Lanterns
Mid-20th Century Indian Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Wicker, Cane, Rattan
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Glass
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Metal
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Blown Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s English Antique Lanterns
Bronze
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Blown Glass
1930s French Vintage Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Belgian Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Lanterns
Brass
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Blown Glass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Art Glass, Murano Glass
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Brass
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Glass
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns
Bronze
Early 1900s Algerian Islamic Antique Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Lanterns
Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Crystal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Crystal, Bronze
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Glass
Early 20th Century British Lanterns
1950s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lanterns
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
1760s Italian Rococo Antique Lanterns
Glass, Wood, Giltwood
20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Metal, Wrought Iron, Iron
1940s Turkish Vintage Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Rattan, Rope, Jute
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lanterns
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Blown Glass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Lead
19th Century Antique Lanterns
Copper, Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Murano Glass
Late 17th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Lanterns
Copper
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Early 1900s Italian French Provincial Antique Lanterns
Brass, Iron
2010s American Modern Lanterns
Steel
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Lanterns
Bronze
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Brass
1840s English William IV Antique Lanterns
Metal
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.





