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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Pair of French Porcelain Lamps, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920 French wrought iron lantern with 4 lights. Sold individually. Measurements: Min. Drop: 33" Drop: 42" Diameter: 16".
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1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Chromed Bronze and Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in Evergreen, CO
Spanning the Art Deco and Art Nouveau stylistic periods, this lantern features a floral vine that falls in graceful lines about the top crown. The lantern has a decorative canopy and...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

English Roman Classical St. Flowers Decorated Opaline / Milk Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful shape and excellent condition chandelier. If you are looking for a rare and decorative light fixture that is stylish and quality-made at the same time then this fine pen...
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Early 20th Century English Classical Roman Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Lantern, Circa 1890-1910.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Bronze Lantern, Circa 1890-1910.
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Hall Lantern Attributed to Pier Luigi Colli '1895-1968'
Located in London, GB
This fine quality wrought iron hall lantern is attributed to one of the finer metalworkers in Italy of the period, Pier Luigi Colli. The pale lacquered decorative wrought iron frame ...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Art Nouveau Patinated Bronze and Brass Candle Chandelier, Seven Candleholders
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Nouveau solid patinated bronze and parcel brass six-arm candle chandelier, richly ornate with six lateral candle holders and one in the center, France, 1920-1929. Measures...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique English Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's gilt bronze lantern with painted details. Measurements: Drop (adjustable): 29" Diameter: 9".
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1920s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large Solid Bronze Marine Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Large solid rough cast bronze marine beacon fitted with two Fresnel lenses. Unit is electrified. With protective bars. Overall dimensions: 33"x 12." w...
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1920s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

English 1920s Iron and Brass Lantern with Frosted Glass and Ionic Columns
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English iron and brass lantern from the early 20th century, with single light and frosted glass panels. Created in England during the first quarter of the 20th century, this iron ...
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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Brass

Large English Wrought Iron and Gilt Bronze Lantern, circa 1910s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
This wrought and pierced iron lantern has gilt accents. The ornate scrolls are enhanced by the gilt work. Six light. Needs rewiring
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Early 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Iron, Ormolu

French Art Deco Crystal Silvered Bronze Frame Nine-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Art Deco faceted crystal sac-de-pearl chandelier with silvered bronze frame surrounded by long cut crystal hangings, all crystals hand knotted, France, circa 1920-1930. This w...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco Alabaster Gilt Bronze Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large Art Deco solid gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. Three curved arms with frosted glass flower shade...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Italian Gilt- Wood Unusual Lantern or Chandelier, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
Highly decorative finely carved and gilt wood chandelier or lantern decorated with three winged dragon masks elements and chain terminating in canopy. Fou...
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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

French Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze & Molded Glass 16 Light Plafonnier Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and impressive French Belle Époque gilt-bronze and molded glass sixteen-light plafonnier chandelier. The large ovoid pierced gilt-bronze frame surmounted with eight pairs of ...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Arts & Crafts Brass and Amber Glass Lantern Like Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Perfect shape and condition, amber color hall ceiling lamp. This beautiful Arts & Crafts light fixture could not be in a better condition and the warm light it radiates will bring t...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Handel Lantern Style Porch Hall Entry Light Fixture with Glue Chip Glass
Located in Toledo, OH
A great Arts & Crafts lantern style porch or hall entry light fixture. Frosted, bent pane, glue chip glass in copper casting with from a circular cap. Signed...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Large English Glazed Brass Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 Large English BrassLantern sku 879 Diameter 37 x H66 cm
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Early 1900s British Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Degue Art Deco Six-Light Chandelier Signed, France, 1920-1929
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
French Art Deco chandelier by Degue with four heavy clear frosted glass geometric side panels and four tulip shades with floral motifs, nickel-plated structure. Glass panels and shad...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

Antique French Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s French patinated bronze lantern with original patina. Measurements: Diameter 9.5" Minimum drop 25".
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1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron and Copper Castle Chandelier with Bronze Lion Heads
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Arts & Crafts wrought iron and copper chandelier with beautiful bronze lion heads. This large and all-handcrafted chandelier is anot...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Antique French Gothic Patinated Bronze Lantern, circa 1900
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Gothic patinated bronze lantern, circa 1900. LAN037.
Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Gilt Bronze Cut Glass Chandelier, Early 20th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco chandelier with very elegant design, crown-shaped of gilt bronze with a satin handcut glass dome shade and a small shade hanging from the top, all supported by f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding Solid Brass Yacht Binnacle circa 1920
By E.S. Ritchie & Sons 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle with highly polished and lacquered finish. Fitted with a compass by Ritchie of Boston. The binnacle is topped with a six sided skylight top. The base is so...
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1920s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Fine Gilt Bronze Lantern with Handcut and Beveled Curved Crystal Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine gilt bronze lantern with handcut and beveled curved crystal panels. 4 lights Dimensions: Height 38", diameter 16" CW2812.
Category

1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Asian Style Lantern Pendant with Stylized Trees Graphics & Brass Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted and rare, Asian style, opaline glass lantern pendant. This rare combination-of-styles pendant is in superb condition and a joy to own and look at. We had never before seen a 1920s pendant of this rare Asian design and to have found it in this amazing condition more than made our day. This quality crafted, opaline glass shade is of a beautiful, geometrical Art Deco design. The calm colors that were used to paint the Asian tree and mountainside graphics onto the opaline glass surface give this pendant an extra serene quality, both with the light switched on and off. It is why we refer to this piece as the 'Zen Pendant'. The original bronzed brass gallery including the chain and canopy also add to this rare light's serene look and feel. They just don't make rare light fixtures of this quality and beauty anymore. To us this mixture of worldly styles and wonderful materials brings out the best of both those two worlds. Finally, its practical size makes this light perfect for an entrance, for a bedroom, for a landing or for a particular area in your living room. The warm light it radiates will help create just the right atmosphere you are looking for. If you feel as good about this rare antique fixture as we do then we are certain that this work of lighting art too will help toward making your house your home. It is rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage in the USA as well. Mind you, our fair price for this 1920s ceiling lamp...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron and Bronze Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Very fine quality Baroque style wrought iron and bronze hanging lantern. With distinctive bronze decorative plaques and original chain and hardware. The iron has a rich chocolate pat...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Pendant / Lantern 1920s Fine Bronze Hexagonal Shape with Stunning Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Truly beautiful and practical size, single light Art Deco light fixture. With early 20th century lighting as one of our passions, we never cease to be amazed with the variety, quali...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Palatial Large French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Ribbon & Bow Swag Lantern Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exquisite French Louis XVI style gilt bronze three-light lantern fixture adorned with bronze beaded swags and finished with a center medallion of a bow. Measures: 36" H x 18" W.
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding Large French Gilt Bronze Ribbon Bow Lantern Fine Chandelier Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
An outstanding French gilt bronze ribbon, bow lantern round bent glass panel chandelier fixture.
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1920s French Belle Époque Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair Parisian Brass & Opaline Hotel Wall Sconces
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920 Oversized Pair of Parisian & Opaline Hotel Wall Sconces Sourced from a hotel in Paris Sold as a pair (x2 pairs available) sku 814 W2...
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1910s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Patinated Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French neoclassic style patinated bronze lantern with glass panels and circa 1920s six interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Present...
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1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large English Brass Porch Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1920 Large English brass porch lantern Measures: Diameter 26 x height 62cm.
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1910s British Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Palatial and Massive Antique French Louis XVI Multi Light Gilt Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A palatial and monumental large antique French Louis XVI girl bronze multi light lantern of superb quality embellished with gilt bronze ribbons, tassels and further adorned with inte...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 American forged iron lantern electrified with interior lights and scrolling details. Measurements: Height 36" Diameter 14".
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Early 1900s American Antique Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique English Etched Lantern
Located in New York, NY
An antique circa 1920s English etched glass lantern with patinated bronze fittings and five interior candelabra lights. Measurements: Minimum drop 32" Diameter 14".
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1920s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco Bronze and Rubi Color Alabaster Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French early 20th century Art Deco bronze and carved rubi-color alabaster five-light chandelier. The pierced bronze frame, suspended by five r...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Middle Eastern Style Jeweled Brass Hanging Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern-style (circa 1920s) 6 sided lantern with embossed brass & fretwork design & glass jewels inset in top.
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Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Versailles Hall Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine and decorative "Versailles" hall lantern. Hand beveled crystal panels. France, circa 1910. 3-lights. Dimensions: H 22" D 11". CW4694.
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Neoclassic Bronze Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 French neoclassic style bronze lanterns with original glass panels. Sold individually. Measurements: Height (minimum drop) 38" Diameter 20".
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Arts & Crafts Copper Lantern Retaining the Original Ribbed Style Opaque Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper lantern retaining the original ribbed style opaque shade. Measures: Height lantern 16", width 7", with a 33" rod which we can red...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th Century Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French Belle Époque 19th-20th century three-light gilt-bronze and cut-glass basket chandelier. The circular basket shaped banded gilt-bronze frame surmounted with three scroll...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Amber Alabaster Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920s carved French  alabaster light fixture with leaf detail on edge of bowl with interior lights - to be fitted with silk cords or bro...
Category

1920s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Alabaster

Early 20th Century Glass & Brass Lantern
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Lovely hand-blown cylinder glass piece with stretched bubbles fitted in a brass frame. We have two of the same features, only they do not have the exact same color. The other one is ...
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Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt. .  
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Middle Eastern Moorish Style Jeweled Gilt Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Middle Eastern Moorish-style (1st quarter 20th Century) six-sided bracket lantern wall sconce with embossed brass and fretwork design and glass jewels inset in the top. Only one scon...
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Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Amsterdamse School Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the Netherlands. Very subtle Dutch design pendant in hexagon shape featurin...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Very Fine French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze and Molded Cut-Glass Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French Belle Époque gilt bronze and molded cut-glass thirteen-light chandelier, the circular shaped frame surmounted with an ovoid and spiral pear-shaped molded and frost...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Large French Art Deco Bronze Hand Blown Opaline Glass Chandelier, 1910-1920
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A very large Art Deco bronze parcel burnished brass chandelier with hand blown opaline glass globes, France, 1910-1920. Elegant design, adjustable height by the pull chains. This won...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Striking & Largest Ever Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Hallway Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made, extra large and therefor too extremely rare antique light fixture. With early 20th century light fixtures as one of our specialities, one would think that after 25...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Copper Port and Starboard Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Size: 6" x 5 1/2" x 5" (depth). Finish: Copper period: Early 1900s, approximately. Manufacturer: Simpson & Lawrence of Glasgow. Polish: Semi-glossy. Lens: Two clear Fresnel. Detail: ...
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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Muller Freres Art Deco Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
This sensational early French Art Deco chandelier was designed and signed by Muller Frères. It features a black wrought iron base with stylized floral and chain detailing. It has fou...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

French 1920s Iron Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful iron lantern, the patina is much nicer in person, the height of the lantern is 17 inch.  
Category

1920s French Spanish Colonial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Gilded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
A French, circa 1930s 5-arm gilt metal chandelier with crystal faceted decoration and green glass ball pendants. The size lends itself for a hallway, bathroom, dressing room chandeli...
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Four Liberty Engraved Glass Sphere Chandeliers or Lanterns, Italy, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Finely hand blown engraved glass with stylized flowers an leaves in excellent vintage condition. One E 27 light bulb 5 Watt.  
Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Satin Cut Glass Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A beautiful Art Deco chandelier with very elegant design, crown-shaped of gilt bronze with a satin handcut glass dome shade and a small shade hanging from the top, all supported by f...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

French Belle Époque Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Six-Arm Figural Basket Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Belle Époque gilt bronze and cut-glass six-arm figural basket chandelier. The elongated gilt-bronze frame with six candle-arms with glass wax-drip plates, surmouted with int...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Glass & Brass Lantern
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Lovely hand-blown cylinder glass piece with stretched bubbles fitted in a brass frame. We have two of the same features, only they do not have the exact same color. The other one is ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Glass

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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