An Arts and Crafts copper & Vaseline lantern with floral flowing decoration
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper & Vaseline lantern with floral flowing decoration with the original Vaseline shade with flowers in the glass.
Copper
Small original Arts & Crafts brass lantern with vaseline glass shade
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Original small Arts & Crafts brass lantern or light fitting dating to around 1910. It has its original vaseline glass opalescent shade.
Brass
An Arts and Crafts brass lantern with the original bubble Vaseline glass shade.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts brass lantern with the original bubble Vaseline shade.
Brass
An Arts & Crafts copper lantern with a flaring hat & the original Vaseline shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper lantern with a flaring hat and the original Vaseline shade.
Copper
Wonderful French Vaseline Swirl Glass Polished Brass Pendant Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Vaseline swirl glass & polished brass pendant lantern 3 candelabras light fixture We are able to modify the height.
Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts Patinated Bronze & Uranium (Vaseline) Glass Pendant / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and all handcrafted light fixture of perfect design and proportions. If you are looking for an early 1900s, stylish and top quality crafted light to grace your entry hall, land...
Brass, Bronze
Large Early Kerosene Lantern with Vaseline Glass
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Converted to electricity. Rare early kerosene lantern of an unusual scale.
Pair of Arts & Crafts Lanterns
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in Hertfordshire, GB
Benson, a pair of Arts & Crafts brass and vaseline glass hanging lanterns, the cylindrical glass shades within scrolling brass frames.
Brass
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H 24 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
An Arts & Crafts Copper Lantern with Original Vaseline/Uranium Cranberry Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts copper lantern with flaring top and stylised side supports retaining it's original Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium and Cranberry glass shade.
Brass
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H 14 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Conical Lantern With Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade.
Located in London, GB
A wonderful well designed Arts and Crafts copper and brass conical lantern with a subtle castellated detail below the hat, retaining the original Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade, with a...
Brass, Copper
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H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in
An Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron Lantern with Uranium/Vaseline Slag Glass Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts wrought iron lantern with Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shade slag glass shade.
Wrought Iron
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.
Brass
Arts and Crafts Silver-Plated Lantern with Floral Vaseline Shade
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts silver plated lantern with floral vaseline shade.
Silver Plate
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H 24 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Arts & Crafts Iron Lantern with Original Swirling Vaseline/Uranium Glass shade.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts iron lantern retaining the Original Swirling Vaseline/Uranium Glass shade.
Iron
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H 16 in W 8 in D 8 in
Arts & Crafts Vaseline/Uranium Glass Lantern the Shade With Pearl Like Details.
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Vaseline/Uranium glass lantern the shade, pearl-like qualities and hand formed heart details to the under sides.
Uranium Glass
Art Noveau Uranium Vaseline Glass Lantern, 1910-1920s
Located in Berlin, BE
Art Nouveau/ Art Deco vaseline uranium glass pendant lamp, 1910 Measures: Diameter of the glass body 4,5"/ 11cm height 27.5" /70cm This Fine small pendant lamp for a cabinet come...
Brass
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H 10.01 in W 5.01 in D 5.01 in
An Arts & Crafts brass ceiling lantern with the original vaseline shade
Located in London, GB
A brass ceiling lantern, hand formed with a Vaseline glass liner.
Brass
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H 14 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
A Pair of Arts & Crafts Black Enamelled Vaseline/Uranium Hanging Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
A pair of Arts and Crafts black enamelled hanging wall lanterns with Vaseline/Uranium Glass Shades and the original shield shape back plates with hand formed blacksmiths shepherd's c...
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Fixture with Original Vaseline Glass Shades
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Painted brass arts and crafts fixture with four scrolling arms holding lanterns with vaseline glass/uranium shades. Great construction and craftsman style. 27" tall x 15" diamete...
Brass
Unique Arts & Crafts Copper & Amber Glass Entry Hall Pendant Light / Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
All-handcrafted Dutch Arts & Crafts entry hall pendant light / lantern, early 20th Century. Bring a warm, atmospheric glow to any space with this stunning Arts & Crafts period lante...
Brass, Wire, Copper
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Leather Meander Flexible Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Leather wrapped flexible arm wall light you can pose and adjust as you wish. This is our updated Meander Reader light with larger cone shade and new upward angled arm. Lamping: Sing...
Metal, Brass, Nickel
$1,355 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$2,561
H 27 in Dm 12 in
Fine Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron & Opalescent Glass Entry Hallway Lantern Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique hand crafted, antique hall lantern with striking cylindrical glass. If you are looking for a rare, elegant, truly stylish and all-handcrafted pendant to grace your hallway, s...
Wrought Iron, Brass, Wire
Large Hand Blown Vaseline Glass Pendents
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
These elegant hand blown tipped shades are vaseline glass. They have a nice even and warm glow with no filament glair. The large 9.5 inch diameter globe is very large for vaseline gl...
Blown Glass
Patinated Brass Sconces by Robert Stilin
Located in New York City, NY
Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.
Brass
$2,736
H 28 in Dm 10.7 in
Rare Antique Arts & Crafts Glass with Embossed Copper Pendant Light w. Swans
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare Arts & Crafts Pendant Lamp with Embossed Swans and Water Lilies – Copper & Glass, circa 1920 With early 20th-century lighting being one of our specialties, discovering this rar...
Brass, Copper
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$16,532 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Pair Of Art Nouveau Sconces In The Taste of WAS Benson
By Was Benson
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art nouveau wall lights circa 1900. In the style of Was Benson, in copper and brass. Floral tulip in opalescent glass. In perfect condition, electrified. Width: 12,5 cm Hei...
Brass, Copper
$3,201
H 30 in Dm 9.7 in
Rare Dutch Arts & Crafts Brass and Glass Pendant Light, Lantern st. Berlage 1910
By Hendrik Petrus Berlage
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous design and execution antique pendant light / lantern. In the manner of Hendrik Berlage. If you are looking for a stylish and quality crafted light to grace your entry hall...
Brass
Arts and Crafts Brass & Stained Glass Lantern
Located in Altrincham, GB
Arts and Crafts brass framed hanging lantern with leaded stained glass panels hanging from chain and rose - 7.5" x 7.5" x 9"h plus chain and rose - all lights and lamps have been rew...
Brass
$29,968
H 57.88 in Dm 28.51 in
W. A. S. Benson. Arts & Crafts Copper & Brass Chandelier with 5 Vaseline Shades
By W.A.S. Benson
Located in London, GB
W. A. S. Benson A rare Arts & Crafts copper & brass five-branch chandelier with the original ceiling plate to the top and a turned support below connected to three chains hanging do...
Brass, Copper
Large Globe Pendants Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Made in Italy Brass fitter and mount, large opaline glass globes with wire cage. 14”dia x 31”h Ref. L1086 $ 3,200 ea* ( Available in Quantity ) *Please note the price is per unit, a...
Brass, Wire
Arts & Crafts Copper Fire Surround
Located in London, GB
A spectacular Arts & Crafts copper fire surround. Riveted and repoussé decorated with smoke and flames. Circa 1900, England. H 97 W 107 cm Opening H 72 W 40 cm
Copper
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.
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