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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 Used Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass
Huge Italian Carlo Nason Blown Glass Ceiling Lights Pendant, 1960s
By Carlo Nason, Mazzega, Kalmar Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful midcentury handblown textured Murano glass pendant by Carlo Nason for Mazzega.
Italy, 1960.
Lamp sockets: One E27 (US E26).
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Industrial orange iron Lamp, Italy 1970s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Industrial Orange Lamp, Italy 1970s.
Big industrial orange lampshade from the 1970s. Vintage design. In very good conditions with only few signs of time. 3 available.
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Used Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Liberty Pendants or Lanterns by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of liberty brass-mounted pendants by Ercole Barovier, 1940s.
Each with three precious Murano glass leaves centered by a hand blown elegant cup.
One E27 light bulb suit...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Glass
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 ...
Category
1990s Unknown Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Metal
Wonderful French Gilt Reverse Painted Mirrored Beaded Baguès Basket Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gold gilt chandelier in the manner of Baguès, from the iconic 1920s period. This stunning piece has 6 reverse painted mirrored panels forming a basket as the cente...
Category
1920s French Belle Époque Used Lanterns
Materials
Crystal
Venini Pink and Ice Original Poliedri Chandelier by Carlo Scarpa, 1955
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Rome, IT
Fabulous original Venini Poliedri chandelier by Carlo Scarpa. Rare combination of light pink and Ice colored Murano glass.
Ivory painted frame in very good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Wonderful Art Deco Edgar Brandt Scroll Flower Iron Frosted Glass Lantern Fixture
By Edgar Brandt
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful art deco scroll, flower & leaf iron & frosted glass lantern fixture with single edison light in the manner of Edgar Brandt.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Iron
Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Weave Drum Pendant Light or Lantern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish 1960s Mid-Century Modern bamboo and wicker wire pendant lamp or lantern.
This suspension lamp features a woven wicker drum shaped lampshade with triple bamboo sticks decorat...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Paper
Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame.
Period: 1980s
E 14 lamp holders suitable for the American electrical system.
Perfect co...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Cut 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
Pietro Chiesa Style Italian Lantern Pendant
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Hanover, MA
1940's Italian pendant lantern in the style of Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte. Elegantly scrolled brass terminating in two scallop edged tulip form aluminum socket cups in original ...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass, Aluminum
Barovier & Toso Hand Blown Murano Glass Pendant, Model "Venexiana", Italy, 1991
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A rare hand blown Murano glass pendant by the renowned glass manufacturer Barovier & Toso, Italy, 1991. The three adjustable royal blue lateral elements give the pendant a very elega...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
H 37.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Crystal Rod and Brass Chandelier or Lantern by Gaetano Sciolari, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of midcentury Gaetano Sciolari clears glass rod modernist chandeliers with brass frame.
Each with 20 E 14 light bulbs creates a fabulous light effect.
Excellent vintage cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Art Deco Murano Glass Chandelier or Lantern by Ercole Barovier, 1940s
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Rome, IT
Fine chandelier by Ercole Barovier centred by a precious Murano glass cup. Design of pure elegance. All the high quality glasses are in perfect condition.
One light bulb E 27.
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Large French Wrought Iron Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large French six-light wrought iron chandelier. Beautifully crafted iron work and nice old patina.
More photos available upon request.
Measures: Diameter 80 cm.
Height 80 cm.
...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Wrought Iron
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Aesthetic Seven-Light Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A 19th century French gilt bronze and crystal Aesthetic seven-light chandelier
France, circa 1880
Perfectly working and ready to be hung.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Lanterns
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Six Sides Handcrafted Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant handcrafted lantern made of solid brass with great green patina color, six sides of beveled glass.
Electrified with Four 40/watt lights, good for wet locations, although cou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Italian Venini Style Chandelier with Murano Brown Glass Teardrops, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A lovely vintage Venini style chandelier three-light with Murano amber glass teardrops, brass mounts, Italy, 1950s.
Brass with some wear and agd patina.
Three E-14 light bulb...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Limburg Large Pair of Vintage 1970s Clear Bubble Glass and Chrome Pendant Lights
By Glashütte Limburg
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large vintage pair of German made late Mid-Century Modern wall or ceiling flush mount lights produced by Glashütte Limburg, circa 1975. Featuring a round domed mouth blown bubble gla...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
H 15.36 in Dm 11.82 in
Midcentury Pendant Chandelier, Brass Opaline Glass Sciolari Style, Italy, 1960s
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury Italian brass chandelier. Sciolari or Sciolari style
We cannot say who the manufacturer was, since it does not have any brand, but it could be Sciolari or similar.
M...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Opaline Glass
H 25.2 in Dm 16.15 in
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.
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Plastic
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location .
Ready to use, brass canopies included.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Venini Style Murano Chandelier
By Fulvio Bianconi & Paolo Venini, Toni Zuccheri, Barovier&Toso, Venini, Paolo Venini
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Venin style Murano chandelier.
Unusual Italian midcentury Murano glass chandelier inspired by Venin. This vintage Murano glass chandelier is comprised of unusual oval shap...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Chrome
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Murano glass and brass chandelier.
Measures: Diameter:42 cm.
Height fixture 42 cm.
Total height with the chain:75 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
Art Deco Gilt Bronze Alabaster Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Large French Art Deco gilt bronze chandelier with alabaster bowl shade suspended from three gilt bronze arms with knotted rope shape. Three curved arms richly ornate with frosted gla...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Pair of Blue Murano Prism Chandelier with Golden Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Blue heavenly Murano chandelier made by Quadriedri crystal prism with a golden metal frame.
Period: 1980s
E 14 lamp holders suitable for the American electrical system.
Perfect co...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Cut Glass
Gilt Wrought Iron Chandelier with Japanese Geisha in Crystal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian 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 c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Lanterns
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Antique Solid Brass 5 Light Hall Lantern, circa 1920-1930
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique solid brass 5 light hall lantern, circa 1920-1930.
Category
Early 20th Century European Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
French Art Nouveau and Art Deco Green Glass Shade and Straws Fringe Chandelier
Located in Coimbra, PT
Beautiful large Italian Art Nouveau/Art Deco chandelier or hanging lamp with opaline cased green glass shade and green glass straws
Measures:
Diameter 20 inches / 50 cm
Height 36 inc...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
French Montgolfier Gilt Bronze and Etched Glass Balloon Hall Chandelier, C. 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Montgolfier gilt bronze and frosted etched glass balloon hanging hall chandelier with centered woven floral and ribbon basket, cascading netting, four exterior bamboo scrolled...
Category
1860s French Louis Philippe Used Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Used Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Iron and Glass Lantern Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Simple and elegant iron and glass pendants. Glass globe shaped as an octagon with inlaid iron with in clear glass. Oil rub bronze hardware. Newly re-wired. One available.
Category
20th Century Austrian Used Lanterns
Sciolari Cyclone Pendant Chandelier Original Label
By Gaetano Sciolari
Located in Roma, IT
ORIGINAL Italian ”Cyclone” pendant fixture by Gaetano Sciolari in polished aluminum
Original label
Center shade in acrylic
Designer Max Sauze 1970s.
Every item of our Gallery, upon...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Silvered Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI style gilt bronze and silvered bronze figural chandelier embellished with four figures of soldiers.
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Used Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Hand Blown Opaline Glass Brass Pendants, 1940s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A set of three hand blown opaline glass ball pendant with brass mounts, chain and canopy, Italy, 1940s.
One porcelain Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized screw bulb up to 100W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Pair of Rare Murano Glass and Brass Pendants by Barovier &Toso 1970'
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Rome, IT
A Precious pair of Italian Modern Mid Century pendants by Barovier& Toso made of clear Murano glass with gold insert and brass.
Each with 1 E 27 light bulbs.
We can rewire for yo...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Blown Glass
Japan Huge Antique Champleve Floral Bronze Orb Lantern, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
First we've seen this magnificent size
Japan, a fine antique hand cast bronze round lantern with unique "champleve” enameled floral leaves and tree branches - an orb with exquisite ...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Spanish Lantern Pendant Lamp in Wrought Iron, Scroll Twisting Design, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival Lantern Chandelier in Twisted Hand Forged Iron, 1940s
Eye-catching scrollwork lantern or hanging light with twisted iron construction.
The structure of this pendant l...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 42.52 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish Lavender Glass Lantern or Orb Pendant
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan lavender glass lantern or Moorish pendant.
Amber molded glass with Moorish design circles put together in an orb style lamp.
Handmade in Marrakech, metal rust co...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Lanterns
Materials
Metal
FRENCH set of 3 LANTERNS , PHOTOPHORES GOLD and BLACK BRASS
Located in Valladolid, ES
Extraordinary and gorgeous set of 3 lanterns or photophores, French candle holders, handmade, in golden brass on the inside and black on the outside.
With an oval profile, 3 pieces f...
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Early 2000s Used Lanterns
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Five-Light Chandelier
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A fine Louis XVI style five-arm chandelier of gilt bronze and parcel patinated, extremely ornate with great details, France, 1880-1890.
This wonderful piece is in its original condi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
Set of French Bronze Glass Rods Fixtures, Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
A set of five circa 1950s French gilt bronze glass rods fixtures with interior lights. Sold Individually.
Measurements:
Diameter 13.5"
Present drop 24" (adjustable)
Height of b...
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1950s French Used Lanterns
Materials
Bronze
A Large Brass Globe Lantern
Located in London, GB
A large reclaimed hanging globe lantern in brass with distressed antique finish. The curved panels sitting with brass mouldings. The centre with pierced geometric pattern, four arm b...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
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
1970's Vintage Industrial Aluminum & Brass Edison Flameproof Tube Light, Pink
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A pink vintage industrial Edison LED flameproof twin tube ceiling strip lighting finished with pink paint. Manufactured by Daeyang of South Korean c1970
The main body is cast alumin...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Used Lanterns
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
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 Modern Pendant, 1960s, Textured Glass and Gilt Brass
By Arlus, Stilnovo
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine French modernist ceiling light from the 1960s attributed to Maison Arlus. Minimalist gilt brass hardware with a thick and heavily textured glass diffuser. Two brass and ceramic ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Steel, Brass
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
H 26.5 in W 17 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Kalmar 'Flower' Petals Mazzega Murano Glass Pendant Light
By Carlo Nason, Kalmar Lighting, AVMazzega
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Large (62cm in diameter) vintage midcentury smoked and clear glass hanging pendant lamp or light fixture by Austrian lighting manufacturer Kalmar, circa late 1970s. Featuring three l...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Used Lanterns
Materials
Metal
French Art Deco Etched Glass Brass Bell Lantern Cloche Pendant, 1930s
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
An elegant Art Deco etched glass and bronzed brass bell lantern, cloche pendant with beautiful brass pierced frieze suspended by three chains connecting to a brass canopy, France, 19...
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1930s French Art Deco Used Lanterns
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Navy Blue Gold Gilt Pagoda Bamboo Chinoiserie Lantern Pair Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful medium sized navy blue & gold gilt pagoda bamboo form chinoiserie lantern fixtures with a 4 candelabra light clusters
Rewired and ready to install with chain canopy and m...
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20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Used Lanterns
Materials
Paint
H 26 in W 14 in D 14 in
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
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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
- Can lanterns be used outdoors?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether 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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