opaline Glass Mosaic Pendant Light, 1920s
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 and that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secu...
Metal, Wire, Brass
$2,584
H 27 in Dm 12 in
Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Opalescent Glass Entry Hallway Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand crafted, antique hall lantern with striking cylindrical glass. If you are looking for a rare, elegant, truly stylish and all-handcrafted pendant to grace your hallway, s...
Wrought Iron, Brass, Wire
$2,761
H 28 in Dm 10.7 in
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lamp with Embossed Swans and Water Lilies – Copper & Glass, circa 1920 With early 20th-century lighting being one of our specialties, discovering this rar...
Brass, Copper
$16,684 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
Blown Glass
Pair of Patinated Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's English patinated bronze shell sconces. Measurements: Height: 14" Width: 12" Depth: 3.5"
Bronze
$2,424
H 7.88 in W 5.32 in D 4.73 in
Rathbone attri. An Arts & Crafts 'A frame' copper wall sconce with ruskin jewel
By Richard Rathbone
Located in London, GB
Richard Rathbone attributed. An Arts and Crafts 'A frame' copper wall sconce with riveted Ruskin Jewel to the top and a fine hand wrought iron support for the candle holder. The edge...
Copper
Vintage Large Square Arts & Crafts Copper Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage large square Arts & Crafts copper pendant, newly rewired. It has a seeded glass light-box, copper frames with intricately cut out copper branch accents and a sturdy chain ...
Copper
$1,627
H 35.5 in Dm 11 in
Large Midcentury Wooden Pendant / Light Fixture with Rare Amber Cathedral Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, handcrafted and great condition entry hall light fixture. This vintage pendant is the first one of its kind that we ever had the pleasure of offering and it is in exceptional...
Glass, Wood
$3,759
H 39 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Extra Large Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Entrance Pendant Light Fixture, 1900s
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand-forged brass lantern. This striking and great design pendant in HB Berlage style is in excellent and good working condition. If you are a lover of the Jugendstil a...
Brass
Unique Arts an Crafts Brass Pendant Light with Acid Etched Color Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Arts & Crafts chandelier. This light fixture from the heydays of the Arts and Crafts period comes with the original glass shades. These wonderfully colored shades...
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
Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
A spectacular Arts & Crafts copper fire surround. Riveted and repoussé decorated with smoke and flames. Circa 1900, England. H 97 W 107 cm Opening H 72 W 40 cm
Copper
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.