Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
1990s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
1950s North American Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1930s Italian Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Bronze
1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
20th Century Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1940s Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century Dutch Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
1960s Asian Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1940s Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1930s European Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
1930s North American Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1930s European Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass, Copper
1940s European Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century Danish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1950s North American Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1930s European Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Copper
1940s European Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century Unknown Islamic Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Glass
1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1930s British Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Copper
20th Century Austrian Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Canvas, Oil
20th Century Neoclassical Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
1940s Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Tudor Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Aluminum
1960s Hungarian Rustic Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
20th Century Indian British Colonial Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Glass
1950s English Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Copper, Brass
1950s American Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Copper
1930s Chinese Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Iron
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
20th Century Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Wrought Iron
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Metal
20th Century Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
1970s European Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century Scottish Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Copper, Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
Brass
20th Century Italian Vintage Glass Oil Lantern
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.
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