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Lanterns For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s.
This piece is fanta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Two Italian Stained Glass Pendants
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian stained glass pendant lights.
Price per item.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass
Rattan Pendant Hanging Light with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Conical Shaped Pendant Lamp with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s.
This midcentury suspension lamp features a rattan conical lampshade with spiral detailed bottom. It hangs from a chain with rattan links and it is topped by a wooden canopy.
Reminiscences in designs of Franco Albini and Bonaccina.
This pendant will be a nice addition placed over a kitchen's table, dining area or any bedroom. Lovely in a beach house or countryside house decoration but also in an urban apartment.
Overall measures: (overall height including the chain and the canopy) 37 cm diameterx 75 cm H
The body of the lamp (excluding chain and canopy) is: 37 cm diameter x 22 cm H.
We are specialists in lighting: A curated selection of handcrafted rattan pendants and other lighting items is avaliable at our 1stdibs marketplace.
Franco Albini Rattan Pendant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Pair of French Maison Lunel Brass Opal Glass Two-Light Wall Sconces, 1950s
By Lunel
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A lovely pair of Maison Lunel wall lights France, 1950s. Elegant design in gilt brass with two crossing scrolled Lamp-arm with opaline glass shades. Both pieces in fine vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Emerald Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on thi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Pair of Venetian Pendants, Mouth Blown Amber Glass in Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
These large size & marvelous shape mouth blown pendants / chandeliers are in near-mint condition.
To give you a better idea of the unique size of this striking, frosted glass Murano pendant we have added image 3 where one is placed next to a very small Venetian pendant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent modern crystal chandelier by Kinkeldey with 65 asymmetrically faceted crystals.
Stunning size and quality !
Nine E14 and one E27 bulbs.
Measures: Diameter 48 cm.
He...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square pendant light with glass lampshade, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade.
This handcr...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass
One of Two Italian Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian brass and Murano glass teardrop chandeliers.
Measure: Diameter 52 cm.
Height fixture 45 cm.
Total heigh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Medium White Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
24" Pendant Light in Handwoven Mocha Rattan, Ventila Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Ventila, our nickname for the Tagalog word for ‘fan’, is woven from Filipino rattan and takes inspiration from colonial era ceiling fans. Measure: 24".
I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Modernist Translucent Disc Sputnik with Polished Chrome Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This stunning chandelier was hand blown in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features an abundance of hand blown textured and translucent Murano glass vistosi disks...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Italian Round Painted Iron Ceiling Light with One Centre Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian 1950s round painted iron ceiling light with one center light.
Diameter 43 cm.
Height 77 cm.
Diameter glass 18 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Gilt Wrought Iron Chinoiserie Style Chandelier with Glass Geisha
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920.
Total height with the cha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Rare Oriental Style Chinese Pagoda Shape Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant or Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, early 1900s Arts and Crafts light fixture.
This antique and extraordinary pendant is another one of our recent, great fin...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Venetian Murano Pendant Light, Clear Glass Mouth Blown into Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size Venetian mouth blown glass pendant.
This adorable, Italian pendant light is a one of a kind and it is the first that we ever had the plea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron
Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier.
Diameter: 40 cm.
Height: 65 cm.
Total height with the chain: 100 cm.
Four E14 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Set of Three Rare Outdoor or Garden Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three exceptional Mid-Century Modern outdoor or garden lights in a lovely combination of red, yellow, green, white and black colors. Manufactured by Manufactured by Kaiser Leuchten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in red, yellow, green and black lacquered metal and plexiglass shades. All lamps need E27 Edison screw fit bulbs, are with original wiring, in working condition and run both on 110/230 volt.
Measurements:
Two armed lamp...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Set of 1960s Three Large Ball Hanging Lights in White Plastic
Located in London, GB
A set of 1960s three large adjustable ball hanging lights in white plastic with metal top fixings.
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Plastic
L116 Small Venetian Wrought Iron Lantern with Red Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Handmade wrought iron lantern with a single light. wrought Iron has been hammered into ribbons and curled to make the shell of the lantern. Red glass panels. Slight irregularity of s...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Iron
"Garbo" Ceiling Lamp by Mariyo Yagi for Sirrah, 1980s
By Mariyo Yagi, Sirrah
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling light with fabric fringes designed by Mariyo Yagi. Stamped Sirrah, Mariyo Yagi. Wear due to time and age.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Red Green Metal Kalmar Lanterns Vienna
By J.T. Kalmar
Located in Vienna, AT
This pair of metal lanterns was designed and made in Vienna circa 1960 by J.T.Kalmar.
In the midcentury period the lighting firm Kalmar manufactured and designed the most innovative...
Category
1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Elevate Your Space with a Large 19.7Ø Antique Chunky Stained Glass Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare inlaid 'chunky glass' light fixture from the early 1900s.
This handcrafted, chunky stained glass light fixture is the perfect blend of artistry and functionality. With early 20...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern, 1950s
By Louis Sognot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo lantern by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper. Original faux woven wicker paper shade. Height: 23.5"(60cm), Diameter : 10.2"(26cm). Delivered wired for your...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Italian Flower Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian flower chandelier.
Diameter 50 cm.
Height fixture 60 cm.
Total height 70 cm.
Five E14 bulbs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Spanish Large Rope Ball Pendant Light Ceiling Hanging Lamp, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching ball shaped rope pendant light with rhombus decorative details, Spain, 1960s
This midcentury suspension lamp features a hand woven rope shpere lampshade in brown ginger ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Jute, Rattan, Rope
Venini Pink and Ice Original Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass.
Ivory p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of midcentury Gaetano Sciolari clears glass rod modernist chandeliers with brass frame.
Each with 20 E 14 light bulbs creates a fabulous light effect.
Excellent vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bohemian Macrame Fiber Pendant Ceiling Hanging Lamp with Fringe
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Hand Knotted Macramé Cord Pendant Light-Ceiling Hanging Lamp
Lovely vintage original macramé fiber handcrafted cone shaped l lantern / pendant, Spain, 1960s-1970s.
This eye-c...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Wood
Magnificent Antique Arts & Crafts Brass & Art Glass Hall Lantern / Pendant Light
Located in Lisse, NL
Larger than normal Arts and Crafts hallway pendant with unique art glass.
If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted antique lantern to grace your entry hall, stairwell or...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian single-light lantern from the 1950s. Brass frame and engraved glass.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful Italian single-light 1950s lantern with shaped clear glass panes, grounded at the edges and engraved with nice decorative geometric patterns.
The lamp has a flared brass fr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Venin style Murano chandelier.
Unusual Italian midcentury Murano glass chandelier inspired by Venin. This vintage Murano glass chandelier is comprised of unusual oval shaped textured blown glass tubes suspended from a chrome frame. This Hollywood Regency Murano chandelier...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass & Fire Painted Opaline Glass Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, colorful and very stylish light fixture from early 1900's Amsterdam.
This rare and highly stylish lantern was made in early twentieth century Amsterdam. The vibrant colors of ...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass
1960s Large Bamboo Rattan Round Shaped Pendant Light with Woven Wicker Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker and bamboo large pendant / hanging light. Spain, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension lamp features a bamboo rattan structure with vertical bars detailed with hand a tier of woven wicker at the top and at the bottom part. It has round dome shape and it hangs from a chain with round rattan links. Black iron detail ring and black canopy.
This pendant lamp will be a nice addition hanging over a dining table, kitchen's table or any room with natural taste. It will add a fresh and modern accent to any ambiance.
Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban apartment.
It provides a charming light when lit.
Newly wired with an E27 bulb holder.
Overall Measures: 44 cm diameter x 106 cm H (including the chain and the canopy)
Lampshade is: 44 cm diameter x 42 cm H (excluding the chain and the canopy).
Rattan Pendant Light // Spanish Pendant Lamp // Ceiling Pendant Light // Woven Wicker Pendant
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Rope Large Bell Pendant Light Hanging Lamp / Lantern, Spain, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching umbrella bell shaped rope pendant light with scalloped bottom, Spain, 1960s
This midcentury suspension lamp features an umbrel...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Rattan, Rope, Jute
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina.
More photos available upon request.
Measures: Diameter 80 cm.
Height 80 cm.
...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Modern Multicolored Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Modern Multicolored Glass Lantern. Stunning Italian multicolored glass sphere lantern of green, blue and turquoise applied glass. Newly wired fo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Glass
Murano Sputnik Pink Color Art Glass Midcentury Chandelier, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
The large glass flowers make up this Murano chandelier from the 1980. A Classic Sputnik from the middle of the century.
Made of a large central sph...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Small Antique Venetian Murano Pendant, Glass Mouth Blown into Wrought Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
One of the smallest ever, Venetian mouth blown glass pendants.
This adorable and antique Venetian pendant light is one of the smallest of its kind that we ever had the pleasure of o...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Metal, Wrought Iron
Lightolier Lytescape Perforated Metal Outdoor Lanterns or Lamps
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A scarce pair of Lytescape outdoor lamps, often attributed to Gino Sarfratti, manufactured by Lightolier. These vintage lamps feature perforated metal bases with a bright vermillion...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Stilnovo Midcentury Pendant Light Made of Opal Glass, Brass & Metal, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This elegant pendant light, attributed to the renowned Italian design company Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern lighting design. Manufactured in the 1950s, it fe...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Large Italian Modernist Wicker Bamboo Bell Pendant Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern two-tone woven wicker wire and bamboo large bell pendant chandelier / hanging light. Italy, 1960s.
This beautiful suspension la...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
By Primavera
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and fabric. Original shade. Height: 20.5"(52cm), Diameter : 15.35"(39cm). Delivered wired for your country (...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Ceiling Lamp Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
By Seguso
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Seguso Lantern Murano Glass and Brass 1940s
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Isamu Noguchi Akari 120F, Ozeki, 1951
Located in Grenoble, FR
Akari model “120F” by Isamu Noguchi.
Original shade in washi & bamboo rims with structure in black lacquered metal. Hand-made form realized by Ozeki Company Japan.
Series started...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo
French Pendant Light or Lantern in Rattan, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Modernist Rattan Pagoda Pendant Lamp or Lantern. France, 1950s.
This eye-catching rattan chandelier features a pagoda shape rattan hanging lamp with oriental inspired design. The lampshade is made of an intricate of rattan canes and it hangs from a chain made of round rattan links. Topped by a wooden canopy.
It has been carefully restored and newly wired with beige twisted cotton cloth electrical wire and an E27 bulb holder.
It will be a nice addition hanging over a kitchen's table or dining area. Perfect for a beach house, countryside house or urban appartment.
Overall Measurements (including the chain and the canopy): 84 cm H x 37 cm diameter
Body of the lamp: 28 cm H x 37 cm diameter
This ceiling lamp is from the period described. It has been carefully restored with traditional methods to preserve its original patina.
Rattan Pendant Lamp // Coastal Pendant // Rattan Suspension Light...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane, Wicker
Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Rattan Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan ceiling pendant or hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This suspension has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan struct...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-Century French, Octagonal Black Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in London, GB
This is a very large black-painted wrought iron French lantern circa 1950s. The lantern holds 4 light fittings accessible through one of the facet-mounted door. The lantern is highly...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Oiled Bronze, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Amazing Venetian Lantern in Murano Reticello Glass, 1940s
Located in Rome, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass. Hand blown "reticello" glass, typical example of the renowned Venetian glassworks.
Measures: Total height 70 cm.
Height glass lantern 42cm.
Large glass lantern...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Diamantes Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Small Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Medium Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natural Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light, Natura Brass, Ajedrez Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa Collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Ceramic Pendant Light XL, Natural Brass, Diamantes Atzompa Collection
By L'Aviva Home
Located in New York, NY
Our Atzompa collection is created in the Oaxacan town of Santa María Atzompa, where the pottery-making tradition has roots tracing back to ancient Zapotec culture.
Building on this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Materials
Ceramic
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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