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Set Of Four French Turn Of The Century Louis XVI St. Wrought Iron Lanterns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome set of four French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Wrought Iron lanterns. Each octagonal four arm four light lantern consist of an eight sided cage with bottom spheres b...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Used Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Ship's Globe Lantern
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
An original ship's oil lantern that has been converted to electricity, which can be used either as a table lamp or hanging lamp. The glass has bubbles and inclusions consistent wi...
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Late 19th Century French Used Lanterns

Materials

Steel

Used Ship's Globe Lantern
Ship's Globe Lantern
H 19.3 in Dm 9.85 in
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze and Glass Plafonnier Item # 7950 Sunburst top with a spiral glass shade.
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Used Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Brass and Beveled Glass Hexagonal Italian Chandelier After Adolf Loos, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Superb brass and bevelled glass hexagonal chandelier. This amazing pendant light was designed in Italy and inspired by the work of Adolf Loos during the 1950s. This piece is fanta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century Four-Sided Brass Lantern
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century heavily decorated four-sided brass hall lantern with original stained glass panels.
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1850s Irish Early Victorian Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Style Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
19th century French Empire style hall lantern, of pentagonal form with gilt swan mounts to each vertex and three-light suspended fitting within.
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Late 19th Century French Empire Used Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze D'ore Chateau Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French bronze D'ore Chateau lantern.
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Late 19th Century French Used Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Mamounia Moorish Glass Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Moroccan Mamounia glass lantern with Moorish design. Elegant Impressive intricate pierced metal and glass Moroccan lantern. Large 29 inches tall with clear, blue, green, red an...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Moorish metal candle lantern with open metal work Moorish design. Hurricane candle lamp handcrafted in Morocco by artisans, metal handcut and hammered with Moorish design, o...
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Late 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Used Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
Moroccan Hurricane Metal Candle Lantern
H 16.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Bronze Lantern with Hand Beveled Crystal Panels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bronze lantern with hand beveled crystal panels. 3 lights Dimensions: Height 28" diameter 13" CW2575.
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Early 20th Century French Other Used Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Pair of French 19th Century Iron Lanterns
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very large and elegant pair of iron hanging lanterns, painted green. Glass panels could be added (either colored ones or clear).
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19th Century French Used Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Two Italian Stained Glass Pendants
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian stained glass pendant lights. Price per item.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Stained Glass

Pair of American Tole Hanging Lanterns
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of American tole hanging lanterns.
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19th Century American Regency Used Lanterns

Materials

Tôle

Gilt bronze lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine gilt bronze lantern with beveled glass panels and oak leaf garlands
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1930s French Used Lanterns

Materials

Ormolu

Gilt bronze lantern
Gilt bronze lantern
H 39.5 in Dm 18 in
French Gilt Bronze Lantern, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine acorn shaped lantern. The top support issuing four chains that end on the main pierced gallery ornated with gilt bronze flames. The four main ribs separate the frosted gl...
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Early 1900s French Used Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Nickel-Plated Bronze Art Deco Lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
A very large finely cast nickel-plated bronze Art Deco lantern. The top is a basket of fruit with swags and curving supports. The eight (8) glass panels are framed in bronze with swa...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

A Pair Of Nautical Light House Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Pair (2) in bronze and green- beaming night light for safe harbor These unusual "Light house" themed garden lanterns is the first pair of these handsome designs we have seen. Stu...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Used Lanterns

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Copper Three-Light Lantern with Glass Panels, USA Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English copper lantern from the 19th century with glass panels and verdigris patina. This 19th-century English copper lantern, exquisitely showcasing a verdigris patina, brings a ...
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19th Century English Used Lanterns

Materials

Copper

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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19th Century English Used Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Rattan Pendant Hanging Light with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style
By Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rattan Conical Shaped Pendant Lamp with Spiral Detail, Franco Albini Style, Italy, 1960s. This midcentury suspension lamp features a rattan conical lampshade with spiral detailed bo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Handsome Hexagonal Brass Lantern
Located in Stamford, CT
Handsome hexagonal brass lantern with glass panels having six lights.
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1920s Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare opportunity- first we've seen. This a one time opportunity to acquire a rare pair (2) of "Panda and Bamboo" lighting lanterns. A rare themed pair of heavy quality, hand cast ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Used Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
Rare Pair Panda And Bamboo Garden Lighting Lanterns
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H 11 in W 5 in D 5 in
Japan Antique Armillary Orb Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen, unusual style Japan, an antique hand cast round lantern with a unique armilliary orb inside with intriguing details from the Taisho period. May be suspended fro...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Used Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japan Rare "Old Brick Water Well" Flower Garden Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare "old brick water well" motif garden lighting lantern The roof depicts flowering vines in original verdigris finish colors. And bursting with evocative night light (see pho...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Used Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Gold Gilt Bronze Owl, Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine big plump and old hand cast winged creature masterfully crafted in bronze into a realistic two part owl with fine wing, head, eye, ear, and feet details.  Gold gilt fi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Used Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style White Milk Glass Handmade Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern
Located in Plainview, NY
A Large Art Deco white milk glass handmade chandelier, pendant lantern, Gorgeously handcrafted, having individual panes. The hanging lantern or ceiling fixture features sandblasted f...
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1990s Art Deco Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Style Round Chandelier or Pendant, Milk Glass & Brass Inlay, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An exceptional and stunning pair of Art Deco style milk glass round shape chandeliers or pendants with brass inlay and handcrafted with a filigree design canopy. These fine custom la...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Handcrafted Solid Brass Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Quality pair of wall lantern ,handcrafted from solid brass with three 40/watt lights each lantern , suitable for wet location. Beautiful oxidise patina.
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20th Century American Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Japanese Iron Garden Lantern Old Gold Finch and Bamboo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Japanese outdoor cast iron garden lantern with gold finch and bamboo design. Round gold finch, bamboo, and pine tree motif outdoor patio or garden lantern. Rust brown color and som...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Used Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique Large Brass French or English Lantern, Fully Restored Old Glass
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French or possibly English, very large brass lantern. Although we purchased this antique brass lantern in France, there is a part of us, that thinks they could have originate...
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1910s French Country Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of Sconces with Vintage Decoupage Rice Paper Walnut and Teak Wall Light
Located in Lomita, CA
This set of sconces is architectural in appearance with walnut and teakwood details. The pair offers form and function with a warm light source and loads of chic design. Each fixture...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Used Lanterns

Materials

Wood, Paper, Teak

French Rattan Pendant Lantern with Green Glass Lampshade and Chinoiserie Design
Located in Barcelona, ES
Square pendant light with glass lampshade, rattan, bamboo, France, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern bamboo and rattan oriental inspired lantern with green blown glass lampshade. This handcr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Glass, Blown Glass

Moroccan Moorish Metal Lantern with Clear and Colored Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan glass pendant with clear and colored glass, square shape with towers and a dome with metal filigree. This multi-color Moroccan glass lantern with Moorish arches ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

L116 Small Venetian Wrought Iron Lantern with Red Glass
Located in Canton, MA
Handmade wrought iron lantern with a single light. wrought Iron has been hammered into ribbons and curled to make the shell of the lantern. Red glass panels. Slight irregularity of s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Used Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Painted Wood & Glass Lantern, Sweden, circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Painted wood & glass lantern Sweden, circa 1860 Simple, handmade lantern with original period paint. Measures: 7.5”w x 7.5”d x 12.5”h x 16”h ( w/ handle)
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19th Century Swedish Used Lanterns

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of French Copper Three-Light Hexagonal Lanterns with Glass Panels, US Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French hexagonal three-light copper lanterns from the 20th century with tapered lines, glass panels and petite spheres. Introducing a captivating pair of French hexagonal c...
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20th Century French Used Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Style White Milk and Red Glass Chandelier, Pendant or Lantern, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
Art Deco style white milk and red glass chandelier, pendant or lantern, a pair A gorgeous handcrafted, having individual panes, pair of Art Deco hanging lanterns or ceiling fixtures ...
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1990s Unknown Art Deco Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Set of Three Rare Outdoor or Garden Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1950s
By Kaiser Leuchten
Located in Munich, DE
Set of three exceptional Mid-Century Modern outdoor or garden lights in a lovely combination of red, yellow, green, white and black colors. Manufactured by Manufactured by Kaiser Leu...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Elegant Beaded Glass Lantern
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lanterns made up of "palmettes" in Murano beaded glass. Gilding design on the arm and on the top of the arm. 4 bulbs E26/E27 ( wired for Europe and USA)
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Late 20th Century Italian Used Lanterns

Materials

Murano Glass

Elegant Beaded Glass Lantern
Elegant Beaded Glass Lantern
H 43.31 in Dm 21.66 in
Pair Vintage Storybook Tudor Bungalow Porch Lights w/ Original Glass
Located in Prescott, US
Priced for the pair with a 3rd available at 1/2 pair price. One of our favorite 1920s - 30s vintage porch lights. Great European inspired styling that the "Romantic" era was know for...
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Mid-20th Century American Tudor Used Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Gilt Wrought Iron Chinoiserie Style Chandelier with Glass Geisha
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elegant chandelier with scrolled arms and leaves and unusual frosted crystal candleholders and central figure in the form of a Japanese geisha, circa 1920. Total height with the cha...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Set of 1960s Three Large Ball Hanging Lights in White Plastic
Located in London, GB
A set of 1960s three large adjustable ball hanging lights in white plastic with metal top fixings.
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Plastic

One of Two Italian Brass and Murano Glass Teardrop Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Two Italian brass and Murano glass teardrop chandeliers. Measure: Diameter 52 cm. Height fixture 45 cm. Total height with the chain 75 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Amsterdamse School Painted Glass Art Deco Pedant Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful ‘Amsterdamse School’ glass Art Deco pedant light, manufactured in the 1920s in the Netherlands. Very subtle Dutch design pendant in hexagon shape featuring 6 glass panels a...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Copper

Capodimonte Porcelain Five Lights Chandelier with Putti and Floral Patterns
By Capodimonte
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind magnificent porcelain chandelier exceptional quality crafted by the renowned Italian Capodimonte manufactory. This enchanting five lights porcelain chandelier is fully ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Venetian Murano Pendant Light, Clear Glass Mouth Blown into Iron Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size Venetian mouth blown glass pendant. This adorable, Italian pendant light is a one of a kind and it is the first that we ever had the pleasure of offering with a unique cha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wrought Iron

Beautiful German Sculptural Bubble Brass Tube Ceiling Pendant Light
By miiss
Located in Berlin, DE
One of... beautiful solid brass bubble and iron tube pendant light by miiss Studio, The overall height can be customized. Available as wall light version. Germany Lamp sockets: One E...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Minimalist Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Iron

Small Italian Black Metal Lantern with Large Leaves
Located in Stamford, CT
Old new stock small black metal lantern with large leaves. Three lanterns are available. No wiring.
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1970s Italian Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Italian Round Painted Iron Ceiling Light with One Centre Light
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian 1950s round painted iron ceiling light with one center light. Diameter 43 cm. Height 77 cm. Diameter glass 18 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Oversized Moroccan candle glass lantern from Marrakesh, clear and multicolored glass adorned with filigree Moorish designs. High end traditional Moroccan hurricane candle lantern han...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Empire Caryatids Gilded Bronze Cut Glass 4-Light Lantern Chandelier, Pair
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful pair of antique large French Empire caryatids cast bronze lanterns. Fire gilded solid heavy bronze and cut glass shade with four-light. Measures: Diameter 12 in/ 30 cm H...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Used Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Antique Hallway or Stairwell Pendant w. Four Bronze Ram Head Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and highly stylish, gilt bronze and glass entry hall fixture. In the earliest days of electric lighting, designers worked closely together with artists & artisans and together ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Japanese Rare Old Pair Tall Trellis Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome examples- first of this design we have seen. Fine quality with original rustic garden patina. A special and unique matching pair of tallest old "trellis" design lanter...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Used Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Rare Oriental Style Chinese Pagoda Shape Arts & Crafts Brass Pendant or Lantern
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, early 1900s Arts and Crafts light fixture. This antique and extraordinary pendant is another one of our recent, great finds. If you are decorating a room with an orie...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Pair of Milk Glass Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1920′s milk glass English lanterns with neoclassic motif on glass, patinated copper fitters Measures: Diameter: 17" Drop : 22"
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Early 20th Century Used Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Chandelier in Wrought Iron and Brass
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extraordinary decoratif chandelier, made of wrought-iron and brass, carrying leave-motifs and with three arms, each with a glass cap. The iron being stained black and the brass gui...
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Used Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Copper

Monumental Kinkeldey Crystal Chandelier
By Kinkeldey
Located in Antwerp, BE
A magnificent modern crystal chandelier by Kinkeldey with 65 asymmetrically faceted crystals. Stunning size and quality ! Nine E14 and one E27 bulbs. Measures: Diameter 48 cm. He...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Victorian gilt bronze six-light chandelier. Measures: Diameter 75 cm. Height 90 cm. Six E27 bulbs.
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Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Used Lanterns

Materials

Bronze, Brass

English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
English Gilt Bronze Chandelier
H 35.44 in Dm 29.53 in
Solid Brass and Glass Lantern or Pendant Lamp
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Verviers, BE
Beautiful solid brass lantern or pendant lamp made in the style of the Italian designer Gaetano Sciolari, circa 1960-1970, Rome, Italy. The fabulous of vintage light takes three E14 ...
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1960s Italian Empire Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Italian Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier. Diameter: 40 cm. Height: 65 cm. Total height with the chain: 100 cm. Four E14 bulbs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns

Materials

Brass

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Used Lanterns For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used lanterns available for sale. Each of these unique used lanterns was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Used 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. There are many kinds of used lanterns to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Victorian used lanterns are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used lanterns over the years, but those made by Venini, Holophane and Barovier&Toso are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Lanterns?

Prices for used lanterns can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used lanterns begin at $1 and can go as high as $450,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,496.

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.

Questions About Used Lanterns
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not lanterns can be used outdoors depends on the piece. Ones crafted out of waterproof and rust-proof materials often work indoors and outdoors. Many are only suitable for display in covered outdoor or indoor areas. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage and antique lanterns.

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