$2,950 / item
H 17 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
$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
$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
$1,650 / item
H 17 in Dm 8.5 in
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Bronze Glass Octagonal Lantern Petite Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Bronze & Glass Panel Octagonal Lantern Petite Light Fixtures Each Fixture Comes Ready To Hang With Chain And Canopy Each Lantern Sold Seperaterly
Bronze
$2,850
H 27 in Dm 15 in
Wonderful Vaughan 3 Light Bronze Glass Regency Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan lighting bronze / brass regency hall lantern, This Classic Lantern is Based On A 19th Century Six-Sided Fixture That Is Finished With Feathered Detailing And A Le...
Bronze
$1,950
H 21 in Dm 12.5 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, C...
Brass, Bronze
$1,250 / item
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light 4 Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze Blown Glass With Etched Stars Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardwa...
Brass, 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
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
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
$1,350
H 20 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Garland Wreath Glass Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Style Bronze With Garland Wreath Trim And Clear Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture Accompanied By Chain, Cano...
Bronze
$1,495
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 "Pumpkin Globe" Brass & Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern With A 2 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Har...
Brass, Bronze
$1,950
H 26 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Brass Greek Key Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass With Greek Key Trim Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Brass
$1,250 / item
H 14 in Dm 10.5 in
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Nichel Glass Flower Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs Style Nickel Plated Bronze With Blown Glass With Etched Flowers & Leaves, Each Of The Bell Jar Lanterns With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceil...
Bronze, Nickel
$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 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting H...
Brass, Bronze
$1,350 / item
H 5 in Dm 11.25 in
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling 3 Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Brass With Star Glass / Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Each Having 2 Candelabra Sockets Inside. 3 Fixtures Available Each Sold Separately
Brass
$1,250 / item
H 23 in Dm 10 in
Wonderful Pair Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures In The Style And Manner Of Vaughan, Wiring Has Been Updated.
Brass, Nickel
$1,350 / item
H 28 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Pair Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Large Brushed Nickel Blown Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures In The Style And Manner Of Vaughan, Wiring Has Been Updated.
Brass, Nickel
Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With Brass Hardware Has A 3 Candelabra Socket Cluster
Brass
Wonderful Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With Brass Hardware Has A 3 Candelabra Socket Cluster
Brass
Wonderful Brass Etched Greek Key Blown Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets.
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
$1,750
H 24 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Black Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Black Patinated Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Nickel Semi Flush Ceiling Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful New Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Semi Flush Ceiling Light Fixture With Polished Nickel.
Alabaster, Nickel
Wonderful Vaughan Lighting Bronze Regency Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan lighting bronze / brass regency hall lantern, This Classic Lantern is Based On A 19th Century Six-Sided Fixture That Is Finished With Feathered Detailing And A Le...
Bronze
Sold
H 26 in Dm 11 in
Wonderful Set 4 Vaughan 3 Light Bronze Glass Regency Hall Lantern Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 Vaughan Regency Style 3 Candelabra Light Bronze And Bubble Blown Glass Hall Lantern Light Fixtures Each Fixture Sold Separately 4 Available
Brass
Sold
H 8.25 in Dm 11.25 in
Wonderful Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Nickel 4 Semi Flush Ceiling Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful New Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Semi Flush Ceiling Light Fixture With Polished Nickel.
Alabaster, Nickel
Sold
H 23 in W 11 in D 11 in
Wonderful Vintage Vaughan Lighting Lantern Bronze Brass Square Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage vaughan designs lighting lantern fixture in polished bronze / brass with glass panels, this square light fixture has a 4 candelabra light cluster inside and comes...
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Nickel Semi Flush Ceiling Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful NEW Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Semi Flush Ceiling Light Fixtures With Polished Nickel.
Alabaster, Nickel
Sold
H 25 in Dm 12.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan 4 Light Bronze Glass Regency Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style 4 internal Candelabra Light Patinated Brass And Glass Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan 6 Light Bronze Glass Regency Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Regency Style 6 internal Candelabra Light Patinated Brass And Beveled Glass Hall Large Lantern Light Fixture
Brass
Wonderful Vintage Vaughan Lighting Lantern Bronze Brass Square Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vintage Regency Vaughan Lighting Style Lantern Bronze / Brass Square Fitted With 4 Lights Fixture Comes Ready To Install With Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware
Brass
Sold
H 20 in Dm 12.5 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
Sold
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
Sold
H 25 in Dm 12.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern With A 4 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Can...
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 8.25 in Dm 11.25 in
Wonderful Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Nickel Semi Flush Ceiling Light Demo Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Floor Model Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Semi Flush Ceiling Light Fixture With Polished Nickel.
Alabaster, Nickel
Wonderful Pair Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixtures Each With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Brass
Sold
H 8.25 in Dm 11.25 in
Wonderful Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Nickel Semi Flush Ceiling Light Demo Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Floor Model Vaughan Oakley Alabaster Semi Flush Ceiling Light Fixture With Polished Nickel.
Alabaster, Nickel
Sold
H 32 in Dm 18.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Marble Alabaster Bronze Bowl Art Deco Light Fixture Chandelier
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful large marble / alabaster & bronze bowl shaped Art Deco / neoclassical style light fixture with 3 edison lights 60 watts per socket completely rewired and ready to enjoy.
Marble, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Designs Bronze Glass Star Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan designs patinated bronze & glass star pattern bell jar 3-light lantern fixture.
Blown Glass
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 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And Mounting Hardware.
Brass, Bronze
Sold
H 18.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Wonderful Vaughan Brass Etched Glass Filigree Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vaughan Designs Style Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Filigree Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Canopy And ...
Brass, Bronze
Handsome Blown Glass Bronze Bell Jar Lantern 2-Light Fixture Vaughan England
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A handsome and fine quality blown glass and bronze bell jar lantern with 2 candelabra lights, this fixture we are told is vintage Vaughan, made in England. Wire has been updated and...
Bronze
Sold
H 24 in Dm 13 in
Wonderful Vaughan Large Bronze Glass Star Wheat Bell Jar 3-Light Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Large Bronze / Brass & Blown Glass With Etched Stars & Wheat Bell Jar Lantern With A 3 Candelabra Light Cluster Ceiling Fixture, Accompanied By Chain, Can...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Pair of Clear Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Bronze 3-Light Vaughan Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine vintage pair of clear glass bell jar lanterns with bronze 3-light clusters in the manner of Vaughan, the fixtures have been rewired and come with chain and canopy as well as m...
Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Brass White Milk Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Light Fixture
By Sherle Wagner, Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs / Sherle Wagner Style, Brass With White Milk Glass Shade Flush Mount With 3 Candelabra Lights Internally.
Brass
Sold
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Fine Regency Vaughan Designs English Bronze Bell Jar Blown Glass Lantern Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A fine English regency style brass / bronze bell jar blown glass lantern 3 candelabra light fixture by Vaughan Designs Accompanied by chain canopy and mounting hardware
Brass, Bronze
Wonderful Pair Brass Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light Fixtures Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets. Each Sold Separately
Brass
Wonderful Brass Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass and Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture, Comes With 4 Candelabra Sockets
Brass
Wonderful Brass Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Brass & Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 4 Candelabra Lights
Brass
Wonderful Nickel Brass Blown Etched Laurel Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Nickel Brass Plated Blown Etched Laurel Leaf Glass Bell Jar Lantern Light Fixture With 3 Candelabra Lights
Brass, Nickel
Wonderful Set 4 Brass Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Light Fixtures
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 4 Brass & Etched Greek Key Glass Bell Jar Lanterns Each of These Light Fixtures Come With 4 Candelabra Sockets. Each Sold Separately 4 Available
Brass
Swedish Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, wood and white fabric chandelier designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.25” H x 18.25” Diameter Dimensions of Canopy: 3.25” H x 3.625”...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with leather wrapped flexible arm and a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature. Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb. ...
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
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Pair of Chrome and Brass Mid-Century sconces
By Atelier Jean Perzel
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mid Century wall sconces, attributed to Jean Perzel, France circa 1960 or earlier. The vintage sconces are made of chrome, brass and glass tubes. They have a light behind the t...
Brass, Chrome
Italian Designer, Wall Mirror, Brass, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass wall mirror designed and produced in Italy, 1940s.
Brass
Semi Flush Mount in Hand Carved Terra Onyx, Piedra Lighting Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Piedra lighting takes its inspiration from the stone masks of the ancient civilization of Teotihuacán. Carved in the Mexican city of Tecali which means ‘stone house’ in Nahuatl t...
Onyx
Classic Empire Center Table - Weathered Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from grey cerused oak with an unusual weathered acacia finish, this table features a beautifully carved ogee edge that adds a touch of intricate detailing. The table is supp...
Wood
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
French Country Lantern - Verdigris Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
French Country Lantern, This hexagonal lantern has a fluted lotus roof, fleur de lis reticulated panel sides, glass sides and door with three lights. The verdigris bronze finish a...
Copper
Regency Palmette Cloche Lantern, Brass
By Vaughan Designs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency Palmette Cloche lantern, this three-light lantern design features intricate metalwork and a decorative hand-blown globe. The acanthus leaf Palmette motif on the band and the ...
Brass
LU Louis SM Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...
Brass
$7,634 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
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
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.