Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
20th Century American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
20th Century American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
20th Century American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass, Copper
20th Century Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1970s American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass, Copper
20th Century Italian Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
20th Century Unknown Brutalist Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1980s American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bronze
20th Century Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Iron
20th Century European Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bronze
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bronze
Late 20th Century North American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Chrome
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Crystal, Iron
20th Century American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Aluminum, Copper
20th Century American American Classical Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Wrought Iron
20th Century Italian Moorish Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Crystal, Carrara Marble, Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bronze
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
20th Century American American Classical Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Cane, Rattan
20th Century French Chinoiserie Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Wicker, Rattan, Cane
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1990s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
1990s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Wire
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
1990s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
1990s Art Deco Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
1980s Belgian Neoclassical Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
20th Century American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Iron
20th Century American Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Bronze
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
20th Century Italian Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1940s Indian British Colonial Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Brass
1930s German Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Metal
20th Century American Moorish Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
Crystal, Metal
1930s Italian Vintage Hanging Lanterns Pair
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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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