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What is a pagoda lantern?

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What is a pagoda lantern?
A pagoda lantern is a type of Japanese lantern that looks like a light basket or a light tower. It is a traditional lantern and is generally made of stone, wood, or metal. This type of lantern was used in Buddhist temples to line and illuminate paths. Shop a range of antique and vintage pagoda lanterns on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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French Wrought Iron Chinese Chippendale Style Pagoda Lantern
By Oscar Bruno Bach, Raymond Subes, Addison Mizner, Edgar Brandt
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning French wrought iron Chinese Chippendale style pagoda lantern. This heavy duty hand forged
Category

Vintage 1930s European Chinese Chippendale Lanterns

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Iron Pagoda Lantern
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage Boho pagoda lantern, beautifully patinated with an aged finish, captures a sense of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Pair 1940s French Regency Gilt Bronze Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns by Maison Bagues
By Maison Baguès
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair 1940's Hollywood Regency Gilt Bronze Faux Bamboo Pagoda Lanterns. This pair is stunning and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Diminutive Bronze Faux Bamboo Pagoda Lantern
By Maison Baguès
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Exquisite small bronze lantern likely by Maison Bagues features a delicate faux bamboo pattern in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century 3 Light Pagoda Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A small scale 3 light pagoda formed lantern. The dark pewter finish metal frame having shaped sides
Category

20th Century European Anglo-Indian Lanterns

Materials

Metal

French Maison Baguès Bronze and Crystal Pagoda Lantern
By Baccarat, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Baguès bronze and crystal pagoda lantern. Stunning French Maison Bagues designed
Category

Vintage 1930s French Chinoiserie Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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