Lanterns
20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Metal
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Brass
1960s French Vintage Lanterns
Metal, Silver Leaf
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Metal, Chrome
1960s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns
Glass, Art Glass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Rope
21st Century and Contemporary North American Lanterns
Metal
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Lanterns
Bronze
Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Iron, Ormolu
1950s Turkish Vintage Lanterns
Brass
20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century Regency Lanterns
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Lanterns
Glass
2010s Austrian Vienna Secession Lanterns
Brass
2010s Italian Organic Modern Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lanterns
Bronze
1980s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Lanterns
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Louis XVI Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American Lanterns
Copper
1940s French Vintage Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Lanterns
Wood, Teak, Paper
1940s Turkish Vintage Lanterns
Tin
20th Century Asian Lanterns
Brass
19th Century American Victorian Antique Lanterns
Glass
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Murano Glass
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
1920s English Vintage Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass
20th Century French Lanterns
Metal
1910s French Vienna Secession Vintage Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Country Lanterns
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century English Lanterns
Metal
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Lanterns
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Lanterns
Bronze
1930s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns
Glass
Late 19th Century Antique Lanterns
Bronze
1940s Turkish Vintage Lanterns
Metal
Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Lanterns
Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Iron
1960s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Parchment Paper
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Brass
20th Century American American Classical Lanterns
Copper
20th Century American Lanterns
Brass, Copper
1960s Moroccan Vintage Lanterns
Metal
Mid-20th Century Lanterns
Iron
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns
Brass
20th Century Lanterns
Bronze, Copper
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.





