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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Extending Illuminator Camping Lanterns
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Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
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Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
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