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Lanterns For Sale
Number in Set: Single Piece
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Bell Pendant from Hotel Bristol Merano
Located in Hanover, MA
Original iridescent opaque white Murano glass bell-form campagna pendant light commissioned by Aldo Bennati, a Genoese shipping industrialist and owner of the Hotel Bauer...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Copper and Glass Tapering Four-Light Lanterns with Spheres, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French copper four-light lanterns from the 20th century with glass panels, tapering silhouettes and petite spheres. These two French copper lanterns from the 20th century, each f...
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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Copper

French Antique Bronze Lantern
Located in Austin, TX
Lantern from France with a bronze structure and curved glass panes. The fixture is adorned with stylized acorn finials and acanthus leaves. There are four candelabras. It has been ne...
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1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Adolf Loos Jugendstil Opaline Glass and Brass Pendant, Re Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceiling light with opaline glass shade, different sizes, comes as well as a downlight Total drop custom made All components according to the UL regulations, with an additional char...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern Chandelier, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant lantern chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper. Original faux woven wicker paper shade. Height: 5"(38cm), Diameter : 16.5"(42cm). Delivere...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Paper

Rare Venini Reticello Pendant by Carlo Scarpa, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing and rare pendant with a precious hand blown reticello Murano glass sphere designed by Carlo Scarpa, 1940. Excellent original condition. One E27 Light bulb 60 Watt.  
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Caged Amber Glass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An amber, crackle, caged glass lantern pendant light from the mid 20th century; in an elegant shape with a decorative cap and s-curve accents. Newly rewired. 13" diameter X 26.5" hei...
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1960s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Sculptural Danish Ceramic Wall Sconce, Handmade, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish ceramic wall lamp from the 1970s, handmade by an unkown Danish Artist. The decorative wall lamp is made of 3 glazed ceramic disks in various shades of earthern colors. The la...
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Late 20th Century Danish Brutalist Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Mid-Century Large Six Facet’s Bronze Lantern Louis XV Style, French
Located in London, GB
This splendid mid-century lantern pays homage to the Louis XV era, a period celebrated for its ornate design and lavish aesthetics. With its graceful curves, intricate detailing, and...
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1950s French Louis XV Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

German Art Nouveau Jugendstil Siemens Luzette Pendant Lamp by Peter Behrens
Located in Boden, SE
German Art Nouveau Jugendstil Siemens Luzette pendant lamp by Peter Behrens. A very nice Luzette pendant lamp, made in the early 20th century and designed by the great designer Peter...
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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

1970s Tall Hexagonal Brass and Curved Bevelled Glass Lantern, Swedish
Located in London, GB
Elevate your space with the timeless charm of our Tall Brass Frame Lantern, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. This lantern combines the warm radiance of brass with the ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann/ Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk/Brass Wall Lamp Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
For the residence of the Banker Dr Dietrich Moldauer Material: Patinated brass, silk, all other colors are possible as well available as single fixture - price is then half - is mis...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Beautiful, French baroque bronze and etched glass lantern (pair available)
Located in Worthing, GB
For those with a discerning taste for the extraordinary, we present an exquisite Antique Baroque Bronze Lantern that will transport you to a bygone era of opulence and grandeur. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large French, 18th/19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1780-1850 with its beautiful original paint. Weathered.
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19th Century Antique 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

Early Newyork Subway Train Station 32” Bronze Lantern Light
Located in Bensalem, PA
This is a truly amazing piece of New York City subway history solid bronze lantern with 2 sets of 4 original acrylic subway inserts black and white this does not have any wiring or s...
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1890s American Gothic Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Venetian Murano Pendant Light Mouthblown Glass into a Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Superb condition and great color antique Murano pendant. If you are looking for a truly handcrafted and stylish fixture to grace your living sp...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron, Brass

Early 20th Century French Gilt Bronze & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Early 20th century gilt bronze & glass hall lantern, French. In the baroque to rococo transitional taste. Pineapple drop symbolizing "Bienvenue!" or "Welcome!". Fine condition. Repla...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Venini Murano Chandelier/Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
Designed by the venerable Paulo Venini in the 1940's, this rare brass and Murano glass lantern in the Directoire Revival style is a show stopper. Clear Mu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Directoire Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze Hall Lantern. Grand in scale, this palatial lantern is finely cast in gilt-bronze. It is sumptuously modelled with asymmetrical C-scrolls, swept aca...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

1960s French Louis XVI Style Bronze Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in London, GB
This very elegant 4-branch French lantern is from the 1960s in the style of Louis XVI and is crafted from bronze and features graceful and delicate ornaments such as garlands, ribbon...
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1960s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Bronze Brass & Cathedral Glass Hallway or Stable Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and finer quality craftsmanship light fixture. If you are a collector of rare and all-handcrafted art and antiques then this sizable and one of a kind pendant could be f...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Metal, Brass

Modern Flowers Sputnik Murano Glass Chandelier
Located in Rome, IT
Large contemporary Sputnik chandelier composed of precious hand blown Murano flowers art glasses with clear and white color. Available also a pair. Chromed steel spherical frame, w...
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2010s Italian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

3 Grandes Appliques GUZZINI 1976 Prix pour une applique
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Ancien éclairage publique de la ville de Turin en Italie Structure acier noir fraîchement repeintes en matt Globes en polypropylene fumé sans fissures, mais présentant quelques légè...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Large Brass French or English Lantern, Fully Restored Old Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French or possibly English, very large brass lantern. Although we purchased this antique brass lantern in France, there is a part of us, that thinks they could have originated in England? What we find most unusual about this antique lantern, other than the very large size, is that it's brass and 90% of the antique lanterns...
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1910s French Country Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Vintage Sherle Wagner Beaded Hanging Crystal Basket Gold Light Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage Sherle Wagner beaded hanging crystal basket gold light fixture with single edison socket.
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20th Century Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green glass shade and green glass straws Measures: Diameter 20 inches / 50 cm Height 36 inc...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Antique Italian Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's etched glass lanterns with neoclassic silver plated bodies with 4 candelabra lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Present drop: 33.5" Diameter: 18"(widest p...
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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Arts & Crafts Brass and Beveled Glass Entry Hall Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful, unique and all-handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant light. If you are looking for a stylish and all-handcrafted pendant to grace your hallway or landing then this early 20th...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Mid-Century Made Italian Design Organic Bamboo & Woven Wicker Pendant Light 1960
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful design and natural materials only, hanging light fixture. This bell shaped and all handcrafted from organic materials pendant is ideal for a Mid-Century Modern interior, ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A Large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant lantern, Gorgeously handcrafted, having individual panes. The hanging lantern or ceiling fixture features sandblasted f...
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1990s Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner Oil Ships Lamp Converted to Electric, 1930s
By Kosmos Brenner
Located in Verviers, BE
Style of Brenner Kosmos oil ships lamp Antique Style of Kosmos Brenner oil converted to electric ceiling hanging lamp Old oil lamp ship lamp Kosmos Brenner...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Midcentury Bronze Three-Lights Lantern with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French vintage bronze lantern from the mid 20th century, with three lights and verdigris patina. Created in France during the Midcentury period, this bronze lantern features three ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1940s Slag Glass Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s slag glass / metal lantern. Needs rewiring.
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Pagoda shaped French lantern in golden metal from the 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Large Pagoda-shaped lantern made in France in the 1970s with internal mirror base. It can be used both as a ceiling and table lamp. Dimensions: 90 H x 50 D cm
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1970s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Brass Night Watchman’s Lantern This is a lovely piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Brass Night Watchman’s Lantern This is a lovely piece, originally an oil lamp, it has been given a new lease of life with the addition of elec...
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19th Century French Provincial Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Brass & Glass 4 Light Round Lantern Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
This cast brass pendant features bent glass segments forming a cylinder and topped with elegant solid brass brackets, four candle lights, and a matching chain and canopy. This light ...
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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Vintage Dark Green Tole Iron & Glass Medium Sized Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely medium sized vintage very dark green tole metal and iron lantern having glass sides, 3 candle lights 40 watt each inside, and decorative clovers around the top.
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1980s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Copper Ships Lanterns By Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid copper ships lanterns by Perkins Marine of Brooklyn New York, "Perko". Rarely found copper cases with brass cages, handles, hinges and badges. With ruby red Fresnel gla...
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1920s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished boat lantern with thick bulbous glass lens. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Mounted to a thick wood base with dark rich finish. Wired with a vinta...
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Early 1600s Asian Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Louis XV Style Five-Panel Bronze Hall Lantern, 1870s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and elegant 19th Century Louis XV style hall lantern. Striking French design from the 1870s. Original gilt bronze doré shell-crested frame with five original yellow color...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

XL-Graben Cafe Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstätte Chandelier, Re-Edition
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Hoffmann designed this pendant for the famous Graben Cafè in Vienna. he earlier has used this design for the Staekelberg, Knips and Zuckerkandl Mansion. We have also a version ...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Hollis Semi Flush Aged Brass Lantern By Hudson Valley 3610-AGB
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Hudson Valley Hollis 4 light aged brass semi flush. New in box, never taken out of box.
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2010s Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Amethyst Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Italian blown glass lantern with interior light. Measurements: Diameter: 10.75" Drop: 24" (adjustable)
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1920s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Japan Rare "Old Brick Water Well" Flower Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare "old brick water well" motif garden lighting lantern The roof depicts flowering vines in original verdigris finish colors. And bursting with evocative night light (see pho...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Verdigris Lanterns, Sold individually.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's Italian verdigris painted metal lanterns with 3 lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Height of body: 22" Present drop: 27" ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Wonderful Davey & Company English Brass Nautical Ship Lantern Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Full of nautical character, a vintage brass & glass Davey & Co ship's lantern that's been turned into a table lamp. Stamped Davey & Co. on top , London England.
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1950s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

3 Steel Classical Lanterns With Antiqued Bubble Glass
Located in Tarrytown, NY
3 Steel classical lanterns with antiqued bubble glass. Needs rewiring. Finish peeling off in spots.
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Early 2000s Lanterns

Materials

Steel

French Empire Brass Steel Pool Table Double Lantern Light
Located in New York, NY
This piece was acquired from an estate located in Greenwich, Connecticut. This pool table light holds two metal shaded lamps. The arm of the light is made of cast brass. Good conditi...
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Early 20th Century Empire Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Gothic Revival Wrought Iron & Unique Art Glass, Porch or Hallway Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning Gothic Style hallway or porch lantern. If you are looking for a unique lantern for your porch or hallway and you like the unique look and feel of this Gothic Revival light ...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron, Brass

Large Green Lantern, replica from Pavlovsk Palace’s main room
Located in Paris, FR
This very large gorgeous lantern (or chandelier too) is Inspired by the great Lantern in the Throne Room in Pavlovsk Palace. Rich Fire gilt and agate polishied bronze. Crystal a...
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1790s Baltic Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

3 Light Brass & Glass Hexagonal Lantern Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
This Traditional pendant light features a hexagonal lantern design, made from brass and glass, with three arms. This piece was acquired from ...
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20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age. 
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina. More photos available upon request. Measures: Diameter 80 cm. Height 80 cm. ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Old lacquered finish. With original burner and tank. Weight: 22 lbs. Overall Dimensi...
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1950s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Period Bronze and Engraved Crystal Lantern
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent crystal and bronze lantern dating from the art nouveau period, from the beginning of the 20th century, made in England (British made engraved in the crystal) Bronze ribbo...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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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