![Three antique lanterns at Garden Court Antiques](http://www.gardencourtantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Photo-May-15-11-11-10-AM-500x500.jpg)
We like to imagine how our designers could make creative use of antique, reclaimed lanterns: either electrified as a primary lighting source for a bedroom, study or hall or perhaps converted into gas lighting.
The marvel of these lanterns is their flexibility, they can look at home in a modern setting as well as the most traditional of homes.
![Pair of Venetian Red and Gilt Tole Lanterns, Italy circa 1780](http://www.gardencourtantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/pair_of_venetian_red_and_gilt_tole_lanterns_italy_circa_1780_01-190x190.jpg)
![Very Large Scale Copper and Iron Lantern, circa 1870](http://www.gardencourtantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/very_large_scale_copper_iron_lantern_01_280x280-200x200.jpg)
![Green painted industrial hanging lantern, English circa 1900](http://www.gardencourtantiques.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/industrial_hanging_lantern_01-190x190.jpg)