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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1910s
Gilt bronze lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze lantern with beveled glass panels and oak leaf garlands
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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

French Art Deco Etched Glass Brass Bell Lantern Cloche Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco etched glass and bronzed brass bell lantern, cloche pendant with beautiful brass pierced frieze suspended by three chains connec...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A Fine Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern, curved & cut glass panels. 3 lights. France, circa 1930. Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 9 1/2" CW5360
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1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

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Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930. Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14" CW5325
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1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

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Bronze

Grand Entrance or Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A grand hanging entrance or hall lantern in patinated iron of octagonal form with four large tapering sides and four chamfer corner sides, all with beveled glass, below a domed corni...
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1910s American American Classical Vintage Lanterns

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Iron

Pair of Large Lanterns From The Middlesex Hospital, London W1
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of English copper, brass and wrought iron lanterns. Recovered from the portico of the The Middlesex Hospital on Goodge Street, London W1 when it was demolished to make...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Large English Brass Lantern c1930
Located in Southampton, GB
Huge brass lanterns , 6 sided with glazed bottom panels . These were originally hung either side of an amazing house in Wales , we also have a pair was hung either side of the porch...
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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Large Pair Of English Brass Lanterns c1930
Located in Southampton, GB
Huge pair of brass lanterns , 6 sided with glazed bottom panels . These were originally hung either side of an amazing house in Wales , we also have another that was hung in the porc...
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1930s English Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of French Tall Art Deco Bronze Torchiere Wall Sconces, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Pair of superb tall Art Deco bronze wall torchieres sconces or wall lanterns richly decorated with fine details from a mansion in South of France, 1930s. The wall torchieres had bee...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Bronze

English Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished copper and brass ships lanterns by English maker. Red and green glass lenses. Original oil burners. Meticulously polished and lacqured. Vented tops with brass carry handles....
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1930s European Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Boat Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Bow lantern from a boat with red and blue fresnel glass lenses. Embossed brass makers tag from Tiebout of New York. With oil burner. Vented top and carry handle American Circa 1933 ...
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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Exceptional Pair of Solid Brass Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of meticulously polished and lacqured marine lanterns by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn New York. Fitted with beautiful blue and red lenses. Vented tops with carry ...
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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Pair of Red and Blue Lens Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Old pair of boat lanterns with fresnel lenses, steel cases, protective brass bars and carry rings, heavy little things, great bookcase accents. Weight: 1.78 lbs. Overall Dimensions:...
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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Bow Lantern from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice polished and lacquered boat lantern with blue and red lenses, vented top with heart shape holes. Carry handles. American, Circa 1930 Weight: 1.75 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 10"...
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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

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Brass

Elegant French 1930's lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unusual lantern, it is quite different , to have light inside and outside, it is made of brass, so it could be by the beach or a lake
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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Lantern Lamp for Chase USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite brass lantern style table lamp for Chase, c.1930s, USA. The Art Deco lamp features a cylindrical cone shaped glass with a brass base and cap with handle. This particular lamp ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Yacht Cabin Lanterns by Davey of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships cabin lanterns by Davey of London. Exceptionally large examples from Davey with three beveled glass windows, hinged doors, v...
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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Elegant 1930's brass lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful 1930's Brass lantern, the patina is so much nicer in person
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1930s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

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Blown Glass

Matching pair of mid century, Dutch royal lanterns
Located in Worthing, GB
Introducing a pair of Dutch antique lanterns that will transport you back in time to the enchanting streets of Amsterdam. These exquisite lanterns are a true testament to the craft...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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. Price ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

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

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

Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern. American made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Ol...
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1930s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Oversize Drum Lantern, 1930s, Sand-Colored Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare oversize drum lantern from the 1930s. Minimalist brass-plated steel structure with sand-colored curved glass. Bottom glass has a white casing, top glass segments are frosted. On...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Iron Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France during the 1930s, this large iron lantern is the perfect addition to any space, wired and ready to be lit. Experience the timeless elegance and durability of this c...
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1930s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Fine chandelier by Ercole Barovier centred by a precious Murano glass cup. Design of pure elegance. All the high quality glasses are in perfect condition. One light bulb E 27.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

Wrought Iron and Opaque Wall Lantern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Wrought Iron and Opaque Wall Lantern This is a slim tall Wall Lantern it has a Verdigris colour, the Lamp has a conical opaque glass shade, it is hung out from the wall on a wrough...
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1930s Adam Style Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

1930's Art Deco Era Italian Murano Barovier & Toso Art Glass and Crystal Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's Art Deco Era Italian Barovier&Toso Murano Art Glass Hanging Lantern Fixture. This piece is stunning and when lit even more amazing.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sid
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Small Dainty Brass Pendant Lantern This is a dainty Lantern it has 4 glazed sides The lamp is wired for electricity and ready to hang it will have to be connected to an electrical ...
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1910s French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1930s French Louis XV style Nenuphar Bronze "Lily Pad" Floral w/ Crystal Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1930's French Louis XV Versailles style Nenuphar Bronze with Crystal Ceiling Lantern fixture. The style inspired by Baccarat.
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1930s French Louis XV Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Ancient And Original Pair of Bronze Oil Lamps, 1930
Located in Palermo, IT
Ancient and original pair of bronze oil lamps, 1930 Belonging to my great-great-grandparents, they are in fair condition. Some glass is missing, as per the attached photographs. One ...
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1930s British Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Old Large Masthead Nautical Ship Lamp, Vintage Industrial Style Decoration Item
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This is a large vintage solid metal and brass nautical 7989 Mast head Light, Maritime signal lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens. With carrying hoisting handle it is approx. 28.5" high. N...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Tole, Glass and Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole, glass and iron lantern dating to early 20th century, France. Not wired for electricity, but can be wired, or fitted for usage with gas, for an add...
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

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Steel, Iron

20th Century Iron Rabbit / Lantern Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Cast iron rabbit doorstop with a candle space to create a lantern. This heavy rabbit could even sit on the front porch or patio.
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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Spanish Wrought Iron and Reeded Glass Lantern, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spanish wrought iron and reeded glass 3-light lantern with acanthus leaves and roses though out. Original vintage finish.
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1930s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Spanish Honeycomb-Style Caged Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Spanish Colonial caged glass lantern with single medium-base (Edison) light. Black painted wrought iron with a yellow/amber transparent glass piece...
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1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel, Tôle

A Superb Quality Brass and Etched Glass Lantern
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Superb Quality Brass and Etched Glass Lantern This lovely light is on a short chain, it has 4 flat etched glass panels, they are all cut with a centre starburst and a bordered edg...
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1910s Adam Style Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Brass Lanterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of brass lanterns with hanging rings and etched glass. Circa 1910. 
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1910s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1930's French Silver Plated Lantern with Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French etched glass lantern with silver plated bronze fitting.
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Ships Masthead Lantern by Porter of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive ships masthead lantern with original makers badge from William Porters Sons Company, 271 Pearl Street, New York. The brass lantern with protective cage and Fresnel lens has ...
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1910s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

1940's Small Glass Lantern with Grape Design
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's small etched glass lantern with grape design
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1930s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Large Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Neoclassic style gilt bronze lantern with double interior cluster. The body has detailed cast beading and tassel work and bent glass insets. Measurements Heigh...
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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Elegant Barovier Hand Blown Glass Pendant Lantern, 1930s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing Barovier hand blown glass pendant lantern, 1930s. Three E 14 light bulbs. Perfect vintage condition.
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Blown Glass

1920's Caldwell Baroque Style Bronze Lantern
Located in New York, NY
a circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze lantern with beveled glass inset
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1910s American Baroque Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1920's Caldwell Lantern with White Etched Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style lantern with original white etched glass inset
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1910s American Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

1930's French Empire Style Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French gilt bronze Empire style indoor lantern with glass panels inset.
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1930s French Empire Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Ships Lantern with Port and Starboard Lenses
Located in Norwell, MA
Steel boat bow lantern. Glass Fresnel lens in red and green. Steel case with brass cap. Also fitted with a carry ring. Wired with an electric socket for home use. Weight: 2 LBS O...
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1930s North American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Bronze and Copper Lantern or Pendant Dublin Ireland Beautifully 1930's (5) Avail
Located in Chicago, IL
Named the "Dublin Lantern" for the City of Dublin, Ireland and made from Solid Heavy Bronze with a Copper Dome. Suppose, some people today might refer to this as a large Pendant Ligh...
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1930s English Country Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Copper

French Maison Baguès Bronze and Crystal Pagoda Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès bronze and crystal pagoda lantern. Stunning French Maison Bagues designed Chinoiserie style bronze and crystal chandelier or lantern in the shape of a pagoda Ou...
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1930s French Chinoiserie Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage French Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French wrought iron light fixture with four interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 24" Diameter: 16"
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1930s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Iron Lantern French, Napoleon III Black with Stained Glass Panels, circa 1910
Located in Verviers, BE
Studio multicolored stained glass hanging pendant. Studio stained glass hanging lamp. Featuring stained glass pieces with enclosing blue,...
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1910s French Napoleon III Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

Murano Handcrafted Colored Glass Wrought Iron Pendant or Lantern, Venice, Italy
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Murano hand blown colored glass in wrought iron frame pendant, orange, yellow and green colors with great lighting effect, Venice, Italy, 1930s. This pendant is for indoor and outdoo...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

American Art Deco Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's silver art deco lantern with original glass insets and patina. Measurements: Height of body: 38.25" Present drop: 46" Diameter: 14"
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1930s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Italian Art Deco Chandelier, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
Sculptural Italian Art Deco chandelier from the 1930s - a design that has been attributed to Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa. Dark patinated copper hardware with a multi-tiered glass cen...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

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Brass, Copper

Arts & Crafts Forget and Colored Glass Pendant Lobby Lamp, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Forget and colored glass pendant lamp. Materials: Colored glass Black painted curved iron slats pleated as a cage. Metal chain and canopy. E27 socket. Original patina on all parts...
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1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Art Glass

Ceramic, Bronze and Glass Oil Lamp, Italy, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Ceramic, bronze and glass oil lamp, Italy, 1930s. It has always belonged to my family and was bought by my great-grandfather. Integrate. Very small signs of the time.
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1930s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Finish Mica Lantern or Pendant Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze Finish Mica Pendant lantern or chandelier, probably English, circa 1930s. Would look great in the foyer or hallway of an Arts and Crafts or Spanish...
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Stone, 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.

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