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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: 1940s
Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant
Located in Hanover, MA
1940's Italian pendant lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Elegantly scrolled brass terminating in two scallop edged tulip form aluminum socket cups in original ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant ...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

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

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

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

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

Pagoda Lanterns, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of beautiful metal pagoda lanterns. These are thin bronze with a beautiful patina finish. They are not electrified, but could easily be wired by your electrician or lamp workroo...
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1940s Chinese Other Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Fosfato Mazzega 1946 linear chandelier
Located in Saint ouen, FR
FOSFATO LINEAR CHANDELIER 6 E14 bulbs DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS - Material : Murano glass Metal Textiles - Dimensions (in) : W 55.12 x D 7.09 x H 47.24 - Dimensions (cm) : W 140 x D 18 ...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Rose Gold Slag Glass Hanging Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Italian pendant light made circa 1940s; it's a rose gold painted metal hexagon lantern with creamy pink and yellow slag glass panels giving an opal-pearlesque look when lit. It's...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Materials

Brass, Copper, Wrought Iron

Small Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern with Round Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lantern is made of bronze with round glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940 (Height doesn't include chain and canopy)
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Brass

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s. Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant cup. One E27 light bulb suitab...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage English Brass and Bent Glass Tulip Lantern Circa 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-4025 Tulip three-light brass and bent glass pendant Takes 60 watt candelabra based bulb Supplied with 2 feet chain and canopy. Rewired         
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Gilt Neoclassic Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 circa 1940’s English Neoclassic style gilt bronze lantern with an interior six-light cluster. Sold individually. Measurements: Minimum drop: 40″ Diameter: 19″
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1940s English Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

Ceiling Lamp Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

1940s Brass And Glass Crown Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Brass and glass lantern with Vaseline glass. This is meant for a candle, but if brought to an electrician, they can wire it for electricity. Presently only used for candles. On...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

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

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

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

Pair of Vintage French Copper Lanterns from Toulouse France Unrestored Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Copper Vintage Lanterns that have not been restored or rewired. This pair of Vintage Copper French Lanterns just arrived from Toulouse and our workshop is so far behin...
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1940s French Country Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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

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

1940s Slag Glass Lantern
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s slag glass / metal lantern. Needs rewiring.
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

A large lantern France 40's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A large wrought iron lantern and granite glass. France 1940s
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Large Copper Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships side light port lantern. Copper case with heavy brass handles, hinges, lens bezel and protective bar. Very large in size and quite heav...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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

Port and Starboard Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass bow lantern from a yacht or launch. With blue and red fresnel glass lenses. Rear is embossed "patented April 1st 1913. Highly polished. Original oil burner inside. Choice nautical antique...
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1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Beaded Crystals French Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's French beaded crystals lantern with 2 interior lights. Measurements: Height: 16" Diameter: 11.25"
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Vintage Mouth-Blown Murano Caged Glass Lantern by Archimede Seguso, Italy 1940s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking mouthblown Murano caged glass lantern designed by Archimede Seguso in Italy in late 1940s. It featur...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Faux Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns. This pair is stunning and they could also be used as a creative pair of table lamps. French estate.
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

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

Art Deco Glass Fixture
Located in New York, NY
An octagonal circa 1940's French silver-plated and frosted glass light fixture with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Drop: 19" Diameter: 16"
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

British Army Light In Cast Aluminum And Cast Iron, 1940s, From Simplex Electric
Located in Crespières, FR
This British army light dates from the 1940s. Manufactured by the renowned English manufacturer Simplex Electric Company, this lamp is made of cast ...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum, 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

1940's French Hollywood Regency Crystal Beaded Lanter Ceiling Fixture att Bagues
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1940's French Hollywood Regency Beaded Cut Crystal Hanging Lantern, Ceiling Pendant Fixture. This is a very high quality piece attributed to Maison Bagues. Most lanterns of this typ...
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

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

French Art Deco Brass and Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
French Art Deco Brass and Glass Lantern Hall Light A traditional hall lantern, the light has a cylindrical glass shade, and a triple light fitting to the interior it hangs on a shor...
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1940s Adam Style Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

French Rococo Brass Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
French 1940's rococo style brass and etched glass lantern hall light pendant. Well constructed with nice overall detailing throughout. Uses 3 candelabra size bulbs. Height of fixtur...
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1940s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Opaline Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's Italian blown glass Murano lantern with metal frame and one interior light. Measurements: Height of body: 10.5" Current drop: 18.5" Diameter:6.5"
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1940s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Rococo Brass Etched Glass Lantern Hall Light
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large French 1940's rococo style brass and etched glass lantern hall light pendant. Well constructed with nice overall detailing throughout. Uses 4 candelabra size bulbs. Height of ...
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1940s French 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

Materials

Steel, Iron

Patinated Bronze with hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze lantern with 3 candelabra lights and hand blown glass shade. Dimensions 17" Diameter 45" Hight\, the lantern body is only 21" Hight.
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1940s American Neoclassical 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

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

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Elegant Art Deco Pendant with Murano Glass Attr. to Pietro Chiesa 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing pendant or lantern with a precious curved etched glass with leave motives . Lyre shape brass frame in excellent vintage condition. The rod height can be shorten on request. ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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