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Lanterns For Sale
Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall lantern handcrafted of solid brass, quality workmanship, electrified with one 100/watt light each, decorative brass trimming around the glass. Great light exposu...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Limburg Large Pair of Vintage 1970s Clear Bubble Glass and Chrome Pendant Lights
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage pair of German made late Mid-Century Modern wall or ceiling flush mount lights produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1975. Featuring a round domed mouth blown bubble gla...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Etched Glass Leaves Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Brass Light Fixtures 4 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Etched Glass With Leaves & Flowers Bell Jar Lantern Fixture With Brass Hardware Each Light Fixture Has A 4 Candelabra Socket Cluster We Have 4 Available Each Sold Separ...
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20th Century Regency Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Conical Shaped Pendant Lamp with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a rattan conical lampshade with spiral detailed bottom. It hangs from a chain with rattan links and it is topped by a wooden canopy. Reminiscences in designs of Franco Albini and Bonaccina. This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment. Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 37 cm diameterx 75 cm H The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 37 cm diameter x 22 cm H. We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace. Franco Albini Rattan Pendant...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Wall Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant pair of wall lanterns made of brass, and thick decorative bevelled glass, electrified with brass cluster 0f two 60/watt lights each lantern. Suitable for wet location / or ...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Hall Lantern In Bronze And Brass, 1900s
Located in Brussels, BE
Louis XVI Style Hall Lantern In Bronze And Brass, 1900s
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Early 1900s Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Antique Bronze Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique bronze lantern, sourced from Soane, London. This impressive light fitting is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, this lantern is ...
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Early 20th Century English Baroque Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Single Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant single wall lantern ,hand crafted from solid brass with one 60/watt light , four sides of textured glass. Beautiful patina. Suitable for wet locations, electrified and read...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Pagoda Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This pair of wall lantern made of solid brass, nice architectural look industrial style , exceptional quality workmanship, four side of art glass , beautiful patina ,electrified wi...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Spain, 1960s This midcentury suspension lamp features a hand woven rope shpere lampshade in brown ginger ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Jute, Rattan, Rope

Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored Reverse Hand-Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendant
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Chinoiserie Octagonal Mirrored & Reverse Hand Painted Gold Gilt Lantern Pendents With 3 Candelabra Lights.
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Mirror

Single Vintage Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant single wall lantern ,hand crafted from solid brass with one 60/watt light , four sides of textured glass. Beautiful patina. Suitable for wet locations, electrified and read...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rose Gold Slag Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Italian pendant light made circa 1940s; it's a rose gold painted metal hexagon lantern with creamy pink and yellow slag glass panels giving an opal-pearlesque look when lit. It's...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th Century Perko Tiebout Marine Lanterns One with blue glass One with red glass Large 8"w x 7:d x 8.5"h 7"w x 6"d x 10.5"h
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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Lantern Pendant Antique in Bronze With Etched Glass Panels, France, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Amazing gilded bronze antique hall lantern with one lamp surrounded by sectional convex tapering glass panels and held within a foliated scrollin...
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1920s French Baroque Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair Edwardian Veteran car P&H Rear Lamps
By T. Powell
Located in Dereham, GB
Pair Edwardian Veteran car Rear Lamps By POWELL & HANMER Ltd Birmingham No515 both in very good original condition , cases with no dents. inset burners sitting on inner springs all ...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Mid 20th Century Brass Louis XVI Style Hallway Lantern Lamp
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A brass lantern lamp in Louis XVI style. Decorated with with ribbons and bows. Inside a glass shade with cut star pattern. Inside there is space for 3 l...
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1960s Belgian Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handsome Hexagonal Brass Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome hexagonal brass lantern with glass panels having six lights.
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1920s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japanese Vintage Gilt Pheasant Bird Lighting Lantern Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful old vintage gilt pheasant bird lantern and censer From our recent Japanese acquisitions in original condition with original attractive gilding present. Japan, an att...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu And Crystal Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Crystal lantern. The lantern is modeled off an antechamber lantern still situated in the Palais de Versail...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Grand Entrance or Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A grand hanging entrance or hall lantern in patinated iron of octagonal form with four large tapering sides and four chamfer corner sides, all with beveled glass, below a domed corni...
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1910s American American Classical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Large French, 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely large iron lantern, France, circa 1880-1900 . Very special type of lantern without a door. You can open the lantern by sliding the glass upwards. Weathered. H:50cm W:21cm D:2...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Large Lanterns From The Middlesex Hospital, London W1
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of English copper, brass and wrought iron lanterns. Recovered from the portico of the The Middlesex Hospital on Goodge Street, London W1 when it was demolished to make...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass shade with four-light. Measures: Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm H...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Bohemian Macrame Fiber Pendant Ceiling Hanging Lamp with Fringe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Knotted Macramé Cord Pendant Light-Ceiling Hanging Lamp Lovely vintage original macramé fiber handcrafted cone shaped l lantern / pen...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Cotton, Cord, Wood

Charles Edwards Black Wall Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
A roofed, rectangular-shaped wall lantern in satin black lacquered metal by Charles Edwards. Holds a single candelabra light surrounded by clear, seeded glass windows. Handcrafted in...
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2010s Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Iron “Watneys” Pub Lantern A Great looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Iron “Watneys” Pub Lantern A Great looking piece, the lantern is larger than life, it would once have been hung outside of a Pub The Lamp is fully working, the side panels ha...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Sculptural Danish Ceramic Wall Sconce, Made by Axella - 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish ceramic wall lamp from the 1970s, produced by the Danish company Axella. The decorative wall lamp is made of 3 glazed ceramic disks in various shades of brown. The ceramic dis...
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Late 20th Century Danish Brutalist Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant cup. One E27 light bulb suitab...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Black Birdhouse Lantern w/ Amber Blown Glass
Located in San Francisco, CA
A mid-20th century black metal birdhouse-shaped hanging lantern with a gothic feel. It is detailed with dimensional flowers and curls between the windows. The four windows are amber blown glass caged...
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Mid-20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Small Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern with Round Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lantern is made of bronze with round glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940 (Height doesn't include chain and canopy)
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Set Of Four French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Wrought Iron Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of four French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lanterns. Each octagonal four arm four light lantern consist of an eight sided cage with bottom spheres below each corner. Along the top edge is a scalloped Iron...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of Sconces with Vintage Decoupage Rice Paper Walnut and Teak Wall Light
Located in Lomita, CA
This set of sconces is architectural in appearance with walnut and teakwood details. The pair offers form and function with a warm light source and loads of chic design. Each fixture...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Paper, Teak

Painted Wood & Glass Lantern, Sweden, circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Painted wood & glass lantern Sweden, circa 1860 Simple, handmade lantern with original period paint. Measures: 7.5”w x 7.5”d x 12.5”h x 16”h ( w/ handle)
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19th Century Swedish Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early Scandinavian Modern Ceiling Lamp, Denmark ca. 1911
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early Scandinavian Modern A beautiful pendant with clear glass shade and patinated brass mounting. Denmark, circa. 1911. The provenance of this lamp is from the railway station in...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Single French Style Handcrafted Solid Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Handcrafted wall lantern made of solid brass , decorative top trimming ,two 60/watt lights, clear glass, , nice patina ,suitable for wet location ready for use.
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Tole and Glass French Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and glass French lantern dating to 19th century. Four-sided iron frame, tole top and glass paneled sides. Not wired for electricity, but can be wir...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Tin

Mid-Century French Napoleon III Bronze and Glass Four-Light Ceiling Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Light up your entryway with this elegant brass lantern fixture; crafted in France circa 1970, the tall round lantern is decorated with the four brass dividers decorated with foliage ...
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Mid-20th Century French Napoleon III Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Huge facade outdoor wall mount lanterns lightning , 20th Century
Located in Delft, NL
Huge facade outdoor wall mount lanterns lightning , 20th Century Huge Belgium facade wall lanterns, 20th century This set of facade lightin...
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20th Century Belgian Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Single Wall Hanging Solid Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality Single hanging wall lantern made of solid brass with two 60/watt lights , UL approved up to US code , suitable for wet location. Beautiful patina .
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Single Powder Coated Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single outdoor light in a contemporary geometric style handcrafted from solid brass power coated in decorative white color thick beveled glass ample three 40/watt lights great ligh...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large English Brass Lantern c1930
Located in Southampton, GB
Huge brass lanterns , 6 sided with glazed bottom panels . These were originally hung either side of an amazing house in Wales , we also have a pair was hung either side of the porch...
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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large French Architectural Wall Lanterns
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large scale architectural wall lanterns with decorative wrought iron brackets. Newly painted green with opaque plexiglass panes. Rewired and in working condition. Circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Napoleon IIIrd Period Lantern with Stars, France, circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Napoleon III period lantern in patinated bronze with gold highlights and crystal. The central shaft, in the shape of a globe engraved with stars, is surrounded by three bands...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location . Ready to use, brass canopies included.
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20th Century American American Classical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Large English Victorian Pagoda Verdigris Copper Glazed Lantern
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large copper and glazed Victorian exterior lantern, with the finest original verdigris surface. Sheet and formed copper structure of typical form with a unusual pagoda finial, a l...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large Pair Of English Brass Lanterns c1930
Located in Southampton, GB
Huge pair of brass lanterns , 6 sided with glazed bottom panels . These were originally hung either side of an amazing house in Wales , we also have another that was hung in the porc...
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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage Handcrafted Six Sides Solid Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional six sides hanging lantern made of handcrafted solid brass , clear glass, four 40/watt lights, suitable for wet location Nice oxidise patina , great look indoor outdoor. ...
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Standard Lantern
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful quality Gothic Revival standard lantern with traces of original gilding and paint. The body has a nice barley twist design sitting on a scrolling base. Decorated with a w...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

20th Century Italian Lantern in Glass and Bronze
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely 20th century italian lantern with three internal bulbs. Made with glass and bronze with finely chiseled decorations. The bronze has acquired a beautiful antique patina. This l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Single Wall Hanging Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single Wall lantern handcrafted of solid brass beautiful oxidized patina with one 60/watt light. Suitable for wet location . UL approved up to US code.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Pair Vintage Molded Crystal Glass and Brass Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage molded crystal and brass pendant lights (lanterns) with original hanging chain and ceiling plate, and three hardwired candelabra size sock...
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Late 20th Century North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Single Wall Hanging Solid Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall lantern made of solid brass, seeded glass , nice patina ,with one 60/watt light , suitable for wet location. Ready to use .
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian single-light lantern from the 1950s. Brass frame and engraved glass.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful Italian single-light 1950s lantern with shaped clear glass panes, grounded at the edges and engraved with nice decorative geometric patterns. The lamp has a flared brass fr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Chinoiserie Pagoda Cobalt Blue White Enameled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful chinoiserie pagoda square cobalt blue white contrast trim enameled paint and glass panel 4-light lantern fixture, completely rewired and re...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns

Materials

Enamel

Large Four Sides Brass Hanging Lantern 32” x 14” x 14”
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant large hanging lantern handcrafted from solid brass, seeded glass , With four 40/watt lights, suitable for hanging in wet location, Ready to use. canopy and chain included.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Single Wall Hanging Solid Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality Single hanging wall lantern made of solid brass with two 60/watt lights UL approved up to US code , suitable for wet location. Beautiful patina .
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Turn Of The Century Renaissance St. Wrought Iron And Glass Lantern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian Turn of the Century Renaissance st. Wrought Iron and glass lantern. The hexagonal lantern is centered by a most decorative and impressive scrolled movements with ...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage, New and Antique Lanterns

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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