Victorian Antique Lantern
1890s German Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
1890s English Late Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal
1870s Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal, Bronze
Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Lantern
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century British Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
Early 20th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal
Late 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal, Bronze
1880s Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Lantern
Stained Glass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Lantern
Bronze
19th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Copper
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Tôle
1850s Irish Early Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Early Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal, Copper
Late 19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Copper
1850s English High Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Bronze, Iron, Lead
Late 19th Century European Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass, Nickel
19th Century Italian Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Wrought Iron, Tin
19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Porcelain
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
1880s Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Iron
Early 20th Century Irish Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal
Late 19th Century American Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Glass
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Glass
Early 20th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Glass
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Crystal, Brass, Copper
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Victorian Antique Lantern
Bronze
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
1880s English Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
1890s French Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Bronze
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
1880s High Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Bronze
Early 1900s British Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Cut Glass
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
19th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Glass
Late 19th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Iron
Late 19th Century French Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass, Copper
19th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
Late 19th Century German Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Glass
Early 20th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass
19th Century Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Iron
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Copper
Early 1900s English Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Silver Plate
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Metal
Late 19th Century European Victorian Victorian Antique Lantern
Brass, Metal, Iron
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify antique railroad lanterns, first see if you can locate a maker's mark on the bottom. Using trusted online resources, you can determine who produced your lantern based on these markings, and then you can research the company to find out when it was in business and making lanterns similar to yours. To be considered an antique, a railroad lantern must be at least 100 years old. If you can't find a maker's marking, it's generally necessary to use the characteristics of a lantern to date it. Because this can be difficult without experience and training, you may wish to seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer when identifying unmarked railroad lanterns. Explore a selection of lanterns on 1stDibs.
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