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What is the difference between a railroad lamp and a lantern?
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The difference between a railroad lamp and a lantern comes down to design and function. Railroad lamps are stationary lighting fixtures that were used to illuminate railroad tracks and platforms. They usually feature a heavy sheet or cast metal body and have lenses that make their lighting more intense. Intended to be portable, lanterns are generally smaller and usually feature a metal frame, a glass shade and no lenses. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of railroad lamps and lanterns.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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French, Late 19th Century early 20th century, Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Really lovely metal lantern in a form I haven't seen before. France, circa 1890-1920. Weathered
H:33cm W:19,5cm D:16cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Iron
$409 Sale Price
48% Off
Pair Scandinavian Art Deco Theater Pendants Brass Hand-blown Opaline, 1920-1930
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of wonderful and rare ball pendants from the transition period from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, Scandinavia, 1920-1930. Hand-blown opaline glas sphere globes with beautifuly elab...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Solid Brass & Beveled Glass Wall Lantern - Sconces - Verdigris
Located in Delray Beach, FL
rare pair of vintage solid brass and beveled glass wall lanterns (sconces), featuring a classic hexagonal carriage or onion lantern silhouette. These pieces evoke the timeless eleg...
Category
20th Century American Lanterns
Materials
Brass
High Top Copper Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A copper framed lantern with four canted glazed sides and a sloped, stepped roof topped with a stove pipe chimney, with four turned finials on the base. Lots of attractive verdigris...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns
Materials
Copper
$6,900
Rattan Large Pendant Hanging Light / Lantern, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
A cool handcrafted rattan large ceiling pendant hanging light with chinoiserie accents, Spain, 1960s.
This large lantern has an eye-catching design featuring a semi-spherical rattan ...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wicker, Paper, Rattan
French, Early 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1800- 1850.
Weathered and some old repairs. Glass of later date.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European French Provincial Lanterns
Materials
Metal
$801 Sale Price
54% Off