Large Tole Lanterns
Large French Giltwood Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large French giltwood lantern. Great original patina with some gilt. Lantern can be wired for
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2010s French Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Wonderful Large Italian Painted Tole Glass Lantern Fixture Ribbons Bows Flowers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Italian Hand Painted Tole With Seeded Panel Glass Lantern Fixture With Ribbons
Category
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Lanterns
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Italian Baroque Style 19th Century Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly restored large and impressive size antique Italian baroque style gold gilded tole single
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large French Iron lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large circa 1950's French hammered iron and tole lantern with six interior lights.
Measurements
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Vintage 1950s French Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Moroccan Moorish Square Tole and Clear Glass Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
large Handcrafted Moroccan clear glass lantern adorned with open tole metal work Moorish filigree
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Impressive Pair of Large Early 19th Century French Tole Peinte and Parcel Gilt W
Located in Benington, Herts
An imposing and fine quality pair of early 19th century French Tole Peinte and parcel gilt wall
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Glass
H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Large Mid-20th Century Italian Glass and Tole Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Large white tole 1970s lantern from new-old stock. Body is 19" high. Glass is 16" high. Base is 9
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Venetian Tole Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large circa 1900 Venetian painted tole lantern sconces with glass panels, original finish
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Large Pair of Italian Mid-20th Century Tole Sconces with Light Shades
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful large pair of Tole sconces made in Italy, dating back to the mid 20th century. Each
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Tin
Large Pair of Empire Sconces, circa 1860, with Heavy Egyptian Influences
Located in New Orleans, LA
This gorgeous pair of 19th century Empire sconces are made of bronze and tole, and feature
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Bronze, Tin
Maison Bagues Style Gilt Brass Chandelier from S.A. Boulanger, 1970s
By S.A. Boulanger
Located in Bastogne, BE
Gorgeous chandelier from S.A. Boulanger manufactory.
Belgium.
Maison Bagues Style.
A large
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
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Sasco Semi-Flush Mount Brass Light Fixture, Custom Finishes
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
The Sasco is a versatile custom-made solid brass and glass globe light fixture, which can be mounted on the ceiling or wall.
Shown here in our factory brass, an uneven unfinished br...
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2010s American Flush Mount
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö.
This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Leather Meander Wall Sconce
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Our updated Meander Reader light with a larger cone shade and new upward angle feature.
Bulb can be fully recessed. Comes with suggested LED bulb.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
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Classic Acorn Prismatic Sconces
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
This acorn shaped shade is a favorite. The style was mainly used as lighting for dentists. The shape is very pleasing and makes a perfect simple sconce. The thick prismatic glass giv...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Stilnovo, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting.
Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Rewire Custom Six-Shade Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six-shade chandelier. Custom Fabrication by rewire gallery. Painted aluminum, with brass pivoting shades, French black twist silk cord. Rewired for US junction boxes. We recommend s...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large English Georgian Copper & Lead Glazed Lantern
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1830
Large English Georgian copper & lead glazed lantern
Measures: W45 x D45 x H93 cm.
Category
Antique 1820s English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Copper, Lead
21st Century Contemporary Minimal White Velvet Bench With Black Lacquered Base
Located in Porto, PT
Fifih Bench is a luxury bench upholstered in velvet and wood base. A contemporary design bench is perfect for minimalist and modern interior architecture projects.
Materials: Uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
H 18.51 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate.
Two lights per sconce.
Price per sconce
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.
An iconic, unobtrusive design.
A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen
Josef Hoffmann and the Wiener Werkstaette Fabric Department Pendant, Re-Edition
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
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
H 39.38 in Dm 37.41 in
Flush Mount Maison Baguès Crystal Green Flowers Leaves Chandelier 15 Lights
By Maison Baguès
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing 15 lights. Will be rewired free of charge with certified UL US sockets for the USA and appropriate sockets for all other countries and ready to hang. Gold tole with perfect p...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
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Chinoiserie Pagoda Salmon Pink and White Enameled Glass Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful chinoiserie pagoda square salmon pink and white contrast trim enameled paint and glass panel 4 light lantern fixture, completely rewired and ready to install with chain can...
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Enamel
French Painted Drapers Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Painted two drawer draper table/ island unit, 1890.
Dimensions
87 inches (221 cms) wide
27 inches (69 cms) deep
36 inches (91 cms) high.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Serving Tables
Materials
Pine
Large Water Fountain in Ceramic Mineral Finish
Located in Madrid, ES
Water fountain in hand painted ceramic.
Decorative ceramic fountain antique finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
LUgoose Sconce
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUgoose Sconce is part of our contemporary collection. Insprired by mid century Italian design, the gooseneck sconce is in a darkened patina brass, and steel. Single E12 based so...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Materials
Brass, Steel
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A Large Baroque Style Tole Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Large Six Sided Black Painted Tole Lantern in the Baroque Style with Decorative Elements
Category
Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Large Black Tole Lantern
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Nice looking simple lines black tole lantern
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Oversize Tole Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Very large lanterns mounted on wooden bases from historic Virginia house
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Antique 19th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Tole Lantern with Glass Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large Verde Metal lantern, with glass panels made to look 18th century,
having eight interior
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Large French Empire Period Tole Wall or Hanging Lantern, circa 1820
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a large early 19th century French Empire period tole wall or hanging Lantern retaining its
Category
Antique 1820s French Empire Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large Early 19th Century French Toleware Lantern
Located in London, GB
The curved top with cast anthemion decoration to the corners above an opening glazed door containing the original polished brass reflector and raised on ball feet.
The internal oil...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Tôle
Pair of Large Late 19th Century Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
The curved tops with carrying handles above a pierced cushion moulding and with bevelled glazing to three sides, one hinged. The backs fitted with wall mounting brackets.
One with o...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Tôle
Venetian Style Tole Lantern Larger Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Restored larger Venetian style tole hanging lantern pendant.
Gilt metal. Measurements are of
Category
20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
PAIR OF ELECTRIFIED VENETIAN LANTERNS, Ex-Coll. Whitney Warren
Located in San Francisco, CA
AN ETHEREAL PAIR OF VENETIAN TEMPIETTO TOLE AND CLEAR GLASS THREE-TIERED HEXAGONAL LARGE POLE
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Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps
Large Tole Lanterns
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of brownish red, tole, wall lanterns. Electrified.
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20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Pair of Large Tole Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of 19th century English iron/tole lanterns.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Tole and Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th century lantern from Andalusia, wired with chain and canopy, and a wonderful patina with
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Large Rectangular Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large rectangular tole lantern, simple, elegant tole and wrought iron lantern. Painted in light
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Vintage 1960s French Lanterns
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Steel, Iron
Large White Tole 1970s Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Large white tole lantern from new old stock. Body is 19 high. Includes original canopy and chain
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Vintage 1970s Italian Lanterns
Large Bamboo tole lantern (3 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2110abc Large lantern with bamboo motiffe with 6 lite cluster
Priced individually
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Red Tole Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of red metal lanterns with mirrored backs. Can sit on table or hang on wall. Non
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20th Century Lanterns
Handsome Vintage Four-Light Green Tole Gilt Lantern Panel Glass Large Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A handsome vintage four-light green tole and hand-painted gilt lantern with curved panel glass
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
H 30 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Large Red Pagoda Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1-2536 Oriental style pagoda lantern
One 75 watt edison bulb
keyword search lantern oriental
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Vintage 1950s Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Verdigris Large Pagoda Tole Paint Lantern in the Manner of Jansen
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Large verdigris pagoda tole paint lantern in the manner of Jansen, France, circa 1950. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lanterns
Tole Brown Distressed Leather Gilt Three-Light Glass Lantern Pendent Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful vintage tole brown distressed leather and gold gilt three-light large glass square
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Directoire Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Large Early 20th Century Avignon Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large early 20th century octagonal copper top lantern from Avignon, France, with a stunning patina
Category
Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Copper, Iron, Tôle
Large Late 19th Century Blue-Painted Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large late 19th century blue-painted hexagonal tole lantern from France. Newly-wired for three
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron, Tôle
Large French Stable Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Tole and iron stable lantern from Provence. Has a hinged lid for access with four finials and four
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Lanterns
Impressive Large Italian Lantern, Comprised Of 18th, 19th And 20th Century Elements
Located in Houston, TX
This impressive Large Scale Italian Lantern is comprised of 18th & 19th Century carved wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
H 54.5 in W 18 in D 18 in
A Massive Venetian Octagonal 6-Light Faux-Verdgris & Parcel-Gilt Tole Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A massive Venetian octagonal 6-light faux-verdigris and parcel-gilt tole lantern; the large
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Lanterns
Large Mid Century Moroccan Lantern C1970
Located in Trensacq, FR
Large Mid-Century Moroccan lantern
Vintage glass lantern from c1970s Morocco.
Handcrafted gilded
Category
Vintage 1970s Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair of French Art Deco 1930s Iron & Tole Glazed Exterior Four-Light Lanterns
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and sophisticated pair of French Art Deco 1930s iron and tole glazed quadrangular exterior
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lanterns
H 32 in W 12 in D 11.5 in
Large 19th Century Green Tole Hanging Lantern
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1870
A late 19th Century neo-gothic hanging lantern, with green tolework and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Gilt Tole French Hanging Lanterns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large gilt tole French hanging lanterns. Wired with a single socket. No glass.
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants
Large Architectural Lanterns
Located in Winter Park, FL
wired for electricity. Large scale black tole lanterns with newly replaced glass panes measuring 14x14
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Early 20th Century French Wall Lights and Sconces
Circa 1950's Large Pagoda Lantern(additional 2 pieces in black)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-1132a Oriental style Pagoda lantern
Also have 2 lanterns available in black and
Category
Vintage 1950s Flush Mount
Materials
Brass, Tôle
Large 18th Century Painted Tole, Iron and Wood Ten-Light Chandelier from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italy, our large chandelier was hand-crafted from iron and wood with painted tole elements
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Iron
Two Voluminous Glass Star Pendants
Located in Houston, TX
Two voluminous glass star pendants: multifaceted large Granada style lanterns with glass panels
Category
2010s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Tôle
Large Ebonized Pierced Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large ebonized pierced tole lantern with glass panels, circa 1870-1889, France. In original black
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Iron, Tin
Large 18th Century Tole Lantern, Electrified
Located in Doylestown, PA
A well-worn 18th century tole hanging lantern, French, circa 1780, with glass panels on sides and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Wonderful Large Hand Painted Tole Pagoda Octagonal Chinoiserie Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful large hand painted tole pagoda octagonal glass insert chinoiserie style lantern fixture
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Glass
H 28 in W 16 in D 16 in
Wonderful Large Vintage Chinoiserie Tole Turquoise Bamboo Pagoda Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large Vintage Chinoiserie Tole Turquoise With Gold Gilt Trim And Faux Bamboo Center 4
Category
20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Lanterns
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 20 in D 20 in
Moorish Tole Peinte Lantern of Large Scale, 19th Century, Mario Buatta
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Large 19th century colonial Moroccan or North African tole peinte lantern of Moorish architectural
Category
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Pair of Impressive Coach Lanterns
Located in Westwood, NJ
Pair of large and impressive gilt-mounted tole carriage lanterns with crown finials and repoussé
Category
Antique 19th Century British Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Pair 20th Century Italian Dark Brass Lanterns With Applied Leaves
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 20th Century pair large dark brass Italian lanterns with rounded tops, clear glass panels
Category
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Large Early 20th Century Venetian Tole, Crystal and Rock Crystal Lantern
Located in Hudson, NY
This amazing large tole wrought iron fixture comes from the Veneto region of Italy and was made in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Beautiful Vintage Large Italian Crystal Beaded Gilt Boat Chandelier Ship Fixture
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
crystal star accents throughout. Outfitted with 5 internal lights, and a lantern as well as beaded stairs
Category
20th Century Italian Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Crystal
H 38 in W 35 in D 12 in
Large Tole Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Large Spanish Tole Lantern, Formerly Gilded, Now Distressed, Recently Refurbished. End of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Large Tole Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large Italian tole hall lantern painted to resemble verdigris copper, c1920.
Category
20th Century Italian Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large Tole Lantern
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A white and gold painted five-sided lantern of exceptionally large scale.
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Single Tole Lantern
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Large tole lantern with great patina.
Category
Early 20th Century French Lanterns
PAIR of 19th c. tole lanterns
Located in Summerland, CA
A good pair of large tole lanterns, wired and ready to be hung
Category
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
A Large Italian Neoclassical Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
A large tole lantern, c. 1800, pierced and crème painted, having six sides, the bottom with a leaf
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Large Tole Star Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tole Star lantern perforated with small stars.
Category
Vintage 1950s Moroccan Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Italian Tole Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Very large Italian 5 side lantern from the Florence region. Frame is iron, leaves are tole. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Tôle
A large tapering square iron and tole lantern
Located in New York, NY
A large tapering square iron and tole lantern, pierced scrolling s and garland decoration, foliate
Category
Early 20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Tôle
Large 19th c. Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large 19th c. tole lantern. Reclaimed glass newly added to four sides and bottom. Newly forged
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Antique 19th Century Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large black painted hexagonal hammered iron and tole lantern
Located in New York, NY
A very large black painted hexagonal hammered iron and tole lantern, with curving crisscross in
Category
20th Century Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
A Very Large Antique Tole Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very large antique tole lantern, newly painted in green with red and gold accents.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Lanterns
Large 18th c. Iron & Tole Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large 18th c. Iron & Tole Lantern from the Entry Court of a Maison de Maitre in
Uzes, France
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Lanterns
Wonderful Pair of Large Italian Tole Wall Lanterns, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An unusual and incredibly decorative pair of large Italian tole wall lanterns, circa 1920. Each
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
Large 19th Century American Tole Kerosene Lantern with Mercury Glass Reflector
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th century American tole Kerosene Lantern with mercury glass eeflector.
Brand new wiring.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Tôle
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 10.75 in
A Large 19th Century French Painted Tole Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th Century French Painted Tole and Hand Forged Wrought Iron Lantern.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Large Louis XV Style Painted Tole Four-Light Lantern
Located in New York, NY
and ending in an acanthus terminal. (We have the mate to this lantern to make a pair).
Category
Vintage 1930s Lanterns
Materials
Tin
Pair of 19th Century French Tole Lanterns, c. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stately pair of very tall tole lanterns from the late 19th century has many possibilities
Category
Antique 19th Century French Lanterns
Materials
Tôle, Iron
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Large Tole Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of large tole lanterns available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct large tole lanterns — often made from metal, glass and iron — can elevate any home. Large tole lanterns have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Large tole lanterns made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many large tole lanterns are appealing in their simplicity, but S.A. Boulanger produced popular large tole lanterns that are worth a look.
How Much are Large Tole Lanterns?
Prices for large tole lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, large tole lanterns begin at $365 and can go as high as $18,841, while the average can fetch as much as $6,500.
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.
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