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Lanterns For Sale
Period: 1950s
Set of Three Rare Outdoor or Garden Lamps by Kaiser Leuchten Germany 1950s
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 Leuchten, Germany, 1950s.
Executed in red, yellow, green and black lacquered metal and plexiglass shades. All lamps need E27 Edison screw fit bulbs, are with original wiring, in working condition and run both on 110/230 volt.
Measurements:
Two armed lamp...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Large Iron “Watneys” Pub Lantern A Great looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Iron “Watneys” Pub Lantern
A Great looking piece, the lantern is larger than life, it would once have been hung outside of a Pub
The Lamp is fully working, the side panels ha...
Category
1950s Folk Art Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Italian single-light lantern from the 1950s. Brass frame and engraved glass.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Beautiful Italian single-light 1950s lantern with shaped clear glass panes, grounded at the edges and engraved with nice decorative geometric patterns.
The lamp has a flared brass fr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Cobalt Blue Murano Bubble Glass Cage Lantern
Located in Hanover, MA
A Venetian wire cage lantern of blown bubble glass in the rare color of cobalt blue. Can be used indoor or outdoor. Single standard Edison screw cap bu...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wire
Murano hand-blown Bulicante glass lantern with brass frame. Italy, late 1950s.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Very distinctive and impressive Murano hand-blown glass one-light ceiling lantern from the 1950s!
The lantern consists of a thick yellow/gold blown glass body with the particular Bu...
Category
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Azucena Glass Lantern, Italy Circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy Circa 1950
Massive pendant with opaline glass and brass hardware. Designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
15”dia x 34”h
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished steel port and starboard boat lanterns with blue and red fresnel lenses. The lenses are fitted to polished and lacquered brass frames. With makers badge from Perko. American...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Steel
Classic Port and Starboard Motor Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass boat lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Rich blue and red in color. Circa 1950
Weight: 2 lbs
Overall Dimensions: 6"H x 4 1/4"W x 4"D
Made: America
Mater...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Hans-Agne Jakobsson Oil Lamp Model L-47 Vintage Brass Amber Glass
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A nice warm, unrestored, and unpolished piece of old world Scandinavian decor for your interior. A rare kerosene or oil table lamp, model L-47 designed and produced by Hans-Agne Jako...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Chandelier, 1950s
By Primavera
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and fabric. Original shade. Height: 20.5"(52cm), Diameter : 15.35"(39cm). Delivered wired for your country (...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Mid-Century French, Octagonal Black Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in London, GB
This is a very large black-painted wrought iron French lantern circa 1950s. The lantern holds 4 light fittings accessible through one of the facet-mounted door. The lantern is highly...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-Century Large Six Facet’s Bronze Lantern Louis XV Style, French
Located in London, GB
This splendid mid-century lantern pays homage to the Louis XV era, a period celebrated for its ornate design and lavish aesthetics. With its graceful curves, intricate detailing, and...
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Davey & Company English Brass Nautical Ship Lantern Lamp
By Davey & Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Full of nautical character, a vintage brass & glass Davey & Co ship's lantern that's been turned into a table lamp. Stamped Davey & Co. on top , London England.
Category
1950s English Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte Bell Pendant from Hotel Bristol Merano
Located in Hanover, MA
Original iridescent opaque white Murano glass bell-form campagna pendant light commissioned by Aldo Bennati, a Genoese shipping industrialist and owner of the Hotel Bauer...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Gilt Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this Classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lantern. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beaut...
Category
1950s Neoclassical Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Louis SOGNOT Bamboo Pendant Lantern Chandelier, 1950s
By Primavera
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Bamboo pendant lantern chandelier by Louis SOGNOT, France, 1950s. Bamboo, rattan and paper. Original faux woven wicker paper shade. Height: 5"(38cm), Diameter : 16.5"(42cm). Delivere...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Paire d'appliques Arlus / Lunel 1955
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Paire d'appliques Françaises en laiton et opalines
1 paire blanche l'autre paire noire
Verres sans le moindre défaut
Laiton dans un état d'usure normal pour leur âge
Le support en b...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Huge Antique Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
made by Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation of Brooklyn, New York. Fitted with a glass fresnel lens. Old lacquered finish. With original burner and tank.
Weight: 22 lbs.
Overall Dimensi...
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Stilnovo Midcentury Pendant Light Made of Opal Glass, Brass & Metal, Italy 1950s
By Stilnovo
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
This elegant pendant light, attributed to the renowned Italian design company Stilnovo, is a beautiful example of Mid-Century Modern lighting design. Manufactured in the 1950s, it fe...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Italian Blown Amber Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern.
Measurements:
Height: 22" (present drop)
Diameter: 9"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Set of French Bronze Globe Lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of circa 1950’s French bronze lanterns with 6 interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Current drop: 30"
Diameter: 18"
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Massive polished copper ships masthead lantern. Fitted with fresnel glass lens. Large vented top, heavy brass carry handle, door to rear. Sturdy...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
French Midcentury-Modern Brass and Clear Glass Octagonal Hanging Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Midcentury-Modern brass and clear glass octagonal hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable and compact vintage single-light pendant lantern features an octagonal br...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large French Wrought Iron lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French wrought iron lantern with beveled glass panels.
Measurements:
Height of body: 46"
Minimumdrop: 49"
Length/width: 28"
Diagonal: 34"
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950’s Italian glass lantern with etched stars.
Measurements:
Drop: 20"
Diameter: 10"
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Modernist 1950s Italian Red Lantern, Milk Glass & Brass
By Arredoluce, Stilnovo
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual midcentury pendant was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It features a red crinkle lacquered shade, a white milk glass striped lamp shade and brass hardwa...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid century Italian glass lantern
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid Century Modern lantern, Italy 1950s.
The Italian lantern is made of brass mounts and etched glasses, in a light green color.
It has a square shape.
The vintage lantern is rewired...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of French 1950s Wall Lanterns
Located in London, GB
This stunning pair of wall lanterns were made in France in the 1950s. Made in an antique style with the original eglomise glass backs. A really elegant design with the curved glass f...
Category
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of globe lanterns, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1950's globe lanterns with nickel plated chains and 4 interior lights. Sold individually.
Measurements:
Diameter: 24″
Min. drop: 30″
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Nickel
1950s French Mid Century Modern Gilt Bronze with Glass Faux Bamboo Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950s Grand French Gilt Bronze 3 Light Pagoda style Lantern. One of the panes of glass is not present. French Chateau find. Manufactured by Maison Bagues. We could remove the other p...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
50s French Hollywood Regency Gilt Iron w/Crystal Floral Form Lantern/ Chandelier
Located in Opa Locka, FL
This Beautiful Lantern is a 1950's Hollywood Regency Gilt & Silvered Iron Framed Cut Crystal Floral Form Ceiling Lantern. Germen estate find. This piece is beautifully detailed. Att...
Category
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1950's Italian Regency Crystal Flower and Petal Hanging Lantern by Banci Firenze. Beautiful lighting from Banci.
Category
1950s Italian Regency Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Crystal
Large Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's French wrought iron lantern with original patina and 4 candelabra interior lights.
Measurements:
Drop: 29"
Diameter: 23" Square
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
1950's French Mid Century Modern Formed Glass Bag and Tent Chandelier - Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Spectacular 1950's Mid Century Modern Formed Glass Empire style Bag and Tent Chandelier/ Pendant Fixture unmarked Baccarat France. Rare piece and French Estate aquisition.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
1950's French Regency Opaline Glass Cut to Emerald - Glass Strand - Lantern
By Baccarat
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1950's Hollywood Regency Opaline Glass Cut Emerald - Glass Strands Hanging Lantern. The art of cutting the opaline to emerald is breathtaking when it is lit. Looks stunning unlit as ...
Category
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Art Glass
Arts & Crafts Mission Style Copper Lanterns with Cream Slag Glass 4 Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful pendant lamps with cream colored bent slag glass in round copper housing. Copper has developed a slight verdigris patina. 4ft of heavy link chain currently affixed to lamps...
Category
1950s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Copper
Set of 2 Extra Large Big Size Vintage Venetian Murano Glass Lanterns, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Extraordinary piece in Murano glass, typical example of the renowned Venetian glassworks. This pair of Venetian lanterns is unique and extremely rare due to its large size. Measures:...
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
French Wrought Iron Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French circa 1950's wrought iron lantern with glass insets and 6 interior candelabra lights.
Measurements:
Diameter: 25"
Drop: 46" (adjustable)
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French 1950's Hall Lantern
Located in London, GB
For sale is a stunning French bronze hall lantern from the 1950s. This antique lantern features three light fittings adorned with circular ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1950s French Modern Pendant, Ribbed Glass and Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist French pendant from the 1950s. A slightly conical ribbed glass diffuser is framed by a black lacquered structure with brass details. The glass diffuser has a white casing o...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Steel
American Outdoor Lantern
Located in Pomona, CA
Amerian metal and glass outdoor lantern. Wired for the US.
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Huge Midcentury Seguso Murano Cobalt Blue Blown Detailed Lantern Chandelier
Located in Modena (MO), Modena (Mo)
Housing one-light. Will be rewired with certified UL US sockets for the United States or appropriate socket for other countries and ready to hang. Rare big size and color of cobalt b...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Murano Glass
Maritime Beacon With Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper buoy light with bronze frame Fresnel lens. Hinged top with brass hinges and bezel. Built to the highest quality to withstand decades at sea. Professi...
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Glass and Brass Lantern Modell L27 by Hans Agne Jakobsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large Glass and Brass Lantern Modell L27 by Hans Agne Jakobsson. Produced by the designer own company in Markaryd, Sweden, around the 1950's and in a very good vintage condition. The...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Maritime Beacon With Fresnel Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper buoy light with bronze frame Fresnel lens. Hinged top with brass hinges and bezel. Built to the highest quality to withstand decades at sea. Professi...
Category
1950s Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian amber blown glass lantern.
Measurements:
Drop: 15"
Diameter: 12"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Ships Lantern from the Bow of a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional Yacht lantern with large red, blue, and clear bullseye lenses. Highly polished and lacquered case. Vented top and carry rings. Hinged door to rear. Oil burner in place. T...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullsey lenses. With oil tank, burner and wick inside. Vented top with carry loop. Hinged rear door. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fabulous antique ship lantern...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italain Blue Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950's Italian blown glass lantern with blue glass.
Measurements:
Minimum drop: 21"
Diameter: 8"
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Silver Gilt Wood Lanters
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of hand carved, silver gilt wood lanterns with somewhat opaque glass panels and access door to change the single light. 3 feet of chain and canopy attached. Sold separately. Wir...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Silver Leaf
Solid Brass Bow Lantern from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Choice antique nautical boat lantern with clear convex main lens and red and green bullseye lenses. With oil tank, burner and wick inside. Vented top with carry loop. Hinged rear door. Meticulously polished and lacquered. Fabulous antique ship lantern...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Port and Starboard boat Lanterns by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of yacht lanterns with red and green Fresnel glass lenses. The brass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. With oil tanks inside. The lanterns are marked with makers name Perkins Marine Lamp Corporation "PERKO" of Brooklyn, New York. Early twentieth Century. awesome pair of antique ships lanterns...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Middle Eastern Vintage Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1950s Turkish lantern with crystal insets and three interior lights.
Measurements:
Current drop: 16"
Diameter: 12".
Category
1950s Turkish Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Ships Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bow lantern from a yacht. Marine lantern with three lenses, clear, port, and starboard. This is a rare piece from the early twentieth century. Vented top and carry ring. With o...
Category
1950s European Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Port and Starboard Ship Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of polished and lacquered port and starboard boat lanterns by Den Hann of Rotterdam Holland. Nice sturdy pair with clear Fresnel lenses in red and blue filters. With hinged rear...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Ceiling Lamp in the Style of Tito Agnoli, 1950s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Lasne, BE
Ceiling lamp in black aluminium and glass. Wear due to age and time,
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Italian Midcentury Lanter Pendant Lamp, Adolf Loos Style, 1950s
By Adolf Loos
Located in Traversetolo, IT
The stylish Italian "lantern" pendant lamp from the 1950s has a single E27 light, ground glass, and a polished brass frame finished with transparent varnish. This elegant piece of li...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Brass and Glass Pendant Lantern by Arlus Lunel, France, 1950
By Arlus
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Midcentury brass and glass.
Pendant Lantern by Arlus, France, 1950
Perfect vintage condition.
One socket b22 with adapter e14.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Vintage, New and Antique Lanterns
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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