Crafted in Kraków, Poland in 1978, this hammered copper oil lantern (latarenka) is both a functional light source and a piece of artisan history. Produced by Milenium, an artisan cooperative under the Polish Folk and Artistic Handcrafts Association, it reflects the enduring skill and spirit of European handcraft.

Frosted glass panels soften its glow, while copper rivets, a rounded roof, and a wooden handle add warmth and character. Inside rests the original oil reservoir with wick, designed to cast a steady flame. A paper label on the base, dated September 1978 with a price of 250 złoty, marks it not just as décor, but as a collectible anchored in time.

🧭 Details

• Dimensions: 3″ D × 7″ H × 3″ W

• Function: Oil lantern with original reservoir and wick

• Condition: Vintage wear consistent with age; includes original label with date and retail price

🌿 Why it belongs in the Treehouse

Because it’s a lantern that carries more than light — it carries history. Hand-forged and dated to a specific moment in time, it embodies the Treehouse ethos of preserving beauty, story, and craft across generations.