Pair Of French Gilt Bronze Lantern
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s French Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Crystal, Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Wall Lights and Sconces
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Marble, Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Russian Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Candelabras
Porphyry, Ormolu
People Also Browsed
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs
Silk, Wool
20th Century European Louis XV Pedestals and Columns
Ormolu
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Vintage 1960s Shelves
Hardwood
2010s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Rococo Revival Secretaires
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Cabinets
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Lanterns
Brass
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Rocking Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Bed Coronas
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Center Tables
Marble
Recent Sales
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Lanterns
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Ormolu
Antique 1880s Lanterns
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Lanterns
Iron
Early 20th Century French Directoire Lanterns
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Aluminum
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Vintage 1920s French Lanterns
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Lanterns
Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Lanterns
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Lanterns
Bronze
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Lanterns
Brass
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Lanterns
Brass
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Crystal, Ormolu
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Candle Holders
Bronze
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
Late 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Lights and Sconces
Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Lanterns
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Lanterns
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Of French Gilt Bronze Lantern For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pair Of French Gilt Bronze Lantern?
Finding the Right lanterns for You
Whether you’re in search of a functional fixture to help illuminate a room or just a minimalist ornamental touch, the choice of lighting is important. Selecting the perfect vintage, new or antique lanterns can transform an otherwise monotonous space in your home.
In the 1700s, lanterns became widely popular when accessibility broadened for whale oil, as fuel for lamps was one of its earliest uses. Lantern design evolved considerably during the mid- to late 19th century, when a powerful, adaptable fuel came into play: kerosene. Portable and immediately sought after, kerosene lamps were traditionally surrounded by a glass globe or tube that sat on a metal frame to protect the flame from spreading or extinguishing. (While reproductions abound, antique kerosene lanterns have since become collector's items.)
Later, in 1862, John H. Irwin created coil oil lamps, which were designed for coal oils as well as kerosene and lessened the risk of fire. They required plentiful oxygen to remain lit, and with refinements, the lamps could be used indoors. Lanterns increasingly came to be part of commercial spaces such as museums and theaters, and over time, lighting artisans worked to refine and perfect these innovative fixtures so that they weren’t only practical but also elegant, sophisticated additions to home decor.
Antiques inject a touch of classical chic into any space. With the right lantern, you could also deepen the impact of the collection of vases and vessels, sculptures or other decorative objects in a living room or dining room. It’s essential to find a balance between utility and aesthetics when choosing the perfect vintage–style lantern for your space, and the right lighting decisions can determine the underlying mood of a room as well as enhance the choices you’ve made for your home’s decor. While old-time charm is something to be cherished, there is lots to love in modern lanterns from today’s top furniture designers.
On 1stDibs, search by creator to find lanterns crafted by the likes of Woka Lamps, Barovier & Toso and Material Lust or browse the collection by style. From today’s standouts to mid-century modern classics to Art Deco–era innovations, find the best vintage, new or antique lantern for you now.
Read More
You Don’t Need a Fictional Fairy to Get This Real Pinocchio Lamp
Warm chalet style meets cool Bauhaus functionality in Pietro Cascella’s cleverly carved creation.
Why Is Italy Such a Hotbed of Cool Design?
Patrizio Chiarparini of Brooklyn’s Duplex gallery sheds light on the lasting legacy of Italy’s postwar furniture boom.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Christopher Tennant’s Lamps and Dioramas Evoke Sunny Days and Seaside Locales
The former magazine editor blends elements of the Far East and America’s eastern shores, bringing wit and delight to his handmade, upcycled designs.
Paavo Tynell’s Snowflake Chandelier Warms Up Any Room
This circa 1950 piece by the legendary Finnish lighting designer spent the past several decades in a family's home in Michigan.
NASA Parachutes Inspired Lighting Designer Bec Brittain’s New Collection
In "Paraciphers," now on view at Emma Scully Gallery in New York, Brittain introduces works that were more than a decade in the making.
This Handsome Leather Pendant Light Is Crafted Using Saddle-Making Techniques
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Celebrate Spring Year-Round with This Lush Murano-Glass Chandelier
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.