French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. Part of the glass of later
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Lanterns
Metal
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. Part of the glass of later
Metal
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern, France, circa 1750- 1850. Weathered, small losses and some old repairs
Metal
French, 18th/ 19th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare metal lantern with lovely wooden handle, France, circa 1750- 1850. Unique period piece
Metal
$23,774
H 39.38 in Dm 21.66 in
18th Century Style Louis XV Lantern with Six Lights in antique bronze finish
By OMBRES ET FACETTES
Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, IDF
mid-18th century. Indeed, reserved for a utilitarian use under Louis XIV, the lanterns gradually take
Bronze
$536Sale Price|44% Off
H 14.57 in W 6.3 in D 7.88 in
Antique Iron Lantern with Blown Glass, France, Circa 1750-1800
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with an amazing blown glass window, France, circa 1750-1800
Iron
$8,100Sale Price|25% Off
H 38 in W 9.5 in D 32 in
"Antique French Iron Lantern, Hand-Carved, Patinated , Wall Mount, 1780"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavily patinated French iron lantern with wall mounting bracket.
Iron, Wire
St. Marks Gothic Wall Lantern
By Steven Handelman
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This wrought iron Gothic Lantern was made for a private chapel in France. We also made matching
Wrought Iron
Ram heads Louis XIV Glass bell lantern
Located in New York, NY
A French Louie XIV style glass lantern. The bell-shape body is suspended from 3 lengths of brass
Brass
$280Sale Price|30% Off
H 8 in W 5.25 in D 5 in
18th Century Antique French Miner’s Whale Oil Lantern Brass Rooster 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 18th century French miner’s whale oil lantern, decorated with a brass rooster and
Brass
French Louis XVI Style Brass 6-Arm Lantern
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style brass barrel shaped lantern chandelier encased in 4 rounded glass panes with
Brass
$752Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.75 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Early French Black Enamel Lantern With Fleur-De-Lis Decoration, Circa 1720's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
throughout. This vintage early 18th Century piece would be a fantastic addition to an existing collection or
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Hall Lantern with Yellow Bottle-Bottom Glass
Located in Mortsel, BE
, and acanthus leaves, capturing the opulence of 18th-century French design. The lantern is fitted with
Brass
Lantern in Bronze (18th century)
Located in Paris, FR
France Bronze golden "Donné par Jean Du Crocq M * E * S *E le premier octobre 1722"
Bronze
Unavailable
H 35.44 in Dm 9.85 in
Pair of 18th Century Golden Plate and Red and Green Glass French Lanterns
Located in Milan, IT
18th century pair of golden plate lanterns mounted on an iron base. Measures: lantern with green
Iron
Unavailable
H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in
Pair of French Contemporary 18th Century Style Red Painted Hanging Lanterns
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a really charming and very pretty pair of contemporary French painted hanging lanterns, now
Metal
Unavailable
H 44.5 in Dm 23.5 in
Highly Decorative Antique French Napoleon III Period Lantern, circa 1860
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Napoleon III period cast iron and tole peinte hanging lantern; with a cylindrical
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 7.09 in
A French Brass Striking Alarm Lantern Clock, Mid 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ornate brass dial with cartouche Roman numerals surmounted by a cast brass cresting with a cockerel, shaped hands and alarm disk, day-going brass posted movement with verge escapemen...
Brass, Enamel
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
French Miniature Mid-18th Century Louis XV Lantern Timepiece and Alarm Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
French miniature mid-18th century Louis XV lantern timepiece and alarm clock, circa 1750. The
Bronze
Impressive Large French Country Lantern Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A highly important and impressive french country lantern clock. Unusual big size. The clock was
Lovely Miniature French, Brass Alarm Lantern Wall Timepiece
Located in Amsterdam, NL
7 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, brass hands and alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with verge escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 36 hour duration, alarm on a bell...
Brass
Lovely Miniature French, Brass Lantern Alarm Wall Timepiece
Located in Amsterdam, NL
5 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with verge escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 36 hour duration,...
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.86 in W 6.3 in D 6.11 in
Nicely Engraved French Brass Alarm Lantern Timepiece, circa 1740
Located in Amsterdam, NL
16.5-cm engraved chapter ring with Roman numerals and finely foliate engraved centre and front fret with satyr mask, fine single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven br...
Iron, Brass
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
6 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute marking, iron hands and engraved alarm disc, 30-hour anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum and pull-wind alarm on a bell s...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 5.91 in Dm 2.76 in
Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
6-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute marking, iron hands and engraved alarm disc, 30-hour anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum and pull-wind alarm on a bell s...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 11.62 in W 6.11 in D 6.3 in
A French Brass Lantern Clock with Rare Porcelain Dial, circa 1750
Located in Amsterdam, NL
14-cm porcelain dial with Roman numerals, centre with green and red foliate scrolls and leaves, fine single iron hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven posted movement with si...
Brass
Unavailable
H 15.36 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
A French Iron and Brass Alarm Lantern Clock, Rouelle circa 1725
By Rouelle
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
18.5-cm engraved pewter chapter ring with Roman numerals, brass centre with engraved foliate scrolls signed Rouelle, fine iron single hour hand and engraved brass alarm disc, 30-hour...
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 6.89 in D 7.09 in
French Iron and Brass Lantern Clock by Couchon a Paris, circa 1725
Located in Amsterdam, NL
17.5-cm engraved brass dial with Roman numerals and signed I.Couchon A Paris, blued steel pierced hour hand and brass alarm disc, weight driven movement with verge escapement and sil...
Iron, Brass
Unavailable
H 9.65 in W 4.93 in D 5.52 in
Small French Brass Lantern Wall Timepiece by B J Lefebvre a Paris, circa 1730
Located in Amsterdam, NL
lantern clocks fit in all kind of interiors, modern and classic. Besides a beautiful object d'art it is a
Brass
Unavailable
H 9.45 in W 5.71 in D 5.32 in
Early Small French Lantern Timepiece with Alarm, Le Doux A Paris, circa 1730
By LeDoux
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
annular engraved brass dial with Roman numerals surmounted by a finely pierced and engraved fret incorporating a mask, centre signed 'LeDoux A Paris', engraved alarm disc and single ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in
A Rare French Louis XV 8-day Lantern Clock, Lefebure A Fontainebleau circa 1740
By Lefebure A Fontainebleau
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
8-day weight driven pillar movement with verge escapement, count wheel half hour striking and alarm on a bell, ormolu dial and brass case, on a later bracket. 32.5-cm ornate ormolu ...
Brass, Ormolu
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
century green glass, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare metal lantern. France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with 3 glass windows, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
a: Beautiful and rare metal lantern, France, 18th century. Weathered. We hope you have enjoyed this
Silverleaf Lantern, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lantern type of pendant light has a fluted wooden body supported by black chains. The
Silver Leaf
French 18th Century Tole Procession Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very old lantern made out of iron. Very rare object. France, circa 1750 Weathered
French 18th Century Style Copper Lantern
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
An "Exact" replica of an 18th century French copper lantern. This was handmade here in Chicago from
Copper
18th c. Iron Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Iron Lantern with sculpted iron leaves and details on top and bottom. Has never been wired. No
Iron
20th Century French Lantern Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A large and decorative 20th century French parcel-gilt and polychrome painted electrified lantern
Sold
H 4.93 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
Bronze and Brass Lantern, Sig. Bourdon, France, End of 18th-Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small bronze lantern with glass door and snake-shaped handle. The wall with relieved fisherman
Bronze
Pair of French Large Lanterns with 18th Century Elements
Located in Charleston, SC
A large pair hand carved decorative lanterns made from 18th century elements with races of original
Iron
Sold
H 38.19 in Dm 24.41 in
Pair of 20th Century French Lanterns Made of 18th and 19th Century Elements
Located in Baambrugge, NL
electrified lanterns made of 18th and 19th century elements.
Pair of Antique Copper French Lanterns in the 18th Century Style
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
solid copper French exterior, or interior lanterns, with correct 18th century style reflectors, and
Copper
Pair of Wooden Lanterns Made from 18th Century Fragments
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Two wooden lanterns made from 18th century fragments (parts of 18th century furniture, cupboards
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 24.81 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Late 18th Century Cream Painted Tole Metal Lantern with Original Glass Panels
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century cream painted tole hanging lantern, with original glass, and central triform
Metal
18c Iron Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
There is truly fine ironwork on this tall slender lantern. Each corner has carefully wrought
Iron
PAINTED TOLE LANTERN
Located in New Orleans, LA
LANTERN WITH SIX ARCHED SIDES DECORATED WITH PAINTED TOLE FLOWERS. THREE CANDLES.
Tôle
Narrow Rectangular Directoire Lantern
Located in Washington, DC
A narrow rectangular Directoire lantern.
Mid-Century Large Six Facet’s Bronze Lantern Louis XV Style, French
Located in London, GB
extravagance, it captures the essence of 18th-century French luxury. The lantern is wired to the UK standard
Bronze
A Rare French Louis XV Pentagonal 5-Light Brass Lantern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A graceful and rare French Louis XV pentagonal 5-light brass lantern; with 5 curvaceous supporting
Pair of Processional Lanterns
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of painted tole processional lanterns with pierced pattern. Each lantern has original chain.
Fine Gilt Bronze, Louis XV Lantern
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-18th century, Louis XV transitional gilt bronze five sided hall lantern, each face
18th c Polychromed Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully Carved,Gilded and Painted Lantern
Wood
Beautiful 18th Century Iron Sign or Lantern Holder from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a magnificent antique French iron store sign holder or lantern holder from the 1700s. There
Wrought Iron
Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement
Located in Houston, TX
Found in Northern France, this wonderful 18th c. Longcase (grandfather) from the Normandy region of
Brass
French Silvered Brass Late Baroque Ecclesiastical Votive Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a long central pattern cast shaft continuing to ball turned segments with scrolling arms having chain accents supporting three urn shaped and pierced candle holders with ring ...
French 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare metal lantern, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare metal lantern, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with two glass windows, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French 18th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, 18th century. Weathered.
Iron
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Weathered and several old repairs
Metal
French, 18th Century Metal Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare and early metal/ glass lantern, France, circa 1750-1800. Wonderful period piece
Glass
French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered and small
Iron
French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare folk art rolled sheet iron pendant lantern with a great patina due to its high
Sheet Metal
French 18th/ 19th Century Iron Lantern
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare iron lantern with a glass window, France, circa 1750-1850. Weathered and small
Iron
Louis XV Bronze Hall Lanterns
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic "near pair" of Louis XV-style hall lanterns. These bronze lanterns are both in very good condition. They differ slightly in that one of the lanterns is in gilt bron...
Bronze
$1,952Sale Price / item|46% Off
H 27.56 in Dm 14.18 in
Cylindrical Lantern in Louis XVI Style Brass Glass Pendant Lighting
Located in Berlin, DE
Elegant Louis XVI Style Brass Lantern: Illuminate in Style Discover our exquisite collection of large cylindrical lanterns in the timeless Louis XVI style, a harmonious fusion of br...
Brass
Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Cie and mo...
Wood, Giltwood
Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six-Light Street Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Large Late 19th Century Bronze Six Light Street Lantern Of Hexagonal form with winged mythological figures. Details: Height – 55 inches /140cm Diameter – 28 inches / 71cm Lights ...
Bronze
$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room or "boiseries" from the...
Marble
$18,989
H 101.58 in W 162.21 in D 3.94 in
Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
Wood
Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Palatial Eight Light Lantern The large and important frame designed with a crowned top with acanthus leaves and berries, the body surrou...
Bronze
$34,965
H 90.95 in W 179.14 in D 224.41 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Fireplace and a Marine Scene, Oil on Canvas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This paneled room is composed of a stone fireplace, a large glass door with four leaves, a single door (both with their frame) and a large oil on canvas depicting a marine scene sign...
Stone
$45,816
H 110.24 in W 701.58 in D 3.94 in
Wood Paneled Room with Trompe L'oeil Library Decoration, Late 20th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This piece of woodwork was made at the extreme end of the 20th century, around 1985 and comes from a Parisian mansion. It presents a grey paneled decoration enhanced with gold, comp...
Wood
Large English 18th Century Gilt Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large 18th century English gilt bronze hall lantern with a finely cast frame of serpentine form. The curved glass panels are headed by chased acanthus leaves and sit on leaf and ber...
Bronze
19th Century Brass Lantern in the Louis XVI Manner
Located in London, GB
A good hall lantern in the Louis XVI Manner. Of circular form, the frame in patinated bronze, cast and chased with a pattern of imbricated laurel leaves, with stud finials below, ...
Brass, Bronze
Large Entrance Hall Lantern from Château Léoube in Bormes
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental 5-light ormolu entrance hall lantern beautifully designed in Louis XV style. The polylobed mounts are finely decorated with flowery baskets, acanthus leaves, foliated cons...
Bronze
Antique French Gold Bronze Hall Lantern
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finest quality antique French gold bronze hall-lantern.
Bronze
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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