$15,700 / item
Georgian Round Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
The large English Georgian brass round hall lantern typifies the traditional English style.
Brass
$19,100 / item
Georgian Round Hall Lantern, Nickel
Located in Westwood, NJ
The large English Georgian brass round hall lantern typifies the traditional English style.
Brass
Georgian Style Round Hall Lantern, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb Georgian style round hall lantern, 20th century.
Glass
Grosvenor Hanging Lantern in Polished Nickel
Located in New York, NY
"Grosvenor" hanging lantern, shown in polished nickel finish. Made in England. Indoor use; may be customized for outdoor use. Takes four candelabra bulbs, 40W MAX per bulb. Sh...
Metal, Nickel
English Georgian Style Bell Jar Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Vintage English Georgian style clear glass hanging pendant lantern suspended by chains from a glass cover and brass ring. Two light interior cluster lights. Bell Jar hanging chandeli...
Brass
Large English Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large etched glass lantern with criss cross pattern. Being wired with a cluster of 4 candelabra lights. Measurements: Glass size: 15" diameter, 18" height Total size with chain s...
Brass
Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Large
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid zinc finish finials and acanthus top. The...
Brass
Globe Lantern, Zinc Finish, Small
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid zinc finish finials and acanthus top. The...
Brass
$2,650
H 36 in Dm 20 in
Wonderful Modern Ralph Lauren Large Polished Nickel Round Glass Lantern Fixture
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Modern Ralph Lauren Style Large Polished Nickel Round Glass Lantern Fixture With 10 Candelabra Internal Lights, Accompanied By Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware
Nickel
Estate Silvered Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate silvered bronze hall lantern. LAN015.
Bronze
$2,239Sale Price|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Neoclassical Brass & Silver Plated Lantern with Strong Rounded Faux-Glass Plast
By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical large lantern is made of brass and silver plated with strong plastic rounded faux-glass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
Brass, Silver
David Duncan Studio Cushing Lantern
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A Brass Georgian Styled Lantern made by David Duncan Studio. This fixture is suspended from a chain and canopy with an intricate rope-like design. Consists of 10 sockets with a maxim...
Brass
Antique Round Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Simple in style and inspired by a 17th-century antique, this lantern features fine decorative details, from the crown at the top, to the finials on its underside. Handcrafted from br...
Brass
"Extra Large Silver Plated Bell Jar Lantern with Hand Cut Design, 1998"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra Large Custom made with hand cut Circle design at top and bottom of the glass jar . Metal hardware was plated in Silver with an Antique finish . This one and one more are the l...
Metal, Silver Plate, Wire
Regency Hall Lantern
Located in Westwood, NJ
Regency hall lantern. This classic lantern is based on a 19th-century six-sided original. Superbly cast, it demonstrates a range of techniques, from the finely crafted frame to the o...
Brass
Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal Hexagonal Lantern. Simple with Elegant Quality. 3 lights. France, circa 1920 Dimensions: Height 22" Diameter 12" CW5425
Bronze
Globe Lantern, Bronze Finish, Small
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid bronzed brass finials and acanthus top. T...
Brass
Globe Lantern, Bronze Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Globe Lantern is based on a similar 19th-century antique. The globe shape of the fixture emanates strength and is united by the solid bronzed brass finials and acanthus top. T...
Brass
Regency Lantern
Located in New York, NY
English Regency lantern, circa 1800. Glass, blown, with gilt-brass fittings 27 in. high, 13 1/4 in. greatest diameter. In a market that is overwhelmed with reproduction lanterns of ...
Brass
$2,200 / set
H 6.3 in Dm 3.94 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Brass Table Lamps with Spherical Opaline Glass Shades
Located in Rome, IT
This pair of Italian table lamps from the 1950s features a clean, modern design built around a compact, geometric composition. Each lamp is structured as a solid brass cylinder risin...
Brass
$1,942 / item
H 40.16 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Glustin Luminaires Creation Brass and Murano Glass Panels
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rectangular tall wall sconces made of brass with different overlayed Murano glass panels. Four lights per sconce.
Brass
$4,433 / set
H 46.07 in W 18.12 in D 25.6 in
Ralph Lauren Barstools Tan Leather Wrought Iron Forged Bar Stools Neoclassical
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and extremely rare set of three late Mid Century leather and wrought iron barstools in super vintage condition. Attributed to Ralph Lauren and likely made in Europe in the...
Wrought Iron
$8,995
H 43 in W 43.75 in D 21 in
1992 Rare Ralph Lauren Cameron Canvas Faux Bamboo Brass Campaign Chest of Drawer
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a Cameron chest, circa 1992, from the esteemed early collections of Ralph Lauren Home. Wrapped in a rich camel-toned canvas and framed in dark faux bamb...
Brass
$72,000
H 41 in W 60 in D 36 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-TAT-10-A Library or Reading Table for the Chandigarh Project
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An Exceptional example of the Iconic Lighted Reading Table by Pierre Jeanneret for The Chandigarh Project ca. 1964. This example in original but sympathetically restored condition. ...
Teak
$42,000 / set
H 30.52 in W 41.74 in D 33.08 in
René Drouet Pair of Lounge Chairs in Olive Green Corduroy and Walnut
By René Drouet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Drouet, pair of lounge chairs, corduroy velvet, walnut, France, 1930s Designed by French decorator René Drouet, these club chairs are a quintessential example of French Art Dec...
Velvet, Walnut
Jean Leleu, Unique Pair of Side Tables, France, 1963
By Maison Leleu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of unique lacquer side tables feature flat, bronze legs not at the corners but unusually at the midpoint of each side, lending a surprising sense of weightlessness enhanced...
Bronze
$60,000
H 29 in W 72 in D 35.8 in
Pierre Jeanneret Library Table, Panjab Agricultural University, c. 1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret for the Main Sciences Library at Panjab Agricultural University, this library table retains its original institutional stencil, PAU/PB/M.S.LIB/178/III, i...
Teak
$95,550Sale Price|25% Off
H 114.18 in W 157.49 in D 17.72 in
Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Wood, Hardwood
$34,500 / set
H 35.04 in W 35.04 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Forest Green Mohair by Pierre Frey
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, reupholstered in mohair "Bold - Forest" by Pierre Frey, stained beech, Italy, 1940s With its spacious design and fresh mohair upholstery in a rich forest green...
Mohair, Beech
$7,000 / set
H 35 in W 38 in D 38 in
Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin. This iconic chair was designed circa 1970 by Michel Cadestin for French furniture manufacturer Airborne. Referred ...
Iron
Art Deco Vase in Bronze and Brass by SVM Handarbete, Sweden 1940s
By SVM Handarbete 1
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Wonderful Art Deco vase made in Sweden. Made by SVM. It’s in patinated bronze and brass. It’s in good condition with wear and patina and wear, with number inscription 1959. Dimen...
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Dansen Milo Baughman Style 1980's Modern Swivel Lounge Chair
By Hekman-Dansen Contemporary, Milo Baughman
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Dansen Milo Baughman Style 1980's Modern Swivel Lounge Chair 3” tall circular base with 21.5” diameter roughly 4.5” from bottom of chair frame to ground
Upholstery, Wood
$3,410
H 38.19 in W 40.16 in D 18.12 in
RALPH LAUREN VINTAGE GEORGIAN STYLE SERPENTiNE FRONTED HARDWOOD CHEST OF DRAWERS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Lovely Vintage Ralph lauren Chest Of Drawers. A very well made and solid chest of drawers, in a good condition, there ...
Hardwood
$67,200Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.2 in W 93.31 in D 31.5 in
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of French gilt bronze table candelabra French, 19th Century Height 75cm, diameter 35cm The fine gilt bronze candelabra in this pair are crafted in the eclectic style that preva...
Ormolu
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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