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Bronze Lantern Exterior

1920 Massive Antique Octagonal Solid Bronze Exterior Lantern
Located in Surrey, BC
A bold and impressive antique cast bronze exterior lantern. Massive size and heft; octagonal shape
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Antique 1890s American Victorian Lanterns

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Bronze

Early 20th C Vertigris Patina Bronze Exterior Foyer Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century bronze Art Deco exterior ceiling lantern. Great for a foyer. Features seeded
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lanterns

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Bronze

Large Antique Bronze Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique bronze lantern, sourced from Soane, London. This impressive light fitting is
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Early 20th Century English Baroque Lanterns

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Metal, Bronze

Large Antique Bronze Lantern
Large Antique Bronze Lantern
H 47.25 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Large Antique Wall Mounted Bronze Lantern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
At over 1.2m tall, this large scale antique wall mounted bronze lantern makes a certain statement
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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Large Antique Wall Mounted Bronze Lantern
Large Antique Wall Mounted Bronze Lantern
H 50.4 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
Arts & Crafts Bronze Brass & Cathedral Glass Hallway or Stable Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
light there. The beautifully designed and hand-crafted bronze exterior, the pure Arts and Crafts brass
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Lanterns

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Bronze, Metal, Brass

Cube Small Outdoor Battery Lantern in Dark Bronze and Gold Lacquered
By Massimiliano Raggi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to the power supply. Available with satin gold interior and dark bronze lacquered effect exterior or
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2010s Italian Lanterns

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Synthetic

Cube Large Outdoor Battery Lantern in Dark Bronze and Gold Lacquered
By Massimiliano Raggi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
to the power supply. Available with satin gold interior and dark bronze lacquered effect exterior or
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2010s Italian Lanterns

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Synthetic

Vintage French Lantern Restored with American Sockets
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French lantern in an unusually large size with a leaf motif. The lantern was probably made
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Vintage 1950s French Country Lanterns

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Steel

Antique & Large Stained Glass & Solid Oak Victorian Style Hall Lantern / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
condition). Thanks to the metal hook inside the sizeable and solid bronze canopy, mounting this lantern
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze, Metal

Classic Georgian Style Custom Produced Bronze Exterior Lantern
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
and coated with DLG's custom bronze finish. Three candelabra max wattage 100 Lantern shown in
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2010s American Georgian Flush Mount

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Wrought Iron

Large Classic Georgian Style Custom Produced Exterior Lantern, Bronze Finish
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
that evokes both substance and spirit. Three candelabra max wattage 100 Lantern shown in SBLC Bronze
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2010s American Georgian Flush Mount

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Hexagonal Bronze Exterior Wall Lanterns with Textured Glass, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AEX0599 Circa 1920 A pair of vintage bronze exterior wall lanterns with hexagonal bodies glazed
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Vintage 1920s Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze

Pair of Large Antique Bronze Exterior Wall Lights
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very rare pair of antique English patinated bronze wall lights of large scale. Height 110 cm
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Early 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Mediterranean, Spanish Style Handmade Exterior Lantern Wall Mount Light Fixture
By Santa Barbara Lighting Company
Located in Santa Paula, CA
intricate shadows. Other finish options such as Grey, Brown, Premium Bronze, Premium Old World and Premium
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2010s American Spanish Colonial Wall Lights and Sconces

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Wrought Iron

ClassiCon Plissée Pendant Lamp by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
-lacquered in black, bronze or brass. Suspension from three steel wires, adjustable in height and alignment
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2010s German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

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Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A simple but sensational fixture, designed by Josef Hoffmann, for the fabric department of the Wiener Werkstaette on Kaerntnerstrasse in Vienna. Style and color of the fabric custom-...
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Custom Bronze Exterior Sconces, a Pair
Located in Canton, MA
Custom bronze large exterior sconces. New, Solid bronze, recast from a cast iron piece c. 1910. Excellent durability, bronze can hold up to years of weathering. Material: Glass, B...
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2010s American Gothic Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

1920 Large Cast Bronze Exterior Wall Light Sconces
Located in Surrey, BC
A very impressive pair of cast bronze patinated exterior wall sconce lights, salvaged from a home built in 1926 in the PNW. A very good set. It is not to often we can find a great...
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

19th Century Mexican San Miguel Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive and ornately decorated antique electrified hanging lantern from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico (New Spain). Exquisitely hand-crafted in the 19th century (possibly...
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Antique 19th Century Central American Rustic Lanterns

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Wrought Iron, Tin

Medium Size Antique Terracotta Olive Oil Ligurian Jar
By Biot
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Beautiful original 19th century Ligurian olive jar with a charming aged patina and perfect proportions and measures for both an indoor and outdoor use. Handcrafted using white soi...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian French Provincial Jars

Materials

Terracotta

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington
Located in Miami, FL
A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases

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Mahogany

Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Rattan furnishings evoke the glamour and laid back elegance of exotic beach houses as well as the informal beauty of plant filled garden rooms and sun dappled verandas. Long fasci...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm
Rattan: A World of Elegance and Charm
H 12.25 in W 9.35 in D 1.1 in
Large Wrought Iron Interior/Exterior Pendant in Zinc Finish with Antique Glass
By Kirsten Maltas
Located in Santa Paula, CA
This vintage inspired wrought iron pendant exudes classic styling and minimalist beauty with a traditional tapered shape, glass roof and embellished top. Perfect for lighting kitche...
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2010s American French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wrought Iron

Large Bell Glass Lantern Chandelier Pendant with Bronze Finish
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful and unusually large bell glass lantern having rich bronze finish brass and original ceiling cap. 3 arms, 25 watt each Note: Pair available for $2900.
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Vintage 1970s North American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Antique Canadian National Railway Piper Signal Lantern
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique railroad lantern was made by the Hiram L. Piper Company of Canada and date to approximately 1920 and was made for the Canadian National Railroad. The lantern has a heavy...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Art Deco Lanterns

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Metal

Arts & Crafts Lantern Wall Sconce
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arts & Crafts period steel and green slag glass wall sconce or lantern. Newly re-wired and re-conditioned. American, early 20th century. In excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Steel

Arts & Crafts Lantern Wall Sconce
Arts & Crafts Lantern Wall Sconce
H 22 in W 14.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Rare Oversized Owl Garden Candle Lantern with Antique Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-992 Rare tall Japanese owl garden candle lantern supplied with antique chain for hanging.
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Mid-20th Century Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Pair of English 19th Century Copper Three-Light Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English three-light copper lanterns from the 19th century with glass panels and verdigris patina. This pair of 19th-century English copper lanterns exudes a timeless charm,...
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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

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Copper

19th Century French Hand-Painted Bow Front Corner Cupboard
Located in Nashville, TN
Featuring a charming French hand-painted bow front corner cupboard in the Gustavian style. The right door has an operational fitted key that operates. There is a small spring latch o...
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Antique 19th Century French Gustavian Corner Cupboards

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Pine

Set of Edwardian Stripped Oak Double Doors for Glazing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful set of unglazed Edwardian stripped oak double doors circa 1900 suitable for interior or exterior use. These reclaimed doors are of handsome quality and craftsmanship, eac...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Doors and Gates

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Wood, Oak

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Brass Seeded Glass Exterior Lantern
By CHANDELIER
Located in Encinitas, CA
and seeded glass shown in Antique bronze finish. The lantern has a door on the bottom. Perfect for
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2010s American Lanterns

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Brass

Cast Bronze Lantern
Located in Nashville, TN
Cast bronze six sided lanterns with oval rosettes around the base. These lanterns are from
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Lantern
Cast Bronze Lantern
H 33 in Dm 10 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive gilt bronze Louis XVI style four-arm lantern with four exterior arms candle
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze

Federal Style Exterior/interior Bronze And Glass Pendant Light
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
This is a Federal style pendant lantern with opalescent glass and patinated bronze with gilt bronze
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Early 20th Century American Federal Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze

Pair of Tiffany Studios Outdoor Lanterns
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
suspended from bronze foliate arms in rich brown/green patina. These lanterns were intended for use as
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Arts & Crafts Corner Sconce
Located in New York, NY
Nicely patinated antique bronze Arts and Crafts style corner mount exterior lantern sconce having
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

20th Century Wall-Mount Bronze Elevator Indicator from the Medinah Athletic Club
Located in Chicago, IL
One of the few remaining late 1920s all original antique American wall-mount ornamental cast bronze
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Vintage 1920s American Architectural Elements

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Bronze

Custom Cast Bronze Exterior Lantern
Located in Canton, MA
Custom Cast Bronze Exterior Lantern. Traditional style lantern. Solid cast bronze, for excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Lanterns

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Bronze

Monumental Bronze Exterior Lantern with Textured Glass Panels
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baroque style bronze exterior hanging lantern with textured glass panels and with beautiful
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Early 20th Century French Baroque Lanterns

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Bronze

Gothic Style Bronze Exterior Lanterns with Frosted Glass, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AEX0583. A pair of eight-sided bronze exterior lanterns in their original dark weathered patina
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Vintage 1920s Gothic Lanterns

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Bronze

A Pair of American Metal Exterior Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of American metal exterior lanterns with bronze patinated finish. The round tapered frames
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Vintage 1940s American Lanterns

Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
. The lanterns, normally, are going to tend to the vulgarization to use mainly in exteriors of palaces
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Lanterns

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern, 17th Century
Gilt Bronze Hanging Lantern, 17th Century
H 11.42 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Dublin Lanterns in Bronze with Copper Domes, Holophane Dual Glass Shades 1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
Dublin Lanterns in Solid Bronze with Copper Domes and Holophane Dual Glass Shades c1938 (4
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Vintage 1930s English Country Lanterns

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Brass, Bronze, Copper

Large French Louis XVI Style Iron and Bronze Wall Lanterns, French, circa 1860
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of extraordinary and very large size Louis XVI style iron, bronze and bronze doré hanging
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns

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Bronze, Iron

A pair of verdigris wall lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of verdigris copper and bronze exterior wall lanterns with frosted glass panels.
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

A pair of silverplated pier-mounted lanterns
Located in New York, NY
AEX0571 A pair of exquisitely well-chased exterior bronze post lanterns in their original worn
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Pair of dark bronze exterior wall lanterns
Located in New York, NY
A pair of bark bronze exterior wall lanterns with clear pebble-glass panels. Backplate: 11
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

A pair of openwork bronze exterior lanterns
Located in New York, NY
EX0540 A pair of large bronze exterior wall lanterns in their original verdigris patina
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

Verdigris Exterior Wall Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
AEX0579 Circa 1920 A pair of antique verdigris copper and bronze lanterns with clear bellied
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Vintage 1920s Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Copper

Verdigris Exterior Wall Lanterns
Verdigris Exterior Wall Lanterns
H 12 in W 7 in D 9.5 in
A pair of antique hexagonal bronze exterior lanterns
Located in New York, NY
EX0561 A pair of Art Deco period, heavy cast bronze exterior wall lanterns glazed with
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Vintage 1930s American Wall Lights and Sconces

A large exterior verdigris lantern
Located in New York, NY
AHL3390 A large bronze exterior octagonal lantern in its original weathered verdigris patina
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Early 20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Glass

A pair of verdigris bronze exterior lanterns by E. F. Caldwell
Located in New York, NY
EX0483 A pair of bronze exterior wall mounted lanterns in their perfect original age
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Glass

A pair of large exterior wall lanterns
Located in New York, NY
EX0552 A pair of large bronze octagonal wall lanterns in their original weathered verdigris
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

An antique pair of large exterior wall lanterns
Located in New York, NY
AEX0552 An antique pair of large bronze octagonal wall lanterns in their original weathered
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Pair of Bronze Carriage Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully detailed pair of bronze and seeded glass carriage lanterns. Interior or exterior use
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Late 20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Pair of Bronze Carriage Lanterns
Pair of Bronze Carriage Lanterns
H 25 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
A pair of dark bronze and black cast iron large exterior sconces
Located in New York, NY
EX0471 A pair of dark bronze and black cast iron large lantern-body exterior sconces. The
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze, Iron

A pair of verdigris exterior sconces
Located in New York, NY
EX0511 A pair of very solid octagonal cast bronze exterior lanterns in their
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Early 20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Japanese Fine Antique Architectural Shrine Indoors Outdoors copper roof details
Located in South Burlington, VT
, copper and bronze ornaments, superb hand carved details. It exudes the best Japanese craftsmanship and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Exterior Wall Lanterns, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
AEX0589 A pair of exterior wall lanterns in bronze and copper, in their original warm aged finish
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Vintage 1920s Gothic Lanterns

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Bronze, Copper

Exterior Wall Lanterns, circa 1920
Exterior Wall Lanterns, circa 1920
H 18.25 in W 9 in D 12.25 in
Outstanding Set of Four 19th Century Bronze Green Leaded Glass Lanterns
Located in Roslyn, NY
Outstanding set of four 19th century bronze green leaded glass lanterns exterior sconces. We are
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Antique Late 19th Century French Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

Imposing Pair of Bronze Wall-Mounted Exterior Lanterns
Located in Montreal, QC
These lanterns formerly graced the exterior of the City and District Savings Bank in Montreal. They
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Lovely Old Bronze Seated Buddha Indoor or Garden
Located in South Burlington, VT
lovely bronze treasure from Thailand and an old eastern collection. We acquired this beautiful example
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Large Old Hand Carved Cedar "Mountain Shrine" Buddha Shrine Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
lantern has been masterfully crafted into a stunningly beautiful lantern or shrine with paper liners and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Old Tall Hand Cast Bronze Seated Joyful Faced Buddha Free Shipping
Located in South Burlington, VT
lovely bronze treasure from Thailand and an old eastern collection. This large scale example was acquired
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Dublin Lanterns Solid Bronze Copper Domes Holophane Dual Glass Shades c1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
Dublin Lanterns in Bronze with Copper Domes and Holophane Dual Glass Shades c1938 (4) Available
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Lanterns

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Bronze, Copper

English 19th Century Bronze Exterior Antique Lantern
Located in Chester, GB
An English single light bronze exterior lantern, the single inverted light fitting surrounded by a
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Antique Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Bronze Oversize Exterior Sconces, Pair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This magnificent pair of exterior sconces with beautiful verdigris patina features a simple lines
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Vintage 1920s American Gothic Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

PAIR OF BRONZE LANTERNS
Located in Solebury, PA
A PAIR OF EARLY EXTERIOR BRONZE FIXTURES WITH WHITE STAINED GLASS LENSE INSERTS. FROM AN ESTATE ON
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20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

PAIR OF BRONZE LANTERNS
PAIR OF BRONZE LANTERNS
H 24 in W 10 in D 16 in
Pair of French Bronze Lanterns
Located in Kirkland, WA
inside the glass. The exterior bronze has a nice soft petina. The top on the lanterns have the Louis
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Antique 19th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Coach Lanterns
Located in Geneva, IL
Rare Vintage Coach Lanterns with Exceptional Bronze Drapery Design. These highly unusual
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Antique 19th Century American Beaux Arts Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Vintage Coach Lanterns
Vintage Coach Lanterns
H 29 in W 7 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Pasadena California Street Lamps
Located in North Hollywood, CA
in a weathered bronze patina, and added new wiring. The lamps are mounted on painted wooden bases for
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Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Heavy Brass and Bronze Nautical Exterior Lanterns
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exterior ship lanterns with heavy bronze bases and brass shades covering a thick sealed milk glass
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Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Iron Exterior Lantern Attributed to George Washington Maher
By George Washington Maher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Bronze exterior lantern with curved pebble glass panels, unique craftsman emblem and fabulous oval
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Exterior Iron Lantern with Curved Pebbled Glass Panels
By George Washington Maher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Iron exterior sconce with curved pebble glass panels. Removed from a home in Kenilworth, Illinois
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Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Lantern Sconce with Bracket
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This majestic exterior cast bronze lantern sconce is decorated with floral motifs. Amber glass and
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Antique Early 1900s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Hanging Lanterns with Glass Bead Interior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic hanging lanterns with bronze finish frames and glass bead bulb cover. Exterior shade in
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Vintage 1960s American Chandeliers and Pendants

English Verdigris Bronze Hanging Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a beautifully charismatic English mid-19th century verdigris bronze Hanging Lantern, now
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Antique 1860s English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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Bronze Lantern Exterior For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bronze lantern exterior for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and glass, every bronze lantern exterior was constructed with great care. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage bronze lantern exterior now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bronze lantern exterior, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right bronze lantern exterior, those designed in Art Deco, Georgian and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one bronze lantern exterior that is appealing in its simplicity, but Massimiliano Raggi, Santa Barbara Lighting Company and ClassiCon produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bronze Lantern Exterior?

Prices for a bronze lantern exterior can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,750 and can go as high as $21,659, while the average can fetch as much as $4,100.

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The right table lamp, outwardly sculptural chandelier or understated wall pendant can work wonders for your home. While we’re indebted to thinkers like Thomas Edison for critically important advancements in lighting and electricity, we’re still finding new ways to customize illumination to fit our personal spaces all these years later. A wide range of antique and vintage lighting can be found on 1stDibs.

Today, lighting designers like the self-taught Bec Brittain have used the flexible structure of LEDs to craft glamorous solutions by working with what is typically considered a harsh lighting source. By integrating glass and mirrors, reflection can be used to soften the glow from LEDs and warmly welcome light into any space.

Although contemporary innovators continue to impress, some of the classics can’t be beat. 

Just as gazing at the stars allows you to glimpse the universe’s past, vintage chandeliers like those designed by Gino Sarfatti and J. & L. Lobmeyr, for example, put on a similarly stunning show, each with a rich story to tell.

As dazzling as it is, the Arco lamp, on the other hand, prioritizes functionality — it’s wholly mobile, no drilling required. Designed in 1962 by architect-product designers Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, the piece takes the traditional form of a streetlamp and creates an elegant, arching floor fixture for at-home use.

There is no shortage of modernist lighting similarly prized by collectors and casual enthusiasts alike — there are Art Deco table lamps created in a universally appreciated style, the Tripod floor lamp by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Greta Magnusson Grossman's sleek and minimalist Grasshopper lamps and, of course, the wealth of mid-century experimental lighting that emerged from Italian artisans at Arredoluce, FLOS and many more are hallmarks in illumination innovation

With decades of design evolution behind it, home lighting is no longer just practical. Crystalline shaping by designers like Gabriel Scott turns every lighting apparatus into a luxury accessory. A new installation doesn’t merely showcase a space; carefully chosen ceiling lights, table lamps and floor lamps can create a mood, spotlight a favorite piece or highlight your unique personality.

The sparkle that your space has been missing is waiting for you amid the growing collection of antique, vintage and contemporary lighting for sale on 1stDibs.

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