A nautical decor theme has become one of the top styles people choose when decorating their homes. It’s not just for the vacation home anymore. In my opinion, one of the most overlooked decoration for this theme is the nautical lantern.
Nautical lanterns tend to bring warmth to the room with an added touch of history, and a feeling of antique. We added our collection of beach lanterns and nautical themed lanterns that you can add to your beach home.
Nautical Lanterns
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Electric Lanterns – Antique Brass Masthead Lantern 10.5″ – Nautical Lighting
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Vermont Lanterns Brass Port & Starboard Electric Lamps – Nautical Decor (9″, Antique Brass)
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Electric Hurricane Lantern Antique Brass Chiefs Lamp 10″- Nautical Decor
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Vermont Lanterns Brass Port & Starboard Lamps – Nautical Decor (9″, Antique Brass)
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Vermont Lanterns Brass Chiefs Oil Lamp – Nautical Lantern (10″, Brass)
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Vermont Lanterns Brass Chiefs Oil Lamp – Nautical Lantern (10″, Antique Brass)
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Vermont Lanterns – Brass Trawler Nautical Hanging Oil Lamp 10″ (Antique Brass)
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Hampton Nautical Antique Copper Hurricane Oil Lantern, 19″, Copper
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Vaxcel OW21861BN Chatham 7-Inch Outdoor Wall Light, Brushed Nickel
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Gifts & Decor Ivory Lighthouse Candle Holder Outdoor Hanging Lantern
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Zings & Thingz 57071636 Ivory Lighthouse Candle Lantern, White
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Stonebriar Small Antique Zinc Metal and Twine Hurricane Candle Lantern, Pewter
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
NorthPoint 190462 12 LED Vintage Style Outdoor Lighting Lantern for Multi Purpose Use, Copper
Beach Lighting & Coastal Lighting
Nautical Anchor Color Changing LED Lantern Night Light Metal Vintage Openwork Ocean Lighthouse
Beach Wedding Lanterns
10 Wholesale White Moroccan Style Lantern Wedding CENTERPIECES
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Silver Scrollwork Candle Lantern Wedding Center Piece Pack of 10
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Stonebriar Coastal Wooden Candle Lantern Set, Set of 2, Worn White
Beach Wedding Lanterns
FC White Mini Lanterns Decorative for Wedding Party Tealight Lighthouse Luminous décor 9 Pack
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Mardel Rustic Hexagon Wedding Lantern, Metal and Glass, 4-1/2 x 10 Inches, Distressed White
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Kate Aspen Luminous Metal Mini Lanterns, Vintage Teal Light Candle Holders, White
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Kate Aspen 14137BL Vintage Distressed Decorative Lantern, Blue, Extra Large (Pack of 1)
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Lights4fun, Inc. 14″ Rustic White Wooden Indoor Battery Operated LED Flameless Candle Lantern
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Stonebriar Decorative 11″ Wooden Candle Lantern, Medium, Brown
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Lights4fun, Inc. 10″ Wooden Battery Operated Indoor Flameless LED Candle Lantern
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Kate Aspen Vintage Antique Gold Distressed Small Lantern Candle Holder, 0
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Lights4fun, Inc. 10″ White Battery Operated LED Flameless Candle Lantern for Indoor & Outdoor Use
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Seraphic Country Style White Rustic Metal Lantern with Flickering Flameless LED Candle
Beach Wedding Lanterns
6-Decorative Lanterns Cross-X-Design with LED-Flameless Flickering-Candle
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Distinctive Designs Glass Candle Lantern with Starfish Charm (6″)
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Large White Wooden Battery Operated LED Flameless Candle Beach Lantern
Beach Wedding Lanterns
allgala Clear Glass White Iron Vintage Indoor/Outdoor Candle Lantern
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Tom & Co. 10 Wholesale Large Ivory Color Glass Lantern Wedding Centerpieces
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Vela Lanterns Moroccan Style Candle Lantern, Medium, Clear Glass, White
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Kate Aspen 14130WT Vintage White Distressed Medium candle lantern, One Size, (Renewed)
Beach Wedding Lanterns
Stonebriar Coastal Wooden Tea Light Candle Lantern, 10.6 Inch, Worn Blue
How to Choose Nautical Lanterns
Most nautical lanterns are made of brass and years ago, they were oil based lamps. Today, you can get a replica that will use electricity to light up your room. Many people do not know that there are several types of lanterns to choose from. You can go with a port theme or starboard side lantern. Or you can choose to get an anchor lantern or cargo lantern. Each one has its own unique history are reasoning for their use. They become great conversation pieces due to the style and history of the lantern.
Where to Find Nautical Lanterns
The perfect nautical lantern for your home is not hard to find, even if you are living in a land locked area. Some of the best places to find these great antiques are online. You are sure to find old, original nautical lanterns there. If you are looking for replica’s or ones that have been converted to use electricity, than online is a great place too. There are several replica stores that handle these lanterns and you can order form them online. Last but not least, if you find yourself vacationing near the ocean, take a walk through the local antique shops. You are sure to find what you are looking for there.
How to Decorate With Lanterns
Rooms that are dark or dim can use these pieces to light the room at strategic points while retaining and enhancing a room’s natural beauty. Today, an antique lantern is used as an excellent decorative item that brings an old world feel to any room. One unique ability of this piece is that it can fit in with almost every type of setting. These pieces do very well in both more professional office spaces as well as informal home areas. The dual purpose of this item – as a decoration and as having a use in emergencies – make it a very well-rounded installment.
When People Use Lanterns
Most lanterns are either used when camping in the wilderness or when one wishes to have a more aesthetically unique home. Though the fuel for many lamps has been changed throughout history, the lanterns of today mostly use oil. The bright light of these lanterns throughout history helped sailors to see through a rough storm.
Other Uses for Nautical Lanterns
The light given off by an antique lantern is a very ambient light. This is due in part to the effect an oil-fed flame has versus regular electric bulbs. In emergencies, these items can serve as a first aid light source and asset to any home. Many gatherings of emergency support equipment and first aid kits come well equipped with small lamps that are powered either by batteries or oil. An antique lantern retains a wonderful sense of old world, well aged charm with their slightly older frames, age, and long history of use.
Gas Lanterns
Gas powered lanterns are the most common antique lantern that many enthusiasts posses and many of these are still in decent shape – some may even be able to be utilized using their appropriate fuels. An antique lantern does best when powered by gas in order to burn, as opposed to an oil lantern. Because of their slender shape, an antique lantern can fit with ease on any display surface or podium. Overall, these items are beautifully crafted works of art that have rich histories lighting the way for those in the dark. The shine of these lamps is like no other, but patches of wear give these items a very unique, vintage character as well.
Adding Nautical Decor to Your Home
Most people go overboard with the beach look. Seashells, sand, coral and fish. I think if you are going to go for a welcoming, warm feeling in your home you should add a few nautical gems. This can include a ship’s bell, knots, wooden ship’s wheels, or anchors. Lastly, a nautical themed lantern can give your space a beautiful coastal vibe.
In Summary
People tend to look at nautical lanterns as a symbol of living near the ocean and being at sea. The pieces are often seen in paintings pictures regarding sea life and the life of sailing on a ship. If you want to add to your nautical decor, adding a new beach lantern or a rustic nautical themed lantern can make a huge difference.
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