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19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis
19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis

19th Century French Napoleon III Iron Lantern with Fleur de Lis

Located in New Orleans, LA

A distinguished Napoleon III black iron lantern adorned with fleur-de-lis motifs and intricate scrollwork, showcasing the era’s imperial elegance and finely detailed French craftsman...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Hand Forged Gold Lantern, circa 1950s
Italian Hand Forged Gold Lantern, circa 1950s

Italian Hand Forged Gold Lantern, circa 1950s

Located in Hastings, GB

Hand forged gilt lantern, originating from Italy, circa 1950s. Fabulous hand forged large metal lantern, with acanthus leaf and bud details. Bright original gilt finish. The lantern has a door one side to access the bulb. This is a heavy, large scale lantern...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Original 1940s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign  Salvaged from Oxford Street Flagship
Original 1940s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign  Salvaged from Oxford Street Flagship

Original 1940s HMV Illuminated Shop Sign Salvaged from Oxford Street Flagship

Located in Alton, GB

A rare and iconic piece of British retail history, this authentic 1940s HMV illuminated shop sign has been salvaged with care and expertise from the legendary His Master’s Voice stor...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Steel

French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons
French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons

French Gilded Lantern Light - 3-Arms w/ Tassels & Ribbons

Located in New York, NY

Bronze gold gilded, three light, 20th C., lantern light with canopy. It is adorned with a series of chain swags with molded tassels and ribbons decorating the cylinder glass. The bot...

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20th Century French Provincial Lanterns

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Bronze

FINE PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PARISIAN ART DECO HANGING LANTERNs
FINE PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PARISIAN ART DECO HANGING LANTERNs

FINE PAIR OF EXTRA LARGE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH PARISIAN ART DECO HANGING LANTERNs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning pair of super rare, highly collectable wrought iron Hanging Lanterns in restored co...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Very Large Italian Murano Glass Blown Grey Globe Chandelier or Pendant, UL Cert.
Very Large Italian Murano Glass Blown Grey Globe Chandelier or Pendant, UL Cert.

Very Large Italian Murano Glass Blown Grey Globe Chandelier or Pendant, UL Cert.

Located in Westport, CT

A wonderful set of very large mouth blown globe shaped pendants in a light gray with silver.  The silver offers a subtle texture with speckling and light overall shimmery quality upo...

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2010s Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern

Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern The large and important frame designed with a crowned top with acanthus leaves and berries, the body surrounded by wreaths and garlands with flowers and foliage that are finished on both sides, the inside with eight tiered lights each with spiral arms. This unique bronze lantern is the largest and most important lantern...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 20th C. Heavily Cast Compressed Globular Body Peruvian Incense Burner
Pair of 20th C. Heavily Cast Compressed Globular Body Peruvian Incense Burner

Pair of 20th C. Heavily Cast Compressed Globular Body Peruvian Incense Burner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 20th Century Heavily Cast Peruvian Incense Burner, the compressed Globular Body on a Tall Foot, Cylindrical Neck with domed Cover Decorated with Foliate Designs

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1920s Peruvian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design
Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design

Moroccan Moorish Clear Glass Lantern with Filigree Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moroccan Moorish clear glass candle lantern with filigree designs, handcrafted in Morocco. Rust patina color finish. Hurricane candle lamp with clear glass bottom, great to use as a ...

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1990s Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Five-Light Lanterns

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine pair of late 19th century gilt bronze five-light lanterns. The lanterns of octagonal form with a pieced gallery with stars circling the top. Five interior lights.

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Glass Six Sided Hanging Tole Lantern
Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Glass Six Sided Hanging Tole Lantern

Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Glass Six Sided Hanging Tole Lantern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Retro Italian Handcrafted Solid Brass and Clear Glass Electrified Six Sided Tole Lantern, Hanging Tole Lantern, Electrified with 3-Light Candelabra Light Fixture, 12v Candelabra Lig...

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2010s American Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron, Tôle

Billiard Snooker pool table dining brasserie light arts and crafts steel
Billiard Snooker pool table dining brasserie light arts and crafts steel

Billiard Snooker pool table dining brasserie light arts and crafts steel

Located in Radstock, GB

A steel framed billiard light of arts and crafts form circa 1910. Featuring decorative scroll work to the frame the shades hang via a chain mechanism which is very elegant. The sha...

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1910s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

High-End Solid Copper Outdoor Lanterns  Made in USA
High-End Solid Copper Outdoor Lanterns  Made in USA

High-End Solid Copper Outdoor Lanterns Made in USA

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Enhance your home’s curb appeal with this exceptional pair of authentic, solid copper lanterns. Crafted in the USA, these heavy-duty, solid copper lanterns feature a beautiful verd...

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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Copper

20th Century Large Hanging Frosted Glass and Ormolu Lantern
20th Century Large Hanging Frosted Glass and Ormolu Lantern

20th Century Large Hanging Frosted Glass and Ormolu Lantern

Located in GB

An impressive 20th century large hanging frosted glass and ormolu lantern. Each panel is etched with star burst and bowed panels. Excellent for home use.

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20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Period Aesthetic Gilt Brass Hall Lantern
Victorian Period Aesthetic Gilt Brass Hall Lantern

Victorian Period Aesthetic Gilt Brass Hall Lantern

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine aesthetic Victorian lantern with gilt bronze gallery incasing leaded stain glass panels each with engraved panels of flowers, birds and one with Cutler family crest inscribed ...

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1870s Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Italian Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier
Contemporary Italian Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier

Contemporary Italian Beige Textured Murano Glass Satin Brass Pendant/Chandelier

By Fontana Arte, Cosulich Interiors & Antiques

Located in New York, NY

Bring the unusual yet elegant in your space! A modern suspension couture light fixture, a creation entirely handcrafted in Italy with lantern stylized shape, in the style of Max Ingr...

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2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass
19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass

19th Century Brass Hall Lantern With Original Stained Glass

Located in Antwerp, BE

19th Century brass hall lantern with original stained glass panels. The lamp has one socket for incandescent lamp with screw base or E27 type LEDs. It is possible to install this f...

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19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Cage Form Chandelier
Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Cage Form Chandelier

Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Cage Form Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A Hollywood Regency Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Rock Crystal Cage Form Multi-Light Chandelier Embellished with Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks and Prisms. The chandelier features a central c...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

1950s Murano Aventurine Blown Glass Pendant Light
1950s Murano Aventurine Blown Glass Pendant Light

1950s Murano Aventurine Blown Glass Pendant Light

Located in Montclair, NY

Italian circa 1950 pendant light in brass with handblown glass shade. The glass is opaque beige with gold flecks known as aventurine. The shade is h...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Style Blown and Painted Glass Ball Lantern

English Style Blown and Painted Glass Ball Lantern

Located in Marseille, FR

Blown glass ball lantern and painted English style gilded bronze frame, height 82 cm for a diameter of 30 cm. Additional information: Material: Glass & crystal Style: 1900 early...

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Beveled Glass Brass Lantern from Ef. Frantzen
Beveled Glass Brass Lantern from Ef. Frantzen

Beveled Glass Brass Lantern from Ef. Frantzen

By Frantzen Verlichting

Located in Bastogne, BE

Stylish lantern from the Dutch light company EF. Frantzen. This Lantern made of Brass and Beveled glass. In very good condition. No chips or cracks. For one bulb - e27...

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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1960's Pifco Classic Superbeam Torches
1960's Pifco Classic Superbeam Torches

1960's Pifco Classic Superbeam Torches

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960’s Pifco Classic Superbeam Torches. We collect these classic torches just because they are so good looking. The listing is for one random torch, with our without a box, in clean...

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1960s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Other

Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900
Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900

Sconce, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, French, 1900

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Red Green Metal Kalmar Lanterns Vienna
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Red Green Metal Kalmar Lanterns Vienna

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Red Green Metal Kalmar Lanterns Vienna

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Vienna, AT

This pair of metal lanterns was designed and made in Vienna circa 1960 by J.T.Kalmar. In the midcentury period the lighting firm Kalmar manufactured and designed the most innovative...

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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820
Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820

Italian Bronze and Tin Hanging Decorative Lantern, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Italian bronze and tin hanging lantern with decorative filigree, foliage motif, elliptical chain and original canopy. Chandelier is candle powered and can be electrified. Early 19th ...

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1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Lanterns

A Pair of Aluminium Outdoor Pillar Lanterns, English, circa 1950s
A Pair of Aluminium Outdoor Pillar Lanterns, English, circa 1950s

A Pair of Aluminium Outdoor Pillar Lanterns, English, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

An elegant pair of mid-20th-century cast aluminium pillar lanterns, each with a tapering square-section body rising to a domed and flared base, and surmounted by a pointed finial. Th...

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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Monumental Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern

Monumental Renaissance Revival Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern

Located in Water Mill, NY

Renaissance revival gilt bronze lantern chandelier-gilded and cold painted bronze with original amber slag glass and original ceiling cap.

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19th Century American Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"
Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"

Ship's Trawling Lantern with Red and Blue Filters by Meteorite "A-11175"

By Meteorite

Located in Norwell, MA

Rare English ship's lantern known as a trawling lantern. Fitted with red and green filters for port and starboard with a clear strip up the center. Very large and heavy. Brass maker'...

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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Plaster “Eye” lantern. Small series artist work.
Plaster “Eye” lantern. Small series artist work.

Plaster “Eye” lantern. Small series artist work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

“Eye” lantern in plaster on composite structure, circular in shape. Small series artist work. Dimensions: H 80 x D 60 cm Reference: LS62552012A The manufacturing time is indicat...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Lanterns

Materials

Plaster

Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880

Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...

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1880s American American Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel, Wire

Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W
Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W

Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W

Located in Benington, Herts

An imposing and fine quality pair of early 19th century French Tole Peinte and parcel gilt wall lanterns with outstanding original finish. French early 19th century - circa 1820. These extremely impressive unique wall lanterns of imposing scale have a wonderful original finish. Of frosted glass vase shaped form, the imbricated “fish scale” domes...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Spectacular Antique French Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier
Spectacular Antique French Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Spectacular Antique French Silvered Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular antique French silvered bronze and rock crystal chandelier of large scale. The chandelier is constructed in a tiered pyramidal form, descending in multiple levels of ca...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Hand Crafted Moroccan Lantern with Colored Panes
Hand Crafted Moroccan Lantern with Colored Panes

Hand Crafted Moroccan Lantern with Colored Panes

Located in Asheville, NC

Lantern with corner compartments and glass colored planes. Bronze toned filigree frame which can stand or hang. May house candles or electric bulbs.  

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Copper Lantern, France circa 1900
Copper Lantern, France circa 1900

Copper Lantern, France circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1900 Hanging large copper lantern with pagoda-style roof and pierced foliate panels. 25”w x 25”d x 27”h Ref. L5411 $ 5,800

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Early 1900s French Antique Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930
Art Deco Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930

Art Deco Pair of Lanterns, France, 1930

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Fine Pair of Belle Époque Neoclassical Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass Lanterns
Fine Pair of Belle Époque Neoclassical Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass Lanterns

Fine Pair of Belle Époque Neoclassical Style Gilt-Metal and Cut-Glass Lanterns

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine pair of French 19th-20th century Belle Époque neoclassical style gilt-metal and cut-molded-glass hanging lanterns. The single-light scrolled finely chased gilt-metal body with...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Wrought Iron Castle Lantern with Scroll Decoration
Wrought Iron Castle Lantern with Scroll Decoration

Wrought Iron Castle Lantern with Scroll Decoration

Located in Marseille, FR

Wrought iron lantern decorated with scrolls and acanthus leaves. Made in the purest tradition of forge masters of the 19th century without welding or screws. These lanterns have been...

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1990s Russian Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Eden Florentine Brass Wall Lantern
Eden Florentine Brass Wall Lantern

Eden Florentine Brass Wall Lantern

Located in Milan, IT

Inspired by the elegance of historical lighting, the Eden Florentine brass wall lantern merges timeless style with durable craftsmanship. Its brass structure, coupled with transparen...

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2010s Italian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870
American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870

American Monumental Brass Medallion Hanging Lantern, New York, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American monumental brass twenty one light hanging lantern with a urn finial top, flanking sea shell oval medallions, scrolled exterior acanthus supports, interior shell and foliage ...

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1870s American American Empire Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern

19th Century French Napoleon III Black Iron Antique Lantern

Located in New Orleans, LA

A striking Napoleon III black iron lantern featuring intricate scrollwork, glass-paneled sides, and a gracefully tapered form—blending 19th century French industrial craftsmanship wi...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 20th Century Verdigris Wrought Iron Lantern
Early 20th Century Verdigris Wrought Iron Lantern

Early 20th Century Verdigris Wrought Iron Lantern

Located in London, GB

France, Early 20th Century An evocative piece of early 20th-century decorative ironwork, this vintage hanging lantern captures the spirit of Mediterranean villa architecture and Eur...

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection
Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection

Gothic Pendant from the Magic Kingdom Collection

By Steven Handelman

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

This authentic Wrought Iron Gothic Lantern was originally made for a theme park in Anaheim Ca. The intricate forged iron lantern is composed of over 50 individual handmade parts. ...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Lanterns

Materials

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.