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Lanterns For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1940s
Industrial orange iron Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Industrial Orange Lamp, Italy 1970s. Big industrial orange lampshade from the 1970s. Vintage design. In very good conditions with only few signs of t...
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1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Style White Milk and Red Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk and red glass chandelier, pendant or lantern, a pair A gorgeous handcrafted, having individual panes, pair of Art De...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Barovier & Toso Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, Model "Venexiana", Italy, 1991
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare hand blown Murano glass pendant by the renowned glass manufacturer Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1991. The three adjustable royal blue...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

Sciolari Cyclone Pendant Chandelier Original Label
Located in Roma, IT
ORIGINAL Italian ”Cyclone” pendant fixture by Gaetano Sciolari in polished aluminum Original label Center shade in acrylic Designer Max Sauze 1970s. ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and silvered bronze figural chandelier embellished with four figures of soldiers.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal handcut and ...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Small Italian Black Metal Lantern with Large Leaves
Located in Stamford, CT
Old new stock small black metal lantern with large leaves. Three lanterns are available. No wiring.
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1970s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Midcentury Oil Lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma Design in Brass
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage midcentury solid brass oil lamp by Ilse Ammonsen for Daproma of Denmark in brass. Stamped on the base. No major issues or dents Just age related wear and patina to the surfac...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Elegant Beaded Glass Lantern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lanterns made up of "palmettes" in Murano beaded glass. Gilding design on the arm and on the top of the arm. 4 bulbs E26/E27 ( wired for Europe and USA)
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Late 20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

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

Monumental Over 4 FT Tall 12 Light Brass & Glass Chandelier Lantern
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Monumental Over 4 FT Tall 12 Light Brass & Glass Chandelier Lantern Dimensions : 56" Tall X 28.5" Wide X 28.5" Deep This lantern is monumental perfect for an entry way!
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Late 20th Century American Federal Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

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

Grand Scale Beveled Glass Hanging Lanterns by Fredrick Ramond
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of very large double-light cluster hanging lanterns. Produced by Fredrick Ramond Lighting in the 1980s. Panels of both clear and colored beveled glass surround 15 candelabra b...
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1980s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Mid Century Sculptural Danish Ceramic Wall Sconce, Made by Axella - 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish ceramic wall lamp from the 1970s, produced by the Danish company Axella. The decorative wall lamp is made of 3 glazed ceramic disks in various shades of brown. The ceramic dis...
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Late 20th Century Danish Brutalist Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

20th Century Italian Lantern in Glass and Bronze
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely 20th century italian lantern with three internal bulbs. Made with glass and bronze with finely chiseled decorations. The bronze has acquired a beautiful antique patina. This l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair Vintage Molded Crystal Glass and Brass Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage molded crystal and brass pendant lights (lanterns) with original hanging chain and ceiling plate, and three hardwired candelabra size sockets. Ready for use.
Category

Late 20th Century North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

20th Century Italian Lantern in Glass and Bronze
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely 20th century italian lantern with three internal bulbs. Made with glass and bronze with finely chiseled decorations. The bronze has acquired a beautiful antique patina. This l...
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1980s Italian Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Bronze, Metal & Glass Pendant Lantern, France, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
The delightful Vintage ceiling chandelier / lantern is made of bronze and glass hall lantern in hexagonal shape. France, circa 1970s. The frame is made of Dark Green Metal, dec...
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1970s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Art Deco Style Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of Art Deco style steel and glass lanterns, in the manner of Francis Jourdain. Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Steel

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

Mid Century Sculptural Danish Ceramic Wall Sconce, Handmade, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish ceramic wall lamp from the 1970s, handmade by an unkown Danish Artist. The decorative wall lamp is made of 3 glazed ceramic disks in various shades of earthern colors. The la...
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Late 20th Century Danish Brutalist Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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

Solid Brass Boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Sturdy pair of meticulously polished and laquered ships lanterns by Perko Delite. With steel framed doors, vented tops and carry rings. First class polish job. American Circa 1995. ...
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1990s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern 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

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

1970s Tall Hexagonal Brass and Curved Bevelled Glass Lantern, Swedish
Located in London, GB
Elevate your space with the timeless charm of our Tall Brass Frame Lantern, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. This lantern combines the warm radiance of brass with the ...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

"Celestia" Ceiling lamp by Tobia Scarpa for Flos, 1980s
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling light in white linen fabric and aluminum. Stamped Flos. Wear due to time and age. 
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

3 Grandes Appliques GUZZINI 1976 Prix pour une applique
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Ancien éclairage publique de la ville de Turin en Italie Structure acier noir fraîchement repeintes en matt Globes en polypropylene fumé sans fissures, mais présentant quelques légè...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

A pair of large green Lanterns , Classic Baltic style crystal and gilt bronze
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of large Neo classical Lanterns in Baltic Directoire style, 4 lights, clear crystal bowl, overcome by a green crystal disc , gilt bronze fixings with foliage and grapes moti...
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1990s Baltic Directoire Lanterns

Materials

Crystal

Large Pagoda shaped French lantern in golden metal from the 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Large Pagoda-shaped lantern made in France in the 1970s with internal mirror base. It can be used both as a ceiling and table lamp. Dimensions: 90 H x 50 D cm
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1970s French Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

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

1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Florian Schulz Vintage Modernist Brass Counterbalanced Adjustable Pendant Light
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vintage German made large brushed brass adjustable counterweight hanging pendant light or lamp model 'Duos' designed by Florian Schulz circa early 1970s. F...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Pair of Art Deco Style Brass & Glass Hall Lanterns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Art Deco Style Brass & Glass Hall Lanterns A superb impressive pair of brass lanterns, these have 6 clear glass sides set with bevelled cut glass both high and low with ...
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1970s Art Deco Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Greek island terracotta atmospheric pierced hanging lantern Hydra 1993
Located in London, GB
Discovered in an artisan studio on the island of Hydra off the Saronic Islands in Greece in 1993. This handcrafted artisan piece of terracotta pottery, creates a wonderful sheltere...
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1990s Greek Folk Art Lanterns

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Dark Green Tole Iron & Glass Medium Sized Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely medium sized vintage very dark green tole metal and iron lantern having glass sides, 3 candle lights 40 watt each inside, and decorative clovers around the top.
Category

1980s American Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian White and Golden Color Metal and Glass Wall Lanterns, ca. 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of Italian white and golden color metal and glass wall lanterns from ca. 1970s. This adorable pair of wall lanterns features a white painted metal frame with golden accents - ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency 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

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...
Category

1940s Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A Large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant lantern, Gorgeously handcrafted, having individual panes. The hanging lantern or ceiling fixture features sandblasted f...
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1990s Art Deco Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Set of 3 candle-lights in Brass, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Set of 3 elegant Scandinavian L102/32 Candle Lights in brass and glass. Nice examples of Hans-Agne Jakobsson's Candle Lanterns with their dark yellow/ochre mouth-blown glass shades....
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

East German Ship Mast Light by Fortschritt Landmaschiner. Year 1984.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Ships Mast light, converted into a practical lamp, was manufactured by Fortschritt Landmaschiner in the DDR (East Germany). Hand etched into the glass i...
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1980s Other Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Aladdin Stylish Handmade Blue Ceramic Turkish Oil Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Aladdin style handmade turquoise blue ceramic Turkish oil lamp, hurricane oil lamp lantern. This vintage oil lamp has a pottery base that evokes an Al...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Islamic Lanterns

Materials

Ceramic

Frederick Ramond Mid-Century Smoked Glass & Chrome Swag / Pendant / Chandelier
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Frederick Ramond Mid-Century Smoked Glass & Chrome Hexagonal Lantern Swag / Pendant / chandelier By Fredrick Ramond, a premier manufacturer of the era. This Is a dramatic mid c...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Chrome

Moroccan Hanging Clear Glass Lantern in a Moorish Star Shape
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moroccan Moorish star shape in clear glass and metal lantern. Clear Glass star shape lantern pendant handcrafted by Moroccan skilled...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns

Materials

Glass

East German Ships Mast Light, Fully Wired for Modern Use. Year 1988
Located in Canterbury, GB
Our Ships Mast light, converted into a practical lamp, was manufactured by Fortschritt Landmaschiner in the DDR (East Germany). Hand etched into the glass i...
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1980s Other Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Large Impressive Iron and Wavy Glass Lantern Chandelier
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large impressive American made iron lantern having handsome acanthus leaf decoration on the sides and very top with wonderful wavy glass panels. 4 40 watt candle lights inside. 18"...
Category

1990s American Regency Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Meteorite Ships Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho ships lantern. Made by the iconic Meteorite group and marked on the top. Beautiful all over patinated finish on a metal frame. Thick glass lens. Acquired from...
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Late 20th Century British Bohemian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Belle Epoque Style Brass & Glass Bell Jar Lantern w/ Smoke Bell & Swirling Chain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Belle Époque style, oversized glass and brass bell jar lantern, pendant. Acanthus leaf and acorn detailing with custom delicately swirled chain ...
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1980s American Belle Époque Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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"
Category

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...
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

L/101 Oil Lamp in Brass by Hans-Agne Jakobsson for AB Markaryd, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Vorst, BE
Scandinavian L/101 Oil- or Petroleum Light in brass. A nice example of Jakobsson's L-101 Model Oil Lamp with its original dark yellow/ochre glass shade. The manufacturer's sticker i...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass and Glass Pendant Lamp or Lantern in Nautical Style, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Gorgeous pendant lamp in nautical style made of full brass and glass. Made in Italy in the 1970s approx. The pendant lamp immediately gives the impression of being in a nautical envi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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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