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English Circa 1900 Verdigris Copper Three-Light Hanging Lantern
English Circa 1900 Verdigris Copper Three-Light Hanging Lantern

English Circa 1900 Verdigris Copper Three-Light Hanging Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English lantern, dating to circa 1900, is crafted in copper and presents a naturally developed verdigris patina that softens its architectural lines with a subtle range of green...

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

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Copper

English Midcentury Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern
English Midcentury Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern

English Midcentury Patinated Brass and Glass Three-Light Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English midcentury lantern has a clean, architectural silhouette softened by a few restrained decorative details.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Leaded Glass Lantern
English Leaded Glass Lantern

English Leaded Glass Lantern

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920's English lantern with interior light. Measurements: Drop: 25" Diameter: 13".

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Vintage 1920s English Lanterns

Materials

Glass

Beautiful English Arts & Crafts Brass and Opaline Glass Lantern / Pendant Light
Beautiful English Arts & Crafts Brass and Opaline Glass Lantern / Pendant Light

Beautiful English Arts & Crafts Brass and Opaline Glass Lantern / Pendant Light

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique Arts & Crafts Brass & Opaline Glass Pendant Lantern, c.1890. This impressive and finely handcrafted lantern is a rare surviving example of late 19th-century Arts & Crafts de...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Lanterns

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Brass, Copper

Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture
Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Wonderful English Regency Hansom Bronze Large 6 Light Lantern Chandelier Fixture

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful English Regency Style Hansom Gilt Bronze Large 6 Candelabra Light Lantern Chandelier, the Fixture Comes With Chain Canopy And Mounting Hardware For Installation.

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20th Century Regency Lanterns

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Bronze

English Circa 1900 Verdigris Copper Four-Light Hanging Lantern with Tapered Form
English Circa 1900 Verdigris Copper Four-Light Hanging Lantern with Tapered Form

English Circa 1900 Verdigris Copper Four-Light Hanging Lantern with Tapered Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

This English hanging lantern, dating to circa 1900, is crafted in copper and presents a naturally developed verdigris patina that lends the surface a soft, variegated green tone.

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs
English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs

English 1920s Brass Four-Light Lantern with Glass Panels with Angel Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English brass lantern from circa 1920 with four lights, angel motifs and glass panels. Created in England circa 1920, this exquisite brass lantern exudes a blend of elegance and s...

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

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Brass

English Brass Hanging Beaded Hall Glass Lantern with Interior Light, Circa 1800
English Brass Hanging Beaded Hall Glass Lantern with Interior Light, Circa 1800

English Brass Hanging Beaded Hall Glass Lantern with Interior Light, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass hanging hall lantern with a floral canopy, scrolled step back beaded arms adorned with bulbous finials, six floral decorative glass panes with a hinged locking door, s...

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Antique Early 1800s English George III Lanterns

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Brass, Wire

Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.
Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.

Antique English Regency Era Gold Bronze 4-Light Chateau Lantern, Circa 1820's.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English regency era gold bronze 4-light chateau lantern with lion masks & neo-classical urns, circa 1820's.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

English Globe light Fixture
English Globe light Fixture

English Globe light Fixture

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1920 English etched globe light fixture with an interior Edison light. Measurements: Present drop: 28.5" Height of body: 16" Diameter: 12.5"

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Vintage 1920s English Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Antique Architectural Victorian Period Brass Four-Light Lantern
Antique Architectural Victorian Period Brass Four-Light Lantern

Antique Architectural Victorian Period Brass Four-Light Lantern

Located in London, GB

Antique architectural Victorian period brass four-light lantern English, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 94cm, width 39cm, depth 39cm Finely crafted from patinated brass an...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Lanterns

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Brass

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light
Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light

Located in London, GB

Huge Art Deco English Copper Glass Light Converted for inside display on a wooden base, originally its likely this light would have been from a matched pair of sorts and placed exte...

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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Antique English Adam Style Gold Bronze 6-Light Lantern, Circa 1920
Antique English Adam Style Gold Bronze 6-Light Lantern, Circa 1920

Antique English Adam Style Gold Bronze 6-Light Lantern, Circa 1920

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Adam style gold bronze 6-light Lantern, Circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century English Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

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English Monumental Six-Light Antique Lantern
English Monumental Six-Light Antique Lantern

English Monumental Six-Light Antique Lantern

Located in Chester, GB

A monumental super quality English six-light cast brass, cast iron and bronze hexagonal antique lantern, the six tapering glass panels held within a tapering cast barley twist framew...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Medieval Lanterns

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Modern Oriental Silk Lantern, English Garden Chinoiserie Bubble Light
Large Modern Oriental Silk Lantern, English Garden Chinoiserie Bubble Light

Large Modern Oriental Silk Lantern, English Garden Chinoiserie Bubble Light

By Esther Patterson

Located in Wirksworth, Derbyshire

The Ume Lantern focuses on the translucent natural material of Dupion silk with imagery of an English garden with the influence of traditional Chinese lanterns.

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21st Century and Contemporary English Chinoiserie Lanterns

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Silk

Elegant English Embossed Brass Hall Light
Elegant English Embossed Brass Hall Light

Elegant English Embossed Brass Hall Light

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H 17.5 in Dm 10 in

Elegant English Embossed Brass Hall Light

Located in Woodbury, CT

This elegant hexagonal brass lantern is embossed throughout and features wonderful detailing. The round handblown bottom glass is rimmed in brass and open downwards for easy access. ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Monumental English Tole Three Light Lantern

Monumental English Tole Three Light Lantern

Located in Buchanan, MI

MONUMENTAL ENGLISH TOLE THREE LIGHT LANTERN WITH EMBOSSED DECORATION

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Antique 19th Century Lanterns

Materials

Metal

Antique English Verdigris Brass Lantern Light
Antique English Verdigris Brass Lantern Light

Antique English Verdigris Brass Lantern Light

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H 26.78 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

Antique English Verdigris Brass Lantern Light

Located in London, GB

A stylish naturally patinated hexagonal lantern. England, c1930s. Perfect for an entrance way, hall way or porch. Since re-wired and PAT tested. Location: London Gall...

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Mid-20th Century British Lanterns

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Metal, Brass

An English Patinated Copper 2-Light Hanging Lantern
An English Patinated Copper 2-Light Hanging Lantern

An English Patinated Copper 2-Light Hanging Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

having an overal verdigris aged finish, with a shaped stepped finial and having a hinged top with decoratively pressed metal corners, the downwardly tapering sides having inset glass...

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Antique 19th Century English Lanterns

English Four-Light Hanging Lantern or Light Fixture of Brass with Beveled Glass
English Four-Light Hanging Lantern or Light Fixture of Brass with Beveled Glass

English Four-Light Hanging Lantern or Light Fixture of Brass with Beveled Glass

Located in Austin, TX

A large English four-light hanging fixture or hall or frame lantern of brass and beveled glass, featuring a four-sided body with scroll-work top and four candle lights with scroll-wo...

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20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Metal, Brass

Foster & Pullen Large English Copper & Glazed Square Lantern Verdigris Light
Foster & Pullen Large English Copper & Glazed Square Lantern Verdigris Light

Foster & Pullen Large English Copper & Glazed Square Lantern Verdigris Light

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and unusual square lantern by Foster & Pullen of Bedford England. Glazed and sheet copper hanging lantern with a natural verdigris finish. Early 20th century in age ...

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

English Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Six-Light Lantern
English Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Six-Light Lantern

English Arts and Crafts Style Wrought Iron Six-Light Lantern

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hanging from a conic finial surmounted by "Blades" of metal and having looping supports connecting to six panel with arched tops joined by rosettes high and low, the panels covered i...

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20th Century English Lanterns

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Wrought Iron, Metal

English Midcentury Nickel and Glass Four-Light Ovoid Lantern with Palmettes
English Midcentury Nickel and Glass Four-Light Ovoid Lantern with Palmettes

English Midcentury Nickel and Glass Four-Light Ovoid Lantern with Palmettes

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English vintage four-light ovoid nickel light fixture from the mid-20th century, with palmette motifs and glass panels.

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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Nickel

19th C Large Victorian English Sheet Copper & Glazed Lantern Verdigris Light
19th C Large Victorian English Sheet Copper & Glazed Lantern Verdigris Light

19th C Large Victorian English Sheet Copper & Glazed Lantern Verdigris Light

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A larger than the norm, glazed and sheet copper hanging lantern with a natural verdigris finish. Victorian with age related wear, marks, dings and dents as one would expect. Me...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

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Copper

19th C Large Victorian English Sheet Copper & Glazed Lantern Verdigris Light
19th C Large Victorian English Sheet Copper & Glazed Lantern Verdigris Light

19th C Large Victorian English Sheet Copper & Glazed Lantern Verdigris Light

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A larger than the norm, glazed and sheet copper hanging lantern with a natural verdigris finish. Victorian with age related wear, marks, dings and dents. Measures: 83cm in dro...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Lanterns

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Copper

Pair of English Edwardian 1900s Five-Light Bronze Lanterns with Verdigris Patina
Pair of English Edwardian 1900s Five-Light Bronze Lanterns with Verdigris Patina

Pair of English Edwardian 1900s Five-Light Bronze Lanterns with Verdigris Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English Edwardian period bronze lanterns from the early 20th century with five lights, palmette motifs and Vitruvian scrolls. Born in England during the early years of the ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Lanterns

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Bronze

Pair of English 1920s Bronze, Copper and Glass Six-Light Hexagonal Lanterns
Pair of English 1920s Bronze, Copper and Glass Six-Light Hexagonal Lanterns

Pair of English 1920s Bronze, Copper and Glass Six-Light Hexagonal Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English hexagonal bronze and copper lanterns from the early 20th century, with six-lights, glass panels and twisted motifs. Born in England during the buoyant Roaring 1920s...

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

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Bronze, Copper

Pair of 1900s English Turn of the Century Four-Light Hexagonal Copper Lanterns
Pair of 1900s English Turn of the Century Four-Light Hexagonal Copper Lanterns

Pair of 1900s English Turn of the Century Four-Light Hexagonal Copper Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English turn of the century four-light hexagonal copper lanterns from the early 20th century, with glass panels.

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

Materials

Copper

Large English Ampule Light
Large English Ampule Light

Large English Ampule Light

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H 47 in Dm 19 in

Large English Ampule Light

Located in New York, NY

UK circa 1850

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Antique 19th Century British Lanterns

English Brass Hanging Glass Dome Lantern, Stamped England, Circa 1850
English Brass Hanging Glass Dome Lantern, Stamped England, Circa 1850

English Brass Hanging Glass Dome Lantern, Stamped England, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

English three-light hanging dome lantern with centered circular ring, curvature glass, and terminating on vented turned base with acorn finial.

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Antique 1850s English William IV Lanterns

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Brass

Early 20th Century English Copper Light Shade
Early 20th Century English Copper Light Shade

Early 20th Century English Copper Light Shade

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H 17 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Early 20th Century English Copper Light Shade

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century English copper light shade A large, stamped hallmark British glass shade with its original copper hinged gallery also stamped H & A Ltd Morley British Made. A ...

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Vintage 1920s British Late Victorian Lanterns

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Copper

Late 19th Century English YWCA Advertising Light
Late 19th Century English YWCA Advertising Light

Late 19th Century English YWCA Advertising Light

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century YWCA advertising light A rare example of a late 19th Century Young Women’s Christian Association “YWCA” Hostel Club advertising light. This example would have o...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Lanterns

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Blown Glass

Pair of Large Sized Ornately Decorated Dark Colored Iron Four-Light Lanterns
Pair of Large Sized Ornately Decorated Dark Colored Iron Four-Light Lanterns

Pair of Large Sized Ornately Decorated Dark Colored Iron Four-Light Lanterns

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of large sized ornately decorated dark colored iron four-light English lanterns from the mid-20th century.

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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Large English Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Caged Pendant Light
Large English Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Caged Pendant Light

Large English Holophane Prismatic Glass and Brass Caged Pendant Light

By Holophane

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large Holophane pendant housed in its original decorative brass cage, early 20th century. Three sections of prismatic glass, later antique style bronze chain and an age related ...

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Early 20th Century Lanterns

Materials

Brass

English Brass Hanging Hall Light with Nicely Formed Brass Work on Base
English Brass Hanging Hall Light with Nicely Formed Brass Work on Base

English Brass Hanging Hall Light with Nicely Formed Brass Work on Base

Located in Charleston, SC

English late 19th century hall lantern with heavy cast brass detail on base. Rewired and UL listed sockets.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Lanterns

English 1900s Turn of the Century Bell Jar Light Fixture with Etched Stars
English 1900s Turn of the Century Bell Jar Light Fixture with Etched Stars

English 1900s Turn of the Century Bell Jar Light Fixture with Etched Stars

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English bell jar light fixture from the early 20th century, with three lights and etched stars. Created in England at the Turn of the Century, this bell jar light fixture features...

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Early 20th Century English Lanterns

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Glass

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English Lantern Light For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English lantern light you’re looking for. Each English lantern light for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and brass. Your living room may not be complete without an English lantern light — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An English lantern light made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular.

How Much is an English Lantern Light?

The average selling price for an English lantern light at 1stDibs is $6,500, while they’re typically $1,422 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

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.