Lanterns are often used as a celebratory source of light during festivals and special occasions, and if you're looking to show off a bit of your eclectic side at your next party, then these quirky lantern designs are just the thing to do it.
While ordinary lights and fixtures are great when you just simply need a source of illumination at home, these lantern designs are bold and creatively designed to be a show stopper at any type of gathering or get together. While ordinary lanterns are traditionally circular or cylinder-shaped, these out-of-the-ordinary lighting designs rather showcase a more quirky side, by referencing all sorts of things such as video games and prehistoric dinosaurs.
From lanterns that are shaped like kittens to those that look like gigantic sea creatures, these quirky lantern designs are perfect for anyone who has an eclectic taste for out-of-the-box designs.
33 Quirky Lantern Designs
From Prehistoric Dinosaur Lighting to Clay-Made Tentacle Lanterns:
Tana Makmanee — Feb 26, 2013 — Art & Design
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Slinky Worm-Like Lighting
Anthony Dickens' Tekio Lamp Forms Into Any Shape Desired
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Planted Paper Lanterns
The Hanji Flora Lamps Combine Nature with Lighting
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Efflorescent Floral Lanterns
Tomomi Sayuda Daydream Series Blooms into Light
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Green Garden Lights
The Solar Soji Lanterns are an Eco Way to Light Up Your Outdoor Space
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Experimental Whirlwind Lanterns
Johanna Tammsalu Solid Spin Lamps are Inspired by Spinning Items
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Nail-Studded Jack o' Lanterns
Extreme Pumpkins (UPDATE)
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DIY Chic Jack-O-Lanterns
For the Coolest Halloween Pumpkin Try Funky Ombre Pumpkins
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USB-Fueled Lanterns
The Blow LED Lamp is a Modern-Fashioned Light
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Indian-Inspired Lighting
The Manak Pendant Lamp by Horchow is Exotically Ornate
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Gigantic Glowing Spherical Lanterns
Golden Moon is a Centerpiece for the Festival in Hong Kong
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Electrically Coiled Lanterns
The Nicolo Barlera Cordial Lamp is Made Using its Own Power Cord
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Doll-Inspired LIghting
The Kokeshi Lamp is Reminiscent of the Popular Japanese Collectible
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Clay-Made Tentacle Lanterns
The Scott Musgrove 'Walktopus' is an Enormous Light-Up Octopus
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Whimsical Bubble Lanterns
these Cotton Ball Patio Lights Give Your Backyard a Romantic Vibe
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Handmade Copper Lighting
Bella Luz Studios's Illuminated Copper-Framed Art Panels
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8-Bit Gaming Lanterns
The Minecraft Light-Up Torch Brings Pixellation into the Real World
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Contemporary Chinese Lights
The 'Ning' Lamp by Studio Pinwu is a Modern Revamp
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Animal Lampshade Kits
These DIY Paper Lanterns Feature Cool Illuminated Critters
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Eco Collapsible Lanterns
Jesper Jonsson's Solar-Powered Lamp is Conveniently Compact
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Large Lantern-Like Lighting
Ben Werkt's 'ben HELDER' Series is Based on the Golden Ratio
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Oceanic Lifeform Lanterns
Roxy Russell Crafts Illuminators Inspired by Aquatic Creatures
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DIY Ghostly Jug Decorations
The 'Disney Family Fun' Spirit Lanterns are Great for Halloween
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Melting Chocolate Lanterns
Lumière au Chocolat by Alexander Lervik Melts to Reveal the Interi
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Compact Accordion LED Lanterns
This Pop-Up Two Way Lantern is Handy For Outdoor Excursions
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Illuminated Lanterns and Banana Leaf Boats
Thai Candle Festival 2008
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Birdcage Lanterns
70 Glowing Gold Jaulas de Lux Dangle on the Maubeuge Waterfront
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Mod Miner Lanterns
The Lampe Lena is an Antique Form That's Been Given Contemporary Light
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Theft-Deterring Bike Lanterns
The Sparse Bicycle Lights are Extremely Hard to Steal
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Floating Lightbulbs
Kyouei Design Creates Hanging Bulb Lanterns
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Prehistoric Dinosaur Lighting
The T-Rex Dinosaur Lamp Beautifully Illuminates Your Room
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Dumbbell-Inspired Lighting
Nightshop's Lightweight is a Double Lamp
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Enlightening Mug Lanterns
'The Cup' by Anton Bjorsing Design is a Chic Update to the Old Oil Lamp
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Spiky Sculptural Lighting
James Clar's ‘Spike Light' Looks Like a Giant Weapon
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The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Campsite Illumination Accessories
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Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps
The 'Pagoda Lamp' Takes After Pagodas for a Thoughtful Form
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
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Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
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Nature-Inspired Pet Toys
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The Fenix CL28R Rechargeable Lantern Maximizes Illumination
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The BioLite AlpenGlow Mini Prioritizes Compactness and Capability
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Modern Marble Waste Lamps
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The BEYONDOP LED Camping Lantern Has a Three-in-One Design
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Geometric Industrial Desktop Lamps
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The Chorong Lantern by Hyejin Cho is Inspired by Korean Design
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Romantic Modern Lighting Sources
Graypants Designs the New Wick S Evening Light Source
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Studio Waah's Orb Lamp is Minimalist and Eye-Catching
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The Flamingo Mini Light Features a Sleek Aesthetic
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Joonyeol Bae Designs the Playful and Minimalist Light-Up Desk Lamp
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Vintage-Inspired Camping Lanterns
The MAX LANTERN Has a Three-in-One Design for Campsite Use
Multifunctional C-Shaped Illuminators
The Conceptual 'C-lamp' Can Be Placed on a Surface or Hung
Glowing Tree-Surrounded Sheds
The 'Nightlight' Shed Glows After Dark for a Luminous Appearance
Adjustable Playful Table Lamps
Flos Presents Two Sets of Lamps during Milan Design Week 2023
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
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The 'Spegla' Mirror Table Lamp Has an Industrial Form
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Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
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Maro Designs the Otherworldly Space Traveler Lamp
Award-Winning Colorful Lights
Monica Pinto de Almeida's U Table Lamp is Minimalist & Eye-Cathing
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Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
Imaginative Mushroom Lamps
White Rabbit England's Toadstool Lamp is Hand-Crafted and Whimsical
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
The 'Fezoom' Outdoor Camping Lantern Works in Multiple Ways
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Astronomical Concept-Inspired Lighting
Mavisten Edition Presents Its New Copernica Collection
Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias
Light Bio Shines a Spotlight on the Enchanting Firefly Petunia
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Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
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Heeyeol Yang Designs the Rain Man Lamp Structure
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Samy Rhio and Petite Friture Join Forces on the Quesar Lamp
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